Quilty Finish #1: String Quilt Challenge

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String Quilt Challenge #201
 
Wow, this is a really scrappy, busy quilt!  I did an all-over loopy meander design.  I tried to keep it simple since there is so much going on with the top.  I used a cute Raggedy Ann-Andy print that I found in my stash.  It features a medical theme, with characters dressed as doctors and nurses.


I’m posting this on Stephanie’s Loft Creations blog and her No Strings Attached challenge, and I’m also participating in Stacie’s It’s a String Thing Challenge.

Here is a photo of the string quilts I made for my grandchildren for Christmas 2008.  The one on the left is a Spider Web design from a Quilt In A Day book:


And, like any good quilter, I have a couple of WIP projects.  Another nickel quilt: this is Tillie’s Treasures.  Still working on the layout:


I’m also working on this Bouillabaisse quilt top.  Started it in September, so I hope I can finish it up over the next month or so:


Update 3/16/11:  Sold on eBay

Until next time … keep quilting!



Comments

  1. Abby and StephanieJanuary 26, 2010 at 1:59 PM

    Congratulations on you finish. Great borders you've added. So wonderful you're able to donate it.

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  2. bettypJanuary 26, 2010 at 4:41 PM

    AW!! Good for you that you finished it!! And you did a great job on it too!!I am still working on mine :(
    bp

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  3. West Michigan QuilterJanuary 26, 2010 at 6:36 PM

    How beautiful! I love the red inner border and the way you finished the outer border. Really great!

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  4. MichelleJanuary 26, 2010 at 6:56 PM

    I love your quilts!

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  5. rebecsJanuary 26, 2010 at 7:24 PM

    wow, your quilts are adorable. Love that spider web one. lucky grandkids!!

    did you know that disney is giving away free park passes for service. And I think (doublecheck) that project linus is one of the organizations that is participating. you should check it out.

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