OMG, I'm so far behind, so much going on....it's getting to be that time of year, right? Quilt Shows, travels, end of school year stuff, etc, too much for my little brain!
But I've been kinding of stewing and brewing about what applique project to take on next....there's so many BEAUTIFUL quilts I'd like to make! But I saw a one that stuck in my head and I search around for the pattern for a while (I didn't want the Block of the Month that a bunch of places offered).
well I found the pattern and it was in Australia....you know how that goes, with the exchange rate and shipping, that will be a million dollars, right? Well never fear, the internet is here!!! I searched and searched, and my effort was rewarded! I found a shop in Texas that carried the pattern. In TEXAS!!!
It's Sue Daley's Antique Sampler, it's applique - which I love --and English Paper Piecing - which I have come to enjoy as well, since a recent excursion into the Paper ladies booth at Lancaster.
So Happy Birthday to me! I ordered the pattern, and yesterday it came and tied up in a pretty pink ribbon, just for me!!!!
and this is no ordinary pattern, it comes with a whole bunch of templates and papers for English Paper Piecing.
oh by gosh by golly, I'm excited to be starting this new project!!!
Can you feel it?
Hugs and Stitches!
Megan
Hi Megan I live in Australia and I bought that pattern at a LQS a few months ago. I've only got as far as buying the background and border fabrics. Due to a bad case of quilters a.d.d. I'm not sure when I'll get started on it. I'll be interested to see your progress it is a really lovely quilt. Maybe you'll inspire me to get started!Goodluck.
Posted by: Debra | April 21, 2011 at 09:36 AM
That is a wonderful quilt! How fun and exciting to start this wonderful project!!
Happy Birthday!
Posted by: LoriD | April 21, 2011 at 09:56 AM
This looks like a very exciting new project - so much variety! I look forward to watching your progress.
Posted by: Janet | April 21, 2011 at 12:46 PM
I am looking forward to you blogging about your progress on this quilt. I love the look of Sue Daley's designs.
Posted by: Ginny Worden | April 21, 2011 at 09:08 PM
Oh WOW...KAPOW!!! My eye's are just swooning over this FAB quilt pattern. GO TO IT GIRL!!!
Posted by: belinda | April 22, 2011 at 04:28 PM
And YES...everything besides my eyes is FEELIN' IT too!!
Posted by: belinda | April 22, 2011 at 04:30 PM
How fun, looks like a lot of pieces!
Posted by: Mandy M | April 26, 2011 at 08:11 PM
It is absolutely gorgeous!!!!! So complex and detailed - I'm so looking forward to watching your progress.
Posted by: Lily Boot | April 28, 2011 at 05:25 AM