Thursday, January 14, 2010

A new quilt!

But first my updates. :-)
Still making good progress with House #8. I have next Monday off work and I hope to really get some good stitching time in (plus of course some quilting time).

And here is the back piece of my chaise lounge chair. I'm hoping to move onto another section by the weekend. It's pretty fast stitching and once you know the repeats you hardly have to look at the chart.

Here is my new quilt! It's a block of the month quilt called Civil War Tribute and it's made up of fabrics designed by Judie Rothermel. I had been eyeing it for quite some time and I kept telling myself that I didn't need another quilt project and the plan was to go through some of my stash. But I kept going back and going back to look at it. It's a biggy - 100 x 112 and will fit my bed nicely. But I don't need another quilt project. :-) Well.... I was reading blogs yesterday in an effort to get caught up and I saw that Laurie over at the Corgi Cottage had just completed the first two blocks of the series. I was sunk at that point and I knew I had to do it. Browns, burgundy and blues with what looks like set in seems! Perfect! So I signed up for the quilt and should have my first package next week. :-) I can't wait to get going.

13 comments:

Kelly said...

I like this quilt. I can see why you want to make it. These blogs get me into so many projects.

Suburban Stitcher said...

I too have eyed this quilt for some time! I don't think that I'll jump in to this one...but I can't WAIT to see your progress!

Julie M said...

Beautiful quilt! Will look forward to seeing your blocks!

Anonymous said...

I love the colors of your chaise.

I hear ya on the quilt. I love the civil war fabrics and yikes! I should never have looked at Laurie's site! LOL

Can't wait to see more progress pictures.

Terri

Margaret said...

Lovely WIP pics! And as for that BOM -- oh great! Now there are two of you who will be making me wish I'd signed up for that one! lol!

Kathy said...

Oh my that quilt is gorgeous. I can't wait to see your progress on it.

Kielrain said...

That is going to be a beautiful quilt. Can't wait to see your progress on it.ferr

Edgar said...

What great stitching!!

That quilt is just gorgeous!! I have seen this series on differetn sites and saw what Laurie had done ..... I would totally learn to quilt to do this piece!! I wonder where I could take lessons here in SF..... on my, another thing to learn.

JillMN said...

Hi Margie!
That is a gorgeous quilt! Can't wait to watch your progress. Thanks for visiting my blog and your great comment. Happy Stitching!

Michelle said...

Great progress on your stitching! And I am in love with that quilt - I think Laurie may have sunk more than just you!!!

Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri ~ Boog) said...

Great progress on everything, Margie! The quilt is stunning! I can't wait to see your progress.

Michelle said...

I can see why you kept going back to that quilt design - it is absolutely stunning! Can't wait to see your start.

Siobhán said...

WOW!! I've thought of doing that quilt, too. It's beautiful. I'll enjoy watching your progress!

Great update on your HoHRH!