Wednesday 25 September 2013

Split Nine Patch Quilt

Way back at the start of the year I showed you a picture of my basket of quilt tops and vowed that I would have half of them quilted by the end of the year.  Well...... I am running a little behind.  I did finish one of them a little bit ago.


This is a scrappy split nine patch.  The top was pieced about 12 years ago, and has waited patiently for me to get it quilted.  I loved digging this one out, as looking at all the fabrics brought back a lot of memories of quilts past.

Once it was finished it needed a home.  Luckily my friend Dawn was having a birthday the next day so it seemed appropriate to give it to her.  I won't call Dawn my oldest friend, as that would be rude and untrue.  She is however my "longest" friend.  We met back when I was 15, and have shared each others lives every since.  I treasure our friendship!


Dawn sent me this picture of her enjoying her new quilt.  Perfect!


I am lucky to have several wonderful friends, many of whom have joined me in my Stash Busters Quilt Along.  Today I would like to feature the blocks that Betty S. has made so far. Great job on the blocks and it looks like she is making a dent in her stash.  This will be a lovely scrap quilt when it is finished!

7 comments:

  1. Yay Betty. Love seeing all the blocks you've done so far all in one photo. Great work!
    And gorgeous quilt, Linda. It looks like it was made for your friend! What a lovely match!

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  2. Love Betty's blocks, and your finished quilt is gorgeous!! What a lucky friend you have. :D I have a friend also that I've known since I was 15, I treasure her. :)

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  3. Great to see your quilt have a special finish and find a new home. It looks great.

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  4. I love that quilt. Great gift!. Yay Betty awesome blocks!

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  5. Beautiful quilt , lucky Dawn !! Lovely blocks by Betty too , they will make a great scrappy quilt!

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  6. I was just thinking about your basket the other day. Good for you for getting this done!

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  7. Long time friends are the best, they know you so well and vice versa. Gorgeous quilt.

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