This is not the quilt pattern I have chosen for the Blended Quilt Challenge. Really. At least I don't think so. But while I am waiting for the fabrics for my REAL project to arrive, look what I made with the auxillary back up fabrics? Isn't it pretty? I love those calm blues. I actually had all of them in my stash! And you know how hard it is to make random blues work with each other.
I may have to keep working on this one. Something tells me I am going to like it!
I wanted to show you all a picture of a blended quilt I made a year or so ago, and gave to my sister Andrea for her birthday. She is a romantic/pastel kind of gal and this quilt just seemed to suit both her and her style of decorating. As you can see, Ozzie liked the quilt a lot too when we got it out to photograph it.
The pattern is Heather from the Blended Wall Quilts book by In the Beginning. The fabrics are assorted Mary Rose fat quarters from Kaufman. The quilting is by Prairiequeens in San Jose, CA. They always do such an awesome job for me.
I love the blue and white quilt blocks - can't wait to see what fabrics you will use in your challenge. The quilt you made for your sister is beautiful too.
Posted by: Juliann | December 05, 2007 at 06:28 AM
What a pretty fabric combination - blended quilts just seem to start out with a nice softness that lends an aged look. *yummy*
Posted by: Libby | December 05, 2007 at 06:42 AM
Oh both are so pretty. And Ozzie is a doll. Hi to Sara for me!
Posted by: Pam | December 05, 2007 at 07:34 AM
Beautiful blues - yes, they really do work well together! I love the quilt you made for your sister!!
Posted by: Lisa D. | December 05, 2007 at 07:38 AM
Love the blue blocks, and the blended quilt is gorgeous--but that Ozzie takes the cake. He's such a fine fellow.
Posted by: Susan Ramey Cleveland | December 05, 2007 at 10:20 AM
Love the blue blocks, and the blended quilt is gorgeous--but that Ozzie takes the cake. He's such a fine fellow.
Posted by: Susan Ramey Cleveland | December 05, 2007 at 10:20 AM
The quilts are lovely and the DOG, confound it, is irresistible!
Posted by: Nancy Stevens | December 05, 2007 at 11:50 AM
Love your quilt and so does Ozzy!! Love the blue project too.
Posted by: redgeraniumcottage | December 05, 2007 at 02:00 PM
Love the quilt you did for your sister and it is very clear that Ozzie loves it too...the blue and white is wonderful...can't wait to see it grow. Look forward to the other fabric choices too.
Posted by: Carol | December 05, 2007 at 02:40 PM
Loooove the blended quilt. The blue block is pretty, too. Gorgeous!
Posted by: Zegi | December 05, 2007 at 06:19 PM
Nicole - the blended quilt you made for your sister is stunning to say the least! I don't know how you come up with those colors. I have been wanting to ask, what kind of dog is Ozzie? He is just too darn cute!
Nancy in WI
Posted by: Nancy | December 05, 2007 at 07:13 PM
gorgeous! love the quilting pattern
Posted by: Rhonda | December 05, 2007 at 07:24 PM
Love those blues together, that is looking wonderful. The quilt you made for your sister, wow, that is gorgeous, those are my colors. Ozzie seems to approve, love that pooch! LOL
Posted by: sherry | December 05, 2007 at 09:25 PM
Love those blues! I thought blue was like red - they all go together. These certainly do - very elegant looking with that large print in the background.
Posted by: Susan | December 05, 2007 at 10:00 PM
So lovely!! Just beautiful!
Posted by: libby d | December 06, 2007 at 03:02 AM
The blue is making a lovely blend! And that pink pastel quilt is calling my name! And Ozzie's too--LOL! He's just like my cat--he HAS to sit on everything! Happy Days ((HUGS))
Posted by: Tracy | December 06, 2007 at 05:30 AM
The blended quilt is so soft and pretty. Beautiful :)
Posted by: Helen in the UK | December 06, 2007 at 07:18 AM
Look at Ozzie, he says don't forget to take my picture mom. Love the blues Nicole. What can I say. I wish I could pull all of those out of my stash. Love the Mary Rose. They are great fabrics to work with. Good job.
Posted by: Cindy D | December 06, 2007 at 10:38 AM
Your blue and white is really going to be something, and of course I love the Heather. I think I have a kit for that one somewhere I bought several years ago. AND, I would love to steal your quilter. Her quiting is fabulous. Just love both of them!
Posted by: Perry | December 06, 2007 at 03:18 PM
Love that blended quilt for your sister -- and those blues are great together. Are you sure that won't be your quilt?
Posted by: Angela | December 06, 2007 at 03:34 PM
The blues are absolutely *fabulous*!! My *FAVE*!!
The third pic with Ozzie? AMAZING! When they're sprawled like that, they're *SO* content! He is just the cutest thing! He's obviously pretty pleased with himself and comfortable on the quilt as well!! LOL!!! :)
Posted by: Michelle | December 06, 2007 at 04:58 PM
The blue quilt will be just beautiful when you get it done I love it
I also love the other quit as well hmmmm I think I love all your quilts hehehe
hugs Beth
Posted by: Beth Dasecke | December 06, 2007 at 11:41 PM
How beautiful those blues are together! You have to finish it now!
The quilt for Andrea is absolutely gorgeous, and Ozzie looks very much at home on it. The quilting is incredible, too! Thank you for sharing, Nicole!
Posted by: Nan | December 07, 2007 at 07:59 AM
Ozzie, you naughty puppy, get off of that quilt! It's much too beautiful for you to be lounging around on!!!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | December 07, 2007 at 10:56 PM