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.

29 comments:

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

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

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

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

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  7. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Pinwheels look great! I like your border idea too.

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

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

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

    Helen

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

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

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  24. 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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  25. That little pinwheel quilt is as sweet as Christmas candy!

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  26. 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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  27. Love pinwheels surrounded by white. So pretty.

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  28. 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