I finished Neptune!
What do you think?
I decided on an aqua piping and then one of the small prints for the border and binding. (P.S. My sheets are drying on this clothes line right now!)
I was worried that using navy for meandering in the block would be too dark, but I think it's okay.
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I finished block four of the FQS BOM - a beauty designed by Heather Mulder Peterson!
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Two quilting blogger friends sent gifts:
New York City fabric and New York chocolate from sweet summer retreat mate Andrea of The Little Connection. I'm thinking that fabric will make a great city bag for a country girl! And yummy chocolate - she must have got to know me well during a weekend! Thank you Andrea.
And the blogger who sent this little fat quarter of loveliness shall remain nameless (lest she be bombarded with requests) but she knows who she is and how kind and generous. Thank you friend!
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And a winning from Erin of One Piece at a Time!
Do you think she could actually see through my computer screen to my dry, cracked, red hands? It's a two part hand treatment from Crabtree & Evelyn and it works and smells wonderful. Thanks Erin.
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It's getting cold already in Minnesota and when I spent Thursday with Audrey, I decided she needed some new shoes!
A funky print, lined with polka dots and a soft fleece insole. I can't wait to try them on Audrey.
The excellent free pattern is by Joanna Armour and can be found here.
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54 readers left a comment:
Love the quilt Mary!
Neptune is gorgeous. Love the piping. So pretty hanging on the line.
Awesome finish! I think the thread color worked really well too.
Everything looks wonderful... I LOVE the piping on your Neptune quilt!
The quilt is beautiful! Colors that I love - did you use a specific pattern or just make it on your own?
Your quilt is wonderful...just love the colors...just wonderful. Those shoes are sooooo cute!
Those shoes are adorable. I am partial to green and blue, so I love your fabrics in Neptune!
oh love your new quilt, I have been drawn to graphic quilts lately and this certainly is one!
the shoes are adorable, how cute they will look on her..
Kathie
love the neptune quilt :)
I don't think I've ever seen piping on a quilt. Neat idea! I agree that the quilting thread is good color. I really like the finished product.
Cute little shoes:)
Love that Neptune quilt...the aqua piping really makes it pop!
Neptune is beautiful. The piping adds a lot! love the Christmas block too. It's great!
I adore Neptune and I am majorly in love with the piping. I have done that most recently...it is so much fun. I'm piping everything now!!!
Pat
I love your Neptune quilt. Is is beautiful! Stop by my blog for a giveaway.
I'll take one of everything! The Neptune quilt is so pretty. I love the piping -- so elegant. And I know I'll regret not doing the FQS block of the month. Every block you show is gorgeous.
Love the piping on Neptune and love the quilt!! Lots of bloggy love there too!
Neptune looks great. I love those colors!
Mary...I LOVE how the quilt turned out. Where did you find that perfect border? Did I miss this...I hope I am not making you repeat yourself. It is so perfect. I love it and the navy stippling is great, too. Wonderful finish, my friend!
oh....and I forgot, you are right. The piping was a must!
Your quilt is amazing! And those baby shoes are darling.
I love it! So gorgeous!
Love the way you finished the Neptune Quilt Mary. Those little shoes are so adorable, I want a pair. LOL
Your quilt is gorgeous, I love the piping!
I have made those little shoes for my niece, so cute!
Very nice Mary
Everything is wonderful, I love the finished quilt, terrific finish and what kind people to have sent you such nice treats. Audrey's toes are going to be cosy, they're adorable little slippers.
Oh my word, Mary, what a fun post. Where do I start? Neptune is wonderful !!!!!!
The Chocolate should, well, just pass it along...LOL
But those slippers - OH THOSE SLIPPERS......just too precious.
Neptune is looking so good, and your gifts are so nice. Enjoy the chocolate!
Micki
Your Neptune quilt is beautiful! I love how it really glows. Great idea to add that piping in between the borders, which adds nice dimension to this quilt. Wasn't that city fabric from Andrea the coolest? And the chocolate bar was fabulous.
so, new baby in my world -- guess what I'm making they are just too cute, thanks for sharing....
love the neptune too!
I love your Neptune quilt. It's gorgeous!! The border, piping and the quilting look amazing!! I love your FQS BOM Block, so cute! And look at all those goodies you received. Lucky girl!!!
I like Neptune. It's great. Congrats on all your gifts. I like those shoes, too.
Neptune is gorgeous and I absolutely love the way that the piping sets it off. Navy thread was good too.
I too love your Neptune quilt. Great job.
SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com
I like your new quilt, Neptune is a great name. I like the color too gorgeous quilt - Hugs Nat
Your Neptune quilt is a beauty. I like the piping and the quilting in navy.
Your blog is a real feast for the eyes! You have the cutest grands!
Neptune is gorgeous...I love the beautiful greens you used. And, that NYC fabric is wonderful!! Can't wait to see your bag.
Neptune is AWESOME! You did a beautiful job!
Your neptune quilt is so nice! I really love the border. Congrats on your goodies. Did someone say chocolate?
Love the quilt! And, your BOM block looks great, too! But, my favorite are those ADORABLE shoes! What fun! Great job Mary!
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Dear Mary
Just stumbled on your blog and I think Neptune is just wonderful!! Your choice of colours is perfect and I love the pattern. You must be very proud :D
JelyG
Hi Mary!
I absolutely love your quilt. What a fabulous idea to add piping...just wonderful! And the color for your quilt garn was definitely the right choice!
*sigh*...I'm still searching a Neptune JR/LC...no luck so far...I'm already tempted to call random shops (which don't have an online shop)...from Germany! Tss...I'm seriously ill because of the Neptune fabric virus :). So thanks for the eye candy...I guess it's like methadone for a junkie :)
Great quilt and love the colours! Thanks for the link for the slippers.
It's a beauty, that Neptune. You did a wonderful job. I love the addition of the aqua piping. And the shoes for Audrey... love them!
Everything is beautiful, Mary. Love the aqua fabrics.
I Love the quilt, Neptune. Slippers are adorable too. I just stumbled across your blog. It is great.
Love the quilt. Did you make a second block? I will be in NYC soon, any recomendations??
Just checking out your blog. That blue piping looks great on your quilt. I've not done piping yet but I've gotten good at talking about doing it! What a beautiful granddaughter you have! Is it even legal to have eyelashes that long? (I'm jealous!)
Oh I love the colors on neptune!
I truly love your Neptune Quilt..!
Very beautiful quilt !
My, you have been BUSY! I LOVE the Neptune quilt.
your neptune quilt is beautiful! love those colors, and the aqua frame is a terrific addition. thanks for that link to the baby shoes too, very sweet.
Love the quil! Leaving out the coral really unifies the rest of the colors. I love it!
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