Friday, 24 September 2010

Pinwheels

After I watched the pinwheel video on Sarah's blog I grabbed this charm pack ...




and some white cotton and made these.

I liked how they were looking ...


and ended up with this.


It reminds me a bit of some of the Schnibble quilts that I've seen in blogland this year. At this stage, I'm thinking of adding a simple piano key border made from the leftover charm squares. Then maybe another thin white border and a scrappy binding. What do you think?

Lately this has become one of Oliver's favourite spots for his afternoon nap ...
 

such a cutie when he's asleep and not trying to 'help' me in the sewing room.


My bags are packed and ready to go to Exeter tomorrow for Kerry's workshop.
Can't wait to start sewing with the gorgeous Luna Notte fabrics I showed last post.

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29 comments:

  1. Peg - Happy In Quilting24 September 2010 at 18:58

    Christine how good was that video....your blocks/quilt top looks awesome....Poor little Oliver he must be working so hard in the mornings....have fun with Kerry....

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  2. Jenny's Place Online24 September 2010 at 19:36

    The quilt top looks lovely and 'fresh' :) As to border, I can't decide...lol... Happy crafting, Jenny

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  3. Sweet Cinnamon Stitches24 September 2010 at 20:09

    Wow!! That looks fantastic....nice work!!
    Jane.

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  4. Unknown24 September 2010 at 20:29

    Wow! I Love it...Gorgeous Quilt Top...Enjoy your weekend.
    cheers

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  5. Unknown24 September 2010 at 20:33

    Pinwheels are my absolute favorites!! I think piano key border will be fantastic here. I just want to reach into the computer and give that Oliver a little pat on the head. He is just adorable. What is it about quilts and cats?

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  6. Karen - Quilts...etc.24 September 2010 at 20:45

    wonderful - simple is so nice and crisp looking with that white fabric.
    Karen
    http://karensquilting.com/blog/

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  7. Winona24 September 2010 at 21:03

    Christine, that quilt is just so cute. I love it. Oliver looks about as energetic as my Callie. LOL She is asleep on a quilt as I type this. Have fun. Winona

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  8. Terry24 September 2010 at 21:16

    Love the pinwheels! I have a charm pack I'd love to do that with! One of these days! LOL

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  9. Willow Grove - Kez24 September 2010 at 21:51

    I was play with a charm pack today and did the same thing. I have my daughter on the iron and I was sewing. A great day. Your quilt looks great.

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  10. *karendianne.24 September 2010 at 21:52

    What a sweet post. Really enjoy this one. Especially with darling, snuggly, cuteamous Oliver. Very 'over the top' with Oliver. :)

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  11. Contented Caroline24 September 2010 at 22:04

    My favourite block of all time - love your pinwheel quilt and think it will look great with borders. Can't wait to see it completed. Have you entered my giveaway yet?

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  12. Ruth24 September 2010 at 22:48

    I love your idea of piano key border too. I also saw that video and it looks like a great way to do pinwheels! I love them.

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  13. Joanne25 September 2010 at 00:24

    Pinwheels look great! I like your border idea too.

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  14. QuiltNut Creations25 September 2010 at 00:32

    love the pinwheels! your border idea sounds great. can't wait to see the finished project :)

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  15. Sheila25 September 2010 at 00:46

    Christine , that is precious , I watched that video as well and really want to make one too ! Thanks for the inspiration and I would definitely use the border treatment you are thinking about !

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  16. Stina Blomgren25 September 2010 at 00:48

    Oh... I have the same charmpack.. and havent decided to do with them... and your pinwheels are just perfect.. it is a lot of busy prints in the pack.. and all the white around takes it down... super clever.. may I copy you..:O))

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  17. Simone de Klerk25 September 2010 at 03:07

    LOVE the pinwheel quilt you made and yes, it does look like a Schnibbles!
    You have such a cute sweet cat (o:
    I look forward to see what you have made at Kerry's workshop.
    Have a lovely weekend.

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  18. Sinta Renee25 September 2010 at 04:29

    I love the pinwheels... it's adorable! Thanks for the link of the video/I can't wait to try it!!!

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  19. Jeanette25 September 2010 at 09:26

    I love the pinwheels. So gorgeous. Oliver looks adorable curled up there. Jeanette

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  20. Amy25 September 2010 at 11:18

    Super cute!

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  21. Helen25 September 2010 at 19:03

    It was a great video and your quilt top look terrific.

    Helen

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  22. A Spoonful Of Sugar25 September 2010 at 22:08

    Love your pinwheels!! A piano key border will be perfect.

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  23. John'aLee26 September 2010 at 01:58

    What a darling quilt. And to think it was all inspired by taking a journey to blog land!
    I loved that video too.

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  24. onix26 September 2010 at 04:57

    el edredón es muy hermoso...mi gato también meayuda a coser

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  25. Angie26 September 2010 at 06:17

    Oh I love that! I was peeking at all of your other work and in awe!! Love the quilts. You sure do some awesome work!!

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  26. Diane H26 September 2010 at 06:33

    That little pinwheel quilt is as sweet as Christmas candy!

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  27. Jeni26 September 2010 at 16:52

    I did a pin wheel quilt for my grand daughter ..12 months ago...now I have seen yours ..I feel the need to do another ...thanks for sharing

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  28. Nanette Merrill28 September 2010 at 03:58

    Love pinwheels surrounded by white. So pretty.

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  29. Mercedes Ortiz quilter5 October 2010 at 09:03

    hooo!! que feliz tu gato,un saludo haces unos trabajos muy bonitos,un saludo.

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Thanks for taking the time to comment. I appreciate your thoughts.

Christine

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