Sunday, November 13, 2011

Betcha Can't Make Just One!

Thank you to everyone--quilt makers, historians, cheer leaders and viewers--for making Corduroy Appreciation Day so much fun!  I loved seeing the many creations in corduroy, from the old and well-loved to the new and innovative.

I was so inspired by you all, I couldn't wait to make another one!  My sister-in-law, Bonnie, visited this weekend.  We took one afternoon and built this quilt for her to take home.  Fast and fun!


We started with two blocks--one she had made, and one I had made--from the scraps of my 11-11-11 quilt. 


Then we just started adding strips, round and round.  



Three hours later... Ta-da!  The final piece is about 65" x 50".



  And only a handful of scraps leftover!

25 comments:

Rachaeldaisy said...

That top deserves a standing ovation!! It's magic!!

Nicky said...

Fabulous - love all that colour!

meli B said...

Totally wild. I really enjoyed seeing how the quilt evolved.

Sujata Shah said...

Leeann, That looks so pretty, great things come out of collaborations! Love it!

Janet said...

I love it, and in just a short amount of time, how wonderful for you to collaborate with your sil. It looks so rich in corduroy.

fiberchick said...

What a beautiful quilt. The corduroy seems to give the colors extra depth and saturation.

Lisa said...

Tremendous! How fun is that!! So glad you had so much fun making it together.

Ann Champion said...

This quilt is absolutely gorgeous! I love the rich colors and the free piecing. It's inspirational.

beth said...

Beautiful!!

Mary said...

Great quilt. It was quick and used up lots of scraps. I think I see one in my future.

Elaine M said...

WOW! What a great quilt. I'm inspired! Thanks so much for getting us all together on 111111.

Buffy said...

I've read that art can't be made by a group or a collaboration. Not true!! Read GROUP GENIUS by Keith Sawyer for more reasons why this isn't so. Then start collaborating.

Karen said...

I can't believe how the quilt changed as each border was added. Great job!!

Kathy said...

Terrific quilt and a fitting encore! Save the wales, indeed.

Alexis said...

Fantastic- it glows! What a great collaboration!

Miki Willa said...

Love this quilt. It is so bold and exciting.

Maureen T. said...

It's a work of art!

Chris said...

Love it! I keep noticing that wonderful things happen when you just "do it", and don't think too much. Thanks for sharing.

Lucy said...

Have to make a quilt like this some day. Looks fun sewing!

Anonymous said...

Lucky sister in law! I love the colors you used on this one I think even more than the first!

Marit said...

This is stunning, so colorful, playful and just gorgeous! How fun to make this quilt together with your SIL. I want a SIL like that, too ; )
You have convinced me about corduroy in quilts!

antique quilter said...

this is beautiful love all the red of course!
adding in the black and HINT of cheddar PERFECT!
I really need to get moving on making some of these style quilts....I keep telling myself I can do it, I can do it,
just try!
Kathie

Tonya Ricucci said...

Wow! I love it! you guys did a fabulous job. so jealous - wish I could have been there too!

Maria Teresa said...

I love it!!

Sondra said...

Love this quilt!