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Saturday, October 1, 2011

Lots of Stuff

Yes, how did October get here so fast?

First, I finished my Pillow Talk Swap 6 pillow for my partner:
The fabric is Far Far Away II by Heather Ross and two different linens.  I hand quilted the linens in coordinating floss and added Far Far Away Unicorn double gauze binding.  I hope my partner likes it.  All I have left to do is add a label.

A close up:


 Out in the mum patch:

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If you like this quilt:
....please go vote for it here!! Please?

It's flying geese week at Quilting Gallery and it would be fun to win with my 427 flying geese!

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I added a centerpiece to my Boo! to You! table topper and some asked to see it:

All festive for the start of October!

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Not the best photo, but a little peek at Sweet Audrey:

Audrey is always so busy it is hard to catch her not moving!

47 readers left a comment:

Michelle said...

You have been busy :) Your pillow is beautiful...makes me want to learn new things!!! And I love your flying geese quilt. Audrey,of course, is just as pretty as can be.

Jenny said...

your pillow is stunning Mary! beautiful work!
off to vote....

Impera Magna said...

Voted! 427 flying geese? Yikes!

Beautiful quilt...

Trudi said...

That's one beautiful pillow Mary! Isn't Audrey growing, I love those little curls :)

Anina said...

Crossing my fingers for GITF!
LOVE the pillow!

Melissa said...

Love your pillow! Your partner is so lucky! Good luck over at quilting gallery, you have my vote :)

Marlene said...

Great work on the pillow-it is going to make someone very happy.
Have always admired your Geese in the forest-have just voted and it is in second place at the moment. Fingers crossed for you! Good Luck Mary.

Cyndi said...

Mary, that pillow is fabulous...there is no way your swap partner will not like it! And your Flying Geese? Incredible! I'm over to vote for it as soon as I finish here. And sweet little Audrey gets prettier all the time!

XOXO,

Cyndi

Jane's Fabrics and Quilts said...

They are going to love the pillow. I know I would. You are in second place!!! Good Luck. Your little one is just darling, I know what you mean about moving around all the time!! and I love your "Halloween/Fall" table.

Lisnaweary Quilts said...

I voted for your quilt - it's gorgeous. Also love the linen (do you think it's Irish?:) and quilting on your pillow.

Unknown said...

I loooove the pillow!! Actually I love everything! Audrey is just adorable!

Jocelyn said...

I voted for you Mary :-)

♥Duff said...

My vote is in! At this point, you are in the lead with 68 votes (25%).
I always see your name, encouraging and supporting other quilters so I was happy to learn I could support you!!
♥Duff

paulette said...

LOVE your pillow and the big stitching...I would love a whole quilt like that!! Well done! LOve the trees too...I'm off to vote!
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Julia said...

LOVE,LOVE, Love your pillow. love everything about it!
I'm off to vote.
Julia ♥

Anonymous said...

LOVE the pillow Mary. I especially like that you used binding instead of piping. Going to vote for your quilt now. Good luck!

Anonymous said...

Love the pillow and the wonderful stitching. Your quilt is just beautiful. I already voted for you. Keeping my fingers crossed.

Terry said...

Love that pillow! And I voted for your flying geese quilt already because it's beautiful and I saw it was yours! :0)

http://thankfullga447 said...

Voted for you today, good luck. Love your pillow - I am in charge of making pillows for my charity group WOCS - great pattern.

Michele said...

You got my vote!!! It looks like you are doing really well in the voting right now :-)

Apple Avenue Quilts said...

Your pillow is lovely and so is Audrey!

Sheri Howard said...

I love your pillow and the hand stitching.

Cathy @ CabbageQuilts said...

Gorgeous Audrey growing up fast! Your cushion is divine Mary, love the hand stitching on there too. xo

Kritta22 said...

Voted! You are ahead by 20+ points!

QuiltSue said...

I love your trees. I've just been to vote and see you are in the lead!

Anonymous said...

Your trees are wonderful so I will go vote! Was that a free pattern somewhere several years ago? I just can't place where I'd seen that pattern before.
The pillow.....SWEET!!! Your points match perfectly and the quilting stunning!
Audrey....I melt.

Anonymous said...

Your in the lead! I just voted!!!

PunkiePie (Jen) said...

Sweet Audrey.... You are growing too fast!!! The pillow is super awesome. I would like to learn how to hand quilt. Going to vote for the trees now.

Mary said...

Voted!! love the quilt and the pillow. Wonderful. You are very talented!

Dandelion Quilts said...

What a sweet pillow! I voted, too, just so you know....I loved that quilt. Good luck.

Jenniffier said...

The pillow is so so pretty.

ritainalaska said...

very nice, your 'geese in the forest' has a very nice lead!
great post today!

Tatkis said...

Oh, I love your pillow - beautiful colours and stitches!

Hugs,
Tatyana

Anonymous said...

Love that pillow! I'm going to vote for your awesome tree quilt!

Betsy said...

Beautiful Mary. I love how perfect your stitches are.

Mama Spark said...

Stop it, you're making me tired! Love how the pillow came out. I will go and vote for your geese in the forest right now! Audrey is beautiful, as always!!

Marianne Penner said...

Your pillow is gorgeous!

Diane (di) said...

Mary, I'm loving the pillow and your table topper from your last post. Gorgeous!! Off to vote now :)

randi--i have to say said...

i am lovin' that pillow! the hand-stitching is the perfect addition!

Janet said...

What a sweetheart Audrey is! The pillow is really gorgeous, loving the colours.

Carrie P. said...

Oh, your pillow is perfect. Love the touch of the big stitches.
Off to vote for your quilt.
Sweet Audrey!look at those eyelashes.

Carrie P. said...

I missed the voting but I think you did pretty good.

Anna said...

oh my gosh mary, you're amazing! love that pillow, wish it were headed my way! hope you're having a great weekend!

sewtakeahike said...

wow Mary, your PTS pillow is a.mazing!!! I love the fabrics, your design and the hand stitching adds such a nice touch. Someone's gonna be very, very happy!

Amanda Jean said...

i L-O-V-E your pillow. it is STUNNING! the hand quilting adds a beautiful touch. nice work, Mary!

Heather D. said...

The pillow is gorgeous. I love the triangles. Being new to this, I'm curious how triangles are pieced. Is it paper pieced? Or just sewn together by machine?

Di~ said...

Mary-
I LOVE the pillow for Corey at LMS! It is just awesome! Beautiful job.