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Wednesday, 9 November 2011

W.i.P Wednesday

Well that was a slightly unscheduled blogging holiday.  We`re back from a few days at the in-laws where there was an abundance of favourite aunties and cool cousins and so I took full advantage of the childcare and read some books on my kindle! What a luxury that was.

The front path at the in-laws
So now we`re back and I feel quite out of the loop both in terms of sewing and blogging.  If I haven`t been to visit you for a few days I apologize and will try and catch up soon. Promise.

So before we left, I assembled my Drunk in Central Park baby quilt for Kate and Kristie`s QAL and here it is in the beautiful sun we have had today.



One of the things on my Winter Stitching List was to learn to piece curves and while I wouldn`t say it`s quite mastered, I`m pretty pleased with how these blocks came together.

Today I set to work on making a baby boy quilt for my cousin and his partner`s baby, which is due to arrive any minute.  Did I ever mention that I work much better under pressure?  I met Jacqui when she and Daniel visited Marrakech last year.  

While she had visited Marrakech umpteen times it was my cousin`s first visit.  They were here because Jacqui was doing a sponsored trek through the Sahara for Help for Heroes. As a reminder of our fun time together I knew I wanted to use 1001 Peeps but I have been dithering over how to use the fabric to its best.  In the end I went for an `Addition` quilt (well the baby will be a new `addition` to the family) and managed to get the strips pieced.

The pale blue fabric at the bottom of the shot is Terrain
I`m hoping to finish assembling it tomorrow before adding a narrow white border and an outer scrappy border (I love scrappy borders ever since the Across the Seas QAL) as I want the quilt to be a decent size and for the baby to be able to grew in to it.

It`s an anniversary edition of W.i.P Wednesday today as it`s a year since Lee at Freshly Pieced started this great weekly link up - congratulations and thanks Lee!  So why don`t you click on the button below and say `hi` and link up something you are working on?

WIP Wednesday at Freshly Pieced
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47 comments:

  1. Heather D.9 November 2011 at 18:47

    I just love all the curves! And the fabrics are fantastic.

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  2. leanne can blog9 November 2011 at 18:56

    How lovely to have some time to visit & get some reading done! What are you reading?
    You're such a busy quilter! Amazing.

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  3. Manda9 November 2011 at 18:56

    Love the drunkards path! And the addition quilt is looking great!

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  4. Pat Merkle9 November 2011 at 18:59

    Love the drunken love and the plus quilt is yummy!

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  5. Archie The Wonder Dog9 November 2011 at 19:12

    Love the DPs - stunning! The baby quilt is looking great and I can't wait to see more!

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  6. Canadian Abroad9 November 2011 at 19:14

    Sounds like you had a lovely relaxing time. Good for you! Your curved piecing looks pretty perfect to me. I am loving the way the blocks are looking together.

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  7. Little Island Quilting9 November 2011 at 19:23

    Love the layout you have chosen for your DP quilt.

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  8. Ellie9 November 2011 at 19:40

    Sounds as if you had a good time. I love the pathway to your in-laws house.
    Your drunk in central park quilt is looking great - it looks so warm and cozy and I love the colours in baby boy quilt.
    You are fair getting through all of these quilts aren't you?

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  9. dutchcomfort9 November 2011 at 20:02

    All that luscious fabric! Love the 1001 Peeps!!

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  10. Quilt Genius9 November 2011 at 20:12

    I love the Central Park fabric. So pretty! I can't wait to see the big picture. :)

    Mary
    http://www.quiltgenius.com

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  11. JuliePickles9 November 2011 at 21:13

    I got a good giggle out of the name of your drunkard's path quilt! I really love the fabrics you chose for the addition quilt, very rich! I'm a sucker for blues though :)

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  12. Mrs Flying Blind...9 November 2011 at 21:55

    Welcome back - was the in-laws gate pic longing to get in or out!?

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  13. Sheila9 November 2011 at 22:19

    Drunk in CP is a great name for a super looking quilt. I am working on my Peeps too - think I have settled at last on a layout. Love yours, look forward to seeing the full view.

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  14. Toni9 November 2011 at 22:22

    The path to your in-laws looks intriguing! I love your plus quilt and think that is a fabulous pattern for the new addition. Clever!!

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  15. Laura9 November 2011 at 23:35

    Love the central park - you have done a wonderful job :)

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  16. KellyS9 November 2011 at 23:41

    Love that central park drunkard's path. I am so glad I splurged on this fabric and can't wait to work with it!

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  17. Katy Cameron10 November 2011 at 00:07

    Yay for a tick on the Winter Stitching list, and love where those Peeps are going :o)

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  18. Susan10 November 2011 at 00:34

    Fabulous quilt - Drunk in Central Park!!! LOL! You could be arrested for having such a lovely quilt!

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  19. Allison10 November 2011 at 02:50

    Your DP curves look great! I'm a little nervous about starting mine

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  20. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.com10 November 2011 at 03:56

    How do you do it. It seems everytime I turn around you have a new WiP! Love the addition quilt. Peeps=perfect!

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  21. Maggie10 November 2011 at 05:23

    Your curves look great!and I love the vibrant colors!

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  22. Leanne10 November 2011 at 13:53

    Sounds like a lovely break. I think your quilts are looking wonderful and that your curves could not be better.

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  23. Ms. Becky10 November 2011 at 17:07

    I really love your selection of patterns and colors for your quilts. you have a great eye. glad you had a break and nice visit with your in-laws. I like the entrance to their place, the shadows are beautiful. it looks like the yard sees a lot of traffic too, and I love the color of the compacted earth. wonderful photo Annabella. it has a really nice feel to it. happy day to you.

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  24. Marci Girl10 November 2011 at 19:03

    I am thinking about making an addition quilt for my new little one, yours is fabulous! So is your drunkard's path for that matter!

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  25. Christie describeHappy10 November 2011 at 20:34

    Your Central Park quilt is fantatic in those curves.. I'm seeing a lot of that block and it really making me want to give it a try!

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  26. Dee10 November 2011 at 21:51

    Ooohhhh....such bright, happy colors. Oh my goodness, I love the circles.

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  27. Amanda10 November 2011 at 23:30

    You're just learning to do curves and they look like that?!?! They're fantastic!! Loving all of these quilts, Annabella. The colors are amazing. :)

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  28. Elizabeth Dackson11 November 2011 at 03:36

    I love your drunkard's path top! So colorful!!

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  29. Fiona @ Poppy Makes11 November 2011 at 13:41

    Oh wow! Both your quilts are gorgeous!

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  30. KristyLou11 November 2011 at 13:51

    Yay for reading!!! Your pieced curves are AWESOME! Good job.

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  31. Jennifer11 November 2011 at 17:22

    this drunkards path is beautiful! enjoy the downtime!

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  32. Kate S.12 November 2011 at 03:41

    Your DP looks awesome! Seems to me like you have mastered curves pretty well... :)

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  33. Olivia12 November 2011 at 05:12

    So cute, you've done some beautiful work

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  34. Connie Kresin Campbell12 November 2011 at 13:42

    Your Drunk in Central Park is beautiful! I think your curves look wonderful....you have curves figured out!

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  35. Kathy12 November 2011 at 17:42

    Love the colors in both quilts, but the Drunkard's Path just sings. Gorgeous!

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  36. Cille12 November 2011 at 21:42

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  37. Cille12 November 2011 at 21:43

    As usual I find your quilts amazing and inspiring. Your sense of colors is fantastic.

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  38. Marsha Cooper12 November 2011 at 21:43

    The ones with the circles is so neat! I like the cross patterns in the second one too.

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  39. Leila13 November 2011 at 02:13

    Great way to feature the peeps! I love the Drukard's Path quilt too.

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  40. Rachel14 November 2011 at 00:38

    Oh, I am in love with the Drunkard's path. The colors are fantastic.

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  41. Sel14 November 2011 at 21:39

    That is a lovely Drunkard's Path in Central Park fabrics. There seem to be a few DP quilts happening out there! (I guess that would be beacuse of the DP QAL the icon of which is sitting right next to the 'post comment' box. Duh.)

    And the 'addition' quilt looks great!

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  42. felicity15 November 2011 at 04:41

    Wow! What a gorgeous set of projects you have on the go!

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  43. Al15 November 2011 at 07:16

    Both of those quilts have such great fabrics in them! Love the peeps!

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  44. Anonymous15 November 2011 at 07:51

    I'd say you are the curvemaster!! And the name alone got me! "Drunk in Central Park" is perfect!
    I have been meaning to make a plus quilt. Yours looks great! Can't wait to see more.
    Thanks for linking at This Week.

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  45. Jenelle15 November 2011 at 08:39

    I might have to try a drunkard's path quilt, because this is so gorgeous! I am wondering which method you used to cut and piece the curves?

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  46. Foolish Feathers15 November 2011 at 21:31

    I love the use of Kate Spain's Central Park in your Drunkard's path quilt. You pieced your curves very well, I am impressed.

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  47. Leslie16 November 2011 at 20:10

    these both are such beautiful quilts. the fabrics in the drunk in central park are stunning.

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