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Friday Finish #6

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I felt like I rushed this one a bit, but here it is, delivered on time for a Friday Finish.  Between getting distracted with another quilt project and Ozzie plaguing the life out of me, it was a bit of a crunch to get this one completed!  I am pleased with the way it turned out and think it will be a fun decoration on the back of the couch or a chair during the holidays.  The colors are holidayish, without being too Jingle Bells-HoHoHo if you know what I mean.


The fabric is Roman Holiday by 3 Sisters for Moda.  The pattern is Opening Day by Carrie Nelson of Miss Rosie’s Quilt Company.  Let me just say that Miss Rosie patterns are accurate, extremely clear in their directions, never deliver any unwelcome surprises, can be used with any fabric collection at all, and never ever fail to thrill me completely when I finish one. 


Lisa and I were supposed to work on this pattern together, but I dilly dallied too long and she finished hers before me.  I am so happy that I got on the ball and got mine done!  Go to her website, Stashmaster and compare hers to mine.  She is much bolder than I am about the use of her lights and darks and isn’t afraid to take a risk when it comes to being interesting.  We are the same, but slightly different in an intriguing way.


Flying Geese units were an integral part of this pattern.  I made so many flying geese I lost count.  There are flying geese in the star points and flying geese in the border.  Happy geese, flying every which way.  And I am not kidding you, with this pattern, the instructions are so accurate that you can’t go wrong.  Cut carefully, make sure you have your 1/4 inch seem allowance, and you’ll be happy as Larry.


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As to my canine helper, let me just say he was a total pest while I was trying to finish this.  If I went too long without petting him, tossing the ball, or playing tug, he would snatch some small article up from my sewing room and dash madly out the door, where he KNEW I would follow in hot pursuit.  Here he is with a baggie of border triangles for Meadowbrook Farm.


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Nanner nanner nanner, can’t catch me.  Very funny.  After awhile he got bored with this game and decided to hang out with me in the sewing room next to me.  He easily found a pile of fabric to rest on and was content for about ten minutes.


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That stack of blues is the fabric that distracted me today.  Remember way back in December when some of us were making a Blended Quilt Challenge?  This is one I began and dropped the ball on.  Maybe next week’s Friday Finish?


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82 responses to “Friday Finish #6”

  1. 1)”I felt like I rushed this one a bit,”
    Do tell! I feel like you rush all of them. You’re the second faster quiltmaker I know. BTW, that quilt is gorgeous.
    2)”Ozzie plaguing the life out of me,”
    I guess we know now why quilters prefer cats (or at least that the myth). BTW, that dog is precious.
    Hope y’all have a happy 4th. –Susan

  2. 1)”I felt like I rushed this one a bit,”
    Do tell! I feel like you rush all of them. You’re the second faster quiltmaker I know. BTW, that quilt is gorgeous.
    2)”Ozzie plaguing the life out of me,”
    I guess we know now why quilters prefer cats (or at least that the myth). BTW, that dog is precious.
    Hope y’all have a happy 4th. –Susan

  7. It’s SO PRETTY Nicole. I just love how Miss Rosie’s patterns go together. Such a huge switch from the Web Sampler. You are fast like ze lightning!

  8. It’s SO PRETTY Nicole. I just love how Miss Rosie’s patterns go together. Such a huge switch from the Web Sampler. You are fast like ze lightning!

  11. That’s an absolutely gorgeous finish! Ozzie’s antics are too funny! Cats can be just as insistent about attention — our big golden cat will happily knock things off the sewing table until he gets the attention he wants!

  12. That’s an absolutely gorgeous finish! Ozzie’s antics are too funny! Cats can be just as insistent about attention — our big golden cat will happily knock things off the sewing table until he gets the attention he wants!

  15. What a fantastic finish…you are amazing.
    Ozzie looks so thrilled with his baggie of fabric…too cute! Have a great 4th!

  16. What a fantastic finish…you are amazing.
    Ozzie looks so thrilled with his baggie of fabric…too cute! Have a great 4th!

  17. I love Miss Rosie’s patterns, too. Your Opening Day is gorgeous. Great finish! Ozzie is his helpful self, as usual. He just makes me smile every time you post his photo!

  18. I love Miss Rosie’s patterns, too. Your Opening Day is gorgeous. Great finish! Ozzie is his helpful self, as usual. He just makes me smile every time you post his photo!

  19. LOVE the blue and white blocks and the Friday Finish is Fabulous! :o)
    I’ve finished my 2 colour quilt top this afternoon…just need to baste it now.

  20. LOVE the blue and white blocks and the Friday Finish is Fabulous! :o)
    I’ve finished my 2 colour quilt top this afternoon…just need to baste it now.

  21. Oh yes indeed I do love Roman Holiday with Opening Day, indeed I do. Especially since I own it unmade. If I made it, used the saved bundle, how funny it would be…
    Give Ozzie a kiss for me for being a good boy!
    Ummm, excuse me, I hate to stand up and SHOUT but oh dear, dear dear I do so ever remember these blocks and what a great treat that would be for the end of next week. Oh that would indeed make me a happy camper.
    No pressure. I mean, I’m just sayin’…

  22. Oh yes indeed I do love Roman Holiday with Opening Day, indeed I do. Especially since I own it unmade. If I made it, used the saved bundle, how funny it would be…
    Give Ozzie a kiss for me for being a good boy!
    Ummm, excuse me, I hate to stand up and SHOUT but oh dear, dear dear I do so ever remember these blocks and what a great treat that would be for the end of next week. Oh that would indeed make me a happy camper.
    No pressure. I mean, I’m just sayin’…

  23. I love the Roman Holiday quilt! Great colors. I would have to be committed after making so many flying geese!
    I can’t wait to see the blue and white quilt finished.
    How do you get so much done with Ozzie around? Must be almost as bad as having a nine year old and a seven year old pestering you!
    Have a great 4th!

  24. I love the Roman Holiday quilt! Great colors. I would have to be committed after making so many flying geese!
    I can’t wait to see the blue and white quilt finished.
    How do you get so much done with Ozzie around? Must be almost as bad as having a nine year old and a seven year old pestering you!
    Have a great 4th!

  25. Absolutely beautiful!!!!! I have this pattern, but haven’t made it up yet. In fact I have several of her patterns and a book. I really need to get busy. I can’t believe how much you are getting done. A new one every Friday is amazing! Now, just to get them all quilted and bound.
    You are an inspiration! Happy 4th!!! don’t get those elephant eyes again! lol

  26. Absolutely beautiful!!!!! I have this pattern, but haven’t made it up yet. In fact I have several of her patterns and a book. I really need to get busy. I can’t believe how much you are getting done. A new one every Friday is amazing! Now, just to get them all quilted and bound.
    You are an inspiration! Happy 4th!!! don’t get those elephant eyes again! lol

  27. Ozzy cracks me up lol!
    this is gorgeous. i love this line of fabric! i would have gone insane doing all those flying geese-not my favorite quilt block!
    can’t wait to see your blue on finished-those blocks are lovely!

  28. Ozzy cracks me up lol!
    this is gorgeous. i love this line of fabric! i would have gone insane doing all those flying geese-not my favorite quilt block!
    can’t wait to see your blue on finished-those blocks are lovely!

  29. Hi Nicole
    You are one prolific quiltmaker and all your quilts are so beautiful. I love the look of the flying geese but find making them a bit tedious.
    I look forward to seeing the blue one finished- that is, if Ozzie doesn’t try and hide the pieces on you:0)
    Ozzie loves to keep you entertained-life is never boring with pets.
    I hope you are having a wonderful fourth of July!
    Regards,
    Anna

  30. Hi Nicole
    You are one prolific quiltmaker and all your quilts are so beautiful. I love the look of the flying geese but find making them a bit tedious.
    I look forward to seeing the blue one finished- that is, if Ozzie doesn’t try and hide the pieces on you:0)
    Ozzie loves to keep you entertained-life is never boring with pets.
    I hope you are having a wonderful fourth of July!
    Regards,
    Anna

  31. That’s a beautiful quilt! There’s never a dull moment at your house with ozzie around. I don’t know if I’ve every seen a dog with more personality.

  32. That’s a beautiful quilt! There’s never a dull moment at your house with ozzie around. I don’t know if I’ve every seen a dog with more personality.

  33. Just wonderful! I love Carrie’s patterns. They are great.
    Your blue quilt for maybe-next-Friday finish is really pretty and I’m not a blue person!
    Happy Fourth of July to all!!

  34. Just wonderful! I love Carrie’s patterns. They are great.
    Your blue quilt for maybe-next-Friday finish is really pretty and I’m not a blue person!
    Happy Fourth of July to all!!

  35. Nice Quilt Poor Ozzie just wants to learn how to quilt LOL I love the blue and white blue being my favourite colour.
    Hugs Mary.

  36. Nice Quilt Poor Ozzie just wants to learn how to quilt LOL I love the blue and white blue being my favourite colour.
    Hugs Mary.

  39. You are amazing me with all of these Friday finishes! You are just cleaning house left and right! I just think this quilt turned out fabulous…might have to write this pattern down. Looks great. As I said before, I was a fan of this material last season. The Oz man is such a stinker! I love hearing of his clever antics. Can’t wait to see the blue and white challenge.

  40. You are amazing me with all of these Friday finishes! You are just cleaning house left and right! I just think this quilt turned out fabulous…might have to write this pattern down. Looks great. As I said before, I was a fan of this material last season. The Oz man is such a stinker! I love hearing of his clever antics. Can’t wait to see the blue and white challenge.

  41. Hello Nicole….I came accross your blog over her in Australia so thought I’d lurke a bit & WOW you put out some Great Quilts…You are so Productive, Good to see…You should check out some Aussie blogs as well,Love Ozzie too cute….will pop back again.
    cheers
    maree
    On My Verandah.

  42. Hello Nicole….I came accross your blog over her in Australia so thought I’d lurke a bit & WOW you put out some Great Quilts…You are so Productive, Good to see…You should check out some Aussie blogs as well,Love Ozzie too cute….will pop back again.
    cheers
    maree
    On My Verandah.

  43. That blue and white project would MOST CERTAINLY distract me!
    And that photo of Ozzie with the baggie is TOO funny.
    I am SO amazed at how much you get done…

  44. That blue and white project would MOST CERTAINLY distract me!
    And that photo of Ozzie with the baggie is TOO funny.
    I am SO amazed at how much you get done…

  45. Love your quilt – and Ozzie too. He cracks me up. Reminds me of my son when he was a 2 year old. Mind you, I didn’t always see the funny side of my boy’s behaviour.

  46. Love your quilt – and Ozzie too. He cracks me up. Reminds me of my son when he was a 2 year old. Mind you, I didn’t always see the funny side of my boy’s behaviour.

  49. Oh, I know…let’s get Ozzie a brother…that way he can play with Oswald or whoever and will be content to let you produce such masterpieces as the one you show today…so beautiful. Pippin and Vash are voting for Oz to get a brother.

  50. Oh, I know…let’s get Ozzie a brother…that way he can play with Oswald or whoever and will be content to let you produce such masterpieces as the one you show today…so beautiful. Pippin and Vash are voting for Oz to get a brother.

  55. VRAIMENT TRES JOLI ET J AI HATE DE VOIR CE TRAVAIL TERMINE
    FELICITATIONS
    MARIE CLAUDE ( DE FRANCE

  56. VRAIMENT TRES JOLI ET J AI HATE DE VOIR CE TRAVAIL TERMINE
    FELICITATIONS
    MARIE CLAUDE ( DE FRANCE

  57. bravo pour ce joli travail et j ai hate de la voir termine
    felicitations
    MARIE CLAUDE (DE FRANCE)

  58. bravo pour ce joli travail et j ai hate de la voir termine
    felicitations
    MARIE CLAUDE (DE FRANCE)

  59. Another gorgeous quilt, Nicole! Lisa’s is wonderful, too! I think Opening Day might have to be one of my next projects. Can’t wait to see the blended blues finished.

  60. Another gorgeous quilt, Nicole! Lisa’s is wonderful, too! I think Opening Day might have to be one of my next projects. Can’t wait to see the blended blues finished.

  63. Lovely quilt! I have never done a Miss Rosie pattern but do have a few waiting to be made. I just love your choice of fabrics and colours! You’ve certainly been busy! Keep well!

  64. Lovely quilt! I have never done a Miss Rosie pattern but do have a few waiting to be made. I just love your choice of fabrics and colours! You’ve certainly been busy! Keep well!

  65. that roman holiday quilt is stunning! That looks so difficult, and complicated. Your blue and white quilt fabrics are so delicate and charming, they remind me of Beatrix Potter and tea with scones….

  66. that roman holiday quilt is stunning! That looks so difficult, and complicated. Your blue and white quilt fabrics are so delicate and charming, they remind me of Beatrix Potter and tea with scones….

  69. Hi Nicole, I envy you, how you have been able to finish so many lovely projects. You have inspired me,but unfortuantely the last 2 Finish It Up Fridays, have been finishing the binding on 2 quilts I got back from the quilter. But thanks for the inspiration, and a peak at some truly lovely quilts.

  70. Hi Nicole, I envy you, how you have been able to finish so many lovely projects. You have inspired me,but unfortuantely the last 2 Finish It Up Fridays, have been finishing the binding on 2 quilts I got back from the quilter. But thanks for the inspiration, and a peak at some truly lovely quilts.

  71. Nice looking quilt Nicole. I like that pattern with that fabric very much. Ms Rosie’s patterns always give me heartburn because I have to enlarge them, lol, but once I figure out what she is saying, I’m ok. Your blue quilt is going to be stunning also! As for Ozzie, he is something, that’s for sure.

  72. Nice looking quilt Nicole. I like that pattern with that fabric very much. Ms Rosie’s patterns always give me heartburn because I have to enlarge them, lol, but once I figure out what she is saying, I’m ok. Your blue quilt is going to be stunning also! As for Ozzie, he is something, that’s for sure.

  73. Girl you are just cranking out the finishes – good for you and they are adorable. This last one is DEE-LISH – love it. Lovin those blue blocks – that quilt should be a stunner also. Now I know Ozzie might be a stinker now and then – but lordy he’s so cute it has to be hard to stay mad :).
    Hugs – Karen

  74. Girl you are just cranking out the finishes – good for you and they are adorable. This last one is DEE-LISH – love it. Lovin those blue blocks – that quilt should be a stunner also. Now I know Ozzie might be a stinker now and then – but lordy he’s so cute it has to be hard to stay mad :).
    Hugs – Karen

  79. You continue to amaze me. This is beautiful. I looked at this fabric in the store and thought I didn’t like it. See what I know.

  80. You continue to amaze me. This is beautiful. I looked at this fabric in the store and thought I didn’t like it. See what I know.