July Schnibble. Check.
I made a small version of Dimestore for my Schnibble of the month. I used the same fabric collection Carrie used in her pattern version: Urban Cowgirl by Urban Chiks for Moda. Love this fabric group, and I started out intending to make a full size quilt. After a few cutting errors and a realistic assessment of the time I had available to finish by the deadline, I ended up making a mini version.
"Stop rushing Nicole. Just relax and enjoy the process". That is my good angel on my shoulder giving me words of advice.
Dimestore is summery, it goes with my dishes, fits my kitchen table, and I think it suits me just fine. Thanks again to Sherri and Sinta for hosting this wonderful project. Whatever will we do when the year is up? Oh no. Can't we keep going? It's too much fun to stop!!!
Confession. Carrie suggests cutting some strips for the lattice 1 1/2 inches wide, and sewing two narrower pieces together to form a 2 1/2 inch piece. She liked the scrappiness that provided, and even thought it would be fun to angle the stitching lines to make the lattice look a bit wonky and "string pieced". Oh dear. That made me so uncomfortable. All those wonky little pieces just drove me crazy. It was supposed to be charming, but my effort looked so amateurish. I left them in, but oh how I wish I had sewn straight.
However, the woman is brilliant (love you Carrie), and this idea of cutting up the strips to be smaller stuck in my mind and I have adapted it with huge success (I t hink) to another project. More on that tomorrow.
Love, love, love this pattern and the name "Dimestore" is as cute as the quilt! Just bought this for myself at the Hershey Quilt Odyssey near me in PA. No time on my summer quilt to-do list to make it but I bought charm squares of Blitzen by Basic Grey to make it at Christmas! Can't wait!
Posted by: Linda W. | July 31, 2012 at 05:34 AM
Love that fabric line with that pattern. Looks great. I didn't have time to make another top but did quilt last months and posted it yesterday.
Posted by: Mary | July 31, 2012 at 06:09 AM
Sometimes (ok often) I get wonky seams by without even trying and they drive me up the wall.
Lovely little table topper - how are you going to quilt it?
Posted by: CarlaHR | July 31, 2012 at 06:10 AM
I love your Dimestore table topper Nicole, so cute in Urban Cowgirl. I like the size too. Good job.
Posted by: Carol | July 31, 2012 at 06:11 AM
Such a sweet little Schnibble, a perfect size and a finishable one too!
Posted by: Wendy | July 31, 2012 at 06:25 AM
Your Dimestore quilt is adorable. It will look great on your table.
Posted by: Jocelyn | July 31, 2012 at 06:27 AM
That's really pretty! I love the fabric that looks like lace.
Posted by: Lisa D. | July 31, 2012 at 07:30 AM
Really cute! Glad you got your Schnibble fix for the month :)
Posted by: AnnieO | July 31, 2012 at 08:33 AM
A pretty little summery table-topper. Just right!
Posted by: sillysally | July 31, 2012 at 10:04 AM
I love Dimestore, especially in Urban Cowgirl! Great job, as always!
Posted by: Jan | July 31, 2012 at 10:32 AM
You get so much done! And still have time for that sweet and beautiful baby girl.
Posted by: Susan Ramey Cleveland | July 31, 2012 at 10:38 AM
Oh wow! I love those lemon colored fabrics there. They are perfectly paired with the blues. You certainly have an eye for color. I was admiring some of my quilts today and thinking what a lucky boy I am to have such a talented Mom. :)
Posted by: hitchhiker42 | July 31, 2012 at 11:57 AM
Very cute! I love that fabric line too :)
Posted by: Anita | July 31, 2012 at 12:23 PM
This one is really cute! Way to go!
Posted by: Andee in AZ | July 31, 2012 at 07:32 PM
Your Dimestore quilt is amazing :-) It looks great in those fabrics. I guess you are set for this month, unless you plan to make another........
Posted by: Michele | August 02, 2012 at 10:04 AM