Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Eyelashes is Done!

Well, the top is, anyway. I'm taking a moment to celebrate the occasion before it goes in the "tops to quilt" pile.


This is one of those quilts that "takes a village." Many thanks to Ann Champion for the inspiration with her vintage rescue quilt. Kaffe Fassett, for the pattern from his book, Quilt Romance.



Wonderful fabrics from Victoria, Buffy and Bonnie.


Curved piecing instructions and encouragement from many of you!



I think it will look great on my bed.



This blank design wall is the best reward. Onto new projects!
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38 comments:

  1. LindaFebruary 16, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    STUNNING. Congrats on the completed top!

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  2. Sujata ShahFebruary 16, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    Wow! Wow!!!
    It is gorgeous! I am so inspired not only by your way of working with colors and textures but also your persistence. A wonderful accomplishment!

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  3. Sujata ShahFebruary 16, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    And, you are so right about the rewarding empty design wall. I always feel that way too!

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  4. LisaFebruary 16, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    That looks fabulous! What a great accomplishment. Can't wait to see how you quilt it. Keep going, don't let it hit the finished top pile!

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  5. LeslyFebruary 16, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    Oh yeah! I love it! What an accomplishment - it is a stunner!

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  6. UnknownFebruary 16, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    It is just unbelievable!! I absolutely adore it and am green with envy! You did a fantastic job!

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    Absolutely fabulous! Can't wait to see your next project.

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  8. Mary KeaslerFebruary 16, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Yippee! I am so proud fo ya! It looks absolutely wonderful on your bed. I know that you are thrilled, you must be! Yumm-yumm-yumm

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  9. jovaliquiltsFebruary 16, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    What a totally awesome, absolutely fabulous quilt!! Super!

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  10. Julie FukudaFebruary 16, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    All that continued hard work sure paid off! Congratulations.

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  11. Exuberantcolor/Wanda S HansonFebruary 16, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    It is so beautiful and graphic. It almost makes me want to make one.

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  12. AlexisFebruary 16, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    It looks fantastic- and perfect on your bed! Congrats!

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  13. MaritFebruary 17, 2011 at 1:01 AM

    Just fantastic! This is well worth celebrating. Maybe one day I'll build up the courage to try this beautiful pattern, too...
    ; )

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  14. GraziaFebruary 17, 2011 at 2:57 AM

    Great work! Fantastic!
    Hard work with all those curves....congratulations!!!!
    Grazia ;)

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  15. Pinkadot QuiltsFebruary 17, 2011 at 5:03 AM

    It is so wonderful, I didn't realize it was bed size...I am even in more awe!!!!I really have to make a red quilt!!!

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  16. BarbFebruary 17, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    really looks great on the bed -
    How nice to give creative credits all around!
    congrats on a fresh clean design board.

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  17. BonnieFebruary 17, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    Wow. Very zingy. The colors really pop. Bonnie

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  18. Tonya RicucciFebruary 17, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    woohoo, fabulous!!!!! love it. any leftover blocks for you to have fun with?

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  19. NancyFebruary 17, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    Vibrant, graphic, and bold... you've done a great job. Yes, it does indeed look good on the bed.

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  20. YankeeQuilterFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    Wow...love this quilt! Great fabric choices (multiple size dots...so fun!)

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  21. QuiltdivajulieFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Absolutely fabulous! Congratulations!

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  22. Victoria Findlay WolfeFebruary 17, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    STUNNING!!!!!!! way to persevere my friend! it's fantastic!

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  23. Bonnie HullFebruary 17, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    intense, intricate, beautifully made but still with a bit of play in the blocks...you continue to be my goddess...

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  24. NickyFebruary 17, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    Absolutely stunning Art Deco styled quilt - but if it were on my bed I would not be able to sleep - I'd be "wrapped" in admiration....hoho

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  25. JanetFebruary 17, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    It's sensational, congratulations on getting it all together. There's nothing like a blank design wall!

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  26. Ann ChampionFebruary 17, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous! This is such a timeless pattern..a classic. You did a fabulous job on the fabric choices/piecing. It look so good on your bed too :)

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  27. EmFebruary 17, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    LeeAnn, breathtaking!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope to see in person someday! I smiled when I saw fresh design wall, it is such a rush and I wonder what u will grace with us next!?

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  28. Cheryl WillisFebruary 17, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    don't you just love the black swiss and red (or is just me that loves that combo!) great job. cw

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  29. KarenFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    The quilt has a vintage look to it. Good piecing work.

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  30. LuAnnFebruary 17, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    What a great quilt, and it looks perfect on the bed. Will you hand quilt it?

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  31. Quilter KathyFebruary 18, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    Congratulations! It is fabulous!

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  32. Selvage QuilterFebruary 21, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    This quilt is a masterpiece!

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  33. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    It's such a great quilt! I'm in awe!
    Love your selections of fabric. The flowery fabrics really add depth to the design!

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  34. SharonFebruary 23, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    I can only echo what everyone else has already said....this is fabulous! What a beautiful quilt. Your fabric choices and placement make it really fun. And what a feat of perserverance. Great job!

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  35. VictoriaFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! Such fabulous work!

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  36. antique quilterFebruary 28, 2011 at 2:25 AM

    I am in awe over this quilt I keep coming back every few days just to stare at it!
    I may have to break down and make one too!
    thanks for sharing and so nice of you to credit everyone
    Kathie

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  37. quiltmom annaMarch 13, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    That is one amazing quilt you have created Nifty- I love the dots -so funky looking and the over all pattern is stunning.
    I had the good fortune to see Kaffe Fassett at a evening seminar last fall and asked him if there ever could be too much color and his answer was one word NO.
    I love all the multiple designs of your fabric. Thanks for sharing.
    Regards from a Western Canadian Quilter,
    Anna

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  38. KimApril 18, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Okay this picture is fantastic but honestly it is even more beautiful and brighter in real life.....It has inspired me to make one too. I've got Kaffe's book and ordered a bunch of black fabric from Jackie at Canton village quilt works.....I may do it in black and Kaffe fabrics.

    thanks Nifty for the great inspiration.

    Happy Sewing

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