My LQS had a BOM, with 4 blocks a month. I love the Elm Creek novels, so of course, I had to sign up. We did not do all the blocks as it was determined that some were too difficult for some of us more inexperienced quilters--me included :-) . We did 84 plus a couple extra to learn applique.

I wanted to set mine on point. DD played with layout for me on EQ & this is how it ended up with 82 blocks on the front. I wanted a list of what blocks were placed where, so DD again came to the rescue designing for me & printing on Printed Treasures. The label, extra blocks & block layout page were used on the back.

Some of the blocks were a real challenge for me, but I learned so much & became a better quilter in the process. I never would have attempted the Sampler on my own. Choosing fabrics would have driven DD nuts listening to me tryin to decide :lol: . The blocks were given to us in order from easy to more difficult--a great way to learn & not get discouraged by the harder ones.

I've pretty happy with the way "I Envy Sylvia" turned out.

Now, I hope I can attach the pictures. If I can't, I'll have DD do it the next time she's over--probably next weekend.

:thumbup: Yeah, I did it--1st time posting a picture.

It's lovely! Great job!

Wow, really nice!

Beautiful

very very nice. ans you are so brave! and now-you are confident and cabable!

Very very nice! Love the label - great idea! :thumbup: :thumbup:

Well guess what ... you are no longer "inexperienced"!! That is a beautiful quilt and WOW to your husband for the very cool label!

Well done team!

Now I envy you :mrgreen: Great job - love you colors :thumbup:

Thank you all.

It was my daughter who helped. I haven't had a husband in 27 years. If I did, I probably wouldn't be quilting now.

:lol:

Neat idea with the label on back. Beautiful quilt.

And I am envious of you! What a beautiful quilt. The label is fabulous!

Oh, I love it!!! Nice work :)

Just Beautiful great job! :thumbup:

I love it!

Beautiful and gorgeous! Quilting with the group must have been so much fun and such a learning experience.

Absolutely wonderful quilt! I love that you did a "map" of your blocks on the back. Just like a box of chocolates, but less fattening!! Great job!

lovely

Beautiful

That is just beautiful! It is a quilt to be very proud of.

That is wonderful! What an accomplishment!

I enjoy the Elm Creek Series, too. Your quilt is very nice. Great job.

just lovely. did you put the name of the blocks on the label?
I have been wanting to make on since i do love the books and collected them all I even have a picture of me with Jennifer.

The names of the blocks are printed on a sheet that was sewn as part of the backing, along with my label and the blocks that wouldn't fit into the design on the front.

DD & I met Jennifer last year at a talk she gave. She signed my Sylvia's Bridal Sampler pattern book for me.

:thumbup: She is a real sweetheart. I have all her books & can't wait until 2 new ones come out in Nov.--one is a novel & the other another pattern book. Have to get them.

Beautiful

Well done and I really like your idea to include a "map" on the back.

Beautiful and sweet

Double WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Terrific! I'm jealous!!!

Beautiful!

Congradulations! It turned out fantastic!

that is absolutely beautiful give yourself a big pat on the back x

STUNNING !!!

Beautiful. I want to do an Elm Creek quilt myself. Maybe find a class somewhere here. Thanks for sharing it.

Beautiful!

Absolutely stunning. I would like to attempt that one myself...someday. I love your label as well, what a neat idea.

It's beautiful. That's what I'm starting next.

I like this quilt and happy dance for you on completing it. Good job

Pat

Beautiful!

great job

Just beautiful!