Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums > Pictures
Quilt for Hubby >

Quilt for Hubby

Quilt for Hubby

Thread Tools
 
Old 07-03-2012, 06:08 PM
  #1  
Super Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Standing in front of Walmart begging for fat quarters
Posts: 1,056
Default Quilt for Hubby

Inspired by the amazing Amish quilts I have seen online, I made this one for my husband's birthday 2 years ago. I call it "Don't Ask Me What I Am Thinking" dedicated to all those who's significant others who ask what you are thinking about, but then get that glazed over look in their eyes when you actually tell them. Why are they SO SURE you are thinking about THEM? LOL. I am thinking about what to make for dinner Saturday, what I need to pick up at the store, what pattern I might dive into next, I wonder where my Stitch Wichery went, etc...

This is a paper pieced quilt. It took me several tries to figure out HOW to piece. I was scooting around yard sales (sure I am a yard sale junkie) when I ran across a Fons and Porter "Love of Quilting" magazine with a Mariner's Compass quilt and researched further (gotta love the net) to find the New York Beauty pattern and instructions on how to paper piece.
Attached Thumbnails img_0929.jpg  
sew_Tracy is offline  
Old 07-03-2012, 06:14 PM
  #2  
Super Member
 
NikkiLu's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: So. Central MO
Posts: 2,759
Default

WOW - fabulous quilt!!! And welcome to the QB - hope to see more of your wonderful work.
NikkiLu is offline  
Old 07-03-2012, 06:15 PM
  #3  
Member
 
Kate_W's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Pewaukee, WI
Posts: 82
Default

Gob-smacked. Wow! Penny for your thoughts? (grin) That is BEAUTIFUL! Thank you.
Kate_W is offline  
Old 07-03-2012, 06:42 PM
  #4  
Super Member
 
pastimesquiltdesign's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: South Jordan, Utah
Posts: 1,029
Default

Turned out very nice. I like the name too. Peggy
pastimesquiltdesign is offline  
Old 07-03-2012, 07:00 PM
  #5  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Holmen, WI
Posts: 6,459
Default

First of all, welcome to the board! Secondly, this quilt is absolutely stunning! Your DH is one lucky guy! As for the name, I saw a cartoon once of a couple sitting at a restaurant table. The wife says to the husband "What are you thinking about, honey?" & he says "I'm thinking about ordering the chicken"... LOL! What I'm thinking about your quilt is WOW!!!!!
burchquilts is offline  
Old 07-03-2012, 07:09 PM
  #6  
Power Poster
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Suring, Wisconsin
Posts: 15,364
Default

Absolutely beautiful quilt.
Grandma Peg is offline  
Old 07-03-2012, 07:27 PM
  #7  
Power Poster
 
Diane007's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Ontario
Posts: 12,515
Default

Nice new York beauty. I like the rounded corners
Diane007 is offline  
Old 07-03-2012, 07:38 PM
  #8  
Super Member
 
quiltinggirl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Wichita, KS
Posts: 4,027
Default

Very very pretty!!
quiltinggirl is offline  
Old 07-03-2012, 08:41 PM
  #9  
Power Poster
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Upland CA
Posts: 18,376
Default

So pretty!!!!!!
mighty is offline  
Old 07-03-2012, 08:46 PM
  #10  
Super Member
 
Maria C's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: New Zealand
Posts: 1,851
Default

Lovely quilt. Thanks for sharing.
Maria C is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
RedGarnet222
Pictures
71
12-13-2010 08:03 PM
nursie76
Pictures
38
10-14-2009 01:29 PM
Sugarpumpkin
Main
6
08-03-2009 02:18 PM
BarbC
Pictures
26
04-07-2008 02:39 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



FREE Quilting Newsletter