Friday, October 02, 2009

It's Finished

Well, it's not totally finished...but the top is finished and I am absolutely crazy about it. I can take absolutely no credit for picking the fabric...it was a kit that I bought last year from The Olde Green Cupboard in Jacksonville, FL...and the pattern is Gingersnap from Carrie Nelson's book It's a Dog's Life…I love the piano key border…lots of work but I think it makes the quilt.

On to October…I hope it doesn’t fly by quite as quickly as September did. I need to set my Charming Girl’s goals for this month. I think this month will be for some catching up on some things that didn’t get done in September…Hmmmm, BOM’s are stacking up.


My quilt holder is doing great…he’s completed his first week of physical therapy and is making marked progress with each visit. The therapist is thrilled! Thank you for all of your well wishes…you can’t imagine how much it has meant to us.

at

21 comments:

  1. Vicki WFriday, October 02, 2009

    I love scrappy quilts like this.

    ReplyDelete
  2. MelanieFriday, October 02, 2009

    I love that book--- almost purchased it several times... Great quilt-- a real beauty...

    ReplyDelete
  3. DarleneFriday, October 02, 2009

    I absolutely love this quilt! It's fabulous and the quilt holder is doing a splendid job. LOL

    ReplyDelete
  4. pauletteFriday, October 02, 2009

    This quilt is gorgeous!! I love it! Well done!
    Paulette

    ReplyDelete
  5. Quilter Going BananasFriday, October 02, 2009

    Gingersnap was worth the wait Carol, it's fabulous! I'm so thrilled for both of you that the Quilt Holder is back in business, LOL! I have to decide what to do for my Oct finishes too....

    ReplyDelete
  6. em's scrapbagFriday, October 02, 2009

    And it is beautiful. Glad to hear the quilt holder is on the road to recovery. My it be a speedy trip.

    ReplyDelete
  7. RandiFriday, October 02, 2009

    It's wonderful! Love it.

    ReplyDelete
  8. AllieFriday, October 02, 2009

    Beautiful quilt Carol! So glad your quilt holder is doing so well!

    ReplyDelete
  9. joanFriday, October 02, 2009

    Wonderful news and a B E A U T I F U L quilt to boot! Wow! I can't wait to see what you pick for you October projects.

    ReplyDelete
  10. Nancy in WIFriday, October 02, 2009

    Your quilt is gorgeous. I always loved that line of fabric. You are so motivating and now I really want to see some more "Belle Meade" blocks. Thanks for sharing. Nancy in WI

    ReplyDelete
  11. ThimbleannaFriday, October 02, 2009

    It's beautiful Carol! Can you believe how fast this year is going? It scares me to think how close Christmas is -- didn't we just take down the decorations???

    ReplyDelete
  12. GretchenSaturday, October 03, 2009

    Absolutely gorgeous quilt!! I have fabric for "Gingersnaps" in a bag around here somewhere. Maybe I should add this to my need-to-do-soon pile now that I see how great yours turned out! Glad to hear that Mr. Quilt Holder is doing well!!!! He does such a nice job:)

    ReplyDelete
  13. Ginger PatchesSaturday, October 03, 2009

    I LOVE it Carol!!! Is it all Hemming House or are there other fabrics in there too? Very important to have your quilt holder back in commission!!!

    ReplyDelete
  14. Kim BrackettSaturday, October 03, 2009

    Love your Gingersnap quilt! That's such a pretty pattern and great fabrics. Glad your quilt holder is doing well.

    ReplyDelete
  15. antique quilterSaturday, October 03, 2009

    oh Carol the quilt is just wonderful, I can see why you love it.
    I love that book and her patterns I need to make some of them!
    So happy to hear Andy is doing so well AND that your sewing again!!!!!
    this quilt would be fun in just using your scraps I bet!
    kathie

    ReplyDelete
  16. KarenSaturday, October 03, 2009

    I can see why you like the quilt top! A good finish. Piano key borders are a lot of cutting and stitching but they do add a lot of pizazzz to the quilt.
    Glad to hear that Mr. Quilt Holder is doing well. When does he think he will have the other knee done?

    ReplyDelete
  17. KimSaturday, October 03, 2009

    Excellent! Completely different from my Gingersnaps, huh? Love the blues. I'll give you credit for having a good eye in choosing a fun design and color combination along with fabulous piecing work. Love when I find fabrics already put together in a kit ~ I know it's going to be what I want. Hurray for the quilt holder guy!! Tell him hello and congratulate him on his determination to recover from a challenging surgery, sounds like he is doing well. :o)

    ReplyDelete
  18. Susan @ Blackberry CreekSaturday, October 03, 2009

    It's beautiful, Carol.

    ReplyDelete
  19. *karendianne.Saturday, October 03, 2009

    Oh gosh didn't that come out completely YUMMY!!! Boy. They sure can put a kit together over there at the Olde Green Cupboard, can't they!

    ReplyDelete
  20. AnonymousSunday, October 04, 2009

    I too just love those piano keyboard borders! Another beautiful quilt!!

    ReplyDelete
  21. TeresaMonday, October 05, 2009

    Yeaaaa! Very nice job on the quilt. I like the compbination of the four patches and the alternating blocks.

    ReplyDelete