Monday, April 30, 2012

A dinner menu for Design Wall Monday

Thanks for all the get well wishes- I do feel so much better today. Yesterday evening I had perked up a bit and decided to see if I could finish the Coleslaw quilt and it is DONE!


It measures about 85" square and I am very happy with this one. I'm glad I ordered the extra fabric for the border. It really sets off the blocks.


And here are some of the blocks. I'm going to bind this in the same fabric I used for the cornerstones. And I'm ahead -I already made the binding nd put it in a safe place. (Let's hope I can find it when I need it- LOL!)



And now that the coleslaw is done, I think I'll move on with this dinner menu of a plan and stitch up some more chicken blocks.


I'm planning on doing a dozen dotty chickens and then 6 pieced blocks in the Hens and Chicken pattern. I also want to do a fried egg border. This will be a lap-sized quilt to hang in my kitchen.

I had the best intentions to do the Schnibble for this month's Another year of Schnibbles but it didn't happen. I'm looking forward to see the parade this month and finding out what it the choice for May. Hopefully I'll be able to get that one done.

Happy stitching-
carol fun

23 comments:

  1. Your coleslaw quilt is deliscious! It has an old timey appeal to it, but is totally modern. You have a great eye.

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  2. The coleslaw quilt is amazing. You're right the border adds just the right touch. I'm anxious to see the progress of your dotty chicken wall hanging. You can never have too many chickens hanging about - grin.

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  3. Love the coleslaw quilt, the colors are so pretty and aren't those kaleidoscope blocks fun to sew?

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  4. Wow! That is really pretty. I love the fabric you used. It really gave it a lot of different coleslaw squares.

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  5. Oh I so want to see your chicken hanging. I love it so far and the wonderful colors.
    Coleslaw is beautiful. Great finish.

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  6. Oh, Carol, your 'coleslaw' quilt is beautiful.

    I'm anxious and excited to see your chickens. l

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  7. So beautiful! Love that yellow sashing with the blocks. It really sets them off perfectly.

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  8. Prettiest Coleslaw ever! I agree, the border looks wonderful.

    Dotty chickens--sew cute!

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  9. Beautiful! Just lovely! It will look wonderful on a bed...simply dress up the room!

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  10. Your coleslaw quilt is wonderful. Is it sweet, creamy coleslaw or the vinegar type?? ha. You picked a wonderful fabric for the whole quilt.

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  11. Wow - the coleslaw quilt is gorgeous. Your sashing and cornerstones are just perfect. Glad you are feeling yourself again. Will be watching to see how the chicken piece progresses. Great start for it. Carol

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  12. Love the coleslaw quilt! And after seeing your dotty chickens, I'm off to look for something to eat. :)

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  13. Really nice quilt and I never can imagine how a fabric will look when put together in the posie pattern. The chicken is so cute and the fried egg border is gonna be pretty cool. Love it!

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  14. I am glad that you are feeling better. I really love how the coleslaw quilt turned out. I love the colors.

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  15. Wow - the coleslaw quilt is fabulous! How will it be quilted?

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  16. Coleslaw quilt looks so pretty. Love the bright colors used for the dottie chicken, can't wait to see it progresses. Glad you're feeling better.

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  17. I had never heard of a coleslaw quilt before. I love it! Soooo pretty!

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  18. Great job on your Coleslaw quilt! Perfect name btw! Without that outer border this quilt wouldn't look nearly as nice. Don't lose that binding fabric, that was the perfect choice!

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  19. looks great I love the borders! what a summery quilt - lovely!

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  20. coleslaw is gorgeous!
    your eye for placement of the blocks is amazing.

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