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“Someday” quilt top done!

5 years ago

Back in the January goals thread, Sharon mentioned making a list of Dreams & Ambitions. I have an ongoing list of projects broken down by tops to be quilted, projects in progress, projects on hand/kits, and “someday” patterns. I never find time to go beyond the first three sections and make one of those “somedays”, so my dream for 2019 was to finally make one.

This is Monterrey Medallion by Atkinson Designs. It’s 72 X 90 and is all from my stash.

Now it goes on the “to be quilted“ list. :)

If anyone would like the pattern email me at donnabrisbin at gmail dot com and I’ll send it to you. This is the “challenge” version. There is also an easy version. The pattern is three sizes (72” square, twin and queen) and there are a couple of bonus patterns using just the stars and just the woodpile blocks.

Donna

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nannykins

5 years ago

Donna, give yourself a big big pat on the back. That is just stunning.! Good on you to do something special.

Theresa

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toolgranny
5 years ago
You deserve a big medal. To use that much of your stash is commendable. Making anything out of my stash just isn't going to get there. And, my stash is huge. And, this quilt is so complicated. Good work.

Goals, huh? Guess maybe I should look at that one of these days.
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WOW!!! I was in this first group...and I was planning on making a small wall hanging along with placemats from the blocks I received. However, after seeing this beautiful quilt, I may change my mind! What I love best is the gold and red sashing. It's perfect to separate the blocks. You did a wonderful job with the design of this quilt! Judy (my block is the center one in the bottom row)
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bev2009
5 years ago
That is just beautiful! I would definitely keep it if I made it. You did such a great job of picking fabrics.
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geezerfolks_SharonG_FL
5 years ago
Donna, I'm so happy to know someone took that posting to heart. Making this 'someday' quilt was quite an ambition.......and you did it for yourself! It's beautiful! Thank you for sharing.
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latifolia
5 years ago
Lovely quilt, and so happy you got a “someday“ quilt made. Great that you were also able to make a dent in your stash!
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lascatx
5 years ago
It''s beautiful -- and definitely worthy of making time for someday today
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ngmnewlywed
5 years ago
Amazing!!! Beautiful job!
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polardream
5 years ago
Donna, that is a truly beautiful quilt! good for you for getting it to the "needs to be quilted" stage! If is wonderful.

Sue
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fran1523
5 years ago
I'm speechless. Seriously that is one beautiful quilt and the fabrics you chose work so well. Do you plan to have it done by a long armer or try to do it yourself?
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msmeow
Original Author
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
Thank you, everyone! I really like it, too. :)

Fran, I’ll quilt it on my frame. It will be a good warmup for the king-size top that’s been done for a couple of years.

Donna
ritaweeda
5 years ago
Donna that's a honey - no way would I give that one up if I'd made it.
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loisflan
5 years ago
That's a great quilt, Donna. How fun to do a "someday" quilt. I have to finish my little wall hanging, quilt a top that I promised to a friend Saturday evening and finish a baby quilt before I can get to my "someday" quilt. It will happen soon though. I have all the fabric.
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Char
5 years ago
Donna, that is really visually stunning and the colors are all so complementary Very well done!
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grammyp
5 years ago
That is beautiful! I'm sending you an e-mail request for the pattern.
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quiltnhen
5 years ago
Beautiful. I love all the color.
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littlehelen_gw
5 years ago
Love it, so bright, so cheerful!

Congratulations on finishing a someday quilt, its inspiring to read...time for me to get moving on my someday quilts....great term. . Thank you
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Larri
5 years ago
Stunning! I doubt I will ever be up to the challenge of this quilt. Truly a treasure!
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Char
4 years ago
I agree, Larri. It's way beyond my skills & patience!
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msmeow
Original Author
4 years ago
Thanks for all your kind words! It's not really a difficult pattern, just a great combination of blocks. The stars are made with the stitch-flip method, the woodpile blocks are just rectangles, and the border is Jacob's ladder blocks, which is squares & HSTs. The center star was probably the most challenging.

Donna
grammyp
4 years ago
Just wanted you to know the pattern arrived safely. Love the options offered.
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Kate Pile
4 years ago
Donna, I just saw this! Wow, it's beautiful! Great job!
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