It's coming along, for sure. I have to say, I do love the color palette Ahren has chosen for his quilt. The charcoal and amber is quite striking. I've finished 14 rows and think I need to make another six or so for a good bed sized quilt. His birthday is May 22, so my goal is to have the top pieced by then so I can tell him it is his birthday quilt. Hmmm. I just looked at the calendar and see that if I am to achieve that goal I need to work pretty hard this Saturday and Sunday.
This 1000 Pyramids quilt is really so cool. I think we should all take a look at some of the classic quilt patterns that have been around for years and see what modern interpretations we can make of them. This one unit block design is just ageless in its beauty and simplicity.
Ack. When I enlarge the photo I see something he won't like. He told me "No butterflies" and I see two of them fluttering predominantly smack in the center of the quilt. How the heck did they slip by me? I have been so careful to only use chopped up butterflies, not whole ones. And of course I'd get two of them in close proximity so they are even more apparent. I can use my seam ripper and take them out, but it is really fiddly work once those rows are sewn together. Bother.
The new housecleaners came and my house has never looked so good. My daughter says you can "smell the clean" from out on the street. They even washed my windows and kitchen cupboards. They brought in big tall ladders and dusted things like ceiling fans and the tops of cabinets I could never reach. It cost a fortune to have then spend the day here, but does my house ever sparkle. I don't want to mess it up now!
Have a great weekend everyone.
54 responses to “Ahren’s Quilt”
Wonderful quilt, I cant imagine your son being anything but proud and happy to receive this quilt. A sparkly clean house – a woman’s dream!
Wonderful quilt, I cant imagine your son being anything but proud and happy to receive this quilt. A sparkly clean house – a woman’s dream!
Wonderful quilt, I cant imagine your son being anything but proud and happy to receive this quilt. A sparkly clean house – a woman’s dream!
Well done on the delightful progress you’ve made on Ahren’s dynamic quilt! Perhaps using a dark grey or black fabric marker you can doodle over those butterflies to obscure them a bit? No unstitching needed if that would work!
Send your cleaners eastward, please and thank you!
Hugs!
Well done on the delightful progress you’ve made on Ahren’s dynamic quilt! Perhaps using a dark grey or black fabric marker you can doodle over those butterflies to obscure them a bit? No unstitching needed if that would work!
Send your cleaners eastward, please and thank you!
Hugs!
Well done on the delightful progress you’ve made on Ahren’s dynamic quilt! Perhaps using a dark grey or black fabric marker you can doodle over those butterflies to obscure them a bit? No unstitching needed if that would work!
Send your cleaners eastward, please and thank you!
Hugs!
Great quilt for Ahren. As we quilters know well, with that many pieces to your quilt, I dare Ahren to ever find those butterflies or care if he did. The overall impression is awesome. Think of it as blended design rather than a boo-boo. He will love it. I need your cleaners, still have a lot of new construction dust settling at my house. The windows for sure need some help. I’ve already washed the ones that look out on ancient trees and farmland, the view enriches my soul.
Great quilt for Ahren. As we quilters know well, with that many pieces to your quilt, I dare Ahren to ever find those butterflies or care if he did. The overall impression is awesome. Think of it as blended design rather than a boo-boo. He will love it. I need your cleaners, still have a lot of new construction dust settling at my house. The windows for sure need some help. I’ve already washed the ones that look out on ancient trees and farmland, the view enriches my soul.
Great quilt for Ahren. As we quilters know well, with that many pieces to your quilt, I dare Ahren to ever find those butterflies or care if he did. The overall impression is awesome. Think of it as blended design rather than a boo-boo. He will love it. I need your cleaners, still have a lot of new construction dust settling at my house. The windows for sure need some help. I’ve already washed the ones that look out on ancient trees and farmland, the view enriches my soul.
By enlarging the photos I can appreciated the color and design even more. I like the simplicity of it.
By enlarging the photos I can appreciated the color and design even more. I like the simplicity of it.
By enlarging the photos I can appreciated the color and design even more. I like the simplicity of it.
The quilt is coming along so beautifully. I am sure what Ahren meant is that he didn’t want it to be overrun with butterflies. A random one here or there certainly does not make this quilt any less masculine in my opinion. I would definitely not unsew those triangles for a reason like that. He is going to love it as is!
The quilt is coming along so beautifully. I am sure what Ahren meant is that he didn’t want it to be overrun with butterflies. A random one here or there certainly does not make this quilt any less masculine in my opinion. I would definitely not unsew those triangles for a reason like that. He is going to love it as is!
The quilt is coming along so beautifully. I am sure what Ahren meant is that he didn’t want it to be overrun with butterflies. A random one here or there certainly does not make this quilt any less masculine in my opinion. I would definitely not unsew those triangles for a reason like that. He is going to love it as is!
I love your quilt it looks amazing and I’m sure Ahren will be pleased even with butterflies!
I love your quilt it looks amazing and I’m sure Ahren will be pleased even with butterflies!
I love your quilt it looks amazing and I’m sure Ahren will be pleased even with butterflies!
The money is well worth it!!
This is a great quilt, Nicole. When you cut the pieces out with the creative grids ruler, are the pieces cut in such a way that they fit together somehow? Is the template designed like that? I’m wondering how your rows are so straight??
The money is well worth it!!
This is a great quilt, Nicole. When you cut the pieces out with the creative grids ruler, are the pieces cut in such a way that they fit together somehow? Is the template designed like that? I’m wondering how your rows are so straight??
The money is well worth it!!
This is a great quilt, Nicole. When you cut the pieces out with the creative grids ruler, are the pieces cut in such a way that they fit together somehow? Is the template designed like that? I’m wondering how your rows are so straight??
Awesome quilt Nicole. love, love, love the colors. MAsculine but this girl would take it in a minute! lucky birthday boy!
Mary
Awesome quilt Nicole. love, love, love the colors. MAsculine but this girl would take it in a minute! lucky birthday boy!
Mary
Awesome quilt Nicole. love, love, love the colors. MAsculine but this girl would take it in a minute! lucky birthday boy!
Mary
Personally, I wouldn’t fuss with changing the butterflies because overall, it’s busy enough that they won’t ‘pop.’ Now that the housecleaners have taken care of hard-to-reach areas it should take them less time to maintain on future visits. I say it’s worth the cost if they’re doing the job well!
Personally, I wouldn’t fuss with changing the butterflies because overall, it’s busy enough that they won’t ‘pop.’ Now that the housecleaners have taken care of hard-to-reach areas it should take them less time to maintain on future visits. I say it’s worth the cost if they’re doing the job well!
Personally, I wouldn’t fuss with changing the butterflies because overall, it’s busy enough that they won’t ‘pop.’ Now that the housecleaners have taken care of hard-to-reach areas it should take them less time to maintain on future visits. I say it’s worth the cost if they’re doing the job well!
Looks awesome! I’m sure he understands the amount of work you are putting into this wonderful gift and won’t mind a few MOTHS, not butterflies. 🙂
Looks awesome! I’m sure he understands the amount of work you are putting into this wonderful gift and won’t mind a few MOTHS, not butterflies. 🙂
Looks awesome! I’m sure he understands the amount of work you are putting into this wonderful gift and won’t mind a few MOTHS, not butterflies. 🙂
Nicole,
Beautiful, love the colors . I have some old quilting magazines and just love many of the older patterns,and today with so many beautiful materials it is hard to decide.
Nicole,
Beautiful, love the colors . I have some old quilting magazines and just love many of the older patterns,and today with so many beautiful materials it is hard to decide.
Nicole,
Beautiful, love the colors . I have some old quilting magazines and just love many of the older patterns,and today with so many beautiful materials it is hard to decide.
I have to chuckle about the butterflies. I did a quilt that was set on point and I had to build it in two parts. Yup, two bright chrome yellow blocks, smack together in the middle of the top. I picked out one and moved it to the corner. It really won’t take you long. this is an amazing top, the colors are exactly like the inspiration picture. Great work. And yes, peeking into the past can be a fantastic source of ideas.
I have to chuckle about the butterflies. I did a quilt that was set on point and I had to build it in two parts. Yup, two bright chrome yellow blocks, smack together in the middle of the top. I picked out one and moved it to the corner. It really won’t take you long. this is an amazing top, the colors are exactly like the inspiration picture. Great work. And yes, peeking into the past can be a fantastic source of ideas.
I have to chuckle about the butterflies. I did a quilt that was set on point and I had to build it in two parts. Yup, two bright chrome yellow blocks, smack together in the middle of the top. I picked out one and moved it to the corner. It really won’t take you long. this is an amazing top, the colors are exactly like the inspiration picture. Great work. And yes, peeking into the past can be a fantastic source of ideas.
I love that your son loves quilts. My husband loves the ones I have made him and uses them most days. Makes me happy!
Yes, a clean house is wonderful. All of those hard to reach places are a pain. Cleaning baseboards? A PAIN. I gave up cleaning windows. I hire a couple that do an excellent job(screens too). So worth it!
It’s gonna be hot this weekend. Stay cool!
I love that your son loves quilts. My husband loves the ones I have made him and uses them most days. Makes me happy!
Yes, a clean house is wonderful. All of those hard to reach places are a pain. Cleaning baseboards? A PAIN. I gave up cleaning windows. I hire a couple that do an excellent job(screens too). So worth it!
It’s gonna be hot this weekend. Stay cool!
I love that your son loves quilts. My husband loves the ones I have made him and uses them most days. Makes me happy!
Yes, a clean house is wonderful. All of those hard to reach places are a pain. Cleaning baseboards? A PAIN. I gave up cleaning windows. I hire a couple that do an excellent job(screens too). So worth it!
It’s gonna be hot this weekend. Stay cool!
Lovely quilt…funny, I saw a very scrappy one at guild today and loved it!
Lovely quilt…funny, I saw a very scrappy one at guild today and loved it!
Lovely quilt…funny, I saw a very scrappy one at guild today and loved it!
A one unit block shouldn’t be considered simple. Your top is fantastic.
A one unit block shouldn’t be considered simple. Your top is fantastic.
A one unit block shouldn’t be considered simple. Your top is fantastic.
I really love Ahren’s quilt. That might just be the pattern I use for my Bee Inspired fat quarters. I wish you could send your housekeepers out my way. The lady who cleans for me is short and is afraid of ladders, so the top half of my house goes undone.
I really love Ahren’s quilt. That might just be the pattern I use for my Bee Inspired fat quarters. I wish you could send your housekeepers out my way. The lady who cleans for me is short and is afraid of ladders, so the top half of my house goes undone.
I really love Ahren’s quilt. That might just be the pattern I use for my Bee Inspired fat quarters. I wish you could send your housekeepers out my way. The lady who cleans for me is short and is afraid of ladders, so the top half of my house goes undone.
Hey Nicole. I just enlarged the pic of Ahren’s quilt and realized those ARE Be Inspired fabrics. Ha Ha!
Hey Nicole. I just enlarged the pic of Ahren’s quilt and realized those ARE Be Inspired fabrics. Ha Ha!
Hey Nicole. I just enlarged the pic of Ahren’s quilt and realized those ARE Be Inspired fabrics. Ha Ha!
quilt looks great…glad you could get a new cleaner……..they don’t want to travel out to me…..but I would love one to just clean the floors and bathroom even…..
quilt looks great…glad you could get a new cleaner……..they don’t want to travel out to me…..but I would love one to just clean the floors and bathroom even…..
quilt looks great…glad you could get a new cleaner……..they don’t want to travel out to me…..but I would love one to just clean the floors and bathroom even…..