A year in the making. Last year I held a Halloween Block Swap. Each person picked a Halloween item. They made twelve of the themed blocks and twelve 9 Patch blocks using two colors. In the end you would have 24 blocks, a nice lap size quilt. I however was lucky enough to also receive some blocks from some of the members of the other groups. My quilt is almost a king!!
It was a beautiful day outside so since I had no where in the house to take a picture of the whole quilt, I went outside.
Even being outside I was not able to get it all!!
It was a beautiful day outside so since I had no where in the house to take a picture of the whole quilt, I went outside.
Even being outside I was not able to get it all!!
Those who have read my blog for a while know I do not machine quilt, but I enjoy hand quilting. I was presented with the problem of how to quilt this baby??!! The 9 patches were no problem. I decided to treat each individual block as if it were a quilt. On some of the blocks I did a random design, some in the ditch and some ¼ outlined.
I used my old pal Snoopy for the back.
Hey!!! I think Maggie may have snatched up this one for now!!!
Number two now done on my side-bar of goals for 2010.
One to go, will she make it!!??
You'll make it! Love the little owl!
ReplyDeleteFantastic, what a happy bright halloween quilt!
ReplyDeleteWhat a very fun quilt.
ReplyDeleteWonderful quilt and fun blocks, perfect for Halloween.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
I was looking at my quilt yesterday and thinking I need to get it quilted. Maybe I will move it to the top of my to do list so I can use it on my bed this winter.
ReplyDeleteOh, you are rocking through the projects. LOVE this quilt... too adorable! I love how you combined the image blocks with the ninepatch blocks.
ReplyDeleteFun!
Fantastic, Jane. So perfect for Halloween.
ReplyDeleteFantastic, Jane. So perfect for Halloween.
ReplyDeleteJane, that turned out so stinking cute! And the snoopy fabric for the backing is just the best! I love it!
ReplyDeleteMGM
Love your Halloween quilt...I've seen a couple lately from your swap--they've all been great!
ReplyDeleteI got mine finished this year too! Was a fun swap! I keep hoping your will do something similar again but I know that is a huge project to take on.
ReplyDeleteI saw my block in there! What a fun swap!!! (Thank you again)
ReplyDeleteOh Jane! I want to make one (or a few) of these sooo bad. I think your idea of a swap is wonderful (you know how I love block swaps) What was the time frame of the bee? If you were to do it again would you change the way it was set-up? Karie
ReplyDeleteLove it! So bright and fun!!
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome!!!! where you found the time is beyond me, you have been so busy.
ReplyDeleteWonderful quilt!
ReplyDeleteOh how cool! I see my little skull block!! Turned out great! I still haven't put mine together. Maybe I'll add that to my every-growing project list!! Jenn
ReplyDeleteGood one Jane, it looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteJulia ♥
This is so awesome, Jane! Your quilting makes it wonderful. The blocks are all very very cute :)
ReplyDeleteGreat job! I remember seeing those blocks last year.
ReplyDeleteFinished just in time for Halloween! Be sure and have it hanging around to delight all those little trick or treaters!! (but out of egg-throwing range)
ReplyDeleteHugs - Shari
PS Thanks for such a fun swap - my blocks are still on my 'to get to' list...
Wow - I love it! The blocks are all so different but go well together. I'm hand quilting my quilt-as-you-go sample quilt in the same way, by deciding on each block individually.
ReplyDeleteTeresa x
Great job, Jane! It is so bright and cheerful. And I love the backing fabric!
ReplyDeleteThat's an adorable quilt! I just love it!
ReplyDeleteMicki
Adorable quilt.
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Beautiful results.
ReplyDeleteLove it:)
ReplyDeleteLOVE IT! So much fun!
ReplyDeleteI remember seeing those blocks last year. It turned out just great.
ReplyDeleteclapping....clapping....clapping!
ReplyDeleteThis is just w-a-y too cute Jane!!
Wow, yours is BIG!! I so glad you showed how you quilted some of the blocks...that will help me decide on mine!!!