Sister's Choice Quilts

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Just Playing Around

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This is not the quilt pattern I have chosen for the Blended Quilt Challenge.  Really.  At least I don’t think so.  But while I am waiting for the fabrics for my REAL project to arrive, look what I made with the auxillary back up fabrics?  Isn’t it pretty?  I love those calm blues.  I actually had all of them in my stash!  And you know how hard it is to make random blues work with each other.

I may have to keep working on this one.  Something tells me I am going to like it!

I wanted to show you all a picture of a blended quilt I made a year or so ago, and gave to my sister Andrea for her birthday.  She is a romantic/pastel kind of gal and this quilt just seemed to suit both her and her style of decorating.  As you can see, Ozzie liked the quilt a lot too when we got it out to photograph it.

The pattern is Heather from the Blended Wall Quilts book by In the Beginning.  The fabrics are assorted Mary Rose fat quarters from Kaufman.  The quilting is by Prairiequeens in San Jose, CA.  They always do such an awesome job for me.

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48 responses to “Just Playing Around”

  1. I love the blue and white quilt blocks – can’t wait to see what fabrics you will use in your challenge. The quilt you made for your sister is beautiful too.

  2. I love the blue and white quilt blocks – can’t wait to see what fabrics you will use in your challenge. The quilt you made for your sister is beautiful too.

  3. What a pretty fabric combination – blended quilts just seem to start out with a nice softness that lends an aged look. *yummy*

  4. What a pretty fabric combination – blended quilts just seem to start out with a nice softness that lends an aged look. *yummy*

  17. Love the quilt you did for your sister and it is very clear that Ozzie loves it too…the blue and white is wonderful…can’t wait to see it grow. Look forward to the other fabric choices too.

  18. Love the quilt you did for your sister and it is very clear that Ozzie loves it too…the blue and white is wonderful…can’t wait to see it grow. Look forward to the other fabric choices too.

  21. Nicole – the blended quilt you made for your sister is stunning to say the least! I don’t know how you come up with those colors. I have been wanting to ask, what kind of dog is Ozzie? He is just too darn cute!
    Nancy in WI

  22. Nicole – the blended quilt you made for your sister is stunning to say the least! I don’t know how you come up with those colors. I have been wanting to ask, what kind of dog is Ozzie? He is just too darn cute!
    Nancy in WI

  25. Love those blues together, that is looking wonderful. The quilt you made for your sister, wow, that is gorgeous, those are my colors. Ozzie seems to approve, love that pooch! LOL

  26. Love those blues together, that is looking wonderful. The quilt you made for your sister, wow, that is gorgeous, those are my colors. Ozzie seems to approve, love that pooch! LOL

  27. Love those blues! I thought blue was like red – they all go together. These certainly do – very elegant looking with that large print in the background.

  28. Love those blues! I thought blue was like red – they all go together. These certainly do – very elegant looking with that large print in the background.

  31. The blue is making a lovely blend! And that pink pastel quilt is calling my name! And Ozzie’s too–LOL! He’s just like my cat–he HAS to sit on everything! Happy Days ((HUGS))

  32. The blue is making a lovely blend! And that pink pastel quilt is calling my name! And Ozzie’s too–LOL! He’s just like my cat–he HAS to sit on everything! Happy Days ((HUGS))

  35. Look at Ozzie, he says don’t forget to take my picture mom. Love the blues Nicole. What can I say. I wish I could pull all of those out of my stash. Love the Mary Rose. They are great fabrics to work with. Good job.

  36. Look at Ozzie, he says don’t forget to take my picture mom. Love the blues Nicole. What can I say. I wish I could pull all of those out of my stash. Love the Mary Rose. They are great fabrics to work with. Good job.

  37. Your blue and white is really going to be something, and of course I love the Heather. I think I have a kit for that one somewhere I bought several years ago. AND, I would love to steal your quilter. Her quiting is fabulous. Just love both of them!

  38. Your blue and white is really going to be something, and of course I love the Heather. I think I have a kit for that one somewhere I bought several years ago. AND, I would love to steal your quilter. Her quiting is fabulous. Just love both of them!

  41. The blues are absolutely *fabulous*!! My *FAVE*!!
    The third pic with Ozzie? AMAZING! When they’re sprawled like that, they’re *SO* content! He is just the cutest thing! He’s obviously pretty pleased with himself and comfortable on the quilt as well!! LOL!!! 🙂

  42. The blues are absolutely *fabulous*!! My *FAVE*!!
    The third pic with Ozzie? AMAZING! When they’re sprawled like that, they’re *SO* content! He is just the cutest thing! He’s obviously pretty pleased with himself and comfortable on the quilt as well!! LOL!!! 🙂

  43. The blue quilt will be just beautiful when you get it done I love it
    I also love the other quit as well hmmmm I think I love all your quilts hehehe
    hugs Beth

  44. The blue quilt will be just beautiful when you get it done I love it
    I also love the other quit as well hmmmm I think I love all your quilts hehehe
    hugs Beth

  45. How beautiful those blues are together! You have to finish it now!
    The quilt for Andrea is absolutely gorgeous, and Ozzie looks very much at home on it. The quilting is incredible, too! Thank you for sharing, Nicole!

  46. How beautiful those blues are together! You have to finish it now!
    The quilt for Andrea is absolutely gorgeous, and Ozzie looks very much at home on it. The quilting is incredible, too! Thank you for sharing, Nicole!