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Friday, 4 July 2014

Quilts from gifted fabrics v2

Yesterday I showed you the green quilt mum and I made with the gifted fabrics. Today it's time to show you the blue quilt.



Photo taken in mum's garden in winter
I separated out all the fabrics that were mainly blue and put them all into this quilt. By then I had started making my Blue Garden quilt, so I suggested that we make another quilt with the same Rock n Roll pattern by Lyn Brown.



We initially chose a blue ombre for the sashing, but we didn't like it, so we just used the solid blue portion of it. The borders are a great Pacific style blue and green swirl.


Between mum and I we also made this quilt top over a couple of days, and then mum hand quilted it after I had returned to Wellington.

So, I had a very successful and productive July holiday last year. This July I'm only going to be in Auckland for 2 nights, so I don't know how much we can achieve in that short time. I'll keep you posted.

The facts:

The pattern is Rockin Roll by Lyn Brown
The finished quilt measures 60" x 76"



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16 comments:

  1. Dasha4 July 2014 at 10:13

    Both of your quilts are lovely. Such cheerful, fresh fabrics. Looks a great pattern.

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  2. Marlene4 July 2014 at 10:55

    Both quilts look great. Amazing what can come out of some donated fabrics. Sun is shining here in Akld so hope it's the same when you visit.

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  3. Karen - Quilts...etc.4 July 2014 at 13:01

    have fun and love both the quilts - you and your mum did a good job on them. Gifted fabric is the best isn't it it makes you feel like you made a quilt for free

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  4. Oops-Lah4 July 2014 at 13:12

    I love both quilts, especially in your mum's beautiful garden setting. And of course the hand quilting makes it even more special.

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  5. Yvonne @ Quilting Jetgirl4 July 2014 at 17:35

    What a delightful way to spend your time visiting with your mom. I love having a sewing buddy to work with. The time passes so nicely and it can be really handy to take turns sewing / pressing!

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  6. margaret4 July 2014 at 17:42

    love this one too and have downloaded the pattern. Have 2 of the Linlott books so off to see if the green one is in either of those. all the fabrics are well delicious I think fits the bill best

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  7. Gina4 July 2014 at 21:14

    Gorgeous. I love the border fabric xx

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  8. Lorraine5 July 2014 at 02:05

    Another beauty but I think I'm partial to the green one!

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  9. Granny Maud's Girl6 July 2014 at 15:52

    That was an amazing collection of fabrics you were given - two whole beautiful quilts!

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  10. Audrey11 July 2014 at 12:53

    Beautiful quilt, Wendy! Thanks for sharing on TGIFF! Don't forget to point readers back to TGIFF by letting them know you linked there.

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  11. Serena @ Sewgiving12 July 2014 at 00:18

    I'm so in awe of your hand quilting Wendy ... I think I'll get some tips from you when I finally finish piecing my FW quilt as I'd love to hand quilt it.

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  12. Alycia~Quiltygirl12 July 2014 at 12:06

    I just love that quilt!! The colors are just fabulous!!

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  13. inchworming12 July 2014 at 14:02

    Wow! I'm impressed by your hand quilting! Loving the colors too!

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  14. Shauna13 July 2014 at 04:02

    so pretty, I love it and your hand quilting is awesome

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  15. Sarah Craig14 July 2014 at 13:14

    Such a beautiful quilt, Wendy! I love those colors - calm and peaceful, yet vibrant! Whoop whoop!!

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  16. Julianne17 July 2014 at 06:41

    Beautiful! That border fabric is just perfect!

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