Saturday, January 1, 2011

2011 Is Off to A Great Start!!!!

The arcs are pieced and the "eyes" are appliqued.....
(excuse the stray threads)
This is a pickle-dish pattern from Material Obsession 2....called Gypsy Kisses....
The pattern calls for 12 blocks (each block is about 24 inches) - and the finished size of the quilt is HUGE!!!  Much larger than I need...so I am making mine a 9 block quilt.
The next step is to applique the arcs to the background fabric....the lovely Betty Dear....
Hope everyone had a lovely and safe New Year's!  Ours was very low key....although with college age children about it is a bit worrisome - they will understand when they have children of their own :)
And here they are goofing off at their cousin's wedding....from left to right....Mary Mac, Molly and Maggie....cousin Joe in between....yep....those are my girls!!!
Welcome 2011!
Mary ;)

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13 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 1, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    beautiful.Belated wishes for the happy and properous new year 2011

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  2. LoriJanuary 1, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    Very beautiful. I love that pattern. Happy new Year.

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  3. MollyJanuary 1, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Beautiful quilt squares and BEAUTIFUL girls! They look about the same age as my three boys. Hmmmm.....

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  4. melissaJanuary 1, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    Wow you produce some beautiful quilts Mary and dont waste any time I might add but surely those gorgeous girls are your finest creation!

    Happy New Year!

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  5. Di~January 1, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    Glad I discovered your blog today! I love all I've seen. My goal for the year is more hand work. I love embroidery too! You've inspired me. Thank you.

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  6. Me and MaJanuary 2, 2011 at 3:22 AM

    Stunning blocks Mary, that will be one beautiful quilt :)

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  7. MaritJanuary 2, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    So gorgeous!!!
    Happy New Year, Mary!
    ; )

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 2, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Lovely quilt and a beautiful trio of daughters, I know the worry as I have 2 teens still at home.
    Wendy

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  9. LauraJanuary 2, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Beautiful quilt!! You are inspiring me to start piecing the arches of my pickledish. I lost speed after I spent 3 days cutting all the wedges. LOL

    Happy New Year!

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  10. MonikaJanuary 2, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Happy New Year!!
    This is the pattern whhich I love the most in this book! I´m sure yours will look gorgeous! One day I will do one too .... (your girls are some pretty ones :))

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  11. SusanJanuary 2, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    I have 'pickle dish' envy! This is looking wonderful! Oh- one day!

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  12. KateJanuary 3, 2011 at 3:29 AM

    Love this pattern, but am not game enought to try it. Yours is going to be gorgeous!!

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  13. JanelleJanuary 3, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Wow!- it's stunning! I can't wait to see it in person.

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