Sunday, 31 January 2010

Last Finish for January

This afternoon I suddenly realised today is January 31st and I hadn't shown my finished log cabin quilt. One of my holiday goals was to sew all the covering strips to the back and bind the edges ... all very tedious and the reason I will NOT be making another quilt-as-you-go quilt in a hurry!!  It was too sunny outside for quilt photos so these inside shots will have to do. Sorry about the awful colours!!


Did you see that flash of golden furriness in the top right? Yes, Molly (with ball in gob!) was ready to supervise!


Every time I get this quilt out to work on Oliver appears and wants to sit on or in it!! Seems Molly has a similar affliction!



Her ball actually blends in quite well with some of the shirtings!


This sorrowful face is saying, 'Hey, it's very hot and you haven't taken me to the beach yet today'.


Note the contrast
when the 'b' word (beach) is mentioned!



She is sitting out on the deck now drying off from her swim.
Will be back soon to show some new works in progress.


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53 comments:

  1. Anonymous31 January 2010 at 19:29

    What a beautiful quilt. No wonder your furry assistants want to keep it for themselves. Have a nice day.

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  2. Francien31 January 2010 at 19:52

    Awesome quilt...lovely colors too Christine!!...the browns and blues together look so good!!...log cabin is one of my favorites...
    and if Molly is "bothering"you ..if that is good English...i'll take her and the quilt of your hands...lol...what a lovely dog and beautiful pictures...thanks for sharing...you inspired me to work on my log cabin today..
    greetings from a very snowy Holland...Francien..

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  3. Stina Blomgren31 January 2010 at 20:01

    Congratulations on your finish.. I love this one.. the blue and the browns are so nice to mix!!! :o)

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  4. Stina Blomgren31 January 2010 at 20:02

    BTW.. Christine.. how do you manage your bloglists so that they dont are sooooo long.. to add the little " Show all" .... please tell..:o)

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  5. Anonymous31 January 2010 at 20:38

    wonderful log cabin, I love the colors !

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  6. Bec31 January 2010 at 21:01

    Simply gorgeous, the colours and the logcabin pattern just make me feel like having a snuggle with it; *grin* even though it is summer!

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  7. Jan31 January 2010 at 21:48

    Hi Christine your quilt is soooooo beautiful ,and well every picture tells a story ...whispering' beach' hee hee ,delightful ...love Jan xxhttp://serendipitylives-jan.blogspot.com/

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  8. Elin31 January 2010 at 21:57

    Your quilt is just so loveley! And so is your dog! I can tell you, it is very cold here now, I have just been skiing in minus 10 Celsius. But very nice, some sun popping up behind the mountains!

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  9. Cubby House Crafts31 January 2010 at 22:06

    Lovely quilt! Molly sure does have a spark in her eye and a smile on her face at the mention of the 'b' word...she's so adorable! Lisa

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  10. Anne Heidi31 January 2010 at 22:12

    Oh that is a lovely quilt! Love the colours, so pretty!
    Happy to hear Molly got her swim, hope you're all staying cool inside :-)

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  11. Joy31 January 2010 at 22:17

    Christine your quilt is stunning .... I just love a log cabin!! But your Molly dog has won my heart ... oh that face, she's adorable ;o).
    Hugs,
    Joy :o)

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  12. Sarah31 January 2010 at 22:34

    Ohhhh I still LOVE that QUILT

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  13. Annette31 January 2010 at 22:42

    I really like your quilt and the colors are great! Molly is a sweetheart.

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  14. siv hege31 January 2010 at 23:10

    I love the quilt. It seems to me Molly is claiming ownership to this quilt, it being her colours and all.........

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  15. Unknown31 January 2010 at 23:48

    The quilt is wonderful and just in time for February!! So glad Molly enjoyed the visit to the beach! She does look happy with the B word.

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  16. Unknown1 February 2010 at 00:08

    Gorgeous quilt but a stunning dog , so cute !

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  17. Karen - Quilts...etc.1 February 2010 at 00:36

    I love log cabin quilts = you can never go wrong with them, I think I have made 4 or 5 of these over the last 20 years or so.
    Karen
    http://karensquilting.com/blog/

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  18. Connie1 February 2010 at 00:57

    Love the browns and blues, these are my color, and you cant beat a log cabin pattern. Molly won my heart , I love dogs, I have a basset hound. HAPPY SEWING

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  19. paulette1 February 2010 at 01:43

    Hi Christine!!
    I love your new finish even more than your dog does!! Gorgeous and so is Molly!! My little off white (needs a bath) dog is Molly too!! A good name for a good dog!
    Take care!
    Paulette

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  20. Kaaren1 February 2010 at 01:43

    Love your finish, Christine, especially the colors.

    I know those "golden" expressions so well having been blessed with two of them in my lifetime. I think this quilt might be destined as a "doggie blanket"...shared of course with the feline in residence. (wink)

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  21. Deb1 February 2010 at 04:06

    What a beautiful quilt! I think that Molly has picked her favorite quilt. Such cute pictures!

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  22. Karen1 February 2010 at 04:24

    Log Cabin quilts have been a favorite of mine ever since I started quilting.

    Isn't it funny how our family pets are always attracted to a quilt?

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  23. Susan In Texas1 February 2010 at 04:57

    Terrific quilt. So the finishing up part is the downside of the "quilt as you go" method, hmmm? I knew there had to be a catch. 8) I enjoy your pictures of Molly and Oliver almost as much as your quilts.

    And I just LOVE the way you have your blog lists sorted; I use them ALL the time. Thanks for being so organized! 8)

    Happy quilting,
    Susan in Texas
    gentle_poster@charter.net

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  24. Sue-Anne1 February 2010 at 07:59

    Your log cabin quilt is stunning. Lots of beautiful fabrics in there. Why is it the furry friends want to come and lie over a quilt when you want to take a photo? Mine do it to me all the time. Ha Ha. My little Buddy goes crazy if we say the W word, he can even pick up on it if we spell it out now.

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  25. eva1 February 2010 at 08:59

    Molly is a marvelous helper.....

    oh...and....Lovely quilt too!!!

    xo
    eva

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  26. Lisa1 February 2010 at 10:27

    love your quilt ... very pretty and the colors are great!

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  27. Shakerwood1 February 2010 at 10:29

    The log cabin block is my absolute favorite. Just love the two colors you used. Very pretty....and thanks for the link to the ironing board cover. I am in desperate need for a new one.

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  28. QUILTING IS BLISSFUL, DI1 February 2010 at 10:55

    OHHHHH--so very country---beautiful job--the colors are great---on to February goals!!
    Let's have some more fun????
    Hugs, Di

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  29. Lynda1 February 2010 at 11:03

    Beautiful quilt Christine - it's so good to know that the quilt inspectors approve.

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  30. Vicki1 February 2010 at 12:39

    Well done, Christine! Looks as good on the photos as in real life, although Molly adds a certain something, hehehe

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  31. Melinda1 February 2010 at 12:59

    The B word opened those sleepy eyes right up.

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  32. Ariane1 February 2010 at 13:09

    The quilt is gorgeous. Love log cabin quilts. The colors of this one are beautiful. You dog looks wonderful too.

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  33. Melissa ;-)1 February 2010 at 14:33

    Great finish! And I think the colors are beautiful!

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  34. Pauline1 February 2010 at 22:00

    very nice mate..but I am with you..dont like quilt as you go either
    Hey love the doggie...cute as....

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  35. tami1 February 2010 at 23:48

    Lovely quilt. My kitties do the exact same thing every time I try to lay a quilt, or anything, out on the floor.

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  36. Jeanne2 February 2010 at 04:16

    Both are adorable. Molly knows where to stand to get your attention. lol

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  37. Peg - Happy In Quilting2 February 2010 at 10:24

    Gorgeous Christine that is the quilt and Molly...

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  38. welsh penny2 February 2010 at 13:15

    Hi,in-love with your quilt,always liked the log cabin and your's is lovely with those colours. Was going to try a quilt as you go one day, but I don't think I will bother! Thanks for the heads up. Gail

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  39. tich3 February 2010 at 05:05

    Love the colours of your quilt and log cabin is one of my favourites. Gorgeous! (Love your dog too!)

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  40. Sharon4 February 2010 at 05:09

    Very nice finish for January...great colors in your quilt. Love all the furry friend pictures...they are such great helpers aren't they?

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  41. bingo~bonnie4 February 2010 at 15:15

    don't apoligize for not getting to take your photos outside - I think the ones you showed are perfect! ;) Isn't that setting called Sunlight & Shadows? and I can tell the sun is really coming into the room :)

    Love your Molly! She is soooo cute!

    Love from Texas! ~bonnie

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  42. Anne Ida4 February 2010 at 22:55

    This is lovely, Christine! I have only tried quilt as you go once, and that was many years ago. And it is a bit tedious... Congratulations on a beautiful finish!

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  43. Meredith5 February 2010 at 02:20

    Your log cabin quilt is really nice. I like the colors. The blues in the quilt are great. I like you r choice of repro fabric.

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  44. vicky5 February 2010 at 03:57

    Precioso quilt ¡¡¡ la combinación de colores genial ¡¡¡ y tu perro guapo, muy guapo ¡¡¡

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  45. sunny6 February 2010 at 12:34

    I love your quilt! My first quilt was a log cabin, and I'm partial to them. Your choice of colors is very nice and soft.

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  46. Anonymous7 February 2010 at 14:47

    Your log cabin quilt has such a cozy look - the colors are perfect!

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  47. Quiltnaht8 February 2010 at 02:02

    What a wonderful quilt!
    I like the colors, they are so soft.
    No wonder, that your dog want it!
    Greetings from cold Germany

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  48. Beertje Zonn9 February 2010 at 17:55

    Wonderful log cabin!
    Bear regards,

    Beertje Zonn

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  49. Sara Casol11 February 2010 at 05:59

    Hello Christine, I'm a log cabin quilts fan, and I like very much yours. Blue and coffee fabrics are good companions
    Always quilting
    Sara in Italy

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  50. Theresa11 February 2010 at 23:26

    Love the fabrics and colours of this quilt, it's beautiful. I'd been thinking about trying quilt as you go for a quilt that I've almost finished making because it's such a struggle getting a big one through the machine.

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  51. Tracey @ozcountryquiltingmum13 February 2010 at 15:38

    Love it! -and the dog! That's the thing I don't like about QAYG as well! Tracey

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  52. Michelle May-The Raspberry Rabbits14 February 2010 at 01:23

    Hi Christine! I can see why the furry ones love that quilt so much, it's so cozy and charming!

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  53. Willow Grove - Kez14 February 2010 at 07:57

    Love your quilt. Love the colours too. Well done for the finish for January. Its great inspiration to get things done. Love your dog too.

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

Christine

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