Hi Everyone, I just thought I'd share a couple of my quilt tops with you....they were a lot of fun....

The first is my sunflower quilt - I used Maywood fabrics from their Full Sun collection - I love that collection.....and I did a kind of sampler quilt - just making blocks that I liked and putting them together in my own little design..it was a riot to do........this quilt top is about 60 x 80..not just have to find a long arm quilter and this this one completed........

The second one is a 1930's repro. pinwheel block that I received in the birthday block exchange on the Garden Forum - been doing that exchange for the last 3-4 years now - and love it - these are my 2009 blocks that I received....I am so pleased with the way that it turned out - I used 3 other blocks to do a table runner top - and still have a couple left over to put in throw pillows...... This quilt top is about 50 x 70...I am not sure if I should add more borders and make it bigger or should I stop there and make it a throw quilt..what do you all think..I would love your ideas....

That's gorgeous!! Love the color combinations :D

Hi Joyce,
Thanks...I had a blast with these...I have a couple of others - will have to take photos of them another time...these are the last couple that I did....
Now working on a smaller project - a wall hanging or dollquilt...
Bill

The blue in the photos of the first quilt top are too bright - the actual color of the blue is a more soft blue......not that bright.....

Cool! Nice to know that you actually quilt ;)

I love them both!

Heh BK.......
Thanks....Yes, Quiting is actually my favourite pasttime - if I could eat fabric - I would... :-) I got all of this love of sewing and quilting for my dear Grandmother, Irene.....I'm the only one in the family that picked up her love of sewing and creativity....

Fabric probably doesn't have as many calories as food. Maybe that would be a good new diet!

I think it looks great. You can send it on down to CO.

They look super! Fabric has lots of fiber, but zero calories. :lol:

charmpacksplus and BK....It may be a good thing if I do start with fabric..I've been wanting to diet.... :-)

You have a pair of beautiful quilts there!! Great job.

Thanks Jim's Gem...

I would love for anyone to give me ideas on what you think I should do with the pinwheel top - should I make it larger with more borders..if so, what colors would you use....or would you finish off as is - as a throw quilt....

Backing - would you go white, or a 1930's fun print - or a soft tone-on-tone......

Just wondering what everyone thinks.....

Really like the sunflower top Bill.
The '30's is nice too....I'm just not into 30's repo. Had enough of those growing up.

They are both beautiful!!! Good Job :D:D:D

GREAT JOB.....
I LOVE THEM BOTH.......
bopeep

wow they are awesome. love them both.

both really nice, but I love that pinwheel.

WOW,both are just beautiful

love the yellow one, that is really pretty :thumbup:

Great job! They are beautiful!

Beautiful quilts. I love them both. Great patterns and a great job on your part.

those are wonderful

They are both very beautifal. I like the sunflower one but the pinwheel one is nice too. I was looking at your pinwheel on how flat the centers are. The pinwheel I did seemed to stand to much in the center. To many seems in 1 spot didn't like me.
You did awesome. :thumbup:

They are both beautiful!
Great job. :-)

Beautiful quilts... but I am drawn to the 30's repro. That one is just gorgeous!! The colors are so vibrant!! Beautiful job!!

Hey Bill, Glad to see your pictures. Your quilts are outstanding. Love them. Saw some sunflowers today at a quilt shop and thought of you. It was very similar to the border on your quilt. Your work is beautiful. I'm teaching a "tote" class next weekend and I'll be using the FQ's you sent to make mine. Can't wait to use them.
Kathy B.

I love them both, but I think one more boarder and I am thinking a light green, pink or purple. And the back should be the 1930"s fun print.

Thanks everyone....you are all very encouraging....with regards to the pinwheel blocks, I can't take all of the credit...this were a part of the birthday block exchange on the Garden Forum Quilt site.....these I received in 2009....so I'm now just starting to use them up - I also will have a table runner and some pillows....putting them together has been a blast...

The sunflower quilt is because I love Sunflowers... Kathy you know me... :-)......and I just wanted to have something bright, fun, very SUNFLOWERY....and I think it worked......I didn't even plan it in advance..it was one of those project where I started with a block and only decided on the next block once the first was done....it was also a lot of fun....

I think I need to get sewing and get more done - but first I have to get these quilted........does anyone know a good, affordable long-arm quilter that does mailorder service.........

Hi Bill. Your quilts are great. It must be fun doing the b-day blocks....a lot of the work is done and you have a reminder of many friends from different areas.
I love your sunflower quilt. It is beautiful.

really pretty, love the pinwheel

Very Pretty

Thanks everyone...
Ranger, yes the birthday blocks are wonderful..I have by birthday blocks from 2008 that I haven't done yet as well as a flower block swap that we did in 2008 or perhaps 2007 - I can't remember...I should work on those as well......
I'm sure you'll all agree that there's never a dull moment in quilting.....
When I am doing patchwork I feel like a child coloring...my crayons are my fabric.....

I love your quilt tops, sounds like you need to quilt your own quilts, it just takes some practice. Make a quilt sandwich pin W/ safety pins, remove when you get close, use garden gloves w/rubber nubs and just practice. Make it about 18x24" or 24x24", you will get good in no time.

great quilts! I lvoe the retro 30's ...it is just darling!

Love the blue and brown togather. Very nice.

Both are beautiful :thumbup: :thumbup:

i love them

Wow, fabulous quilts Bill!!! I love the repos...kinda have a soft spot for that type of fabric!

They are great.

Awesome job Bill! :) The sunflower one is my favorite for sure. It is absolutely stunning!! :D :D