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Friday, December 06, 2013

Holiday Stripes - My Lovely Finish for December

The weather outside has been, at times, frightful.  The first big storm of the season inspired me to make this quilt ... and, as the temperature dropped to the single digits, I was motivated to finish it.

I'm not usually a quick quilts kind of girl, but this one was very quick and reminded me that simple quilts can be quite lovely.

Holiday Stripes

It is made from this month's pattern for the Block Lotto, Stripes, using strip sets to make this quick block even quicker.

This morning, after seeing this great photo of Kathy's Flying Geese quilt (made from blocks she won from the Block Lotto earlier this year), I was inspired to take mine outside for a photo, too. After a couple failed attempts, I threw it over a neighbor's adobe wall.

On a Neighbor's Wall

I'm happy to be finished with this flannel cuddle quilt for grown-ups–it's 75 inches square and can't wait to curl up in it ... inevitably with the cats.  I am joining these link parties: 

Richard and Tanya's Link a Finish Friday
Amanda Jean's Finish it Up Friday
Sarah's Can I Get a Whoop Whoop? 
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17 comments:

  1. Glinda ♥2:09 PM, December 06, 2013

    Love the visual effect this quilt gives, Sophie and how ingenious to use your neighbour's wall :)

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  2. Bridget2:12 PM, December 06, 2013

    ..and it's the perfect time, weatherwise, for your quilt finish! Stay warm!

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  3. Julierose4:17 PM, December 06, 2013

    ooh flannel--perfect for these cold days...hugs, Julierose

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  4. Elaine M4:55 PM, December 06, 2013

    Wonderful holiday quilt. Made me think of the pillow mints with the strips.

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  5. Jaye4:58 PM, December 06, 2013

    I think that is one of those quilts that is simple, but not boring. One of my biggest objections to the simple and easy patterns are that they are soooooo boring. This pattern also has a lot of possibilities to make it different. Imagine it with a dark background and light bars.

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  6. Angie in SoCal5:05 PM, December 06, 2013

    A wonderful quilt, Sophie. Love it.

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  7. Paulette5:20 PM, December 06, 2013

    That is so pretty, Sophie. I saw your previous posts on quilting it too, and it looks really nice. It's sure to be a favorite to snuggle under.

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  8. Ellen5:34 PM, December 06, 2013

    So cute...still reminds me of candy canes!

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  9. Kathy S.3:03 AM, December 07, 2013

    So simple, yet gorgeous! Love the outdoor photo! What a nice snuggle quilt!

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  10. Emily Breclaw10:15 AM, December 07, 2013

    Beautiful quilt! And how lovely to have it finished in time for Christmas!!

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  11. Anonymous1:03 PM, December 07, 2013

    A lovely finish indeed!

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  12. Kathryn2:37 PM, December 07, 2013

    You're done early!! Great gift for yourself. Have a merry.

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  13. barbara woods4:45 PM, December 07, 2013

    i love that! It's just right for a christmas quilt

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  14. Unknown7:33 PM, December 07, 2013

    Like your modern spin on the simple rail fence type of block .

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  15. Gemini Jen NZ10:45 PM, December 07, 2013

    Very very cool! You are right that quite often the simple quilts are the most effective ones!

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  16. Béa11:34 PM, December 26, 2013

    Simple & beautiful.
    I wish you an Happy new year Sophie <3

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  17. Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek]7:27 PM, December 27, 2013

    Ooo, I really like this quilt! Live the stripes :)

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