They've started arriving!

That's right ... quilts are beginning to find their way to their new homes! I recently got word that the first quilt in my group has been successfully received, and it's a beauty:

This one was made by Amanda (amandahall25) and sent to Valerie (KnittingInPink).

I thought this would be a good time to catch up on some of the other completed quilts that have popped up in the Flickr pool recently. (Note: these may or may not be from my group ... I'm not sayin'!)

littlethingsforu just posted this little quilt, all finished and ready to go:

Hey Diddle Diddle Woolies recently finished up this quilt for her partner:

Here's a finished top (stunning!) by fellow swap parent mini_milly04:

Gorgeous colors by fissiett:

Cute mythical creatures by Arnden's Space (love those unicorns!):

A gorgeous start by country hill:

Some pretty tulips by parkcitygirl:

Whatisneversaid's cool design (which is now on my to-do list!):

Some BIP's (birds in progress!) from jenamoured:

And there are tons more in the Flickr pool that I couldn't even get to ... so go check 'em out!

And finally, I'm happy to report that I've finally started working on my quilt to send to my secret partner. I was inspired by some pillows that I recently saw at the store Anthropologie:

Here is my interpretation ... very much in progress!

How about you? Have you received your quilt yet??

Plate-a-rific

Lame title I know..haha

I thought it would be fun to show some progress photos that highlight how many different ways you can use the same quilting design idea. This hit me when browsing through the DQS Flickr Group Photos. I am making a Dresden Plate/Wheely type quilt and so are a lot of others. Looks like we are all on the same wavelength. Check out the variety.

My in progress shot (I've actually got the top done, just didn't take a photo yet)


sleighd's multicoloured version!


Vivie95's beautiful pastely brights!


sparklygreenknickers' wonderful rainbow!


alison wonderlandQ's delicious pink rings! (love pink!)

Can wait to see your finished quilts ladies!

Happy Quilting!

More Finished Quilts!

With September creeping up on us, it is great to see another batch of quilts finished. This swap produces such amazing talent.

The Banyard tree by mamamary2.

TagEButt has designed a quilt that can be hung either way!

A Peek At Donns's World reveals this quilt! All quilted, binding on, just need to wash/crinkle it and add the label. My daughter thinks I want to keep it for myself... my daughter may be right!!

By Laplandyellow.

This cutie is by AsiyahK. She explains, The raw-edge appliqued doll quilt features two panels. The bottom panel has a house with a cute little pup sitting on a quilt. The top panel has two doggies: one underneath the orange tree, the other chasing two birds.

This one is by Fun and Comfort Quilts. I'm calling it "Obaasan's Fans" (that's japanese for grandmother). The back is the blue fabric in the fans and binding. I'm not showing it because the label is back there and may give too much away...

First Finished Quilts!

Flossyblossy stippled this lovely quilt. She said "Finished and is ready to go in the post. I know it's quick but I've been unwell all week so have had plenty of time parked on the sofa, stitching.I forgot to measure it accurately after it was finished but think it's about 18" x 20".

One of our swap mama's is leading the way with her quilt all finished! Millie Quilts is holding up this stunner!


Mamacjt has made two quilts in one! She says, "Finally I made a quilt that I think my swap partner might like. (A little sophisticated, a little funky and done with the colors she requested.) If she doesn't like this side though, she can turn it over because I made it reversible just for her!!"

Look at this beauty! Simply This and That has finished her quilt and titled it Summer Cherries. She says "There's a little bit of everything in this quilt. I love cherries, I love wonky log cabins and wonky stripes. I also love polka dot. I put some of my favorite kinds of fabric in it, a vintage piece which I love, and some batiks for my partner". More details and stunning photos over at her blog here.