Friday, February 18, 2011

Make Life....


Its Friday and time to Whoop it up with Sarah's linky party!




I have a friend who is very supportive of my quilting. She is very complimentary and even asked me to make her niece a baby quilt. She sews some so she understands the effort required and talks about wanting to make a quilt.





My friend turned 50 this week and I wanted to do something special for her but was not sure what exactly to make her or what materials to use.


Then her husband invited a group of us to celebrate with dinner and the invite specified that we all wear bright colors and the that theme was celebrating life.


I had my answer.... I had a jelly roll of Sweetwater Make Life and the Jelly Filled pattern that I had not yet used.



The backing and inner border is Snow Kona and the binding is Papaya.



And yes, I machine sew my bindings ala-Red Pepper Quilts.



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16 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Whoop-whoop! GORGEOUS quilt! I love the tags you put on the quilt. I'm not sure that's what they're called. I haven't figured out how to put those on my quilts yet.

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  2. greelyritaFebruary 18, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    The quilt is a wonderful gift! Whoop! Whoop!

    Me too, about the tags. I don't, but should, label my quilts.

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  3. bethFebruary 18, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    I love your quilt and your tags...Great job!

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  4. DebFebruary 18, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Hi Diane ~ I've missed your posts lately, but I can see you have been plenty busy making a whole quilt! And...it's gorgeous! I love the bright colors and the pattern, too. I wish I lived closer to you so I could sit right by your side, and you could show me how you do all that beautiful stippling/quilting. It just makes the quilt! Love the labels, too. I'm thinking you posted on those once before. I'm interested in buying some....or maybe you made them yourself?

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  5. AngieFebruary 18, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    I love it! It's a perfectly beautiful quilt!

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  6. PauletteFebruary 18, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    How perfect for your friend's 50th! (I machine sew my bindings on too most of the time.)

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  7. SusanFebruary 18, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    It's gorgeous! I love that pattern and the fabric you used for it. I know your friend will love it!

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  8. RebeccaFebruary 18, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    What a beautiful and fun quilt! And I really like that fabric line!

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  9. Sarah CraigFebruary 18, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    That is a gorgeous quilt - I am absolutely in love with that fabric line, and this pattern is one of my favorites! I'm sure your friend will love it - it's a great and thoughtful present for her!! Whoop whoop!!

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  10. felicityFebruary 19, 2011 at 12:51 AM

    Gorgeous quilt! It's nice when handmade gifts are appreciated by others who understand the time and effort that goes into one.

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  11. BobbiFebruary 20, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    oh boy...that is really Fabulous!!! im still hoarding my make life. :)

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  12. Vicki @ DottyJaneFebruary 20, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Perfect gift for the occasion! My Make Life stash is just about gone...I love it!

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  13. Shannon @ Monkey DogFebruary 21, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    ME TOO! I feel a little guilty about machine sewing my bindings, but it is actually so much better than my hand work. EEK! LOVE the quilt!

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  14. Aunt SpicyFebruary 28, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    What an amazing gift! I am sure it will be well loved!

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  15. Carrie P.March 9, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    I think it is a perfect gift for you friend. Great fabrics. What's not to love?

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  16. KristenMarch 13, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    So beautiful! I hope you had great fun at the party!

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