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Lesley's Quilt

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This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Craftsy Block of the Month 2012 »

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Category: Quilting

Type of item: Functional

For: Home

Style: Romantic, Casual, Traditional

Materials

cotton fabrics

What was your inspiration?

This is for my friend Lesley. We have known each other since we were freshmen in college - a long, long time ago! She makes T-shirt quilts but no one has made her a quilt - it's time!

What are you most proud of?

It has a warm comfy look. I had enough of my inspiration fabric for the sashing & border. And I had enough of one of the brown fabrics to do a narrow border. Whew!!

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

The sashing is 1 1/2" finished. Narrow brown border is 1 " finished. Outer border is 3". The final size of the quilt will be roughly 64" by 78". I'm doing a pieced back for this trying to use up as much of my leftovers as possible (I don't need more scraps hanging around!).

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double d

Nov 21, 2012

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I love the look. Congratulations on getting it put together.

Darns

Nov 22, 2012

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Thank you! BOM takes a long, long time, doesn't it?

mimis quilts

Nov 18, 2012

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Yes we are having fun-trouble is I have somehow gotten myself started on too many things at once!

Darns

Nov 19, 2012

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We are not quilters/sewers unless we have 5-7 different piles of fabric in progress!

mimis quilts

Nov 15, 2012

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Sure do like the way your BOM has come together and turned into such a great quilt. the quilting you are doing on each block is just amazing and really adds to the quilt. Guess I need to get back to mine-I think I am several months behind! sigh...

Darns

Nov 15, 2012

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Thank you, mimi! These things will get done when they get done - don't pressure yourself - we're having fun, right?

Wazoo Sue

Nov 04, 2012

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Oh Darns!! You are an ever present inpiration to me! I got another three blocks done today, but I still have four to make. Hopefully mine will look as wonderful as yours. Great sas and borders.

Darns

Nov 04, 2012

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Hey, Sue, let's form a mutual admiration society - I so much want to be able to quilt like you!

scol409

Nov 01, 2012

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Such beautiful colors and fabrics! I too chose a brown theme for one of my BOM quilts but I love the patterns you found. Great job!

Darns

Nov 01, 2012

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Thanks so much! I just looked at your browns & blues! Love the touch of rust in the brown one & figured out that you were the one who did such a great job with the blue double star block - looks like the fabrics blended together for the inner star.

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connielyn

Oct 31, 2012

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Darns, what can I say, that is drop dead gorgeous! You have done a beautiful job. What's more precious is the friendship you and Lesley have had for so many years.

Darns

Nov 01, 2012

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Thanks a lot, connielyn! I have started quilting this one - might actually be done this year.

Tanya W.

Oct 27, 2012

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Gorgeous, your fabric choice was incredible and you did an amazing job!

Darns

Oct 27, 2012

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Thanks, Tanya! I'm glad I finally found a project for these fabrics that I have had for years. I had something else entirely different in mind when I first started collecting the fabrics but somehow just couldn't get it started - waiting for a better idea I guess.

patz in suffolk

Oct 26, 2012

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Like everyone else says - it's drop-dead gorgeous! Lucky Lesley!

Darns

Oct 27, 2012

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Thank you! Finally got my batting so I am ready to sandwich & quilt.

Gog

Oct 23, 2012

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Looking good, the darker fabric in the border really enhances the blocks.

Darns

Oct 23, 2012

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Thanks, Gog! The brown border really works for me.

desna

Oct 22, 2012

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Wow!!!! This is stunningly beauftifu... Such a wonderfull quilt and even more wonderful gift. How can you bear to give this one away, This would be a keeper if I have created such a fabulous quilt. Lesley must be one special lady.

Darns

Oct 23, 2012

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Thank you, desna! Lesley & I met as college freshmen and have seen each other through all of life's moments, She's worth it!

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HeatherIsaacson

Oct 22, 2012

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That is very nice and very inspiring.

Darns

Oct 23, 2012

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Thank so much, Heather!

4Bird

Oct 22, 2012

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Darns, you are an inspiration. The warmth of the colors will surely please someone snuggled under this. I noticed a bit of green in there, my favorite color. (So something still lives in the autumn browns.) I hope you feel proud.

Darns

Oct 22, 2012

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Thank you, 4Bird! (do you have 4 birds? I have 2 small parrots besides the dog) I am pleased with how this turned out.

wilsonlindaj@yahoo.com

Oct 21, 2012

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Lovely! The sashing and border bring everything together. Great job!

Darns

Oct 22, 2012

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Thanks! It was my hope that the sashing/border would pull all the colors together.

jarp248043

Oct 21, 2012

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very pretty

Darns

Oct 22, 2012

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Thank you

Surfside6

Oct 20, 2012

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On the longer view, I got a better look at the zig zag one on the bottom right. I like that position. I probably would not have thought to put sideways. It looks great

Darns

Oct 20, 2012

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LOL! I think that was an accident!

Surfside6

Oct 20, 2012

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This came out beautifully. The blend of colors is perfect. How happy you must be!

Darns

Oct 20, 2012

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Hey, Surfside 6, thanks for the good words! I'm glad to be getting these together - has been a long time since January.

k021406

Oct 20, 2012

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I LOVE the colors. The dragonfly hex block is a nice touch- The heart wings is a true winner. ( I collect hearts) Your friend is very lucky for having such a talented friend.

Darns

Oct 20, 2012

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Thanks so much!

double d

Oct 20, 2012

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This is absolutely beautiful! I love the soft, comfortable look of it - it's because of the colors.

Darns

Oct 20, 2012

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Thank you! It is fun to play with colors - so many different looks - this one will suit Lesley as she is a warm comfortable friend.

judy363905

Oct 19, 2012

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Very nice finish...will this be the way Amy will be showing us? Judy in Phx, AZ

Darns

Oct 19, 2012

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Thank you! I don't know what Amy will be showing us for finishing. You can see her version of the finished quilt on her website. I already had a plan for using the flowered print for the sashing & border & just went with it.

Beth245

Oct 19, 2012

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Really stunning Darns, I am sure Lesley will love it and all the work you have put into it - it is nice to do something our true friends isn't it. All the colours work so well together and the narrow brown border works so well. I too just love the dragonfly - a lovely touch.

Darns

Oct 19, 2012

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Thanks, Beth! I really like using a narrow border to frame out the quilt & since I had enough - - -

Beth245

Oct 19, 2012

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Glad that you had enough Darns - went to my LQS and have got the sashing - but will have to wait till I have my machine fixed then I can get stuck in. Can't wait to see your other quilt.

AlyxRansom

Oct 19, 2012

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Beautiful. So nice to see it all together. Lesley will love it. She's a lucky gal to have you for a friend!

Darns

Oct 19, 2012

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Thank you, Alyx! I am glad to see these blocks finally all together - been a long time since we started

linynp

Oct 19, 2012

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That's Stunning!! This is a lovely and sweet gift Darns!! I love the pattern! Did you design it? REALLY like the dragon fly!!!!

Darns

Oct 19, 2012

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Thanks a lot, linynp! I did have an idea of how I wanted to use the inspiration print fabric for sashing & border. Lesley really liked the dragonfly when she saw it.

Pam NZ

Oct 19, 2012

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Oh Darns, lucky Lesley! This one looks so warm and has a real glow about it... just BEAUTIFUL! The blocks looked nice on their own but oh boy altogether they are absolutely amazing. Well done you!

Darns

Oct 19, 2012

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Thanks, Pam! Isn't it fun to see these blocks we've been looking at for 10 months all getting put together?

jarid

Oct 19, 2012

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Beautiful! Love the colors and hexi dragonfly block.

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Darns

Oct 19, 2012

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Appreciate the kind comment! Lesley really like the dragonfly also - it was one of my teaser blocks - she hasn't seen all the blocks together yet.

Sewingnana11

Oct 19, 2012

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How beautiful....anxious to see the other colors you are doing....

Darns

Oct 19, 2012

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Thanks! I thought I might try a woven sashing look for the colorway #1 and I have a dark blue-green batik for the sashing on the green one. Not sure when those will get together

chargranny

Oct 19, 2012

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Just beautiful and your friend is gonna love it

Darns

Oct 19, 2012

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Thank you!

Sister Tammie

Oct 19, 2012

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Hey Darns, if Lesley doesn't like it because it doesn't have any green in it, I will send you my address....lol.... Because I LOVE it. You did a fantastic job on this one.

Darns

Oct 19, 2012

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Thanks, Sister Tammie for the kind offer to take this one off Lesley's hands but I think she would probably hurt you to keep it!

Sister Tammie

Oct 19, 2012

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lol....I am sure she will be partial to this one. It ie lovely

Sister Tammie

Oct 19, 2012

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Polarjo

Oct 19, 2012

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So elegant. I just love it. Can't wait to see how you put your other ones together.

Darns

Oct 19, 2012

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Thanks so much! I'm waiting on backing & batting now - LQS having sale tomorrow so hopefully I'll be able to get the backing. I can't decide if I should assemble the other two & then have a massive quilting session or do them one at a time.

Pamillia

Oct 19, 2012

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Very mellow & elegant quilt. You could put this in any room & it would glow. Beautifully done. Very lucky Lesley. Thank you so very much for sharing. :-)

Darns

Oct 19, 2012

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Thanks, Pamillia! I think it would also look good in her living room even though she was whining about wanting it for her bedroom to replace a quilt that was totally falling apart.

Phenebock

Oct 19, 2012

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Beautiful! I really like the final look of this quilt. Congrats!.

Darns

Oct 19, 2012

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Thank you! I'm really glad to see it together (at last!)

Emafish

Oct 19, 2012

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This quilt is absolutely beautiful! It sparkles like marble but also looks warm and soft. What a wonderful gift to present to an old friend!

Darns

Oct 19, 2012

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Thanks, Emafish! Lesley deserves more than this for all the years of friendship

yarn78

Oct 19, 2012

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Beautiful quilt!

Darns

Oct 19, 2012

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Thank you1

MsQuilty

Oct 19, 2012

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I see you posted it will be 64X78. I should have readd all the way down before I commented :))

Darns

Oct 19, 2012

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LOL!

MsQuilty

Oct 19, 2012

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Love it! What size quilt did this come out to be? I'm planning to put sashing between my blocks to maybe stretch it out to fit my king size bed. Lesley will love it!. Great job!

Darns

Oct 19, 2012

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Thanks a lot, MsQuilty!

2strings

Oct 19, 2012

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These soft, warm colors just beg to be wrapped around a body on a chilly evening. Love that you've made a gift for an old and treasured friend.

Darns

Oct 19, 2012

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Thank you! I know she will love it

SandiePink

Oct 19, 2012

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So VERY Pretty Darns!!!! It is SO Peaceful, and cozy, as you gaze over each square. It's a piece of Art! She'll cry - and LOVE it (and you) Forever!

Darns

Oct 19, 2012

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Thanks, Sandie! I think Lesley will be pleased even if it doesn't have any sage green in it like her bedroom but can't have everything!

Barbara Hughes

Oct 19, 2012

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I love it!! Great job with the color scheme!!

Darns

Oct 19, 2012

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Appreciate that you took the time to comment!

jmacal9425

Oct 19, 2012

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Ohhhh is all I can say! Beautiful.

Darns

Oct 19, 2012

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Thanks so much!

Grandmasal

Oct 19, 2012

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I love it! So warm and elegant looking! You did a beutiful job. I'm a little behind on my blocks but I will definitely finish!

Darns

Oct 19, 2012

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Thank you! You definitely must finish - this is such a fun quilt when it's all together

WasaNewbieJean

Oct 18, 2012

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Darns - I am speechless. I expected a gorgeous quilt but I had no idea how breathtakingly beautiful this would be! Your inspiration fabric is worth its weight in gold. And the way you've put every block and detail together is outstanding. Lesley is sure to be thrilled. I'm sure she'll cherish this for many years to come.

Darns

Oct 18, 2012

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Thanks so much, Jean! I had been holding onto this fabric for years waiting for the right project. The funny thing is that now that I see the photo I probably would have rearranged a couple of the blocks. I think maybe people are correct in saying take a photo of your layout before sewing it together. I'd have gotten a better look at it if I had taken the photo. Definitely will do that with the green one - -

banjolady

Oct 18, 2012

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I love it too. Very warm and earthy

Darns

Oct 18, 2012

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Thank you! I do get the warm fuzzy feeling when I look at it.

jfriel

Oct 18, 2012

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Beautiful! I love the colors and choice of fabrics. Nice job

Darns

Oct 18, 2012

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Thanks a lot, jfriel! Lesley has been waiting for this all year! I kept teasing her with selected blocks.

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