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Looking Glass: All But Borders

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Looking Glass, a pattern by Miss Rosie's Quilt Company is nearly a finish.  ABD (all but borders).  And the border on this quilt is scrappy and will be super fun to piece, so that won't be long in the works.  

Loved how quickly and easily this top came together.  I was going to say brainlessly, but there is some thought that goes into the lay out.  You have to construct the top in horizontal rows.  Eleven of them.  I just put Gilmore Girls on the laptop and stitched away all day Saturday.  Perfect way to spend the day.

This pattern would be terrific in just about any type of fabric or color combination.  I have seen it done in pinks and browns, blues and cheddars, reds and greens.  How beautiful it would be as a Christmas quilt.

I have it in mind to give this as a gift at Christmas time to the most patriotic person I know.  That is a hint and I wonder if anyone in the family circle will pick up on it?  lol   I am probably going to start a fight.  If Patriotic Person #2 doesn't receive it under the tree, I can imagine the fuss.  "What?  No red white and blue quilt?  You know how patriotic I am".  "No, there is one person more patriotic than you…"  Oh dear, maybe I should keep it and avoid the fight.

15 responses to “Looking Glass: All But Borders”

  1. Maybe you should make a 2nd–no fights! I love an Irish Chain quilt in any variation. I am dying to get my hands on Melissa Corry’s new Irish Chain book–have you seen it? There is a blog hop going on right now showcasing her ideas.

  2. Maybe you should make a 2nd–no fights! I love an Irish Chain quilt in any variation. I am dying to get my hands on Melissa Corry’s new Irish Chain book–have you seen it? There is a blog hop going on right now showcasing her ideas.

  3. Maybe you should make a 2nd–no fights! I love an Irish Chain quilt in any variation. I am dying to get my hands on Melissa Corry’s new Irish Chain book–have you seen it? There is a blog hop going on right now showcasing her ideas.

  4. Whirlwind and stellar finish of this glorious top – all but borders! I’m with Linda W. in her suggestion you make a 2nd quilt on the sly since it would take you a mere twinkling of the eye to complete it. 🙂
    I love Irish Chains and diagonal patterns, too, so may have to check on the new book by Melissa Corry. Just when I thought I had all the quilting books I’d ever need, too!
    Hugs!

  5. Whirlwind and stellar finish of this glorious top – all but borders! I’m with Linda W. in her suggestion you make a 2nd quilt on the sly since it would take you a mere twinkling of the eye to complete it. 🙂
    I love Irish Chains and diagonal patterns, too, so may have to check on the new book by Melissa Corry. Just when I thought I had all the quilting books I’d ever need, too!
    Hugs!

  6. Whirlwind and stellar finish of this glorious top – all but borders! I’m with Linda W. in her suggestion you make a 2nd quilt on the sly since it would take you a mere twinkling of the eye to complete it. 🙂
    I love Irish Chains and diagonal patterns, too, so may have to check on the new book by Melissa Corry. Just when I thought I had all the quilting books I’d ever need, too!
    Hugs!

  7. I’m sure you have another Miss Rosie pattern in your quilt you could use for a second quilt … or even a third then you can keep that one;-)

  8. I’m sure you have another Miss Rosie pattern in your quilt you could use for a second quilt … or even a third then you can keep that one;-)

  9. I’m sure you have another Miss Rosie pattern in your quilt you could use for a second quilt … or even a third then you can keep that one;-)

  10. That will be a prized possession for the lucky recipient! Might a second one be on your to-do-soon list?

  11. That will be a prized possession for the lucky recipient! Might a second one be on your to-do-soon list?

  12. That will be a prized possession for the lucky recipient! Might a second one be on your to-do-soon list?