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Friday, October 2, 2015

Diamonds Are Fun!

I think this is it. I'll start sewing it up this weekend. I'm very happy.

This quilt is for an 18 year old girl who'll be graduating from high school in June. I wanted something fresh, vibrant, youthful and colorful.  This quilt scores on all points and, as I looked at on the design wall a phrase came to my mind...

"This isn't your grandmother's quilt."

It sure isn't!


By the way... Every. Single. Fabric. in this quilt came from my stash. I didn't buy anything, although a quilt like this will surely need a backing every bit as avant-garde.
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17 comments:

  1. Nancy JOctober 2, 2015 at 3:19 AM

    I love the way your large diamonds showcase beautiful (not to be cut too small) fabrics, and the dark diamonds lift it up , in a way I hadn't thought dark would. Superb. Will you add a border or just bind it?

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  2. JenniferOctober 2, 2015 at 6:53 AM

    fantastic quilt. impressive stash.

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  3. Nancy Near PhiladelphiaOctober 2, 2015 at 9:01 AM

    Fun? Heck, they're a girl's best friend!

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  4. Dottie's DaughterOctober 2, 2015 at 9:24 AM

    It's beautiful. You are so talented.

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  5. carol funOctober 2, 2015 at 10:10 AM

    Simply gorgeous!

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  6. MariOctober 2, 2015 at 10:39 AM

    That is going to be one happy-looking dorm room! Lovely quilt, and perfect for a girl that age.

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  7. SandiOctober 2, 2015 at 12:12 PM

    Lovely!

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  8. JackieOctober 2, 2015 at 12:48 PM

    Gorgeous

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  9. sharonOctober 2, 2015 at 1:29 PM

    spectacular

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  10. PatOctober 2, 2015 at 2:33 PM

    I love this. It makes me think of a court jester in the very BEST way. You are amazing.

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  11. Dee WOctober 2, 2015 at 2:36 PM

    Wow! I was just at Des Moines AQS and saw your quilt. I was enticed by some Kaffe fabric, Wow, I think this may be a suggestion for them! I picked them up because I had a little thought in my subconscious that I could form, I think this is the thought! Thanks for the inspiration. Pet Millie for me. I know she wouldn't let me.

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  12. Mystic QuilterOctober 2, 2015 at 5:36 PM

    What a real beauty - reminds me of a Spring garden! The mix of different sized diamonds looks so good.

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  13. AnonymousOctober 2, 2015 at 8:27 PM

    Absolutely Beautiful!!

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  14. TakeMeThereTotesOctober 2, 2015 at 8:31 PM

    Just great! And you put that one together so fast! Got a good Boho feel to it.

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  15. QuiltdivajulieOctober 2, 2015 at 8:55 PM

    Congrats on a stunning arrangement .... Wow!

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  16. SandraBOctober 3, 2015 at 11:11 AM

    I have been a fan and followed you since you spoke in St. Louis. This is just so interesting and helpful for you to share the unfolding of your wonderful quilts. I hope you continue to share how they come about. Thank you for all you do for quilting.

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  17. VivianOctober 5, 2015 at 5:31 AM

    Mission very much accomplished and it was fun reading through your process!

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