Friday, February 24, 2012

County Fair 1-2-3



Done! This is my UFO completion for the month... well, I kinda cheated a little on that as the Bottled Rainbows were the number called, and I did work on them, but I wanted to get a quilt done that was big enough for our bed, so I did a little switch-a-roo on my list.


 

The shadows are not helping with these pictures and by the time I got them loaded to see the distortion I had already put the quilt in the washing machine... so squint a little and ignore the shadows.


The back features blocks left over as as well as Posie fabric in raisin. The quilt is made from the Denyse Schmidt line County Fair.  It is home dec weight making this quilt somewhat of a beast between the fabric weight and the size....  its an over sized queen, 100 x 100 inches before washing.


I used the 1-2-3 pattern from Amy Ellis's book.  Its a super easy pattern and I love the way the fabric shines through without being over shadowed by the quilt block pattern.  This may be my favorite fabric prints/colors ever...  with all the hoopla over re-release of FMF, my druthers would have been a release of this line in quilt weight fabrics, but, since no one consulted me...I will continue to hoard what I have!

  I can't wait to get this one the bed tonight!

I am sharing at Sarah's whoop-linky party


16 comments:

  1. Love love love your quilt! Especially all the crinkle goodness. :o)

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  2. Crinkly goodness!!! I will have to try this pattern.

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  3. Great work on a quilt you'll love for many years! Finishing a quilt that size is always a challenge. Looks fabulous!

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  4. This is gorgeous! The home dec must have been heavy, but I love the result!

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  5. That's beautiful -- front and back!

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  6. I especially love the back! It's so interesting! The front does look look like bottle rainbows. Whoop Whoop, for a finish of a UFO!!

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  7. jWhat a really nice version of this pattern! I bet it feels lovely and warm!! Whoop whoop!!

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  8. The quilt is beautiful and thank you for the mention of the book. I am always looking for inspiration.

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  9. I love the colors in this quilt, Diane. Really pretty. And whoa, that's a big one to quilt. Did you do that on your regular machine? I bet you worked some muscles!

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  10. I have this book, but haven't tried the pattern yet - it looks great!

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  11. Oooo, like that pattern! It would be perfect for using those big prints that I don't want to chop up. Good job :-) And Whoop Whoop!

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  12. Gorgeous! That is going to be such a nice warm bed quilt. Bet you're enjoying it! :o)

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  13. What a great finish Diane! It looks wonderful. sweet dreams.

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  14. What a great quilt that is!!! I love the back too!

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  15. What a challenge you set yourself.Well done!

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