Tuesday 13 February 2007

Challenge quilt 1

Bea, our patchwork inspirative in our local quilt group, pushes us every second year to try something completely new. This year it is calendar quilts. We are supposed to make a quilt (or quilts) to relate the year 2007.



After pondering a lot (well that´s the point, isn´t it) I decided to make a quilt book. I will sew for each month a mini quilt (12´by 12´) to reflect what happened in my life or around. January was the occasion to try Tonya´s letters. I started my blog in January and therefore the quilt. I used only scraps and I quilted it with thick cotton thread. I am thinking of adding buttons maybe with a @ if I can find some. I still don´t know what I will make for February but I am thinking hard!

12 comments:

Teodo said...

your is a beautifull idea. ciao ciao

Diana said...

What a great idea! I love the happy colors.

Bea said...

SUUPPPIIII - I´m looking forward to "read" your book!
I´m not ready with my January - but I´ll post it next!

Mrs. Goodneedle said...

Great quilt!

Diana said...

Gwen, Thank you for stopping by my blog and making such nice comments. I think this one is a keeper!

Cynthia said...

i like the idea of this challenge. Your block for January is a very good idea.

Cher said...

delightful blog...love your January quilt...good luck with February!

Tonya Ricucci said...

Very fun little quilt for January. You did a great job with the letters - I hope you enjoyed making them. Take care.

Darcie said...

Your challenge turned out terrific! You've put a new concept to very good use...with lots of creativity. Well done!

Joyce said...

You did a good job in your G. I don't like the way mine turned out on my wall hanging. Next time mine will be more like the one you have done.

Jeanne said...

Hi Gwen! Thanks for stopping by Spiral! I have a bunch of my blue and white log cabin blocks done -- I'll post a picture tomorrow. Yes, needleturning velvet was AWFUL!
Jeanne :)

Anne said...

Hello it's your little sister. Hey, don't worry about what you are going to do for february, I have a new project for you. I am just back from india with loovely fabric and no,it doesn't involve cushions, or, well, may be just the one!! Keep up the good work!

Love

Anne