Very funny..pdcakm...I think not!

But thanks for the compliment!

and hevemi ......I think you nailed it! Love, love, love the Paint Box quilt! And I have the solids...so I can shop my stash!

Here is another choice. I just made this quilt with 2 1/2" strips and 5 (or 5 1/2") squares. This would look great with your fabrics!

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y16...psace0a4bb.jpg

I agree- i see a spectacular French braid from these !!!! Lovely gift !!

Oh cindy...see what you have done! I thought I had made up my mind..but now I am rethnking...this is a beautiful quilt and you are right...it would look great with the bright colors! well back to the drawing board!!

Maybe a Jewel Box?

Well for pity's sake QM...now I like this one bes! See what you have gone and done!!

I am seeing something that radiates from color to color, from quilt center to sides....how about Trip around the world.

I'm going to be starting one of these. I'm attending a quilt retreat with some friends and can't wait to start it.

http://www.ttfabrics.net/cgi-bin/fab...?patternID=345

Just an idea. I thought it was just a little different, so it appealed to me personally. Can't wait to see what you decided upon.

amh
Saskatoon

Oh! I like that "dragon skin" use of clamshells!

I had a lot of fun making the Jewel Box. Of course, it's and old pattern, you can get it at www.quilterscache.com or many other placesbut I never really liked it until I saw on in jewel tones. whatever you end up doing, those colors are magnificent.

OK everyone...thanks for all the ideas! I finally settled on this block and design...I wanted this quilt to be like my friend...she's pretty and she sparkles with life. This is Jessie's Sparkle Stars!