Friday, April 13, 2012

MOROCCAN TILES

Does anyone else have trouble naming their quilts? I pondered this for quite some time, when I thought, maybe it doesn't have to have the word hexagon in it at all!  I thought it kind of resembled tile, so I googled "Images for Moroccan tiles" and a whole page of awesome inspiration popped up. I think my quilt kind of looks like some of what I saw, so Moroccan Tile it is : )



When I was taking these pictures, no one screeched to a halt and said "Hey! That reminds me of when I was in Morocco.........."



However, one lady did say, "Are you actually going to publish those pictures somewhere?"  Too funny.


The 'tiles' measure 17 3/4" across. The quilt measures 72 x 85.  Another scrap buster.


When I made Carli's quilt, about 9 years ago, I called it Tumbling Blocks. How boring is that?
This is one of the images from google.


Had I known about this site then, I would have called it "Steps to the Palace" or  "Palace Floor" or something much more creative I'm sure.



Anyway, this is as close as I will ever get to Morocco, so I am going to enjoy these while I can.

Have an amazing week-end.

Linking up with Amanda for Finish it up Friday.
at

23 comments:

  1. Pieces of CottonApril 13, 2012 at 6:27 AM

    Both quilts are amazing.

    ReplyDelete
  2. DebbieApril 13, 2012 at 6:29 AM

    Both quilts are really beautiful! I haven't gotten into the habit of naming my quilts. yet.

    ReplyDelete
  3. MarieApril 13, 2012 at 6:41 AM

    Love your quilts, Carla, plus they are named just perfectly.
    Marie

    ReplyDelete
  4. Mama BellApril 13, 2012 at 6:55 AM

    Awesome piecing on both quilts! And great photography as well. Thanks for sharing.

    ReplyDelete
  5. beaquilterApril 13, 2012 at 7:08 AM

    both are awesome! is the strip one out of jelly rolls? and the hexies I assume were done by hand?

    ReplyDelete
  6. Cindy SharpApril 13, 2012 at 7:25 AM

    I'd call them beautiful! But "Fred "would be a good runner up. :0)

    ReplyDelete
  7. KatApril 13, 2012 at 7:36 AM

    I've only named a few of mine, as I find that picking the right name is usually as much work as creating the quilt. I love the name you picked - and the quilts!

    ReplyDelete
  8. Cathy TommApril 13, 2012 at 7:44 AM

    Love the new quilt. I like the photos you took.

    ReplyDelete
  9. Diane-creweApril 13, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    love the colours in both quilts... I dont bother naming mine ... would make my brain hurt!!!

    ReplyDelete
  10. Jennie @ Porch Swing QuiltsApril 13, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    I'm impressed that you name your quilts. I had a hard enough time coming up with baby names. If I'd named my babies the way I name my quilts they'd be named "Blue-eyed girl" and "Brown-eyed boy" - don't think that'd fly!

    ReplyDelete
  11. vintage greyApril 13, 2012 at 10:44 AM

    These quilts are so amazing!! Wow, I wish I could quilt like you!! Have a lovely weekend!! xo Heather

    ReplyDelete
  12. LeslieApril 13, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    these are both so stunning....the Moroccan tiles are beautiful

    ReplyDelete
  13. BettyApril 13, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    Oh Carla you've done it again! How beautiful this quilt is. You are amazing!

    ReplyDelete
  14. DeborahApril 13, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    Remarkable! You are one amazing quilter!

    ReplyDelete
  15. Sana SarotiApril 13, 2012 at 2:52 PM

    A beautiful name for a beautiful quilt! And oh my, you are so fast!!!!

    ReplyDelete
  16. Cheryl's Teapots2QuiltingApril 13, 2012 at 5:58 PM

    I usually name my quilts something like "Sarah's quilt'. Sew original.

    ReplyDelete
  17. **nicke...April 13, 2012 at 9:00 PM

    HOLY CRAP!!!!! amazing!

    ReplyDelete
  18. ShaunaApril 14, 2012 at 7:49 AM

    Moroccan Tiles is beautiful and has a great name. Did you did the hexies by hand? Love your pictures!

    ReplyDelete
  19. MeganApril 14, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    Whoa, so many hexies! I like your strippy hexagon quilt, too - the grey border really makes the hexagons stand out!

    ReplyDelete
  20. Nicole GendyApril 14, 2012 at 11:14 AM

    I really like the bits of orange in your morrocan tiles quilt. they make it special.

    ReplyDelete
  21. HilachasApril 15, 2012 at 7:34 AM

    Both quilts are gorgeous, no matter what you call them!

    ReplyDelete
  22. LindsayApril 16, 2012 at 4:58 AM

    Great job on the scrap busting! I don't really name my quits, I just call them by their recipient's name, like "Kelsey's quilt" or "Naomi's quilt" usually.

    ReplyDelete
  23. Kelli Fannin QuiltsApril 16, 2012 at 4:47 PM

    LOVE your quilt, and love the name!! :o) The hexie quilt is a stunner, too. Pretty FW block, and love the hexie that you made!
    xo

    ReplyDelete