Friday, August 21, 2009

TA DAH!


Finished and ready to hang in the shop. I used a variety of fabrics. Most of the applique pieces were from Portobello Road by RJR fabrics which was from a charm pack that I won from Tracy way back in June. The border and flower pot are from Monaco by Dena for Free Spirit.

I will be teaching beginning applique using this pattern by Susan Brubaker Knapp. Check out her blog sometime. She is so talented and she has a new applique book coming out in October. Several year ago she was a guest speaker at our guild. She had one great trunk show too. I bought this pattern then and have been wanting to make this quilt and finally decided to make it. I am very please at the way it turned out too.

Sweet Gina did the machine quilting for me. She is also going to be teaching classes at Karen Gray's shop. Thanks so much Gina! I just found out she has a blog. She is very talented and her blog is a great read too.

With Passion,
Carrie P.

To dream of the person you would like to be is to waste the person you are. Anonymous


51 comments:

Rumi said...

Gorgeous Carrie! I know you will have a packed class with this one!

Nane said...

I love the tiny first border..is it piping?

Purple and Paisley said...

so pretty, carrie! i would love to take one of your classes! ☺

Crispy said...

What a cute little wallhanging. Your class is going to be full for this one :0).

Crispy

Loralynn said...

What a darling wallhanging! I'm sure it will be a hit!

Shakerwood said...

How lovely! It looks like a trip into a candy store.... all the "sweet" colors.

Stina Blomgren said...

Ohhh.. I Love this one and I want to come to your class too!!!!!! LOVE Love..:o))
Need to go pattern shopping..:o)))

Jane's Fabrics and Quilts said...

Oh my goodness, I just love it!! I need, want, am jealous, and so want to take your class!!
Oh my gosh. here is my word verification sucks!!!!!

Judy H. said...

Just lovely! The colors are so bright and cheerful.

Mary on Lake Pulaski said...

It turned out just beautiful Carrie!

Marj said...

Sounds like a good class, wish I lived in North Carolina. Love seeing what you are making, Thanks for sharing.

Carin said...

Carrie it is beautiful! What a fantastic job you did. I am sad North Carolina is so far away.

Lindsey said...

Wait!!!! Stop the presses!!! Is that FIVE HEALTHY HEARTS I see!? I must make this pattern immediately! Beautiful work Carrie - it's lovely!

Fiber Babble said...

Ohmygosh, that's just stinkin' adorable! Good job (as always) - I absolutely LOVE it!

Wilma Lee said...

Really pretty!!

Sherri said...

It's gorgeous Carrie...wish I could take the class from you as well!

Betsy said...

Carrie, Ta dah is correct! I love it!

Kaaren said...

Ta dah = Woo Hoo!

What a great looking beginning applique piece, Carrie. I'm sure it will be a hit!

Karen said...

Very Pretty! What shop will it be hanging in?

Danielle said...

It is awesome! I love it! I wish I could take a class with you, too!

Anonymous said...

As always...fun to see your applique work. It is amazing!!

Karen said...

A very sweet applique project. I can see why you are using it for teaching purposes.

Allie said...

I love this - such a happy quilt!!!

Dorothy said...

Carrie, it's wonderful! A perfect project for a beginner applique class. The colors are so cheery.

Eileen said...

oooooo and ahhh.. that is gorgeous.

I so wish I lived near you. I would take your class for sure.

Susan said...

Love it! What a wonderful pattern to learn on. I too wish I could be in your class.

Karen said...

What a sweet and pretty quilt - I bet your class will be a filled up when they see this pretty quilt.

Hugs - karen

Lynn said...

Wish I lived closer - I'd love to take this class. So pretty and really love that border fabric - just terrific!

Miriam said...

I love the quilt, Carrie!!

I wish I lived closer too, so I could take a class with you.

Anonymous said...

Oh so cute!

Calamity Jane's Cottage, Bonnie said...

Carrie, what a fun class that will be to take. Wish I was closer I'ld have you sign me up.
Keep Stitchen'
Bonnie
Going to check out Gina's blog.

Susan Brubaker Knapp said...

Hi, Carrie,
Thanks so much for featuring my pattern on your blog and for linking to my blog! I designed this pattern to teach beginning needleturn applique; it has all the basic shapes, curves and points you need to learn. I absolutely adore the fabrics you used in your version of my "Spring Valentine" pattern. It is darling. I hope you get a bunch of people signing up for your class. I'd love to see what your students turn out! Tell them to send me photos. It is very fun to see how people take my patterns and make them their own.
Susan
www.bluemoonriver.com

Deb said...

Carrie, oh my gosh, that is beautiful. What a shame you live so far away, I would be joining into that class you are taking. Love it to bits.

Annette said...

Such a sweet applique pattern. I envy those in your class. They will be having so much fun.

Mel said...

Darling!! I particularly love the pink diamond border, wonderful choice for the piece!

I would love to take your class, I've been hand appliquéing for a few years, but one can always learn something new and, more importantly, it would be a fun time to hang out with you!

antique quilter said...

just beautiful
its going to be a great class, wish I could take it as well!
Kathie

BJ Scott said...

I HEART this!!! Love, Love, Love the colors and overall design! Thank you so much for sharing.
~Kimberly

Salem Stitcher said...

I love that wallhanging.

Cheryl said...

That's a beauty Carrie, and wondeful quilting. I would love to be in your class!! That is a great quote at the bottom of your post!!!

Days and colors said...

It turned out so lovely! It is a beautiful wallhanging! If I could I would take classes with you!

Renee said...

It's so pretty! Great job

Unknown said...

It looks great! Thanks for linking to my blog. I got the cupcake fabric and JoAnn's. They had 2 bolts of it.

Janet said...

What a lovely wee quilt, love the design.

Browndirtcottage said...

Thanks for sharing the links.....

This is the cutest...sweetest quilt!!

Rose Marie said...

Your wall hanging is adorable!

Robin said...

What a gorgeous quilt! Susan Brubaker Knapp is so talented, and her applique patterns are gorgeous! Someday, I'm going to try one. I wish I were in your area so I could take your class! :)

Nanette Merrill said...

Lovely, superior, beautiful, fabulous. Just like you!

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

Wow.......that is just fantastic....well done Carrie

Meredith said...

Love your little quilt. Glad you found a home for the fabric you won. I really like the color through out the quilt. I read your blog all teh time but I never really seem to leave comments but i just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy it.

Unknown said...

That is just Gorgeous, Carrie!!
I love all the colors in this quilt. What a sweet, sweet, pattern!
Thanks for sharing..
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Michell
Wireless Home Alarm Security Systems

Anonymous said...

Carrie, Your wallhanging is beautiful and Gina did a great job!! Best of luck at Karen Gray's!