MacThayer

My sister asked me to make the exact same quilt, only with less red and more earth tones. I tried to talk her out of it because it would be so boring to make. She was adamant, as only my sister could be. So I gave her what she wanted. Put all the fabric out together, in a basic pattern I planned, photographed it, and sent it to her for final approval of colors. She nixed one color, loved the rest, and sent me a photo of what she'd like as a replacement. It was pretty plain, and not hard to find. Those big, 12" squares weren't hard to cut, or sew. I quilted in 4 sections, then put to together, which made it easier. I made the edging all around 6" X 12" squares, just to break up to monotony for me. I played forever with the placement of the colors, because to me it was the only interesting thing to do. I quilted one square in rows, and the next in cross hatch, alternating, so the same type of quilting was never next to each other. The simpler quilting seemed to go with the simpler pattern. And guess what. She loves it! More than that, she adores it, and I've never done anything nicer for her in her whole life! To say she's thrilled to bits would be a gross understatement. So I learned something here, something very important. Instead of trying to push my tastes on what I think is a beautiful quilt on her, I listened to her and gave her what she wanted. And she loves it. I'll bet if I'd given her the quilt I wanted to make, it'd be sitting on a shelf somewhere, unused, and it would have taken me far more time and energy. I guess my best friend is right. I have a - ahem - "agressive" personality that can roll over other people if I'm not careful. I shall endeavor to be more careful. One quilt has vastly improved my relationship with my sister, and I'd like that kind of thing to keep happening!

grann of 6

I love your quilt. Love the colors. I have been having fun with the jelly roll quilts, because they go fast, and are a surprise when done. But I also like a challenge here and there. And when friends and relatives come over, and I show them some quilts I have made lately, they always just love those jelly roll quilts. they like the simplicity of them. So, I am trying to be a better listener. Make what people love, and not worry about being challenged.

#1piecemaker

I love simple quilts. Yours turned out great. Love red fabrics. Beautiful!

MaryKatherine

It's a 12" block so the quilt will finish king size at 96 "
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pastorpatti04

I think it's beautiful! I would like to know where you got the fabrics, especially the blue backround ones..

MaryKatherine

They were all Moda, originally from Hanncocks, and then I had to switch to Erica's crafts to order more.
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coopah

I, too , remember your original post and am happy to see that you've found the perfect solution. You will be loved more for doing it as desired than doing it your way. You are a smart lady! Enjoy the quilting decisions! Gorgeous fabrics amd great overall look!

lfletcher

I love the colors. My favorite pantograph (and a lot of my customers) is Chantilly Lace. I think that would look really good on this quilt.

joym

beautiful quilt...we love to fret, don't we

Latrinka

Very pretty! Sometimes keeping it simple is the way to go!