Monday, September 19, 2011

The Fruits of All My Swapping

Not that you do swaps just for the goods. But that's a big part of it. And I made out like a bandit this week!



First, in my "For the Love of Solids" swap (I made this) I got the most wonderful package from Anna of Woollykat. I was like a kid on Christmas morning when I opened it and saw this quilt inside. I had been blown away when I saw it pop up in the flickr pool. Turns out, it was custom made for me! In my swap survey, I said I loved wonky and improv piecing as well as the use of linens alongside bright colors.  She really delivered. Thank you so much Anna!!

(as much as I love my helper, this is a much better picture of the quilt. That bit of pieced binding on the bottom is so perfect.)





She also took the time to make this pouch in the most perfect color combo, and send all those solids for my stash. I'm sure you guys will be seeing those put to good use soon. 






I also went to my second Cincinnati Modern Quilt Guild meeting this week and we swapped mini quilts. (I made this one for the swap.) I got this adorable piece by Amy. I love the bright colors and the solids she chose. I also love anything in that diamond shape.




And how perfect does it look in my kitchen above my shelf of Fiesta wear?! Amy might be a clairvoyant and a techbrarian. (Pah ha... am I aloud to have inside jokes with you guild girls yet? Should I wait a few more meetings, what's the protocol on that?)












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10 comments:

  1. Kristen, pajama mamaSeptember 19, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    i love how generous quilters are! beautiful stuff!

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  2. ToniSeptember 19, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    I keep getting more and more jealous with every post I see of those fabulous Solids Swap items! You really did score! Love the quilt and that pouch is completely awesome! And the mini from your guild looks great, too! Lucky duck!

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  3. DebbieSeptember 19, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    Don't take me wrong, but you made out like a bandit! ;-) Just beautiful - ALL of it!

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  4. JaceySeptember 19, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    You totally scored! And ooh, I'm so jealous of your beautiful Fiesta collection. I only have four place settings worth, but I do have that awesome pitcher in Peacock!

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  5. Andie JohnsonSeptember 19, 2011 at 3:21 PM

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  6. Andie JohnsonSeptember 19, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Uh, yes you're allowed - and expected - to be just as snarky and silly as the rest of us. {Sorry about the deleted comment - I hate typos. Makes me feel like everyone who reads it thinks I'm dumb. I know - get over myself, right?}

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  7. TaraSeptember 19, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    wow, that quilt is fabulous. I'm inspired by the juxtaposition between the very square design with the piecing but the circular quilting. very cool

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  8. EmilySeptember 20, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    Wow...you scored by getting matched up with some fabulously talented folks. Such beautiful pieces. Oh, and I'm swooning over your Fiesta ware. :)

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  9. Faith JonesSeptember 21, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    You hit the jackpot!

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  10. KaraOctober 20, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    My other half and I are ADDCITED to Fiesta as well! She's from West Virginia where it's made and there's an increeeedible seconds shop there where you can get pieces at very low prices that are practically perfect.

    I need to learn more about this modern quilting club! Next time I'm in sewn I'll have to ask you about it. :)

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