I just made this for my step-daughter Christie's 30th birthday. It was on the cover of October's American Patchwork & Quilting. This is one I was wishing I kept for myself! lol!!!

And my next birthday quilt isn't due until the end of October... :D I'm excited about making one just for fun now! :D

Well if she don't like it, I would be happy to give you a real smile for it!
It is beautiful.
Elaine

I bet she was thrilled to receive this beautiful quilt! She's the right age to really appreciate it, too.

Can't wait to see the next b-day quilt and the one in between!
-Les

Thank you, Elaine and Leslie!! :D

Diana, did you use scraps? I just love how you put the colors. I gotta know, though....hand quilting or machine????? (I still want to hand quilt when I grow up. Until then, I'll just machine quilt. :roll: )

Thanks, Ducky! Yeap, all scraps/stash except for the border/backing, batting.
And definitely machine quilted! lol!!! I totally admire (stand in awe of actually!) those who hand quilt, but I don't think I'd have the patience for it. I always want them done yesterday. lol!!! And we have 20 kids/grandkids, so would almost be impossible now anyways! Maybe after I get each of their 'birthday quilts' done, I'll give it a try!

Beautiful quilt Diana. So bright and colorful :!:

Beautiful quilt. Looks like she's happy to receive it!!

Thank you, Pam and Gayle!! :D

well her smile doesn't look fake to me. :wink: :!: :wink: :!: :wink:
this is a great quilt. it will go on my list of another log cabin variation. love it :!: :!: :!: :!:

Love the picture of her looking surprised. LOL What a cutie.

Nice job on the scattered leaves quilt, Diana. I just love the setting you used on it.

Thanks so much, Nanabirdmo!!! :D

I really like that one, Diana!!
very pretty! no wonder you wanted to keep it!

Very very pretty! I can see why you would want to keep that one. :D

Beautiful quilt, and I bet she really DID love it!

Thank you so much, RedGarnett222, Ninnie, Sewsewquilter, and Eddie! I really appreciate it! :D

I saw that pattern and loved the idea!! Yours is perfect!!

Beautiful quilt and that don't look like any fake smile to me! Bet she loved it,I know I would!

I like it - I would have wanted to keep it for myself, too.

I like the way you make the striped blocks with the leaves. Different - worked well.

Wonderful job! I love anything with leaves, and this pattern is great.

Diana -

We saw that cover and bought the magazine to put in our "someday" stack. Your quilt looks great and the colors are awesome. I can't wait to do one of those - I hope ours turns out as good as yours.

Darren

That is beautiful. I can see why you would want to keep it. Her face says it all. You can tell she loves it.

Diana-Great quilt, I love the leaf fabric on the border and back.

I get that magazine, too, and that is EXACTLY the quilt that caught my eye. You did a GREAT job on it. Looks awesome. I really want to make that one, too.

Wow!!! that is a Beautiful quilt. And she sure loves it.

Diana you always make such pretty quilts!!

Ditto what Gai said! :D And it's so right for the season with those lovely fall colours; :D

And thanks for the family pics too - I love to see those! :D :D

wow! that sure is a beauty. :D

It's beautiful! You did a wonderful job.
I LOVE the colors!

Thank you soooo much, all of you!!!! :D :D

The border/backing was from Walmart, and I bought the last of what the store nearest me had. It's one of those they don't reorder. And used all but 3" on Christie's quilt. But found some more at another Walmart store, for me this time! :D

And Karla, Darren, and Minstrel - you'd be surprised how totally easy, fast, and FUN this is to make!

Great job!! If she doesn't really like it, I'm sure you can give it to one of us and we'll give you a real smile.LOL

You did that great Diana..and, fast!! I really liked this pattern too!! You did a great job!! Skeat

Nice job and if that is a fake smile it's one heck of one. Great job.

Thank you so much, Renee, Skeat, and Pocoellie!!!! :D :D

Very nice. I'm sure she really does love it! :D

Beautiful quilt, and good for you, using your scraps.

I love it, her smile doesn't look fake! I can see why you would want to keep that one - beautiful job!

Beautiful!!! Love all of those fabrics!!!
I think your Christie is quite a ham!!!
Thanks for sharing all of these wonderful pics with us :D :D :D

Mytwopals, Dunster, Debbie1, and Amma - Thank you!!!! :D :D

I am debating on whether to start one for myself, or actually finish up another quilt for me I've already got almost done.... I think this one is going to win!! lol!!!! And I want to make another now before I forget how! I had to return the magazine to the library! lol!!!

Beautiful quilt and great birthday present. My birthday is in May! hehehehe. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: