Wednesday, September 4, 2013

MODERN MAPLES--A FINISH

Don't you just love long week-ends?  On one of those days my hubby worked, and the kids were out so I had the place to myself.  I was able to lay my blocks out on the floor and sew until I had the top together.

It was fun setting the blocks every which way


I sewed the leaf blocks and plain blocks together into giant 9-patch and 4-patches. Some blocks needed to be sashed because they were made smaller. It was a bit like sewing a puzzle together .
I love that little one in the middle   : )



My plan was to have the leaves appear to be floating down from one corner to the other. I think the wide border helped them appear more 'airy'


The fact that hubby and my daughter were both home early Monday morning resulted in a photo shoot!
They each earned an ice cap.




I am passing this one onto my Long Arm Quilter who will work her magic and give this a personality all it's own. In the meantime, I have an awful lot of binding to make. More pics when it's done.

Happy happy Wednesday!

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56 comments:

  1. Deb@asimplelifequiltsSeptember 4, 2013 at 5:54 AM

    What a beauty... I just love it! You definitely achieved your plan.

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  2. Val's Quilting StudioSeptember 4, 2013 at 6:02 AM

    Aughhh...what a great welcome to Fall! You quilt came out beautiful! Can't wait to see it after it's quilted!

    val from myplvl.blogspot.com

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2013 at 6:04 AM

    I love it! What a great sense of movement and the colors are just gorgeous.

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  4. AnnikaSeptember 4, 2013 at 6:20 AM

    Wow - what a wonderful quilt you have made.

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  5. quiltmaniaSeptember 4, 2013 at 6:23 AM

    It looks wonderful, they will love it!

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  6. Nutsy CocoSeptember 4, 2013 at 6:26 AM

    It's beautiful! I love the way you laid out the leaves and it definitely gives the sense that they're falling.

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  7. SarahSeptember 4, 2013 at 6:49 AM

    I absolutely love the way you set the leaves on this.... I've been thinking of doing a modern maples quilt, but hadn't even though about laying it out like this! Gorgeous!!

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  8. HeidiSeptember 4, 2013 at 6:53 AM

    Stunning top! All the fabrics are gorgeous together, and the rise/shine is perfect for the background! Your quilter is going to enjoy this one..

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  9. DebbieSeptember 4, 2013 at 7:01 AM

    oh it's lovely!! So beautiful - can't wait to see the next step with the quilting!

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  10. Kathy@KayakQuiltingSeptember 4, 2013 at 7:30 AM

    Fall is my favorite time of year...so I really, really mean it when I say I LOVE this quilt! Wow....

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  11. ShannonSeptember 4, 2013 at 7:39 AM

    This turned out great! the scale and color and arrangment are lovely!

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  12. PaulaSeptember 4, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    Beautiful. I love your choice of colours and how you've arranged your leaves.

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  13. What Comes Next?September 4, 2013 at 7:57 AM

    beautiful! I like the way the leaves fall across it - and the different sizes just adds so much movement. Love that little one, too!

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  14. Steffi´s Candy QuiltsSeptember 4, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    What a beautiful quilt! I am so looking forward to my favorite season fall and to the colorful, falling leaves.
    The weather seems to be nice in your corner of the world, too!

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  15. BrandieSeptember 4, 2013 at 8:19 AM

    What a wonderful finish! It's really lovely! What a beautiful gift!

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  16. CarlaSeptember 4, 2013 at 8:23 AM

    Long weekends are so perfect to have a finish. Wow, I love this. Fall is on it's way. Congrats on finishing.

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  17. Sarah @ Georgia Girl QuiltsSeptember 4, 2013 at 8:29 AM

    It's beautiful. Great job! can't wait to see it once it's quilted and bound.

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  18. Needled MomSeptember 4, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    It looks beautiful - perfect for fall too.

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  19. Heather D.September 4, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    Very nice Carla! And wow, you're fast.

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  20. Needle little BalanceSeptember 4, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    Just beautiful!

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  21. GinaSeptember 4, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    Beautiful Carla!! Looks just like it looked in your sketch. On to more wedding planning!

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  22. Sewing MomSeptember 4, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    It's perfect, Carla! Wow...soooo beautiful. I love autumn and this just makes my heart sing! =) Someone will be very happy!

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  23. Marci GirlSeptember 4, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    What a beautiful quilt! I just love the placement of the leaves, it is just right!

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  24. LindsaySeptember 4, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    I love the last picture! Great job on such a speedy finish!!

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  25. Heidi StaplesSeptember 4, 2013 at 12:32 PM

    My word, you're quick, Carla! This looks absolutely lovely!!

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  26. Benta AtSLIKstitchesSeptember 4, 2013 at 2:38 PM

    a perfect day home alone, and an amazing quilt!

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  27. DeborahSeptember 4, 2013 at 3:23 PM

    Oh Carla! I'm in love with this quilt! Beautiful!

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  28. PeggySeptember 4, 2013 at 3:44 PM

    Oh yes! Totally fabulous!

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  29. CitricSugarSeptember 4, 2013 at 4:02 PM

    Oh, so gorgeous!! That background print is perfect for it - such subtle texture...

    Inspired!

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  30. NancySeptember 4, 2013 at 4:52 PM

    Wow, Carla, you don't waste any time, do you?! You whipped that out faster than I could ever think about it! The quilt is gorgeous!

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  31. WendySeptember 4, 2013 at 5:22 PM

    My goodness these turned out just gorgeous! I cannot wait to see this one quilted...I am sure that the recipients of this quilt will absolutely love it...great job!

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  32. StephanieSeptember 4, 2013 at 5:25 PM

    Looks amazing! I'm so jealous that you've got a Fall inspired quilt done, even if it is a gift! Looking forward to see how it's quilted and bound.

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  33. Adrianne @ On the Windy SideSeptember 4, 2013 at 5:30 PM

    Very pretty and seasonal!

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  34. Maple Garden QuiltingSeptember 4, 2013 at 9:22 PM

    Awesome job! Love it, and look forward to seeing the finished quilt with you long armers work. Thanks for sharing.
    Debbie

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  35. Maple Garden QuiltingSeptember 4, 2013 at 9:23 PM

    oops sorry Carla, it should say, "your long armers work.
    Deb

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  36. WendiSeptember 4, 2013 at 10:25 PM

    Very pretty and just in time for fall! Perfect!

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  37. KimSeptember 5, 2013 at 12:34 AM

    Your beautiful quilt top heralds the Autumnal season! The happy couple are going to love their floating maple leaf quilt! Simply gorgeous, Carla!!

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  38. Gramma QuilterSeptember 5, 2013 at 3:47 AM

    So great Carla! So special to think of them beginning their life together snuggled under that beautiful quilt!

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  39. KellySeptember 5, 2013 at 6:05 AM

    Such a gorgeous quilt and I love the texty background.

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  40. supersara20September 5, 2013 at 9:09 AM

    This is beautiful. Please think about making a tutorial. I would love to make this quilt.

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  41. Dawn HughesSeptember 5, 2013 at 11:35 AM

    Wow...what a stunning quilt Carla, love the colours and the placement. "Falling Leaves". Well done.

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  42. CarolineSeptember 5, 2013 at 1:19 PM

    Just lovely! Mmmmm, icecap, mum's flying down from BC on Saturday - bringing me a walnut crunch ;) I can almost taste it!

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  43. LisaSeptember 5, 2013 at 1:36 PM

    Just great, I can't wait to see it when it is quilted. I'm not crazy about this pattern, but after your quilt I may be changing my mind! Love it!

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  44. PattiSeptember 5, 2013 at 3:52 PM

    A great quilt, Carla! Love the falling leaves!

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  45. Anne / Springleaf StudiosSeptember 5, 2013 at 7:14 PM

    Very very nice. Really like the text print in the background.

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  46. Live a Colorful LifeSeptember 5, 2013 at 8:23 PM

    I am totally in love with this quilt! And that little leaf? The very best part!

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  47. SabrinaSeptember 5, 2013 at 9:00 PM

    I love it! Wonderful job!

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  48. vintage greySeptember 5, 2013 at 9:47 PM

    Wow, so beautiful Carla!! I love the way the leaves are falling! So beautiful!! xo Heather

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  49. dutchcomfortSeptember 7, 2013 at 6:40 AM

    Totally love your Autumn leaves design. Such a great quilt!

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  50. SherrySeptember 7, 2013 at 8:08 AM

    It is wonderful to complete a project and especially since this is such a beautiful one.

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  51. W-S WanderingsSeptember 8, 2013 at 5:24 AM

    Gasp! Stunning. Just stunning. A warm tumble of leaves. It's artwork!

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  52. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentSeptember 8, 2013 at 1:19 PM

    It looks wonderful - and will be even more amazing once quilted.

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  53. Katie BSeptember 9, 2013 at 2:00 PM

    Love this one!!

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  54. ToniSeptember 9, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    This turned out so beautiful, Carla! Is this the one you're making for your son's wedding? They are sure to love it! Can't wait to see it all finished!

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  55. Rene'September 10, 2013 at 9:28 AM

    I can't believe how quickly you made this quilt happen! What a wonderful wedding quilt!!

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  56. OPQuiltSeptember 10, 2013 at 9:26 PM

    Lovely--it does feel like leaves falling across the quilt. And I love the background--text melts my heart!

    Elizabeth E.
    opquilt.com

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