Wednesday, January 5, 2011

One, Two…Buckle My Shoe…..

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…..goes the little mantra that pops in my head every now and again. It is like the ticking of a clock – the beat to the rhythm of the day ahead. The day could be filled with the usual house cleaning and chores OR it could be spent doing something totally fun – like making a quilt!!

The other day I spotted the current issue of Better Homes and Gardens American Patchwork & Quilting on the shelf at my local grocery store. The cover caught my eye – totally cute quilt – and it says “SIMPLE CONSTRUCTION.” Ok, says who?

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Looks simple enough, right? Straight cuts, row by row construction, straight stitching. Sounds good to me!

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I have plenty of fabrics to pick from to make the quilt!

Three…

Four…

Shut the door…..

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….for now.

What do you think Fiona? Oh how I wish you could cut the strips for me!

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Before we go, here is the information if you would like to order the kit for the quilt – or use up your stash like I hope to do. Note: The red and white quilt on my wall was made by my dear friend, Jean (http://www.inthegardenwithmissjean.blogspot.com/) It is my favorite quilt of all time! The lampshade was a purchase from Home Goods.

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35 comments:

  1. KrisJanuary 5, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    Look at all that fabric! Looks like my stash. (at least a small portion of it) I say cut that fabric and get to piecing!! That is a darling quilt. I love the red one in your background!!
    Happy Day!

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  2. marieJanuary 5, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    Making a new quilt sounds like fun ~ but I'd be perfectly content just looking at the beautiful red & white you have hanging up. It's wonderful! And that lampshade!! Did you make that too? It's so very cute!!

    Happy New Year Becky!

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  3. ClaudiaJanuary 5, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Hi Becky! Hope you had a wonderful New Year's celebration. Are you going to make the quilt?

    By the way, that lampshade is calling my name - did you by any chance make it?

    xo
    Claudia

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  4. Two French BulldogsJanuary 5, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Wow, makin a quilt must be so exciting. Momma is to lazy
    Benny & Lily

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  5. Brenda PruittJanuary 5, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Hey, that red and white quilt is my favorite one of all time too! Wow, I love that quilt. The photo is phenomenal!
    Brenda

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  6. DonnaJanuary 5, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Oh, I can't wait to see what you come up with! Being a non-sewer, that grid/instruction/layout chart intimidates me beyond belief! haha

    I just love your sweet, cheerful cottage!... Donna

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  7. VeeJanuary 5, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Good thing that you reminded me of that lampshade find at Homegoods because, wouldn't you know, I'm looking at it wondering how you did that...again! (And the ridiculous thing is that you already have told me.)

    Hope you eke out some time to whip this little number up. I imagine that the cutting of strips is tedious. That's why I stick with crazy quilts in very small doses.

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  8. Vintage GalJanuary 5, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    Alas I am not a sewer. But I have to tell you I LOVE the quilt and I think Fiona could help you (probably by laying on it) ~ Just like Mindy! Go for it ~ start cutting.
    Have a great day!
    Marianne

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  9. KateJanuary 5, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    I am planning to make this quilt this year. I just love it. I will be interested in reading about you making it and what kind of fabrics you will use. There are so many possiblities. I could use my stash, but what's the fun in that when I could go out and buy even more fabric! Have fun.

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  10. Blondie's JournalJanuary 5, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    All that fabric made my jaw drop. You are going to have a sweet quilt, lady!!

    XO,
    Janie

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  11. ElsieJanuary 5, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    Becky you are so very funny and I
    do wish you would write a book. I would be first to buy. Your stash
    is about 1/8 of what I have....make that 1/16th. Five, six
    cut those strips. Seven, eight lay
    them straight and nine, ten sew them in. Eleven, twelve I know they will look swell. Cute post
    Becky, I may have to buy that book. That quilt does look easy
    and I would love another red and
    white one.

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  12. AntiqueChaseJanuary 5, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    That's quite the fabric collection.... WOW

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  13. Skoots1moMJanuary 5, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    SO adorable...good eye! yours will be even prettier

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  14. BettyJanuary 5, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    I should join you and use of some of my stash. I love, love your red quilt too. I also love the way you decorate. Come do my house!!

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    love the red quilt and the adorable lamp. I thinkin I'll run right out and get that mag, I love that pattern. Happy Quilting Becky

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  16. Miss JeanJanuary 5, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    I have no doubt you could make that quilt! We should get together and quilt once a week. Then maybe I'd get some quilting done as well!!You could even help yourself to some of my stash!

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  17. Old Centennial FarmhouseJanuary 5, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    You, my dear, are such an EXCELLENT seamstress, that I am SURE this will be done post haste and will be even more gorgeous than the picture on the front of that magazine. I can't wait to see what you put together and the colors you use. This is the perfect time of year for such a project...cozy and comfy!
    XOXO
    Joni
    (LOL@ 3, 4, shut the door! That's how my stash looks, too!!)

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  18. ElyseJanuary 5, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    hi becky,

    adoring the pics of this room! the quilt will be wonderful. how could it not be (= becky + fabric)!

    happiest new year

    xo
    elyse

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  19. becky up the hillJanuary 5, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    The quilt that Jean made is my favorite. Those reds, that pattern. The lamp shade from Home Goods, what a lovely find!

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  20. Kathleen GraceJanuary 5, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    A darling quilt pattern, though it looks harder than I am up to yet and Miss Jean's has it beat! I tried to get a closer look at your stash, cause I'm such a fabric nut, and well, a little nosey, but the photo doesn't get any bigger:)lol. I hope you use your stash because from what I can see you have some real beauties in there!

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  21. JocelynJanuary 5, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    I have the same magazine. I look forward to seeing what you create ;-) And I love the red and white quilt. It's just so cheerful!

    Jocelyn
    http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com

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  22. BrendaJanuary 5, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    I love this quilt too .I almost bought that magazine the other day myself.I can't wait to see it finished.

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  23. PamJanuary 5, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    First of all I love the red and white quilt and lamp shade. I'm sure your stash will make a beautiufl quilt. Good luck cutting strips. Too bad the puppy can't help. I'm sure he would love to watch though.

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  24. The Green PeaJanuary 5, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    The quilt sounds like a fun project. Just look at your wonderful stash of fabric! Can't wait to see it when you finish it. Hugs, sandi

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  25. DeniseJanuary 5, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    Beautiful...... and look at that beautiful fabric! What a stash!!!! Wishing you a very very Happy New Year my friend.....

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  26. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsJanuary 5, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    jeans quilt is lovely....

    i know your quilt will be just beautiful. i am envious of your sewing talents...

    nine ten a big fat hen.....loved that rhyme....
    xoxox
    penny

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  27. Sweet Bee CottageJanuary 5, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    You are very ambitious! I am very impressed! One day I would like to quilt. I think I would like to hand quilt too. Is that crazy? :)

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  28. DukeJanuary 6, 2011 at 2:29 AM

    How exciting this is! Our mom loves new quilt projects! We can't wait to see how you're doing!

    Love ya lots
    Maggie and Mitch

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  29. Rocky Creek Scotties and Rocky Creek RamblingsJanuary 6, 2011 at 4:53 AM

    I have that much fabric, but I don't have it stored as cute as you do - I'm inspired to find me an old cabinet and .........

    I was sure that was a handcrafted lampshade - it matches the room so well - and I love the little green shelves with the Scotties - please come visit me and help me decorate my house.

    xo
    Lynn

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  30. JanetJanuary 6, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    I adore that quilt that Jean made and how if looks in that vignette!

    Janet@Housepeepers

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  31. Sinta ReneeJanuary 6, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    I have that issue also, and it looks tempting... and I know I could do it from my stash! I LOVE Jeans quilt. It is absolutely beautiful. So funny, I to bought lamps at Home Goods that match a quilt that I made:)

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  32. UnknownJanuary 6, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Oh Becky !!! We know it will be beautiful! :)

    ~Liz

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  33. countrycottagegirlJanuary 6, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    Looks like you could make a hundred quilts by the looks of that cabinet! I will take the red one in the picture! It is stunning!

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  34. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    I'm always amazed at how beautiful a fabric stash can be. Your stash is so lovely. Mine is currently stored in a tote and I recently noticed that I must reorganize it again.

    I am working on my 1st quilt right now! I love it!!!!!!!!!!!

    You red and white one is very beautiful.

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  35. Angela @ Cottage MagpieJanuary 13, 2011 at 1:44 AM

    Oh my goodness! That is so funny! I got that SAME issue for Christmas, and I have plans to make the SAME quilt! Ha! I have a basket of strips I cut for something years ago and never made and don't care for anymore. The pattern, not the fabric. The fabric I love. So when I saw that quilt, I thought, PERFECT! In fact, on my UFO list, the #9 is THAT QUILT. Hilarious!
    ~Angela :-)

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