Is the suspense just killing you? I was going to go all high tech and use an online random number generator (and assign numbers to each name based on the order they were left) but it didn’t present quite the picture taking opportunity of using something prettier and doing it the old fashioned way.
Other than drawing names I was quite productive this morning. I actually FINISHED something – can you even stand it? Okay it needs to be quilted and finished but looky here:
The colors are a tad wonky (they are a little lighter than depicted here) but look at that! It actually came together really quickly. The middle part took no time at all. I probably spent the most time cutting out the applique bits. I adore that kind of hand work and I can see more applique in my future.
The hairiest part was sewing the four corner squares onto the border pieces so they would all line up properly with the main part of the topper. My seam ripper and I really bonded this morning.
Oh I just realized I’m not technically done (beside all the finishing work) – I still need to hand stitch around the applique pieces. I’m telling you fusible web applique is the way to go. You get really precision edges that way (like I’ve ever tried any other method of applique – but whatever).
I took some liberties with the layout of the applique because I ran out of usable charm squares. I have this dream of living close to my sister and having a big old studio on the property where we can set up sewing machines and craft tables and have tons of storage area for someone’s (ahem) stash. If that was the case I could have just raided her Celebrate Spring leftovers.
I guess it’s back to embroidery now.
What? Oh you want to know who the winner of the book drawing is?
Congratulations Julie! If you could just shoot me an email with your address I’ll ship it off to you. Thank you to everyone for playing along.
This is simply lovely! Love this!!!!!
Sewwwww pretty!! I love applique but am still working on getting the hang of it. So it boggles me what you did, if you can spare a line tell me about fusible web??? I love your blog! You are on my read everyday list:)
Oh, so lovely! always enjoy reading your blog.
The quilt top is beautiful–love the colors and patchwork/applique combo. It had an “old” look about it already, which is so charming. You did a splendid job here! And congrats to Julie on the win! Happy Days! :o)
*LOVE* this! Very pretty!! WOW, you did that FAST!!
I just had to pick myself up off the floor. I knew you would love applique, but am stunned at what you accomplished for your first project! Awesome!
I love the table topper and it gives me an idea of what to make for a sister who’s just moved into a new house. My daughter is reading the book right now and is really enjoying it. Maybe I’ll have to read it next. Thanks for your great pics I really enjoy seeing your projects and your adventures with your sister.
Karen
Lovely tablecloth! How do you get things done so quickly!? By the way, I assume you liked the book? Why don’t you give us a quick review so those of us that didn’t win the give-away know if we want to check it out at the library?
your quilt is so pretty, love all the colours you have used, and the applique is so sweet. I love doing applique, it is probably my favourite thing.
Your quilt looks lovely. I really love those fabrics’
Your applique is just beautiful, Andrea. So inspiring!
YIPPIE!! Thank you. I can not wait to get my book.
The table topper is fabulous! I have a quilt in progress right now, its sitting on the back of a chair because I need to figure out the mitered corner thingy. Every time I think about it I grab my hair and pull. I really really like that table topper, the colors are so rich and I like the applique espcially.
I love what you did with the border applique! It is one of my favorite things when someone takes the design & makes it theirs. I also made a square version of Meadow for my office – but I love the idea of it as a table topper! If you would – I would love it if you would email me a photo of it when it is finished – & I would love to put it on my “gallery” page on the website!
xo, Bren
Crossing my fingers that you received my e-mail with my mailing address!