Saturday, September 8, 2012

DECISIONS

There's no going back now. I have the little embroidery quilt all cut apart.  As it turns out, by the time I cut away the holes and stains, the blocks ended up 6 1/2" x 10 1/2".


At first, I had some 30's reproduction picked out, but then I found my roll of solids, and decided this looked better.


The 30's seemed to compete too much or something.  Maybe once I get piecing,this will prove to be too much as well.

Here are this months blocks for Heal@do.good stitches





Nicke posted some lovely photos on her blog with these quilts in action.  Take a look if you have time.


Lastly, thanks to everyone who voted for my hexagon quilt. It came in second!  I now have a bit of play money for the Fat Quarter Shop.

Have a great week-end.



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21 comments:

  1. Celtic ThistleSeptember 8, 2012 at 6:56 AM

    Congratulations on your prize, well deserved! Enjoy spending your prize money.

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  2. Cindy SharpSeptember 8, 2012 at 7:30 AM

    The solids look fantastic with the embroidered bits.

    Congratulations on your win.

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  3. CarolineSeptember 8, 2012 at 7:39 AM

    Congrats! I'm liking the solids with the vintage embroidery.

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  4. DebbieSeptember 8, 2012 at 8:02 AM

    Congrats indeed! And your vintage embroidery is very sweet...

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    I am so happy for you!! You deserve your prize.
    Have a nice day

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  6. **nicke...September 8, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    im so so happy you won! very well deserved! xo

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  7. vintage greySeptember 8, 2012 at 11:26 AM

    Congrats!! Those solids are so pretty, and will go so sweetly with the embroideries! xo Heather

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  8. Dawn HughesSeptember 8, 2012 at 12:06 PM

    Congratulations Carla - well deserved win - you are so amazing....

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  9. CathSeptember 8, 2012 at 4:25 PM

    I think the solids will showcase those showcase embroidery blocks much better.
    Cath @ Bits 'n Bobs

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  10. felicitySeptember 8, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    Congratulations on the 2nd place finish! Awesome! And great call on the solids, too!

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  11. NancySeptember 8, 2012 at 8:00 PM

    Congratulations on your high ranking for your hexagon quilt, Carla.

    I think the plain fabrics you've chosen look beautiful with the little embroidered blocks. I can almost imagine each block having its own narrow border and then using another color for sashing. However you choose to do it, Carla, I'm sure the finished quilt will be delightful - just the thing to warm a child's heart before sleep.

    Your little white blocks with colored corners are very fun. I love the bright prints you used.

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  12. KellySeptember 9, 2012 at 1:21 AM

    Congrats on your win, that quilt is beautiful and deserved its prize!

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  13. Gramma QuilterSeptember 9, 2012 at 12:27 PM

    Congrats on the win. I love that quilt!! I have few blocks made for one.

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  14. Janine @ Rainbow HareSeptember 9, 2012 at 1:57 PM

    Congrats on your win - your hexie quilt is lovely. I also really like the solids with those embroideries :)

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  15. quiltmaniaSeptember 9, 2012 at 3:27 PM

    Congrats on your win and prize. It's nice to know that all your hard work is recognized by others.

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  16. Jess @ Elven Garden QuiltsSeptember 9, 2012 at 7:09 PM

    Congrats Carla - its a beautiful quilt! Have fun deciding what to buy :o)

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  17. EricaSeptember 9, 2012 at 8:22 PM

    The vintage embroidery blocks are just darling. Have you thought about some of the Fig Tree fabrics to go with them? I was thinking the Urban Cowgirl line would be cute, but I'm not sure the colours are exaclty right. Looking forward to see what you do with them.

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  18. Benta AtSLIKstitchesSeptember 9, 2012 at 11:29 PM

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  19. Benta AtSLIKstitchesSeptember 9, 2012 at 11:33 PM

    Take 2!!! I love the solids with the embroidered blocks, perfect colours. Congrats on the hexi win, sorry I didn't even get a chancel to vote! The blocks look really good!

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  20. HeatherSeptember 10, 2012 at 3:29 AM

    Those solids like just perfect with your blocks.

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  21. Live a Colorful LifeSeptember 10, 2012 at 4:59 PM

    Great choice on the solids. This will be lovely! And yay on the win. Play money is always a fun thing!

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