Thursday, December 13, 2012

CIRCLES OF SIMPLY COLOR

At least a year ago, I purchased a pattern from Prairie Grass Patterns. Last month I decided to start making it . I printed off the template and got to work. I soon discovered that my template was far too big so I e-mailed April to ask about it. She suggested I might have had my printer set wrong and therefore printed off the wrong size. She was right of course.
 Having already purchased a Simply Color layer cake, I wanted to use it without any waste, so I asked hubby to make me a new template. After a few calculations, it was peddle to the floor!





My stack of snowballs grew pretty quick and I started to see the pattern come together.



I made 12 blocks consisting of 8 snowballs each. The quilt measures approximately 50 x 65



Once again my daughter and I went out in search of interesting places to take a few pictures. I love this old shed.
This particular photo shoot cost me a medium French Vanilla AND a box of doughnuts!



Across the road there are two old rail cars so we went there too.






This is such a pretty line of fabric. I'm glad I used it for this quilt. I'm thinking this pattern elevates the humble snowball to a whole new level.



Thanks for stopping by again. Happy stitching to you!



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39 comments:

  1. DoloresDecember 13, 2012 at 7:41 AM

    It's beautiful and so are the settings. You got off pretty cheap on the photo shoot. ;-)

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  2. HilachasDecember 13, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    I'm thinking your quilt elevates the Snowball to a new level also. Beautiful! Love the photos too.

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  3. DeborahDecember 13, 2012 at 7:45 AM

    This is beautiful! I love your photo shoots! Yay for your sweet daughter!

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  4. And this would be . . . . December 13, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    Beautiful job!

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  5. CarlaDecember 13, 2012 at 7:47 AM

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  6. RonnyDecember 13, 2012 at 7:50 AM

    That's a great quilt! And I love the photos too! (Sorry, that deleted comment was me signed in on the wrong account :)!

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  7. KarenDecember 13, 2012 at 7:59 AM

    Beautiful...and excellent photography choices too...

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  8. KelseyDecember 13, 2012 at 7:59 AM

    Wow!! Awesome quilt!!!! Beautiful pictures too!

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  9. PeggyDecember 13, 2012 at 8:02 AM

    What a lovely way to show off those snowball blocks - and what a perfect place for your picture!

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  10. mleDecember 13, 2012 at 8:05 AM

    How lovely Carla!!! You are so talented. This quilt is very fun and happy!

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  11. Jenny WrenDecember 13, 2012 at 8:10 AM

    Snowballs are the best! Love your version!

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  12. Books_BoundDecember 13, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    Looks beautiful! What a great pattern for showing off Simply Color!

    How do you hang up your quilts on buildings and things like that? Giant pins?

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  13. Heather D.December 13, 2012 at 8:14 AM

    Wow, it's lovely! A completely new layout for snowball blocks.

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  14. Little Island QuiltingDecember 13, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    Just gorgeous. Love the setting you've used for the snowball block.

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  15. PeachPatchQuiltsDecember 13, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    two thumbs up for the shed! its awesome with the colors of the quilt!

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  16. Archie The Wonder DogDecember 13, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    I adore this quilt! You've just made picking a design for my (not-yet-started) Christmas quilt that much harder!

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  17. AnonymousDecember 13, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    Nicely done!

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  18. vintage greyDecember 13, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    So beautiful Carla!! And, I just love where you took your photos!! ;) xo Heather

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  19. BethDecember 13, 2012 at 10:56 AM

    What a fantastic quilt!

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  20. Teje KarjalainenDecember 13, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    Carla, your quilt is so beautiful and your photos fantastic! I haven't seen this pattern before (?) and it's really wonderful! x Teje

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  21. quiltmaniaDecember 13, 2012 at 11:26 AM

    You are going to have to negotiate a little on the price of your helper! LOL. The quilt looks fabulous!

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  22. Heidi StaplesDecember 13, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    Carla, this is such a lovely, modern take on a snowball quilt. I absolutely love it!

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  23. KellyDecember 13, 2012 at 1:34 PM

    It is so pretty and the pics were worth the donuts ;-)

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  24. Celtic ThistleDecember 13, 2012 at 1:54 PM

    Fabulous quilt Carla and great photos too!

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  25. PattiDecember 13, 2012 at 2:36 PM

    So gorgeous, and your "location" shots are fantastic!

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  26. anneDecember 13, 2012 at 6:02 PM

    And... you did it again! Beeyootifull !!

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  27. AnitaDecember 13, 2012 at 6:21 PM

    Love how your quilt came out! The fabrics and layout are great :)

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  28. BeaDecember 13, 2012 at 7:58 PM

    This is such a "happy" quilt! Love the pics, too!

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  29. RenateDecember 13, 2012 at 11:18 PM

    You have just provided me with two wonderful ideas; one for using up my scrap squares to create my own circle of colour and another for watching for those interesting locales for photographing quilts. Wonderful post!!!

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  30. Lucy | Charm About YouDecember 14, 2012 at 2:03 AM

    Gorgeous quilt!! I love the pattern and fantastic photos :)

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  31. DebbieDecember 14, 2012 at 6:40 AM

    Very fun pattern! I love the photo shoot too - worth every sip & bite!

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  32. Gramma QuilterDecember 14, 2012 at 6:43 AM

    So lovely Carla. I have always been a fan of snow ball. It was one of the first patterns i did. I think you are right, this pattern and fabric brings the humble snowball into the day of "modern". Hope your holiday preps are going smoothly!

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  33. Livin' Blue QuilterDecember 14, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    I love the snowball quilt and the photography is beautiful!

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  34. LynneDecember 15, 2012 at 3:51 PM

    Very cool pattern, nice twist on the snowball block. I love how it came together. I really like that fabric line too!

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  35. JannetteDecember 15, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    I have 2 charm packs of Simply Color (I keep wanting to put a "U" in Color...!) That fabric is perfect for this pattern! I'll be keeping my eyes open for it.

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  36. MeganDecember 15, 2012 at 7:28 PM

    What a great pattern - it's amazing how a simple snowball block can look so elegant. Awesome job on the photo shoot - y'all did a great job scouting out creative locations.

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  37. Heidi GrohsDecember 16, 2012 at 11:17 PM

    Love it! Trying to decide what to do with my charm pack I am hoarding!

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  38. CarlaDecember 22, 2012 at 8:40 PM

    Oh, how I love photographing my quilts, as well! I just love the rail car....we could get into some serious fun hanging out together....two Carlas!!

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  39. UnknownJanuary 20, 2013 at 2:39 PM

    I LOOOOOVE this! Such a great pattern! I must try!

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