Since it's the 4th of July I want to share pictures of the picnic quilt I made (especially for the fireworks tonight) and a placemat (which I'm using as a center piece on my table today)

Absolutely stunning! Is the cathedral windows the hand sewn kind, or the mock kind? Wow, what a nice job. And the red/Wh/Blue one is my FAVORITE! Scrappy, but a definite design. What pattern did you use for it? My compliments!

Absolutely stunning! Is the cathedral windows the hand sewn kind, or the mock kind? Wow, what a nice job. And the red/Wh/Blue one is my FAVORITE! Scrappy, but a definite design. What pattern did you use for it? My compliments!

I love the picnic quilt, but then I love picnics, so perhaps I am biased. Hope you had a great day!

I love both of them. they are beautiful!

Thanks for the wonderful comments. The scrappy quilt was from a Fons and Porter Magazine...it's called Blue Streak (issue Nov/Dec 06). I started it over a year ago, but got tired of all the little (2") blocks that I had to put it away for a while :).
The Cathedral window is an actual cathedral window--not faux, but done on a sewing machine. It was actually quite easy, I don't know know how to do by hand.

Beautiful and Patriotic!!! Wonderful work on both :D :D :D

Love them both!

Love them both!!!

Kyia

Very grand quilts for a grand 4th of July!

Great quilts!

I really like your cathedral windows - and the table topper is wonderful!

I'm totally blown away by the Cathedral Windows. I love the pattern, but never thought I could do one. I watched a friend work on a queen sized quilt, by hand. It turned out beautiful, but I would have gone loony doing it. I didn't even know there was a machine way to do them. I'll have to keep my eyes open for info on it.

Love your patriotic picnic quilt. I, too, love picnics, and this will definitely add to your adventure.

Those are very pretty!!!! The Cathedral Windows are just gorgeous!!

Both patriotic quilts are great, and this is the perfect day to post them!

They are both fantastic, I love the quilt pattern.

They are both beautiful!

Wow -- both of them are great!!! Can't decide which one I like the best...

I love them. GREAT JOB! :D

They're both beautiful but I especially like the cathedral windows.

I love both of them. Beautiful.

Both are lovely. What pattern did you use for the Patriotic quilt?

Wonderful :thumbup: I am in awe of all those little 2 inch pieces. You did a fabulous job.

Thanks....I'm in awe of your avatar. I am in the process of making one and I sure hope it looks half as good as yours :)

Very pretty quilts!!

It's the Blue Streak from Fons and Porters Nov/Dec 06 magazine. It took forever to make and since starting it I've learned so many different tricks/tips that I probably would have figured out a way to strip piece and cut as opposed to dealing with each block individually.

I used it on 4th of July and it was GREAT!!! Will definitely take on picnics and when we travel :)

Wow, they are both gorgeous! I've never done a cathedral window. They look quite intimidating :shock: Beautiful work, Sharon!

Very nice.

That is so cute. Love that pattern. Great job.

Again, :) Thanks for all the kind words. You all give me a little more confidence to press on with WIPs that seemed like they were kicking my butt...and winning :).
Not so much now!
Thanks

Your quilts are stunning. Love the picnic quilt!!

wow + wow!! :wink: