Thursday, March 3, 2016

Vintage Red a Completed Quilt Top

Vintage Red only needed a little bit of attention.
Vintage Red
Sometimes I have to be in the mood to add on a border. I mean, really, really in the mood....
My kind of fun...
Not that it was difficult, 'cuz it's not like a pieced border. More like cut and sew. And well, some important measurements involved so the edges of the quilt won't be waving at me for the rest of forever.
And then it was a finished quilt top
But now it's all stitched together and I have to wonder... why did I put it off for so long? This quilt top turned out so much better than I ever expected in the beginning. Frankly, it was a slam dunk at this point. Just another one the crazy ways that I approach quilting I guess. Full speed ahead and then procrastinate for months....
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35 comments:

  1. PhyllisMarch 4, 2016 at 2:45 AM

    Love those shapes and that red!

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  2. SandraCMarch 4, 2016 at 4:24 AM

    That quilt is quite pleasing to look at!

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  3. JulieroseMarch 4, 2016 at 4:45 AM

    So whimsical and cute--love how fresh it looks...hugs, Julierose

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  4. Yanicka March 4, 2016 at 4:57 AM

    I adore this quilt!!! GreAat work

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  5. AmyMarch 4, 2016 at 5:06 AM

    This is one of my favorites! Feels so like Matisse. I like that you chose the red for the border. Looking forward to when this one makes the hoop.

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  6. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowMarch 4, 2016 at 5:26 AM

    Perfect for spring around the corner! :)

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  7. Judy March 4, 2016 at 5:31 AM

    Congrats on finishing your fun quilt top!

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  8. Rose Prairie Quilts and FarmMarch 4, 2016 at 5:43 AM

    You did it again, just a wonderful quilt. You are my inspiration. I can relate to doing borders also and are so right about how important it is to get them even and flat.

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  9. BarbMarch 4, 2016 at 5:43 AM

    congrats on the finish!

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  10. Karen - Quilts...etc.March 4, 2016 at 5:45 AM

    looks great

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  11. smazoochieMarch 4, 2016 at 6:10 AM

    Whimsical & adorable -- a one of a kind beauty!

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  12. Wendy Caton ReedMarch 4, 2016 at 6:16 AM

    I'm not sure it is possible to have a favorite of just one of your quilts, but this might be it! Love it!

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  13. Gypsy QuilterMarch 4, 2016 at 7:17 AM

    This is such a happy quilt! The numbers in the background really add a wonderful zing. So glad you got the borders on and can move on to finishing.

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  14. cspoonquiltMarch 4, 2016 at 8:06 AM

    I know what you mean about adding borders. There's something kind of annoying about them?! But your quilt looks great!

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  15. MaryseMarch 4, 2016 at 8:10 AM

    Audrey, your quilt is gorgeous! Fun design, it's different and so refreshing.

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  16. gayleMarch 4, 2016 at 8:34 AM

    Your quilt looks like it's saying 'Woohoo!!', which is exactly what it should be saying. 8)

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  17. Quilting BabciaMarch 4, 2016 at 9:10 AM

    This was a favorite from the very first time you posted about it. Nothing has changed, I love it!

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  18. livelymonkeyMarch 4, 2016 at 11:06 AM

    LOVE this quilt. How large is it? So happy!

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  19. Allie-oops DesignsMarch 4, 2016 at 12:09 PM

    My favorite quilt on the internet! It's just gorgeous, Audrey!

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  20. KyleMarch 4, 2016 at 2:03 PM

    Vintage Red is just a happy whimsical quilt. And happier still that the border is on and ready to be finished. Don't put it away for too long. It will be a fun one to quilt and enjoy.

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  21. Mary MarcotteMarch 4, 2016 at 2:09 PM

    Wow, Audrey, I love this one! It's so cheerful and the whimsy is spot on! As for the crazy ways that we quilt, well, we all have our crazy quirks. Actually, I think I have several.

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  22. Every StitchMarch 4, 2016 at 2:09 PM

    Well done - and it looks lovely! About delays getting on that last border - I hear you - been there too!

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  23. pandchintzMarch 4, 2016 at 2:33 PM

    Looks fabulous, Audrey! I don't know why we do that, the rushing ahead then procrastination thing, but rest assured - you're not alone in doing it!!

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  24. LoriMarch 4, 2016 at 4:11 PM

    It looks great!

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  25. LynneMarch 4, 2016 at 4:15 PM

    I love the red! Good for you getting it finished up. Can't wait to see it quilted :)

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  26. MonicaMarch 4, 2016 at 4:49 PM

    Woo hoo! I love the way the red border pulls out the red leaves even more. It looks great. It's not procrastination, you just have other priorities, that's all. At least, that's what I'm telling myself!

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  27. Kleine VingersMarch 4, 2016 at 11:32 PM

    Love the quilt, it looks happy. Greetings

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  28. Doris PerlhuhnMarch 5, 2016 at 2:52 AM

    It looks wonderful the red border is the perfect frame. But I know this borders are a real challenge, perhaps because it is a little dull to do it?

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  29. judith lockhartMarch 5, 2016 at 6:55 AM

    What an adorable quilt! The red border is just perfect for it. I totally understand the procrastination of a border - one of my least favorite things to do but really doesn't always take that long! I've never seen this pattern before but so nice.

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  30. CathyMarch 5, 2016 at 7:05 AM

    Spring has Sprung! Love it!

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  31. JanMarch 5, 2016 at 7:54 AM

    This is great, Audrey! I seem to work in the same way ~ full speed ahead and then paralysis by analysis. Doesn't it feel good to see the top finished? I'm just wrapping up work on several family quilts and am itching to get back to more fun projects like this.

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  32. fiberchickMarch 5, 2016 at 9:51 AM

    Gorgeous!!!

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  33. Nina Lise@Mrs MoenMarch 6, 2016 at 1:14 PM

    I think this must be my favourite applique quilt top; I just love it!

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  34. Nancy-JaneMarch 7, 2016 at 7:47 AM

    Your quilts are always just so beautiful. Do you make up your own patterns? I just love them all.

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  35. PIPJuly 14, 2016 at 11:36 PM

    You wrote: But now it's all stitched together and I have to wonder... why did I put it off for so long?
    I ask myself the same question. My tops sometimes stays in their basket for years without a border. I think I am a kind of afraid to finish it with a wrong border. Its mad - but thats how we are. Anyway I love your quilts so much. Especially this flowerquilt. Pia from Denmark, Scandinavia

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