Tuesday, August 17, 2010

STRIPED QUILT IS DONE

Done is good.  It did seem to take forever to just decide on the border.  And, as busy as it is, I like it. This is a challenge that Beth put out on her blog.  Go here to see.  I used the X Block, by Patricia Pepe, to make the center blocks.  A blend of Bamboo, Silk and Cotton by Quilter's Dream was used for th batting.  By the way, it was very nice to work with. I chose a backing of dark brown with lots of flower power.   Which brings me to the name:  Flower Power.  And as you can see, it is Trudy tested and approved.   























Quilt happy,

Marilyn

18 comments:

SewCalGal said...

Spectacular quilt. I love how it came out. Most amazing borders I've ever seen. And Trudy is doing such a great job testing out this quilt too. I get the feeling she not only approves it, but loves it like I do. Great job.

SewCalGal
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Melissa ;-) said...

Very pretty! I didn't realize it was so big, but I think that is a good thing!!

Sharon-NZ said...

I love it marilyn its awesome

Karen Mallory said...

It is a great quilt Marilyn and definately my 'cup of tea'! LOL I like the name too. I have such a hard time thinking of names for my dolls and quilts.
hugs Karen

Unknown said...

Oh my goodness! That is truly a work of art! I love the orange accent...beautiful without being over-powering AND those flowers are a great design element! Your border design is awesome...love the way it appears as though one could walk right through the corridors! I love it! Great quilt!

You did a fabulous job creating this look! Awesome

beth said...

oooh! it's so wonderful!! Love ALL the special elements....borders, flowers, coral color!! Woo HOO!! I'm sending people from my blog over to see it! It's great!

Cloth Doll Lover said...

Marilyn, it is fantastic...I love the colours you have chosen...it looks very difficult to make.
I bet you are glad you have finished it.
hugs
Amanda

Carla said...

This is a stunning quilt. Is there a tutorial on the internet for that block anywhere?

Khris said...

FANTASTIC.....I LOVE IT Marilyn....is that coming to live in Oz with me? hehehe...hugs Khris

Lois said...

Very spectacular...love it.
Hugs
Lois

Beeshebags said...

Well Wacky (!) doo...it looks fantastic Mommy Marilyn.....and it must be ok, because it's been Trudi tested and approved..lol Great work. Hugs Naomi

scottylover said...

It turned out wonderful! Did you dream it up yourself? Glad the pup likes it too!

Sandy A

Nifty Quilts said...

Fabulous!! The addition of the flowers and that amazing border really take it to another level. Spectacular!

Karen said...

Wow! It's fabulous, especially the border blocks. I really like it, Marilyn!

Jennifer said...

Yes yes yes! That is great. Good to see it being Trudy-tested too.

Theodora quilts said...

Hi there I love your work I looked and it up close some of the fabric is striped am I right the one that is center angled in the block, and the flowers are they appliqued on there? hhhm it looks like it , overall very nice and the boarder is very nice that you decided on I used to live in california pasadena I now live in greece stop by for a visit now that your done with the quilt LOL .

hetty said...

I just love your 'Flower Power'! Those striped fabrics look terrific. I usually stay away from stripes, but now that I see your quilt I may have to change that. I also love the appliqued flowers you did on the top. Trudy looks so peaceful, or should I say pieceful, on them.

Micki said...

Your dog looks so comfy on your beautiful quilt!
Micki