Saturday, April 14, 2012

Cowboys and Cherries Oh my!

 Here's the first cowboy quilt top. I'm waiting to get the second one done before adding borders. Barb in MI cowboy fabric came today and my friend Jill sent some as well. Thanks ladies!!
 When Gay at Sentimental Stitches made copies of her antique quilt she also copied quilting motifs  and added them to the patterns. I've made cardboard templates for one of the blocks and hand quilting has started!!
 2 flowers done!
I know I have Danish readers. Here is my sons host brother Jon on duty protecting the Queen of Denmark!!
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  1. Janet O.April 14, 2012 at 7:36 PM

    You sure whipped that Cowboy quilt up quickly, Lori!
    Your quilting looks wonderful. Very nice little stitches.
    Did I miss something--you have a son in Denmark?

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  2. WoolenSailsApril 14, 2012 at 7:45 PM

    I got my magazine today, yours is my favorite.
    I see how you hooped your quilt to quilt it, is it basted first or spray basted? I have one ready to quilt, but it is large and I hate the idea of pinning, so need to get it ready to quilt.

    Debbie

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  3. julieQApril 14, 2012 at 8:12 PM

    How cool! Cowboys rock!!

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  4. DarleneApril 14, 2012 at 8:36 PM

    Love the cowboy quilt.

    Your handquilting looks fabulous, Lori.

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  5. quiltsbycheriApril 14, 2012 at 8:41 PM

    so i just finished posting about my sewing day, then i visit yours OMG!!! you've out done yourself again....the little cowboy & girl will be so delighted!

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  6. mtquilterApril 14, 2012 at 9:07 PM

    You sure got your cowboy quilt done fast. It's really cute. I also love the applique quilt. How large is that one?
    I got my Primitive Quilts magazine today and loved the cheddar cheese and crackers quilt. I always like to try and guess the designer before I look to see if I guessed right. I was so surprised to see it was you! How wonderful! I thought "I know who she is". I can't wait to make it. There are so many wonderful quilts in this issue. It makes my mouth water!!

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  7. Barbara JApril 14, 2012 at 10:35 PM

    The cowboy quilt is coming along so fast. Your machine must be smoking.

    Also loving the hand quilting, those are very tiny stitches to me.

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  8. KristieApril 15, 2012 at 4:20 AM

    Love your cowboy quilt! My that applique is beautiful! I would never have the nerve to do that.
    Have a wonderful day
    Kristie

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  9. KarenApril 15, 2012 at 4:33 AM

    I used to have some of that barb wire looking fabric. Your choice of pattern works well to feature those different cowboy prints and pull them all together.

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  10. *karendianne.April 15, 2012 at 5:08 AM

    Yippie! That quilt look fantastic. Great pattern to show off the prints. Perfect, Lori. Really well done. I am, of course, amazed with the work you're doing on the repro quilt and even more so because it looks like you're having a lot of fun with it. Makes me smile.

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  11. Me and My StitchesApril 15, 2012 at 5:25 AM

    Love your hand quilting - that is just going to be amazing!

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  12. ShakerwoodApril 15, 2012 at 5:31 AM

    Wonderful job on both. With all the gadgets and gizmos out there, we have to remember that cardboard still works! And hopefully there will always be cereal boxes in our house to get the cardboard from!

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  13. CherylApril 15, 2012 at 6:17 AM

    Yeehaw! Looking good! Your Beyond the Cherry Tree quilt is going to be wonderful!

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  14. One Minnesota QuilterApril 15, 2012 at 6:49 AM

    You have been busy. Lots of cute cowboy fabric and I like the pattern you are using.

    The BTCT quilt is going to look really good (already does!) when you are finished - you have been taking such pains with it.

    The tie with the young man from Denmark is interesting.

    Nice post - Thanks for sharing!
    Judy

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  15. BethApril 15, 2012 at 7:01 AM

    The cowboy quilt is so cute. The pattern really shows off all the cute prints.
    You BTCT quilting is so pretty with such lovely, tiny stitches.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  16. CathyApril 15, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    Love the cowboy quilt. Can't wait to see the finished quilt. Your applique quilt will be amazing when you are done. Have a great day. Hugs

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  17. Becky GApril 15, 2012 at 9:32 AM

    Lovely, all! At first i thought your son's friend was a little wooden toy! I looked back to him several times & half way expected him to begin dancing as in the old movie, Babes in Toyland. Thanks for sharing. Becky G in NC

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  18. Betty LouApril 15, 2012 at 9:40 AM

    Certainly two different styles of quilts, I like them both.

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  19. barbara woodsApril 15, 2012 at 1:56 PM

    love what you are doing

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  20. NickyApril 15, 2012 at 2:12 PM

    Love the cowboy quilt - to be followed by the cowgirl one ....!

    You have made a great start with your quilting - enjoy!

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  21. BrandieApril 15, 2012 at 2:58 PM

    Great looking cowboy quilt!

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  22. JoApril 15, 2012 at 6:49 PM

    You are smokin' with the Cowboy quilt! The quilting motifs, applique and your hand quilting... beautiful!!!

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  23. libbyquilterApril 15, 2012 at 6:59 PM

    i always love seeing your hand quilting Lori~!
    and that cowboy quilt is looking like so much fun. you must smile every time you work on it~!

    :-)
    libbyQ

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  24. KarenApril 15, 2012 at 7:50 PM

    Great job on both - but the applique is wonderful!

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  25. JanApril 16, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    OH, your cowboys are so fun! Your hand quilting will bring that beauty of a top to life! Exciting projects Lori!

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  26. BarbApril 16, 2012 at 1:45 PM

    great cowboy quilt!
    Love the photo of the guard, and his little sentry box - go Danes!

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  27. LibbyApril 16, 2012 at 6:09 PM

    *mmmm* hand quilting is divine.

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  28. Helene JuulApril 17, 2012 at 7:59 AM

    Yes, I'm one of the Danish readers ;-)
    The cowboy quilt is fin and the Beyond the Cherry Tree quilt looks absolutely divine.

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  29. AnonymousApril 17, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    Love the pink center on the Flower Quilt.. wonky and fun!
    Kat

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  30. BrowndirtcottageApril 19, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    Ye-Haw on the cowboy quilt Lori!!

    I was also looking at how your applique quilt is basted. Is that done with the longarm?

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  31. MerilynApril 19, 2012 at 4:38 PM

    The cowboy quilt looks great!!! Love how the applique is looking, this is going to be quite lovely!!!!

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  32. pandchintzApril 21, 2012 at 11:17 PM

    Cowboys are look great. Love that hand quilting.

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