Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Four Seasons Quilt Swap - Fall

I joined the Four Seasons Quilt Swap recently full of anticipation and then the anticipation turned to anxiety! I just didn't know what to do - I thought and I thought and then I thought some more (can you hear the Jeopardy music?). And, then there it was, the lightbulb moment - four huge oak leaves with a nice border would make an adorable tabletopper (you know I love table toppers!). It could be a wallhanging, too. On Sunday, I made eight blocks (well, I had to make one for my table, too - LOL) - added sashing and borders and called it a flimsy. Then yesterday I quilted it; sewed the binding down last night and now it's DONE!!! I need to add a label and then pack it up and send it away. Now, I'll just say silent prayers and hope that she likes it. Sigh!
Just a little note - I received an e-mail recently that my swap partner mailed my quilt - it hasn't arrived yet. :-(

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27 comments:

Kim said...

Very cute! I'm sure she'll love it! And OF COURSE you had to make one for you too! No question about it! LOL!

Knot Garden said...

Love those autumn leaves:) I'm sure your swap partner will too.

Unknown said...

Stunning, if she doesn't like it, you have my address. Love the colours in the fabrics. Did you do one for yourself using the same fabrics?

May Kristin said...

Of course your swap-partner will love it! It is so cute!
How brilliant to make one for yourself to, while working on the other one!

Wendy said...

Fantastic autumn table mat, love the border fabric you put on it. Your partner will love it. I haven't been notified of my mat in the mail yet, maybe this one is coming my way....lol.

~Bren~ said...

I LOVE it! Leaf quilts are my favorites! So nice that you made one for you too!!

Yvonne said...

What a great idea.....I love it. I'm glad you made one for yourself!

May Britt said...

Another beautiful quilt from you. The receiver will be thrilled.

Lisa D. said...

Adorable, Darlene! I hope your quilt shows up soon!

atet said...

What a lovely quilt -- and of course she will love it!

Unknown said...

I know your swap partner will be so happy with your tabletopper. Of course you had to make one for yourself!!!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful ! And done in no time ! You're a champ', Darlene.

Hugs & smiles,
NADINE

Libby said...

And why wouldn't you make one for yourself *s* It's darling . . . wonder where it will end up?

Carol said...

Your swap partner will love it and I'm glad you made one for yourself.

Mary Anne said...

VERY PRETTY !!! Your swap partner is a lucky gal !

Carole said...

Hum.... there must be something wrong with Google Reader program. I have been dying to read a new blog entry from you. You know the need for valid disruptions from paper writing. I waited patiently all day. Finally, it shows one and there's already 15 comments from early morning. Geeez, I'm late! I guess it means I need to start stalking! lol I think your swap partner will love it! Good thinking to make one for yourself! You can never have too many table toppers! ;o) Off to continue with this paper! Hope you're having a great day!

Patti said...

How could she not like it? Absolutely perfect fall decor!

Sweet P said...

Gorgeous table topper. I'm positive your swap partner will love it.

Question for you - do you always make items in two?

Doe said...

Lovely quilt!

Mar said...

that turned out great, you're so decisive! Wanna come help me pick out a green ;-) Lucky partner you have!

Jeanne said...

I don't think you need to worry. She will love it. I do.

Red Geranium Cottage said...

Nice leaf wallhanging. I'm sure "she" will love it. If not, I DO!!! LOL
By the way did you make one for me too?? Did ya?

Rose Marie said...

Your topper is lovely, and all anxiety aside, your partner will love it!

Kairle Oaks said...

Great fall quilt, Darlene. I'm definitely in the mood for fall!!!

Marisa said...

Your partner is super lucky, how pretty!

Anonymous said...

That is the perfect table topper.
I love it. Lucky partner u have.
deb

Mom said...

has your quilt mailed yet?

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