mpeters1200

I can't thank you guys enough for all your help with finding patterns for a quilt for my Grandmother. I decided on a sampler and gave the list at the end of the thread. http://www.quiltingboard.com/posts/list/14236.page

I have purchased fabric and made the first block today. It was fun, my points were where they are supposed to be, and I won't cut off the points when I sew the block to the sashing. It reminded me what fun piecing is. Been working on a couple projects that were probably too advanced for me...so they've taken me a while. This was good.

I plan to post pics of each block as I go. I hope you enjoy it. I loved seeing everyone's quilts and suggestions when I started!

Here are the two types of fabrics I picked. One is bright but dark and the other bright but light. The photo quality is horrible, but my camera broke so I have to work with what I got!

The dark ones include: (I included yellow so we could see the purple) A dark purple with violet mum-looking circles. They kinda balloon like mushrooms or fire crackers. It's prettier in person than in pic. Next is yellow with white polka dots, then a violet paisley print with small yellow and violet flowers, teal blue tone on tone, and a fabric that has teal and dark purple roses on a violet background.

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Here are the lighter ones: a hot pink tone on tone, blooming petunias of multiple bright colors, and a wild tangerine tone on tone.

[IMG]http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...oralprints.jpg[/IMG]


And here is a picture of the first block. I used the dark purple with violet firecracker things and the yellow:

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purplemem

This looks great! Keep up the good work!
You've inspired me to start my dad's lap quilt.

mary quite contrary

Very nice. I look forward to pictures of it as it develops.

Izy

There will be no stopping you now, great fabric choices going on there :D :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Janstar

Pretty fabric and I'm looking foreward to seeing your progress.

littlehud

I love the purple and yellow. Those colors look great together. Your points are great. Can't wait to see the next one.

Joan

What a great start! It makes me want to get back to the lap quilt I was making before all of the "little Christmas gift projects". Pieceing is very satisfying, isn't it?

quiltwoman

She is going to loveit. Can't wait to see more.

pocoellie

Looking great. Can't wait to see the finished quilt. She'll love it.

sandpat

Great job on the fabric choosing and block 1. I'm thinking that Gramma will be very pleased :lol: