Foodie

I should have known that signing up for a blog hop at the end of the school year I'd run into challenges... I finished the top for this quilt in March but took my sewing machine for service the week before Easter and needed to have a part replaced.  Of course the part was on backorder so I didn't get my machine back until last week and the quilting just hasn't happened.  The pattern is Iceburg from Villa Rosa Designs.


I made a mistake cutting the solid blue, so I had to add some yellows.  The lemon fabrics are bright and cheerful so I’d planned to finish if for hands2help and give it to a friend who has been on the frontlines of healthcare while dealing with some health struggles in her own family.  I won’t make the deadline with quilting but it will still eventually bring some cheer to my friend. 



Monday, May 23rd


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Thursday, May 26th


Comments

  1. Elizabeth CoughlinMay 26, 2022 at 4:50 AM

    The lemons are cheerful and I'm sure your friend will love and appreciate the quilt!

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  2. CalicojoanMay 26, 2022 at 5:31 AM

    Your quilt is beautiful and is bound to be well loved by your friend. I hate when my machine has to go in. Everything is on back order these days and they keep our machines forever it seems. Glad you have it back now.

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  3. SharonMay 26, 2022 at 5:35 AM

    Very pretty and fresh! My machine is at the spa right now, but I haven't had time to miss her yet. I'm hopeful that it will be a short visit though. Thanks for sharing your project!

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  4. CarlaMay 26, 2022 at 5:41 AM

    So bright and cheery! Your friend will love it. Super for the Foodie Hop - Thank you!

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  5. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioMay 26, 2022 at 6:27 AM

    Blue and yellow are one of my favorite color combinations. I am sure your friend will love it!

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  6. Karrin HurdMay 26, 2022 at 6:42 AM

    Great quilt, and blues and yellows are one of my favorites too! Thanks so much for sharing!

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  7. Lori SmanskiMay 26, 2022 at 6:46 AM

    your quilt is so pretty. bright and fun. your friend will love it. such a thoughtful gesture

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  8. Carol SwiftMay 26, 2022 at 7:33 AM

    This turned out so beautiful in those fabrics...I'm sure your friend will love it!

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  9. beaquilterMay 26, 2022 at 7:50 AM

    Oh it's lemons on the print, very cute!

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  10. Danice GMay 26, 2022 at 10:50 AM

    The yellow looks great with the blues. Very pretty quilt top.

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  11. Siouxzq64@gmail.comMay 26, 2022 at 2:36 PM

    I love blue and yellow quilts, and the lemon fabric is lovely.

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  12. Karen's KornerMay 26, 2022 at 3:30 PM

    Blue and yellow is always a happy combination. Love the lemon fabric....in fact love everything with lemon on it or in it.

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  13. Quilting GailMay 26, 2022 at 3:54 PM

    The yellow and blue is perfect with the lemons! Thank you for sharing!

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  14. lynnMay 27, 2022 at 2:59 AM

    You have made it. That is success for me, and the quilt is fresh and cheerful. Your friend has a good friend indeed.

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  15. LJMay 27, 2022 at 10:00 AM

    Mistakes don't happen in quilting; just call them a design challenge! Starting this hop challenge back in March was super and so cute.

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  16. Joy from Days Filled With JoyMay 28, 2022 at 11:59 PM

    Very pretty - I love blue and yellow together! xx

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  17. BrandyMay 31, 2022 at 10:03 AM

    Good job getting your top together, and enjoy getting the quilting done when you get to!

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