Friday, May 10, 2013

LILLYBELLE

Almost a year ago, I started piecing hexagons for this quilt. It was a quilt along hosted by Katy of
I'm a Ginger Monkey. The big hexagons really appealed to me so I took the plunge.
For the most part I worked on this in fits and jerks and before I knew it, my centre was together and it was time to applique it down to the background.



I just love these bright colours   : )



The sun was out in full force so I had to wait until evening to get some pictures. I am hoping for some better ones after I quilt it.




I'm thinking sort of an orange peel design for the quilting if I can get my walking foot to cooperate.




Next week I am going to my first ever Quilt Market in Portland. I've heard about it for years, seen pictures and blog posts, and now I get to go !

Also, next week is another Bloggers Quilt Festival. I've been working on a baby quilt trying to get it finished for the link up on the 17th. Stay tuned for that.

Have a great week-end.



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52 comments:

  1. giddy99May 10, 2013 at 6:31 AM

    How very lovely! Wonderful job!

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  2. ShannaMay 10, 2013 at 6:44 AM

    GORGEOUS!!!! Great job on everything!!

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  3. Needled MomMay 10, 2013 at 7:06 AM

    It looks fabulous!

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  4. ipatchandquiltMay 10, 2013 at 7:32 AM

    I love your hexies. Fabulous colours too!
    Esther

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  5. KarenMay 10, 2013 at 7:32 AM

    Wow! It is stunning, especially with the dark blue background! Love watching what you put together!

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  6. Nat at Made in HomeMay 10, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    It is amazing! Cannot wait to see it quilted!

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  7. Sewing MomMay 10, 2013 at 7:44 AM

    Your work is always soooo beautiful! Inspiring! (not that I"m going to attempt anything similar. =)

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  8. Teje KarjalainenMay 10, 2013 at 7:44 AM

    That's beautiful! Sweet hexagons and those colours are great with the dark background! x Teje

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  9. Deb@asimplelifequiltsMay 10, 2013 at 7:56 AM

    This is gorgeous! I really love your colors and that background makes them all pop.

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  10. GritMay 10, 2013 at 8:17 AM

    Fantastic !!!
    Your quilt is so beautiful.
    Grit from Germany

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  11. Marta S.May 10, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    I've really liked following your progress on this one. Such a labor of love. Great job, Carla! It's beautiful!

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  12. Archie The Wonder DogMay 10, 2013 at 8:26 AM

    It's beautiful!

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  13. Lorraine B.May 10, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    It's simply stunning Carla. Whoever gets it (if it is being "rehomed") will treasure it forever I'm sure!

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  14. Heather D.May 10, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    REALLY nice. The dark background is very striking. Good luck with the quilting (and with the walking foot!)

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  15. AprilMay 10, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    so stunning!!! love it. ;)

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  16. BillieBee (billiemick)May 10, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    Thanks for linking up Carla. Your quilt is gorgeous.

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  17. PattiMay 10, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    It's really gorgeous Carla! All that work has paid off big time. Have fun at Market.

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  18. Diane-creweMay 10, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    it looks wonderful... like the larger hexagons ... good idea x

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  19. sophieMay 10, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    Gorgeous quilt–I really like the appliqué at the top and bottom and the color palette is wonderful. Have fun at Market.

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  20. Angie in SoCalMay 10, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    This has many of the things I like in quilts -passionate colors, piecing, applique and hexies - Fabulous! Thanks for linking to It's Hexie Friday. I loved seeing your hexie project.

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  21. LindsayMay 10, 2013 at 9:53 AM

    This is so beautiful! I love the bright colors against the navy background. So pretty!!!

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  22. UnknownMay 10, 2013 at 9:53 AM


    WOW Carla. Simply stunning!
    Sharon P

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  23. Julie CefaluMay 10, 2013 at 10:26 AM

    Beautiful colors and I love the appliqued touch on top and bottom.
    Julie @ The Crafty Quilter

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  24. CarolineMay 10, 2013 at 10:46 AM

    Gorgeous! I love the colours of the petals on the dark blue background - perfect choice, I love it!

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  25. KellyMay 10, 2013 at 11:24 AM

    It looks glorious! Have fun at Market :)

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  26. AnnabellaMay 10, 2013 at 11:41 AM

    It's fabulous Carla - I am just starting to join my flowers together and this is inspiring me to go and do some more...now!

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  27. LynneMay 10, 2013 at 11:42 AM

    Oh boy this was worth waiting for! It turned out beautiful. Makes me want to dig my hexies out of the box and finish up.
    Have fun at Quilt Market, I'm jealous!

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  28. Benta AtSLIKstitchesMay 10, 2013 at 1:11 PM

    Love the Hexies, have a great time at QM x

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  29. Carrie P.May 10, 2013 at 2:08 PM

    gorgeous!

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  30. SusanMay 10, 2013 at 2:12 PM

    If I ever make a hexie quilt, this is the design I want to make! Your colors are gorgeous! Have fun at Quilt Market!

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  31. OPQuiltMay 10, 2013 at 3:11 PM

    Gorgeous quilt! I see a lot of hexes out there in quilting land, but so few successful quilts. But this one is a huge success and perhaps it's your colors? Your interesting vines, top and bottom? I'm loving this!

    Elizabeth E.
    opquilt.com

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  32. quiltmaniaMay 10, 2013 at 4:06 PM

    Love your latest hexie quilt! Can't wait to see it quilted.

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  33. CathMay 10, 2013 at 6:36 PM

    Absolutely stunning. Great job on this one!
    Cath @ Bits 'n Bobs

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  34. tubilinha tiacarminhaMay 10, 2013 at 7:55 PM

    AMO esta!!!Coragem,,,comece outra...

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  35. CarlaMay 10, 2013 at 9:33 PM

    What a beauty, Carla!! It will be even more stunning when it's quilted....fabulous job!

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  36. Dawn HughesMay 10, 2013 at 10:07 PM

    Looks fabulous Carla.... It n spired my Comma Hexagon quilt....gave a wonderful time in Portland!

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  37. Dawn HughesMay 10, 2013 at 10:08 PM

    Looks fabulous Carla.... It n spired my Comma Hexagon quilt....gave a wonderful time in Portland!

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  38. Gramma QuilterMay 11, 2013 at 4:15 AM

    Oh how i love those hexies! Beautiful colours. Have fun at Market. Cant wait to see the treasures you bring home!

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  39. LindaMay 11, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    Love it!

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  40. Janine @ Rainbow HareMay 11, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    This is beautiful - love those brights against the navy :)

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  41. ManuelaMay 12, 2013 at 4:40 AM

    Your quilt is very beautiful.

    Have a nice day, Manuela

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  42. Jackie's StitchesMay 12, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    Gorgeous! Love this! Your background color choice is brilliant!

    I've been out of town - just wanted to say that the pics of Miss J on her birthday are wonderful. I loved the dainty one - dainty is definitely captured in the photo. Then the follow up pic - it made me laugh out loud! Such a cutie!

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  43. RosaMay 12, 2013 at 3:24 PM

    it`s just wonderful!!

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  44. ShaunaMay 13, 2013 at 6:28 PM

    Love Lillybelle! Looking forward to seeing it quilted. How big are your hexagons Carla?

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  45. Mama PeaMay 13, 2013 at 6:53 PM

    Wow! It is fantastic. I love it. I really need to start a hexie project. I really do. One of these days!

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  46. sew katie didMay 15, 2013 at 7:08 AM

    I love the colors!

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  47. DeannaMay 15, 2013 at 8:44 PM

    Okay, that's a bit of kick in the pants to finish mine now! I'm almost done appliqueing the flowers on the stems and then I have to quilt it.
    Love the colours you have here!

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  48. SarahMay 16, 2013 at 12:17 PM

    Have fun at market!
    I really like the flower vine - different than any other hexie project I've seen :)

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  49. Studio VMay 16, 2013 at 3:42 PM

    Amazingly beautiful!!

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  50. RosaMay 18, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    Oh - this has turned out beautiful! I've almost finished my center - better get going with the appliqué:-)

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  51. Tina CraigMay 19, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    This is absolutely stunning! I love the bright hexies on the navy background. And I love the applique vines at the top and bottom.

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  52. Live a Colorful LifeMay 28, 2013 at 4:00 PM

    So beautiful. I love the colors against the dark blue background.

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