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Thursday, 19 December 2013

Something for the New Year

Back in April, I posted the first few blocks of my scrappy trip around the world quilt. For one reason or another, they were then put away in the WiP cupboard and that was that...


...until a couple of weeks ago when I found them and wondered why I had left them languishing?


I cut up a bunch of strips and started making blocks; Instagrammers encouraged me and soon I had 42 blocks. Ignoring housework, visiting guests and internet shopping, I sewed them together.

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And now?  Well now I have a flimsy measuring 72" x 84" ready for the New Year when we get back from England.


Without sounding like a creative lovey, I feel like I have gone back to my quilting roots with this one. Little or no negative space, bright and bold.  That's me.
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32 comments:

  1. Catherine19 December 2013 at 15:50

    Beautiful - it's got the colours of an exotic sunset.

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  2. Lucy | Charm About You19 December 2013 at 16:36

    Absolutely beautiful! So worth ignoring everyone for ;) I adore your style, the bold and bright quilts are so interesting and happy x

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  3. Katy Cameron19 December 2013 at 17:22

    Ignoring internet shopping? Wow! It looks fab though :o)

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  4. Catherine19 December 2013 at 18:04

    Love those colours!

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  5. Anna19 December 2013 at 18:17

    I love this! It's so pretty and fun :) Can't wait to see it quilted!

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  6. heart of charnwood19 December 2013 at 18:38

    Absolutely beautiful! And be a quilting lovey to your hearts content. Enjoy your trip back to England :o)

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  7. Little Island Quilting19 December 2013 at 19:17

    'Quilting lovey' - love that newly coined expression as much as your quilt

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  8. Canadian Abroad19 December 2013 at 19:17

    It's like a most colourful waterfall on the steps. Love it!

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  9. Kate19 December 2013 at 19:19

    It's beautiful - the colours are fabulous!!

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  10. Sarah19 December 2013 at 19:32

    Full on and fabulous!

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  11. QuiltCandy19 December 2013 at 20:09

    Oh wow this is so flippin' amazing! I just love the colours you've used, I'm such a sucker for a scrappy trip, I can't wait to make one...one day!!

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  12. Di19 December 2013 at 20:10

    It is a riot of colour and makes me think of summer. Di x

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  13. CJ19 December 2013 at 21:51

    Beautiful colours, it must be living in Morocco, I love visiting your blog, the colours are always sensational. Hope the quilting goes well. And I hope you have a lovely Christmas and a very happy and successful 2014.

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  14. Cindy Sharp19 December 2013 at 22:08

    Beautiful!

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  15. Deborah19 December 2013 at 22:08

    This is such a gorgeous quilt! I have enjoyed watching it grow on Instagram. Have a lovely trip to England.

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  16. Kirsten19 December 2013 at 23:10

    So beautiful - love all of the bright colours!

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  17. Judith, Belfast19 December 2013 at 23:43

    So lovely! Well done on getting back into your sewing groove! Jxo

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  18. Leanne20 December 2013 at 02:31

    It's beautiful, I am so glad you had fun making it. Have a wonderful holiday!

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  19. Anonymous20 December 2013 at 09:46

    its beautiful, love the colours!

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  20. Collette20 December 2013 at 10:58

    it is gorgeous and def you! love it!

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  21. Dianne Neale20 December 2013 at 14:26

    It's lovely. Gordon expressed a liking for it too, so maybe one day I will get around to making one!

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  22. Nicky20 December 2013 at 14:29

    Ooh now that is an Annabella special allright!

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  23. Nicky20 December 2013 at 14:29

    Ooh now that is an Annabella special allright!

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  24. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.com20 December 2013 at 15:45

    It's a 5 Star quilt for sure and you are a "Rick Start"...private joke.

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  25. Heather D.20 December 2013 at 16:15

    Just gorgeous! And lovely setting for your photos, as usual!

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  26. Adrianne @ On the Windy Side22 December 2013 at 08:44

    Ooh Annabella, this is just scrummy! The bright and bold colours are just perfect in this quilt - and it has something of a Moroccan feel - very appropriate!

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  27. Fiona @ Poppy Makes22 December 2013 at 20:25

    Its beautiful Annabella!

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  28. dutchcomfort23 December 2013 at 07:34

    Such beautiful and rich colours!

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  29. Chez Roo24 December 2013 at 02:38

    So lovely! The colours are very you!

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  30. Katherine24 December 2013 at 20:56

    I'm in love. Totally crushing on those bright colours. Will look forward to the finish on this beauty.

    Wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday season!

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  31. genie11 January 2014 at 22:22

    This is beautiful... so big. What a treasure it is going to be when you get it quilted. I noticed your note on Jennifer’s blog that you are making the blocks in Modern quilt blocks, too. I have finished chapter 1 (the crosses) and started the rectangles today. When you get your back out, please be sure to post so I can follow you, too. It is so much more fun when several people are doing the same thing. I am so jealous you got to go to England. I am what I call a displaced Anglophile and miss visiting there so much. Hope you had a wonderful time. genie from buttonsforbaga.blogspot.com.

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  32. Debbie6 March 2014 at 02:18

    Sorry you've had a rough time of it!! Glad you are back tho - your quilt is lovely!

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