quilt beginnings

by Dorie on March 15, 2008

quilt-to-be

I have been loving all of moonstitches’ in-progress shots of her quilt-to-be. The progress of quilts, particularly block quilts, is so interesting because while the beginning might be simply beautiful by itself, the mystery of the placement, arrangement, and size of the growing and final quilt is fabulous. I guess I love a reveal.

I’m starting a quilt. (See?) I’ve also been working on Beebs’ quilt enough that I have sore hands. I don’t think I will ever hand quilt another bed quilt, but I am glad I am hand quilting this one.

This picture is just so I can show how how much Beebs’ cat loves her. She likes to sleep on her neck, especially when Beebs hasn’t been feeling well. Oh, terrible cuteness.

this cat loves this girl

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Amy March 15, 2008 at 8:03 pm

What a sweet picture! Our cat sleeps with my daughter. Good luck with your quilt, can’t wait to see the progress : )

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erin March 16, 2008 at 5:03 am

i love the colors you have chosen, dorie. that gingham on top is fabulous! can’t wait to see it come together.

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meg March 16, 2008 at 1:03 pm

hopefully, seeing your quilt in progress will inspire me to start one too. I love the colors you’ve chosen and I can’t wait to see how it goes.

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Henny Penny March 16, 2008 at 1:03 pm

love love love those fabrics!

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Lynn March 16, 2008 at 7:03 pm

Fabulous colors!

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bethany March 17, 2008 at 10:03 am

the quilt colors are so lovely… but I have to say the sweet kitty pic is my favorite thing about this post..

awwww!

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amy March 17, 2008 at 7:03 pm

your quilt is going to be beautiful. i love the color choices

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Alex March 18, 2008 at 12:03 am

Your chosen colours are really beautiful, Dorie. Looks like this is going to be one of the quilts I’d like to have living with me.. that gingham is so pretty!
It’s true what you say about block quilts. They are a mystery, it seems by deciding on a block it is somewhat clear what the quilt will look like in the end, but actually you do not know at all. That’s why I become more and more excited at the moment, in a few days I will have some blocks to play with and get an actual impression of the quilt to be.
Looking forward to see your quilt developing!

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Hanna March 28, 2008 at 10:03 am

I’m working on a quilt too and will post some "while working pictures" soon in my blog. I adore quilts, but it takes for ever to do one! :-) Your photos are so cute!

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ryyu June 14, 2008 at 6:06 am
d.rickman June 30, 2010 at 8:06 pm

Did you complete your tumbling blocks quilt yet – would like to see a pic

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