Thursday, May 24, 2012

Fun, Fast & Finished



:-)



California Girl meets Spools in the Strawberry Fields



(sorry couldn't resist)



This quilt top (aka flimsy) was so much fun to do! A combination of a fabulous pattern and sweet fabrics was a simple formula for a delightful day.




This is one of Camille's (Thimble Blossoms) new patterns called Spools. Her version is done with Marmalade and my version is done with California Girl and a smidgen of Strawberry Fields, both by Joanna of Fig Tree Quilts. Camille's version has narrow borders along the sides and my version has borders all the way around.




I'm not exactly sure when Marmalade will be available but I'm already thinking I need to use a Fig Tree Designs pattern. It's fun to switch things up a bit.




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In Friendship!

35 comments:

Anonymous said...

It's darling!

Anonymous said...

It's darling!

Anonymous said...

Wow that is simply gorgeous!!!

Terry said...

Well done! It's lovely! :0)

Anonymous said...

cant believe how fast you got it made,well done Darlene,its gorgeous.xx

Béa said...

Very very beautiful, I LOVE !

paulette said...

I love this quilt!! In fact I wrote about it the other day...love the way the spools look like they are about to topple!! Ahhh...kindred spirits..!!:o)
P

Thelma said...

Darlene, you win! The first of many Spool patterns I'm guessing we'll be seeing online. I'm just itching to get started on mine! I"m going to go with the wobbly spools too, I wonder what that says about us!

Congratulations, this is just over the top adorable!

Carrie P. said...

very cute. i love fig tree fabrics.

Melzie said...

I think it's very cute :)
xoxo melzie

Karen said...

Looks like the stack of spools could topple at any time. I like that each spool is composed of strips of like colored fabrics.

Linda said...

Love your version!!!! Makes me want to make one too!!!

Tina said...

I fell in love with the Strawberry Fields collection and bought WAY too much fabric...in fact I love all of the Fig Tree collections and always buy too much. So I just love your idea of using these fabrics on this cute pattern. I REALLY need to reduce my stash and this could be a great stash buster/reducer. Thanks for the great idea - your quilt turned out just fantastic! Love it!!!

Cheryl said...

Wow, that was fast. Funny how that happens when you love a pattern! The fabrics are so fresh!

Dresden Quilter said...

I love this, love this, love this! Everything you do is so fabulous.

Wendy said...

WOW you did a fantastic job of finishing this quilt in record time. Isn't it fun when something hits you and you can't stop. I love the tipsy spools and the fabrics you used are perfect.

Dirt Road Quilter said...

Super cute! I'm thinking that'll be the perfect addition to a sewing room wall! Just added another one to the list. Enabler. :)

AnnieO said...

Oooh, love that offset setting, so fun! This would be great as a scrappy mix too :) Congrats on your fun playday!

Vicky said...

Fabulous! Love that you're back at the sewing machine!

Vicky said...

Fabulous! Love that you're back at the sewing machine!

QuiltNut Creations said...

That was super speedy! Love it. Great fabric choice.

sunny said...

I LOVE those spools!!

Quilter Kathy said...

That is really adorable...perfect for a sewing room!

Deanna said...

It looks great! Another well considered use of smidgens of fabric.

antique quilter said...

adorable , wow guess you finally had time to sew! YEAH!!!!
Kathie

Sinta Renee said...

How sweet is that! Awesome finish Darlene!

Carol said...

I love, love, love it! The colors are amazing! It's so fun!

Camille said...

Darlene,

I love it! Turned out so great. And good heavens, you are fast! Want a job? ;-)

Thanks for the heads up, have a great weekend!

c

Kathy said...

Wonderful finish for your recent spool quilt. I am going to get the pattern myself!

Just Ramblin' said...

Love you quilt and the fabrics you chose. Nola

Leanne said...

Wow, that is beautiful Darlene, well done.

Nanette Merrill said...

I saw this. I love it. I want marmalade, too.

Lori said...

Super cute!!

Christine said...

Gorgeous ...I ordered the pattern a few days ago.

Quilts And Pieces said...

Just doing a bit of catchup. Been a rough winter, and just getting back into things. I LOVE this spools pattern! I have to find it and make one!

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