Tuesday 12 June 2012

Leap Year

Leap Year is the name of the Schnibble quilt for June. Thank you to Carrie for the pattern which she kindly gave to participants in the last Schnibble parade.


 I decided to make a very scrappy version using Vintage Modern and Ruby by Bonnie and Camille.

   
The two ranges go together beautifully ... love the aquas, reds and greys. I'm so looking forward to getting my hands on some of their new range Marmalade when it becomes available.


The dotty sashing strips are Vintage Modern and the little floral squares at the intersections are Ruby. I added the squares to help me get the blocks in each row to line up. It bugs me that sometimes when I use a single strip the blocks don't line up perfectly.


 Now to add some borders.
 

On Thursday I fly to Sydney to spend the weekend at the Craft and Quilt Fair with some stitching friends. A couple I know very well but it will be the first time I have met most of the Friends in Stitching girls. I have to admit to being excited as well as a bit nervous ... new people, new places etc ... but I'm sure we will have a fabulous time. Must remember the camera!

28 comments:

  1. Another beautiful quilt Christine. I've finally cut into my Ruby stash and am also looking forward to buying some Marmalade.

    3 sleeps for me - see you Friday night. (I get nervous/excited too.)

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  2. Lovely lovely lovely! Have fun in Sydney and spend much!!! xoxxo

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  3. Oh it looks lovely! It sounds like you have a wonderful weekend coming up- have fun!

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  4. Oh it's very lovely, Christine. Have fun, fun, fun!

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  5. Beautiful fabrics...I have a fat quarter bundle that I think would look good in the 16 patch blocks too...hugs Khris

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  6. Another fabulous Schnibbles quilt. Love the fabric choice for this one.

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  7. Lovely fresh quilt, colors are gorgeous, have a great trip.

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  8. Its Gorgeous Christine........Love it
    see you Thursday
    cheers
    Maree

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  9. It looks gorgeous! Those corner stone blocks are a great idea. Can't wait to start playing around with Vintage Modern :-)

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  10. I love the pattern and fabrics. I'm currently working on a "Ruby" quilt! I'm growing weary of matching seams with mine!

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  11. Oh, so fresh and pretty! And you were very fast... so Carrie was right, when she named this quilt ;o)

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  12. Wow, I'm impressed! I just started my leap year last night!

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  13. Ruby and Leap Year is a great combination. I wish I would have seen yours first... before I made mine!

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  14. Just beautiful,those colours are delicious .xx

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  15. Lovely way to use the Vintage Modern (I have some here yet to cut into). See you Thursday!

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  16. And it is coming along just fine, I have to echo the thoughts of others and say "very bright and cheery "

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  17. Beautiful quilt! Safe & happy travels. Can't wait to see what you post when you get back from your trip!

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  18. Oh how pretty. I love your little squares in the sashing. They add such a sweet touch. I hope your time with friends has been a lot of fun!!

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  19. Hi Christine...it was lovely to meet you at the Blogmeet...Thanks for coming over to visit my blot! I think you quilts and blog are awesome!!!

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  20. I love these blocks- certainly very pretty fabrics. Stunning in all aspect. :)

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  21. Your quilt looks fantastic...I love these fabrics so much!!!!!

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  22. HI! Christine, I love your quilt and fabric choices such lovely fresh, bright colours. It looks like Spring. Can't wait to see the finish with the border done.

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  23. oh Christine, how beautiful. I've been doing some little squares for Annie's quilt and actually like them now so this could be a new favourite of mine :)

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  24. Just dropping in to tell you I miss you! Deborah/Miss Luella

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

Christine