Got the important stuff, so we were good to go. I also brought some fabric and my WIPs. Here is the drunkard's path as it is now- it's a top! I couldn't believe it when we measured it- IT WAS SQUARE! Well, it's a rectangle, but I mean it was not all crooked- it was the same size on one side as the other and the top and bottom were the same. I have never made a quilt that came out even before. I almost cried I was so happy- I really am getting better!
Now for the big news! Cherry Surprise is done! Well, the layers are basted and pinned anyway- it still needs to be quilted. I changed the name, too. I was calling it Cherries Jubilant, but now it has a new moniker. Here you can see where the cherry part comes from:
And here is the surprise! This is the back:
How awesomely cute is this? I am just bursting at the seams! This quilt ended up being way bigger than I had intended at first- it's 92" x 103", so I guess that makes it Queen size. I had wanted it for a couch throw, but it got bigger and nicer and so now I don't know what I'll do with it. Roll up in it and giggle? Hang it on my living room wall and grin at it? Take a picture of it and put it on a t-shirt that says, "LOOK! I made this!"? Post pictures of it on the Internet shamelessly begging for compliments? Break my arm patting myself on the back? Hm. Not sure. Probably I'll do those last two.
No need to beg for compliments - they are well deserved and sure to come your way. Both quilts are simply stunning and very sweet. Congratulations! Big hugs to you...
ReplyDeleteBoth are really fantastic! I love the repros in the drunkards path and how sweet is your cherries quilt! The back is great!
ReplyDeleteHi! I just stumbled over here from.. uh.. a comment you left somewhere else but now I have no clue where that was, sorry!
ReplyDeleteANYWAY, those are both beautiful. I can't wait to explore the rest of your posts. I also have two boys and enjoy quilting, but it looks like you get a lot more done than I do!
definitely no begging needed. it's fabulous...love the back!!!! isn't it great when something turns out square! now go get that tshirt made!!!
ReplyDeleteYEAH! Love the cherries quilt! The back is so fun. I never do clever things like that with my backs.
ReplyDeleteThe Drunkards Path is gorgeous too! I love 30s fabrics and I just might have to make one of these. This is a great setting.
Hook this post up to my Finished for Friday post this coming Friday and hopefully we can get some more visitor to come ooh and ah! And it will all be well-deserved.
WOW...WOW...WOW...YOU GO GIRL...both of your quilts are great...BUT, the cherries on the back is OUTRAGEOUS!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog...you are humerous, you make me laugh! Isn't making tops quilting? I always say you can trade them for food if you need to!!! You have a lot of beautiful tops going! P.S. I have that Cherry quilt (top) also. Someday I hope to have it quilted!
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteQuilters have me in awe, and I LOVE what you did with this.
(and your sense of humor works for me too! :) )
You quilters make me want to grow up to be just like you. That is truly beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSigned,
Envy McJealousy
Both quilts are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteBoth quilts are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI love when I finish a quilt top and it's all even :)
oh... that drunkards path in 30's fabrics! Too Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteANd that cherries quilt is also cute and dreamy!
Love your style!
My first visit here. Love the cherries! I'm also a mother of two boys, though they are now grown. I had to work during their formative years, but you know what, they have become wonderful, productive citizens and my best friends!
ReplyDeleteI'll be back.
OMG! Lock your doors at night! Im so going to find you and steal that cherry quilt while you sleep. Mwahahaha!
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt! The cherries are awesome and you did a beautiful job! I think I would hang it where I could look at it all the time.
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