In rebuilding my computer files I came across this picture of a quilt I made for a family challenge. We're not very consistent but periodically I do a quilt challenge with my Mom and 3 sisters.
This time around my sister Debbie got to pick the rules which were 1) only 3 fabrics allowed 2) it had to be at least 75x75 and 3) there had to be applique. I usually make scrap quilts so this was a difficult challenge for me. I'd rather work with 2 fabrics or MANY!
The pattern is based on a quilt in the book Bed and Breakfast quilts and I hated the quilt in the book but felt like the pattern would showcase the toile and that it would go together quickly. The idea for applique border came from a magazine.
In the end I really liked the result and rather than exchanging finished quilts as we usually did, I suggested we each keep our own so I could use it for one of my guest beds.
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This is a very nice quilt. I think you did a great job. Looks very inviting on the bed.
I like it! (I have similar issues with using fabrics.)
BTW MY Bed & Breakfast quilt is still a PIG - I am going to do the dogwood one - or somthing very similar to it!)
Very nice quilt. That family challenge sounds like a lot of fun. Wouldn't work in my family, but I think getting together a group of friends to do one would be a great idea.
I like it too. It looks really nice on the bed with the little white ruffle on the bottom!
I love the quilt! Really nice! And what fun to have a quilting family!
I think it turned out well- good for you Mary!
Very pretty! A three-fabrics-only quilt would be a real challenge for me!
Jeanne :)
It is so nice that you can sew with your family! I just had a sewing day with one of my sisters and it was so much fun! Not sure I could make a 3 fabric quilt, but yours came out very nicely. Would you happen to have photos of what the rest of the family did with this challenge - would be interesting to see if you did!
Cheers!
Evelyn
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