Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Great Granny’s Marmalade

I finished my Great Granny Quilt-a-long quilt top last month…
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but just quilted it yesterday and finished the binding today at bee!!
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I am so glad I decided to use my Marmalade jelly roll for this online quilt-a-long.
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I think it has such a nice vintage feel to the prints that goes so well with the look of the granny blocks!!
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And instead of the white background that is everywhere these days, I used an ecru Kona, which also looks more vintagey, don’t you think?
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And this afternoon, while photographing it out on the deck, Yogi wanted to get into the act, too!!
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He soooo needs to be groomed!!
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I don’t like it when I can’t see his big brown eyes clearly!!
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But he soooo H. A. T. E. S. getting groomed, that I wait as long between appointments!!
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I’ve got all the sashing pieced and trimmed for this month’s Schnibble, Dime Store, so will be working on that tomorrow!!  Really REALLY liking this new design from Carrie!! 
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I hope the backing fabric I ordered online for it, comes in really soon!!
Whatcha working on this week??
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22 comments:

  1. Looks fabulous and I always love the photos of your model but Yogi you do need a groom...

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  2. I love, love it; and of course the quilt tester is the best!

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  3. Very nice job on the Great Granny! Wasn't it a fun one to make? I really enjoyed being part of Lori and Jodi's quilt along.

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  4. Your Great Granny is a beauty and looks as though Yogi gives his seal of approval.

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  5. Your quilt is beautiful!! Great fabric for this pattern.

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  6. Your quilt turned out beautifully!! Love it!!!

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  7. Your great granny is beautiful ! I love it
    I will start to quilt mine next week.

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  8. Love the great granny quilt, still working on mine. I love it when fur models show up at picture time, it feels so homey to look at all those pics.

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  9. What a pretty fabric choice for your great granny quilt. I do love the vintage feel of this quilt. So pretty!

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  10. What a lovely finish, I hope to get mine loaded on the frame soon. Thanks for the inspiriation ~
    :-}pokey

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  11. I totally love everything that you make. I love Yogi...Wish we lived closer. You make my day happy. Take care, and keep showing us your beautiful works of art.
    Sharlene Elk Grove Ca

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  12. I don't know which is more precious, yogi or your beautiful quilt. The colors on the quilt are soooo perfect. Bobbie

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  13. Granny's Marmalade turned out so well, it looks great, and I think the Ecru solid has worked well too, blends very nicely!!! Yogi, is such a sweet dog!!!

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  14. Very pretty. I love the soft colors!

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  15. I love your Great Granny quilt! So pretty!

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  16. Love your Granny Square quilt. I agree the Ecru is a perfect vintage color. What fabrics are you using for Dimestore? I can't believe I got mine done in 2 days, it's a great feeling. I hope you visit y blog again because I'll be showing my Granny Square I made bigger for a table topper.

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  17. Love the quilt! I have to try this. I think my table wants a topper! Also, I love Yogi turning to the left as if to say 'Make sure you get my best side!' ;)

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  18. You blow my mind how prolific a quilter you are!! With retirement I expect tons more quilts. Do you cook, clean or sleep!! I am also a retired teacher and this is my eighth year of retirement. It is wonderful enjoy and send some of your quilting juices my way!! Love your blog. Maybe I should get a dog like Yogi to get me moving...
    Shirlene

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  19. ohhhh!!! i did a similar quilt, confetti cake! I'm falling in love this fabrics... kiss for you and yogi

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  20. Do you think it could have been Kona Snow? I looked for Kona Ecru, didn't find it but Kona Snow is just very soft off-white, creamy color. Loved the Kona Snow so much I ordered a whole bolt. I'll use it too. Your Granny Square quilt is really nice.

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