I finished this quilt top. It was inspired by this photograph of Leslie's vintage quilt. Piecing instructions can be found here.
So while outdoors it looked like this:
Indoors it looked like this:
Here's a picture of my girlie claiming the quilt as her own. Please don't mind the single pigtail and abundance of hair clips - she was in the midst of playing hair stylist when this photo op arose. And this girl of mine knows the importance of seizing the moment.
The quilt top measures about 58" x 72 inches.
Remy says, "Whoof!" but what he really means is "I like you a lot and have a great day!"
See you all back here tomorrow - for some fun q & a and the giveaway winner.
That quilt is so wonderful! Another snow day--ack! We got lucky this time around--barely any sprinkles and flakes. Love the hair style. It reminds me that tomorrow is Crazy Hair Day at school.
Posted by: Meg Evans | March 04, 2010 at 10:51 AM
that quilt is very impressive. i long for a snow day. we have not had any snow this year in seattle.
Posted by: Denise | March 04, 2010 at 11:03 AM
Oh, man....that's one beautiful quilt top. The coloring is so vibrant and lively. I can see why your daughter claimed it straight away. I would have too.
Posted by: Its_Lily | March 04, 2010 at 11:21 AM
That quilt is gorgeous!!!
Posted by: Allison | March 04, 2010 at 11:30 AM
Are you kidding me?!?!?!?!
WOW, what amazing work. It is more stunning than words.
PS. your dog looks like a sweetie.
Posted by: adirondackmama | March 04, 2010 at 12:05 PM
What an incredible quilt. Just amazing! and more snow! We have been spared (lately).
Posted by: Nancy | March 04, 2010 at 01:02 PM
Really beautiful quilt. Sorry you didn't make the quilt show, but there's always next year. We had the slushy snow yesterday morning which made the drive to work messy but it cleared up by noon. I heard you guys were out of school, lucky!
Posted by: Rose | March 04, 2010 at 01:40 PM
Your quilt is amazing and beautiful! I love your colors!! Great great job!
Posted by: jenn | March 04, 2010 at 02:53 PM
YEAH!!!! I was so excited when I saw this post. I have been working on this and wondered what the finished product would look like. Here is a pic of my strips. http://bellaandmolly.blogspot.com/2010/02/here-project-there-project-everywhere.html
I will have to let know when I get it done.
Posted by: Tracy | March 04, 2010 at 02:59 PM
absolutely *exquisite* !!!
Posted by: gardenmama | March 04, 2010 at 04:50 PM
absolutely worthy of all the flattering comments you will receive. such talent choosing colors, such skill in design, such dedication to what looks like a huge project, such admiration for a wonderful friend.
Posted by: kristyn | March 04, 2010 at 04:56 PM
That quilt is just stunning! It must have taken you quit awhile to sew all those little squares together. Beautifully done :)
Posted by: Stephanie | March 04, 2010 at 07:13 PM
Beautiful quilt! I love the pattern. And your dog is just precious. Our first dog, Davey, looked like he could be related to your Remy. I always said he had liquid brown eyes. (Now, I'm missing him).
Posted by: Jodi | March 04, 2010 at 07:28 PM
I love that quilt. It is so gorgeous!!!!
Your daughter looks precious even when she's playing hairdresser and has on lots of clips
Are you ready for spring and no more snow? I am!!
Your dog is so cute. What a great look on his face. He looks like he's really saying that.
Ruth
Posted by: Ruth | March 04, 2010 at 07:30 PM
Yay! For finished projects! And for adorable photos of family at play! The quilt is AWESOME! There's nothing like watching one of your kids snuggled up under a quilt you made; ENJOY!
Posted by: Jennifer | March 04, 2010 at 10:20 PM
I absolutely love that quilt!
Posted by: wishes, true and kind | March 05, 2010 at 12:54 AM
Love all the hair clips and creative "do" :)
Thank you Remy ~ YOU have a good day too!
Posted by: MrPuffy | March 05, 2010 at 12:38 PM
That is a gorgeous quilt! I am glad our outside looks nothing like that today but I'm sure it will again before long!
Posted by: Karen | March 05, 2010 at 01:37 PM
Wow, Larissa, this is gorgeous! I love that your daughter is playing hair stylist! I remember doing that as a young girl, and it was a blast.
Have a wonderful weekend
Posted by: Heather | March 05, 2010 at 02:08 PM
Larissa...this is truly amazing. It is so beautiful. I just can't get over how the blocks made such a gorgeous design and the lighter fabrics with the bold colors...just wonderful girl.
Posted by: Lisa Q | March 05, 2010 at 10:33 PM
okay. that is AMAZING!!!
it really has blown me away.
the colors. the design. the tiny tiny squares.
you really did an unbelievable job!!!
happy sunday to you!
Posted by: leslie | March 07, 2010 at 03:03 PM
This quilt is gorgeous!!
Posted by: Andrea | March 08, 2010 at 06:51 PM