Well, here you go folks.

I finished my B&W quilt, embroidered everybody's name and location on the back of the quilt, next to each person's block, then I quilted the whole thing.
I just finished it this afternoon, it has just come out of the dryer and is still warm :)

the rest

Could we see the front? Not that the back isn't wonderful.......

There it is!! My computer is creaking like a crippled hamster.


Nice quilt! :D

oops, forgot this one

Sorry, my compter was taking it's sweet time uploading the pics. I should have posted them in order. That's my fault.

Melanie, its wonderful. I love the pop of red and that you made them wonky. Well done!! :thumbup: :thumbup:

Looks great, Melanie. Looks like you may have used a poly batting, which will make it warm and comfy in the cold months ahead. :D

Red really does pop! Love the names on the back. The part where you mention still warm makes the whole thing sound so cozy.
-Les

Melanie, it looks awesome. Great job!

Oh Melanie...great job! I'm so impressed! Mine are still sitting in the envelope they came in. I have plans for them...I love your red and the wonky setting!

I love it! It looks great. My blocks are still in the cupboard waiting for me to work on them. Way to go!

To be honest with you, my blue and white ones are still in the envelope they came in, lol!

I want to do something fun with them, but I haven't had any inspiration yet, so they'll stay where they are until I get a flashy idea :P



Thanks for the compliments, everyone! I love the wonky look too. The next time I do it, I'll arrrange for them to look even more crooked, and haphazard.

You're right, I always use poly batting.
My wallet can't afford the cotton batting, but I have thought of using fleece if I can get it cheap.

You know Mel- babies love red, black and white!

Looks great!

My baby will have a choice of quilts for pretty much every day of the week by the time he/she gets here, lol!

Delightful - and my favorite colors too!

P.S. I love the baby time line on your postings, it's like all of the board is a part of your family. (Weird, I know)

ooooh- can we do a mare stare and bet on the baby's arrival?

Looks great, I like it!!

It's a beautiful quilt Melanie! I really love the way you set the blocks. I might "steal" your idea for the blocks I get in the Blue & Yellow block swap, if you don't mind!

Jan

Well, I can't say I'm up for putting a live web-cam, but once I get into my third trimester, I can tell you a more definate due date, and you all can start putting bets on which day, and I'll update with lots of belly pics. As it stands, I'm due on the 28th of April, but that has time to change, lol! I'll also let you all know as soon as I know if it's a little boy or little girl. We're hoping for a girl :D

Nope, I don't mind at all :) In fact, I'm pretty sure I got the idea from someone else's quilt, when I ran a google search a long time ago. I thought it was so cool I HAD to use it on something!

Oh Mel...now you've opened yourself up for it! Mel Stare...here we come!

What a great idea. It turned out lovely. I have one on the design board but that's as far as I have gotten.

Your quilt is great! My B/W blocks are still in the to quilt stack. :-(

Nice quilt and love the wonky look. Am currently working on one for well i can't say, but it sure takes you out of yur box to make em wonky.

Ok, on the mare stare I am betting on April 30 due date which just happens to be my b-day. :lol: :D :wink:
and if you must know, 55 years young!
OMGosh how did I get this old this fast?

Very pretty, Melanie!

I LOVE the use of the red fabric, it's just perfect with the black and white. Plus, the stars between the blocks are just the icing on the cake!

Melanie, I love how you set the blocks using red. The whole thing really pops! Great job!!

Great job - love the puffy and sashings and the wonky look.

very nice

Looks great Melanie. Congrats on your baby to come!

Fantabulous! I like the way you did the red kind of offset--makes your quilt even more interesting!

Your B&W blocks, from the block swap,
really made a beautiful quilt!! :D I love
it a lot. I especially like that you have
one of my blocks in it!! Great Job.
:D :D :D :D :D

Very nice.

Your quilt is beautiful...I like the way it looks like the squares are off kilter...I hope they look that way and it is not my eyes...when you use fleece do you have to tie or quilt it???? thanks all I enjoy this web site...

Great job Melanie--makes me want to wrap up and sit on the sofa. :wink:

It's so puffy and soft looking, - want to make like a little kid and just jump on it, and then hide under it, from mom, lol! :mrgreen:

Barb, I feel the same way...that we are family, and how fun to get to watch one of our mommies-in-progress, along with all these quilts-in-progress, lol! :D

What a great job. I need to start mine. I guess I'm waiting for winter when I have nothing else to do. OK, that really never happens. Anyway, I love yours.

BEAUTIFULLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL :wink: