Friday, May 12, 2017

I found time in my sewing room today....




.....and the top to my new little quilt is finished.  I will take it to share with my class on Saturday at the Quilters Attic in Bountiful, Utah, and then off it will go to be quilted.  What an enjoyable time I've had creating this little bit of Joy.  Now I'm searching for a name.  I'm asking you to help me out.  If your idea is selected you will receive the first pattern printed.


I have my fabric ordered so I will soon be making kits! :-)


Margaret is from Australia, and what a special person she is.  I love her work.  I wanted to purchase all of the designers books, but my luggage would only hold so much.


Baskets are always a favorite of mine.




I love how she has used the clam shells in this quilt....or maybe they are not actually clam shells.


This quilt for sure called my name.....it was love at first sight!




I've made this block before.   I absolutely love the sashing detail.





My heart did a pitter patter on this sweet quilt.










This is an antique quilt which Margaret share......I found it to be most charming.


Love!


Everything was very slow on Sunday and Bruce was just a bit bored.


However, he soon found one to pull up a chair and have a chat....and she was able to chat in English with him.

"Every man must decide whether he will walk in the light of creative altruism or in the darkness of destructive selfishness."
-Martin Luther King Jr.


23 comments:

  1. Your new quilt is so cute! How about Joyful Spring for a name? Thanks for sharing all the yummy quilts! Love seeing them.

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  2. Love the quilt and how you have taken us to Europe with your pictures. How about "Birds in the Garden" for the name of the quilt?

    Terry (rcortez100@verizon.net)

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  3. I follow Margaret on IG--she does such lovely things! It's been fun watching your new quilt being "born". I would call it Shady Garden.

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  4. I would call it Garden Delight because of all the flowers and it is a delight to look at. Very beautiful quilt.

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  5. Spring Garden Memories, that little quilt will be wonderful to brighten up a gray winter day.
    Thank you for sharing so many pictures.

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  6. Name: Birds of a feather, flock together

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  7. I LOVE your new design!!! When I look at it I see a "Garden of Hope" So inspiring!
    Blessings, Patti

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  8. My suggestion for the beautiful, new pattern: Joyful Spring.

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  9. How about something like "Friendship Garden". I feel a common thread in many of your blog posts is friendship. So I thought it would be appropriate to include friendship in the name of a quilt. I have so enjoyed your posts from France. I would love to make it there myself one day.

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  10. The name that came to my mind when I looked at your beautiful quilt was--"Feelings of Joy"--it is a very joyful looking quilt--so sweet--
    enjoy the moments, di

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  11. I just thought of another one..."Flowering Friendships".

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  12. Your quilt is so calming and beautiful, my name would be "My Peaceful Garden".

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  13. Beautiful quilts.Your new quilt top is amazing. I think I would call it "a trip to Bountiful" in honor of you getting it finished in time to take on your guild trip and the bountiful time, fabrics and stitches that I know are involved in this beauty.
    Rebecca at mrebec4@hotmail.com

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  14. Linda Clary CaldwellMay 13, 2017 at 12:27 AM

    I adore your new pattern and think it's name might be Flowers and Feathers

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  15. the first thing that came to my mind for a name was Summer Love

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  16. Hi Norma,
    I am blessed with having no imagination at all but when I saw this new quilt top I instantly thought it was delightful so I am going with 'Squares of Delight".
    Told you, no imagination !!!! Well done on your beautiful quilt.

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  17. Love you new quilt, beautiful! I choose 'Sawtooth Spring' for the name, incorporates the sawtooth border plus all the flowers springing forth and the one birdie on her nest - those things remind me of spring! Best, Ann in NC

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  18. Hi Norma - my suggestions for a name for your darling quilt are "Garden in the Square " or "Happiness in the Square" - beautiful use of the square in a square block and lovely wool flowers!

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  19. I love your new quilt. I think you already named it calling it "a little bit of Joy".
    My second choice would be "A morning walk in the Garden".
    Can't wait to see when it will be available.
    Happy Mothers Day!

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  20. I love you new quilt Norma! You finished it up quickly. The colors are so soft and appealing. You have a winner on your hands. Now for a name... hmmmm?
    Susy

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  21. My idea for your new little quilt is "My Heart's Delight"! It's really gorgeous!

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  22. My idea for your new little quilt is "my Heart's Delight". It's just gorgeous!

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