TOO OFTEN WE UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF A TOUCH, A SMILE, A KIND WORD, A LISTENING EAR, AN HONEST COMPLIMENT, OR THE SMALLEST ACT OF CARING, ALL OF WHICH HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO TURN A LIFE AROUND
LEO F. BUSCAGLIA

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Gingersnaps

Here it is, as promised, the scoop on my latest quilt. It took months to get around to this. I made the quilt top a year ago, started it while at a Quilters Retreat. This fall, I felt a strong need to accomplish a finish. I wanted my own quilt and I wanted it soon! I was busy quilting the Autumn Porch quilt for my mother, that and other things that kept me hopping! So I decided to send everything off to Quilt Hollow for machine quilting. Once it was returned I sewed on the binding, washed her up and FINALLY I have one of my own quilts done and you bettcha this quilt is going to live here at Stillmeadow. Picture me grinning ear to ear!
Kansas Troubles "Gingersnaps" for Moda
Machine quilted swirls by Mary Flynn at Quilt Hollow. Fantastic quilting! I am so very pleased with Mary's quilting. If you are in need of a machine quilter's services, ETE Pantograph or custom work, I recommend Mary. She made waves disappear! Yeah, there was a teeny bit of a wave in the border. She brought my quilt to life and I do love it! Yes, I cried happy tears and tears of relief to see how excellent her work really is.
I shipped the quilt top and supplies to Mary. We reviewed thread choice and pantograph options. It's not that easy! She nudged me in the right direction but ultimately I had to decide what to do. This was a learning experience for me. Fun, too!
A closer up shot of the quilt after washing. Washed up just right. I use color catcher sheets when I wash my quilts so I caught the slight color bleed that occurred. Because this was a kit of fabric, I was not able to wash the fabric before cutting. I usually do wash when I can.
Gingersnaps is looking mighty pretty in the autumn sun, right next to her cousin, Kansas Troubles Sampler, a wonderful companion quilt that arrived earlier this week. My friend Carol sent this quilt as a PIF...a very generous and fabulous gift.
I can certainly say that my longing for a quilt of my very own has been satisfied. After all these years, fifteen years since I began learning to make quilts, I end up with two wonderful quilts in the same week. Does it get any better than this?!
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37 comments:

  1. A fine finish with your sewing the quilt together and Mary working her magic. And it is a good addition to the PIF quilt you received.

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  2. Wow! Those two quilts BELONG together! I'm sure they will live happily ever after....seriously your snowball quilt- LOVE IT!!! Well done, and Mary always does nice work! Good for you!
    Paulette

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  3. Love your Ginger Snap quilt!! Very pretty and very autumnal! Love it!

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  4. I like the name -- "Gingersnap". 'course I like the cookie too! I bet that beauty is warm and snuggly.

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  5. No, I would say that it can't get much better than this! Winter will be just about perfect for you, with these two beauties to keep you snug and warm! :~)

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  6. oh the quilt is beautiful, you should be so proud of yourself, yes KEEP it just for you! Mary did an amazing job quilting it too.
    btw I love gingersnaps dunked in my coffee!
    now I need to buy a box! or make them?

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  7. Wow! The quilt looks fabulous and I love the swirls. Both of you did an amazing job and I am so glad it is now home to stay.

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  8. Gingersnaps and Kansas Troubles!!!! Wow wow wow!!! I am very impressed! The Gingersnaps quilt came out wonderful!! I am so pleased that you were happy with Mary's quilting!I know that both of the quilts she did for me were fantastic! (Waves and all) :0) I saw the Kansas Troubles over at Carol's blog. What a super PIF!!! My goodness I think she out did herself! Now you have 2 beautiful looking quilts just for you!!!

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  9. Your quilt is absolutely beautiful. The quilting is also wonderful. I was delighted too that you showed pictures of both quilts. It's easy to see how Kansas Troubles all mesh from collection to collection and year to year. OH, I gotta get me some more of them. Stunning!!!

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  10. More Kansas Troubles loveliness!! The quilt looks wonderful Kim! :0)

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  11. It's the perfect companion quilt to Carol's PIF to you! Wow!! I love how you collaged the photos of the making of the quilt! I've taken a photo from you for my own blog and have asked my readers to come take a look. Thank you Kim for the sweet comment...it was my pleasure and you know just how much I did not want to mail this one back!

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  12. "Gingersnaps." That is one dazzling quilt, Kim! And its companion is, well, quite companionable.

    Funny coincidence: I recently completed a painting for myself! I so know the feeling of making, making, making things and sending them out into the world. That is a sublime pleasure, but yes, we need to make something for ourselves sometimes. One of these days, I'm going to blog about my painting.

    Here's wishing your Thanksgiving is as warm and cozy as "Gingersnaps." And as flavorful as gingersnaps.

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  13. Beautiful beautiful just really beautiful!

    Oh, and I LOVE the turkeys, so cute!

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  14. Oh, Kim it's beautiful and perfect with the beauty, Carol, sent your way. Mary did a fabulous job on the quilting. Enjoy!

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  15. Just beautiful, Kim! Mary does do excellent work, doesn't she?!

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  16. Kim it's gorgeous. I just love the colours, they sparkle in the sunshine. Enjoy.
    Lizzie
    XXX

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  17. Oh Kim you are so right 2 quilts in one week...doesn't get any better than that. Beautiful quilting...you'll be toasty warm snuggled in your quilts this winter.

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  18. LOVE the work Mary did on your Gingersnaps quilt. The quilt is beautiful (and I can see why Mary hated to send it back!!!) AND...I am totally amazed that someone gave an entire quilt (and a wonderfuol one, at that) as a PIF. You are very lucky indeed!!! (I found your blog from Mary at Quilt Hollow.....who gave us the link to come see your collage of Gingersnaps in progress. I'm glad she sent us.)

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  19. Kim, I love your gingersnaps quilt! How wonderful to have Mary quilt it for you, she does lovely work. Did you put it on your bed?

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  20. What a wonderful treat for you to have TWO to wrap yourself up in. I love the Kansas Troubles lines - all of them, and these two quilts are no exception.

    What beautiful, work - on the top and on the quilting.

    I'm so glad I've met you through Mary. She's such a kind, warm soul.

    Sewing hugs and blessings...always.

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  21. Thanks for visiting my blog.
    Glad I came by to see your two quilts in one day post......yummy. Great colors too.

    Happy Thanksgiving and
    Happy Sewing

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  22. I don´t think it gets any better on the quilting front than this. Your quilt is beautiful, I love the colors and what a generous gift as you say, a big quilt!

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  23. Your quilt cousins are beautiful! What a beautiful tribute to the time of year and the season! I love the colors... just perfect.

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  24. Oh what a wonderful quilt you made....and it must be even more precious with Marys quilting..:o)

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  25. It's so beautiful - I love the colors - you have the same taste that I do. I'm so happy that you finally have your OWN quilt. And what a keeper!! I bet it looks wonderful in your home! And you get to smile every time you see it! Definitely a thankful week for you :)
    Happy Thanksgiving!!
    Laurie

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  26. Very nice - always a treat to have "a finish"

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  27. Yeah for a finish! Isn't it just the best to snuggle up under a new quilt all fresh and crinkly warm from the dryer?

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  28. Two quilts in one week, and they're both so beautiful! I love the way you photographed the progress of your Gingersnaps quilt. And I love the quilt Carol made for you. How sweet!

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  29. Kim, I just wanted to stop by and wish you and Tom a wonderful Blessed Thanksgiving. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Big gentle hugs coming your way.

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  30. LOVE the Kansas Trouble quilt. The snowball quilt is a fun one to make. Nice quilting too. Very pretty. And homey looking.
    Hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving!!!

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  31. Kim,
    Could you tell me who designed the Gingersnap pattern? Thanks so much...Trish


    www.quilttailsandcattails.com

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  32. Such a wonderful quilt and looking at the two quilts, they are so similar in colours. Will your new quilt become your new header? The quilting is gorgeous and really brings your quilt to life.

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  33. I love both quilts! Hope you are cuddling under one or both of them.

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  34. Wow! Two amazing quilts. Yummy! Gingersnaps came out fantastic. I have this pattern myself and now that I see it "in lights" I'm feeling tempted. ...you temptress. The quilting that Mary did is outstanding! I love your PIF quilt, too. Funny (or not) how we're always doing quilts that don't stay at home for US!

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  35. Kim, you have been in my thoughts so I just stopped by to let you know that you are in my prayers too. Hoping all is okay and that you are just busy with the holidays. Hugs coming your way.

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  36. Thinking of you and hoping all is well and good. Your in my thoughts and prayers, as always. Hugs coming your way.

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