Friday, June 18, 2010

Sew & Tell Friday #33



It's Friday and I am in Minneapolis for my quilt retreat! Before I left I uploaded pictures for Sew and Tell thinking I would write the post and publish on my new iPad from the road (left my laptop behind) but I guess I should have practiced beforehand as I am having issues. So excuse the lack of format....all the writing will be in one spot with pictures at the bottom.

I really love this laundry line quilt for my new laundry room. As I mentioned when I first started this quilt, the inspiration came from Jacquie and this adorable quilt.  All that is left is the binding....and it needs a little something next to the laundry basket at the bottom to make it look grounded rather than seeming to float in the air....oh and I need to add little buttons on my husband's Tommy Bahama shirt....otherwise it's done ;-)

All the fabric used are scraps, even Max's bandana (see guard dog) is from one of his bandanas. I love the FSU shirt for my son Eric. This is leftover from the apron my daughter made with my mom. My daughter suggested I add "strings" for Alex's board shorts. Ally insisted on a bikini for herself, even though I added matching mother daughter dresses...not that we ever had those when she was little;-). Ally had other opinions and suggestions for this quilts ....in fact so many that it got to the point where I told her to make one herself;-)))

One aspect of this quilt I love is the addition of the three mini quilts hanging on the line. These are also from quilts made. I even pieced the backs and did some FMQ on them. I velcroed the little quilts so that I can change them out for a change of pace or seasons.

I hope you like it. I know you will see things you like at Sew and Tell Friday headquarters. Go check them out. See you Monday.

Have an amazing weekend!!!!!





























22 comments:

  1. Love that custom wash line! I wouldn't have thought of making items for all the family members - very nice.

    Can't wait to see pictures of the fun you're having this weekend!

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  2. And have a great weekend sewing (or not).

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  3. It turned out so cute! Now I want to make one. Another quilt to add to my list! Have fun sewing this weekend. I can't wait to see what you create!

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  4. How cute! I like how you incorporated so much personality into it. Fun!

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  5. very cute. HAve a GREAT weekend!

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  6. So very cute! I just love these clothesline quilts!

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  7. How adorable, Rene'! Have a lovely weekend.-)

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  8. So cute and cheerful! It's neat the way each little laundry piece has some significance.

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  9. Cute cute! Some little ric rac grass would be cute down at the bottom.

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  10. Adorable! Really clever and inventive!

    (I went to school in Minneapolis (UofM) but I didn't quilt yet!)

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  11. My goodness, that is so adorable!

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  12. Yay!!! Congrats on the FMQ!!!! I love your quilt, and hope you have a wonderful time at the retreat!!!

    Blessings for safe travel,

    KT

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  13. this is adorable...great finish

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  14. How cute is this and it sounded fun to make too.

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  15. This is beautiful - great idea to represent all your family members on the quilt.

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  16. What fun! And tell Ally I can't wait to see her version at a Sewing Day some time. :)

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  17. It's even better in person! I hope you are now safely back home, Rene...keep in touch! Maybe we can retreat together again in 2011!

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  18. This is so cute! I love how you customized it for your family's laundry, especially that dog bandana!

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  19. Hey Rene", I loved this quilt in person and I still love it online. My mother thinks it is Fabulous too! Have a great summer!

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