First, I want to thank you all so much for the support and the voting during the McCall’s Challenge. I will know by tomorrow afternoon if I have been selected for the final round. Regardless of what happens I feel very blessed that I have been able to participate in this. The other contestants that I have “met” through facebook and e-mail are very neat people. That combined with all your lovely comments have made this one of my 2010 highlights.
Here (at top)is my design wall (table actually) for today.
Does this ever happen to any of you? You find a fabric you LOVE, you buy a whole bunch of it, you make several quilts out of it and now you are on your last little piece. It makes me so sad when that happens. It’s kinda like when they discontinue your particular style of jeans and you have to go out and find another style that fits your body. OK OK so maybe I’m the only one that gets that attached. The red fabric in the picture has been in several quilts and now I think that the only thing I can squeeze out of it is a couple of table runners. SIGH, now what am I going to use for Christmas quilts?
Here are some shots of the other quilts this lovely fabric has made it into.
Head on over to Judy’s blog and see what other people are up to.
Dang - Erin - you are pushing me over the edge - I am going to have to try to do some applique in the New Year! Best of luck with the McCall's Contest - and I agree - whatever happens next, it has been a wonderful experience. All the best!
Posted by: Big Rig John | 11/29/2010 at 07:02 AM
You have this experience bagged and wrapped with that attitude. Your quilts are fantastic. You will find another red to love just think of all those you didn't 'meet' that now you will introduce yourself to.
Posted by: Charlene S | 11/29/2010 at 07:50 AM
Every one of those quilts are gorgeous Erin!
Posted by: Mary on Lake Pulaski | 11/29/2010 at 08:18 AM
Ohhh, they are gorgious! I don't suppose you think 1 should be on a wall in the Netherlands??? :-)) (Can't blame a girl for trying LOL)
Posted by: Dya | 11/29/2010 at 08:34 AM
I love all the quilts. Can't say which one is my favorite!
Posted by: Chris | 11/29/2010 at 08:40 AM
I am drooling. What beautiful Christmas quilts. Or for any time of year.
Posted by: Karen Beigh | 11/29/2010 at 08:42 AM
Wow, your quilts are beautiful, and yes, I get attached to fabric and feel disappointed when I use up the last bit of a favorite.
Posted by: Donna Smith | 11/29/2010 at 08:59 AM
I just love your quilts - you do such a lovely job on them. I know what you mean about the favourite fabric...sometime that last little bit just sits on my shelf doing nothing because I cant bear for it to be all gone!!
Posted by: Raewyn | 11/29/2010 at 10:07 AM
I get attached to fabric too! It's crazy!
Posted by: Jane | 11/29/2010 at 10:25 AM
Ok. I love all of them , SO when can you we expect to find them on Etsy. You know how much I love all your work. I can't remember how many times I voted for you because I really think that You should be a top winner.
Good luck
Posted by: LA | 11/29/2010 at 12:05 PM
That's a gorgeous shade of red! Well, it is on my computer monitor, anyway! Your Sawtooth Star quilt is the prettiest.
All the best on being a winner in this round of the McCall's contest. Do let us know when you advance to the next round!
Posted by: Linda | 11/29/2010 at 12:13 PM
Your quilts using the red fabric are gorgeous!!! Yes, I feel the same way when they quit making the jeans I love, too. ;-) I'm new to quilting, but KNOW I'll feel that way when a favorite fabric is gone.
Posted by: Sharon | 11/29/2010 at 01:03 PM
All three are really lovely. I can't wait to see number 4!
Posted by: Tina | 11/29/2010 at 02:31 PM
The quilts are fab! And I know exactly what you mean... putting that last bit of a favorite fabric into a quilt is like saying goodbye - and I feel you on the jean thing too. I learned the hard way to but several pairs if I find a jean I love cuz it ain't gonna be here long!
Posted by: Michelle | 11/29/2010 at 03:17 PM
I know what you're saying - I can feel like I don't want to use the last bit of even a fat quarter when I used it successfully before. The quilts are beautiful - but not just for Christmas! Looking forward to seeing your next McCall's Design Star challenge entry.
Posted by: Cheryl K. | 11/29/2010 at 03:41 PM
I LOVE both of those Feathered Stars!
And no, you are not the only one that gets attached to good jeans. The last time I bought jeans that fit well was 2006! I've been "settling" ever since. Sniff.
p.s. voted for you. More than once. :)
Posted by: Peggi | 11/29/2010 at 04:14 PM
Beautiful quilts!
Posted by: Kate | 11/29/2010 at 06:53 PM
Such wonderful quilts! That fabric sure is useful. I am sure you will get a perfect replacement. It will jump at you shout: "Here I am, take me home!"
Elzaan
Posted by: Elzaan | 11/30/2010 at 03:04 AM