Hope all of you are enjoying the long weekend. How I used to look forward to a three day weekend! And envy the Europeans for their monthly "bank holidays". Now that I am not working, it seems that one day flows into the next, making my life one long weekend. Whatever you are doing, I hope you are happy and healthy and with your loved ones.
Elizabeth is nearly finished. I could stop now, but want to add a dark pink containment border and a final border of the lightest large floral print. If my husband and I stay home today (instead of going wine tasting), I will get those borders on. I love the lighter palette of this quilt top. It will coordinate beautifully with the other quilt I finished recently from the same fabric collection (Rouenneries by French General for Moda).
If you have not visited Thelma's blog Cupcakes 'n' Daisies in a while, you need to go over and say hello. She just finished a version of Madeline that will knock your socks off! Thelma is a gal who takes things one step further than anyone else.
I would say that description of Thelma, fits you as well, Nicole! The quilts are gorgeous, can just picture them all done up. Happy Memorial Day!
Posted by: Kayte | May 31, 2010 at 07:59 AM
Beautiful! I like the use of the lighter color palette as well.
Posted by: Cathy McMann | May 31, 2010 at 08:07 AM
Hi Nicole,
Have a wonderful holiday with your husband. I love the quilts. Elizabeth and all it's neutrals are my favorite.
Best Wishes,
Mary
Posted by: Mary Kastner | May 31, 2010 at 08:11 AM
I did see Thelma's Madeline, and it is beautiful! Your Elizabeth is turning out gorgeous too! Have a great day!
Posted by: Jocelyn | May 31, 2010 at 08:48 AM
I saw Thelma's Masterpiece earlier today; now we have Nicole's Masterpiece. Bravo!
Posted by: Nancy Stevens | May 31, 2010 at 09:04 AM
Even though they are made wit the same fabrics, they are so different - and oh, so beautiful!!!
Posted by: Jean | May 31, 2010 at 09:30 AM
Elizabeth is worthy of her royal appelation. She and Rouenneries make quite a stunning couple. Very very nice work!
Posted by: Pat | May 31, 2010 at 09:32 AM
Oh Nicole, your Elizabeth quilt is just gorgeous....envy, envy, envy....
A true masterpiece!
Posted by: Helen in Switzerland | May 31, 2010 at 09:39 AM
These two quilts will look so rich and inviting together. Elizabeth is wonderful.
Thanks for the link to Thelma's site..her quilt is amazing!
Posted by: Loris Mills | May 31, 2010 at 10:06 AM
Elizabeth is gorgeous! I'll be curious to see how more breathtaking it is after the borders. Love Madeline too. Such sophisticated ladies :)
Posted by: AnnieO | May 31, 2010 at 10:16 AM
Sigh. Your quilts are beautiful and inspiring.
Posted by: Diane | May 31, 2010 at 10:32 AM
Your Elizabeth is just beautiful!
Posted by: Kathleen | May 31, 2010 at 10:52 AM
Both quilts are beautiful. Can't wait to it completely done.
Posted by: Norine | May 31, 2010 at 11:04 AM
Yours both look gorgeous! I love how they look so different.
Posted by: Cara | May 31, 2010 at 11:24 AM
Nicole, I just came up with a wonderful new idea when I was looking at your Elizabeth....just kidding...she's perfectly lovely, I would not change a thing!!
Posted by: Thelma | May 31, 2010 at 01:09 PM
Awesome quilts. Thanks for sharing.
You are being very productive.
Posted by: Sandy E. | May 31, 2010 at 03:30 PM
Really beautiful quilts.
I know what you mean about being retired and long weekends. All my hard working kids are off on vacations but the long weekend is just like any other for me.
Posted by: julie in the barn | May 31, 2010 at 03:56 PM
Two super quilts! You're making great progress. Seeing your quilts makes me want one of each:)
Posted by: Becky in Georgia | May 31, 2010 at 04:02 PM
I thought Madeline was simply beautiful. Now Elizabeth takes my breath away! It feels so light and airy. The two together will coordinate beautifully.
Posted by: Jennifer | May 31, 2010 at 04:53 PM
Both fantastic quilts but I adore Elizabeth. I am on all long weekends too now until August when I am back to the grind. I think I have a few more years in me for work but then I turn 60 and I think I'll be ready to stop then. Plus Freshmen college students are getting really annoying these days.
Posted by: Chris | May 31, 2010 at 05:39 PM
Beautiful quilts! I sure wish I had longer weekends,and now that summer is here it is so much harder to stay inside. I need to get back at mine. and I just love Thelma's version of Madeline...I need more hours in my days :)
Posted by: Wendy Currie | May 31, 2010 at 06:38 PM
YOur Elizabeth quilt is gorgeous!!
Posted by: Sheryl | May 31, 2010 at 08:56 PM
They are both beautiful..well done!
Posted by: Sew Create It - Jane | June 01, 2010 at 01:13 AM
I take back what I said in a previous post about the zig zag being the most beautiful rounneries quilt I had seen. Now you and Thelma get to top the list. I suppose one could do the same type of thing with rural jardin and the blues. The patterns are of course beautiful too.
Posted by: Betty Meyer | June 01, 2010 at 03:48 AM
Nicole, they are both exquisite, as is Thelma's!!! You must be so, so pleased with your effort!
My 'Spice of Life Quilts' arrived today. Carrie has excelled again. I will stay with the blues as I picked up two pillow panels about 6-7 years ago for this son and the colours will tie in. The panels are of your "cowboy" droving cattle in blue, beige, and chestnut. Martin is 19 going on 20 now but he would still like them made up, bless him, I guess it is nearly time but might wait just a bit longer incase you decide to make it as your next quilt. You are so inspiring, thank you!
Best wishes.
Posted by: Penny | June 01, 2010 at 05:32 AM