My September OMG was to finally decide on a quilt for me! My last count I have completed 343 quilts. Each and every one has been gifted or donated. When I discovered that surgery was necessary and imminent I started getting organized and that was when I confirmed that I had indeed donated the last 3 quilts that I was keeping for my use. I don’t regret donating them but would have enjoyed a bundle of quilted goodness to snuggle in to this past week and a half.
I decided I needed to make a quilt to keep and my September OMG was to decide on a pattern.
I had been watching for some QAL’s that I had decided to do before I found out about my surgery.
One of these is Melissa Corey, The Happy Quilter’s
Here is the design;
The hard part was deciding on fabrics. Then I remembered I had these in my stash and had tried to use them for several different projects but kept changing my mind!
Once I actually get to start cutting fabric I will decide which fabrics are going where but I think I want to fussy cut the striped fabric for the ribbons, the blue with gold medallions will be the stars and possibly the leaves for the tulip blocks, the paisley is probably going to be the red and light blue tulips, and then that scrumptious teal color in the paisley will be used in the remaining tulips and leaves. I will play more to finalize the color placement when I can use coloured pencils and paper.
So there we go! Decision has been made and I am happy with the pattern and fabric pull. Now the question is; what do I do to keep myself occupied for the rest of September? 🥴
Thank you for stopping by to read my post. Have a wonderful weekend fondling fabric or doing anything that brings you joy! 🤔 Carol
Quilt Schmilt 
Hi Carol! Congrats on completing your September OMG. After so many quilts for so many others, it is about time that you make one for yourself. It is a shame you can’t be convalescing underneath one right now. I think the fussy cutting for the ribbons is a fabulous idea. And it sounds like you’re going to add a teal solid for some of the tulips? I think that’s a great addition as well. Keep up with those hexies and knitting – it will definitely help with atrophy for sure. {{Hugs}} I’m sending you prayers and healing vibes and hope that the recovery goes quickly and smoothly. ~smile~ Roseanne
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Thanks Rosanne. I hope you know your comments always make my day better and bring a smile to my face! I’m knitting as we speak and did dishes today! How exciting is that? 😉 Carol
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Carol! That’s great! Really – I envisioned you having to stay in that recliner chair all the time so yippee. I think you’re going to rock this whole recovery timeline on its butt.
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This is such a pretty fabric pull!! So glad you are quilting along!!!
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Thank you Melissa! I love it and will play Catchup as soon as my surgeon and therapist allow! 🥴
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Looks like it will be a wonderful quilt! And just for you, too. We all need a few quilts for ourselves.
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You are so right! I know I have enjoyed making, gifting and donating quilts so much but it’s high time I had one to cuddle with! 😉
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I look forward to seeing how those fabrics work out in the quilt. It’s time you had one for you!
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Thank you Susan. These fabrics just make me heart happy so it will be fun to see how they play together.
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The quilt pattern you chose is lovely! But OMG, those fabrics are fabulous!!! Do you mind sharing where you got them? Speedy recovery on your surgery.
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I know! Right? When I saw this collection at my LQS I had to buy the remaining amount 🥴. They are by Veronique Charon Licensed by Wild Apple for Timeless Treasures Fabrics of SoHo LLC I did get these this spring so it is a current collection. Recovery is coming along. I have been knitting and sewed some hsts and 4 patches! Thanks for stopping by and leaving me a comment! 😉 Carol
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