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.

WOW - fabulous quilt!!! And welcome to the QB - hope to see more of your wonderful work.

Gob-smacked. Wow! Penny for your thoughts? (grin) That is BEAUTIFUL! Thank you.

Turned out very nice. I like the name too. Peggy

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!!!!!

Absolutely beautiful quilt.

Nice new York beauty. I like the rounded corners

Very very pretty!!

So pretty!!!!!!

Lovely quilt. Thanks for sharing.

It's beautiful! Great job. Is it your first pp work? If so, I'm amazed. I'll bet you are an overachiever, huh? Always go for the huge projects when most people tackle simple first? I mean, I'd never even attempt such a large project if I'd never even pp'd before.

that is so beautiful!

You did an extraordinary job on that beautiful quilt! You evidently figured out how to paper piece very well.

What a wonderful. Quilt!

Very pretty!

i love love your quilt. do like how you rounded the corners.thank you for sharing

Great job are you sure it's for dh?Too nice for a man.

WOW - Just beautiful, great job and thank you for sharing
Have a Blessed day
Ellen

Love your quilt, he's very lucky man. Barb

This is one lovely and great looking quilt.
You did a great job. What were you thinking? lol
Lucky hubby.

that is GEORGOUS I love it

All I can say is WOW.

Beautiful! Love the gun in the corner? Guarding your quilt, huh? !!!

beautiful quilt

It is lovely - a great job well done.... and I love the name of it - it fits!! lol Happy 4th of July!

That is fabulous! I LOVE it!
Karen in La.

Lorraine LOVE your avatar. BrendaK

Gorgeous quilt and great colors

beautiful quilt, I like the pattern
Pat

That is just too funny. I didn't notice the gun because I was just blown away by the quilt. It's awesome. BrendaK

Absolutely beautiful! I too have done one paper piecing project. It was fun. There just aren't enough hours in the day to created all the possibilities with fabric! :) Love the way you rounded the corners. Sleep well under that great creation.

Holy cow thats beautiful!!!

Exquisite! I usually am very traditional, but absolutely love your quilt -- nice balance of colors, too!

wow, great job. A very handsome quilt.

super nice

Good job, very pretty.

Neat quilt! Your hubby is a blessed man. He has a very talented and smart wife! ;)

OHHHH I like! ! ! Beautiful quilt. You've got a lucky DH.

Beautiful quilt, and I love what you did with the border! But I'm wondering what that rifle next to the bed is for....

WOW.......GORGEOUS!!!!! Can't stop looking, it's so beautiful. Love the rifle in the corner :)Just noticed that you are new to the board. Welcome......this is a fun place to be! I am in Georgetown Texas