Monday, August 15, 2011

She Has Crossed the Finish Line....

I am proud to announce that Molly has completed her first ever quilt!  Yay! 

This quilt was inspired by a vintage Crazy Quilt and soon was emblazoned with her own signature....


She began with a dresden plate for the center.  Hand appliqued and embroidered on the top only with lots of stitches and color....


She flanked the center with quarter dresdens, and again added lots of fabulous stitching....
Peacock Lane was added for the wide borders and a coordinating fabric for the corner blocks....
Once the top was finished, Molly quilted with perle cotton {making her mommy very happy!}


The back was pieced with this vibrant sugar skull fabric {remember she was a Spanish major}...and again Peacock Lane in pink....

The binding was pieced....

    
Molly is thrilled!


I think we may have a new quilter! 
Stay tuned - she has some sweet embroidery tutorials to come!


mary....and molly :)

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42 comments:

  1. Linda at Roscoe's MaAugust 15, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Molly should be thrilled! This is AMAZING!!

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  2. Suburban StitcherAugust 15, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Beautiful!!!!!!! Love everything about it!

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  3. Mary on Lake PulaskiAugust 15, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Fantastic Molly! What concentration to stick with it to the beautiful finish.

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  4. mary eAugust 15, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    i love spending way way too much time looking at blogs/quilts. i mean hours viewing and reading about talented sewers/quilters/artist quilts, this is truly one of my favorites! WOW, congrats to Molly!!!! :>)

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  5. sumoAugust 15, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    The quilt is stunning! Unbelievable that it is her first. Can't wait to see what she does when she's more experienced. lol Must be in the genes.

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  6. Jenny BaioAugust 15, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    This is so very beautiful!

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  7. NickyAugust 15, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Molly is an A* student! Wonderful first quilt - wish mine had been as good! Looking forward to the embroidery tutorials.

    Are you putting your feet up Mary? heeheee?

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  8. CharAugust 15, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    What a beautiful quilt. It's amazing for a first quilt. I can't wait to see what comes next.

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  9. LeanneAugust 15, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    I love it, what a fantastic first quilt!

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  10. LauraAugust 15, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Truly inspiring! Way to go Molly! Now I'm off to get sewing! ;)

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  11. PamKittyMorningAugust 15, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    It turned out fantastic! I'm so impressed!

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  12. felicityAugust 15, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    wow! what a masterpiece! congratulations, Molly!

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  13. Mary JoAugust 15, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    very nice.
    and what a big commitment. --I'll send her some of my ufo
    The quilt world needs your special touch Miss Molly.

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  14. Lady JaneAugust 15, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    If this is a first quilt than the next one will be just as nice. You did a great job...

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  15. Sharon TAugust 15, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    OMG, Molly! Beautiful!

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  16. Canadian AbroadAugust 15, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    Absolutely fantastic quilt. Anyone would be proud to have created that.

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  17. SynnoveAugust 15, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    What an amazing quilt! She must be very proud:-)

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  18. Material MaryAugust 15, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    Totally awesome. Love how it turned out.
    Mary

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  19. EllenAugust 15, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    OH. MY. WORD. What a fantastic quilt! I am just going to pretend it is her 29002748th quilt, not her first, to make my self feel better though, ok? ;] Beautiful stitches, and I love love love the fabric combos! No denying she's a child of yours! Can't wait for some tutorials, I think this would be a GREAT mother-daughter blog, and I'm wondering if there are any plans for this quilt? (using, displaying, gifting, etc.?)

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  20. Scenic Pit StopsAugust 15, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    This is SO incredible! It makes me totally embarrassed by my first quilt! I think there are amazing things in Molly's future, and I"m VERY excited about the embroidery tutorials!! Congrats on your first quilt, Molly!

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  21. Sarah PingsAndNeedlesAugust 15, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    Molly - what a wonderful quilt - your embroidery is fab and I can't wait for your tutorials! It's been lovely watching it grow and I think your spin on the crazy quilting embroidery is spot on.

    Mary - you must be so proud of your daughter ... but I have to tell you, it's genetic! So you should also be proud of yourself!

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  22. WendyAugust 15, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Stunning! Molly your finished quilt is just beautiful! You should be very proud of yourself.....Mom I know you are so proud of a job well done.....The world of quilting welcomes you Molly! May your creative muse continue to inspire you to create from the heart.....

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  23. SelfsewnAugust 15, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Wow Molly it is truely awesome, you have an amazing gift for colour!!

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  24. MandaAugust 15, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    Incredible quilt Molly!

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  25. UnknownAugust 15, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    Beautiful quilt, Molly & delightful border.

    Would you be so kind to leave a comment on my BLOG ONLY (no emails) thru the 18th, for the Miracle Makeover fund drive. Charlie, 8 yr. old, & his story are fabulous. Every comment brings us a $1 for the next person that will be sponsored.

    Have a beautiful weekend.
    Hugs,
    TTFN ~
    Marydon
    blushingrosetoo.blogspot.com

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  26. RachaeldaisyAugust 15, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    That quilt is stunning, amazing and beautiful! And so different! Molly, you're a star!! I love the sugar skull fabric in the back!!

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  27. SusanAugust 15, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Definitely in the genes! (How I wish I had a daughter to share such things with!) I love the bold use of yellow in this quilt and of course Dresdens and embroidery! It is one of the BEST quilts I have seen in a long time!

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  28. Little PenpenAugust 15, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    I love Ellen's comment about pretending it wasn't her first quilt, to make herself feel better. I love this quilt!!! Beautiful!! can't wait to see the embroidery tutorials.

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  29. CarlaAugust 15, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    If anyone has ever had a more stunning "first" quilt, I don't know who it was! I certainly hope that she decides to "be a quilter" and does't stop now!! Wow! You must be so proud.

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  30. MB in MIAugust 15, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    F A B ulous! Can't wait to see her next projects!! (i think she had a good example to follow :-)

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  31. corners of my lifeAugust 15, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    One of kind indeed and so very charming.

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  32. UnknownAugust 16, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    love patch + embrodery. Is fantastic.
    Núria.

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  33. UnknownAugust 16, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    love patch + embrodery. Is fantastic.
    Núria.

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  34. Sewn With GraceAugust 16, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    You think you "may" have a new quilter. Oh my ever loving word!!! I've been quilting for nearly 15 years and have never done as wonderful a job as this!! She is a natural quilter and an amazing artist! WOW!!!!

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  35. trishAugust 16, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    be.still.my.heart.

    So gorgeous! Seriously! Molly did a fabulous job!!

    To have so much talent under one roof! Momma Mia! :o)

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  36. MollyAugust 16, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Just breathtaking. This quilt is seriously AMAZING!

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  37. HasieBAugust 16, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    This quilt is AMAZING! I'm envious of your talents!

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  38. AnonymousAugust 16, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Absolutely stunning - the colours are beautiful and I love the Dresden/Embroidery combo. Well done Molly.

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  39. MollyAugust 17, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    So beautiful. Words really fail, considering, I know this must be even more amazing in person! The riot of colors and embroidery stitches combine perfectly. I'm sure she'll have this the rest of her life.

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  40. JennyAugust 18, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    how *blinking* amazing! well done Molly!

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  41. EmmaNadineAugust 28, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Absolutely fantastic. This is an incredible piece of art.

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  42. MaryAugust 28, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Fantastic. Original. I love it. Molly rocks!

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