During the retreat last weekend, it seemed to be the rule that you MUST go fabric
shopping during the course of the whole sew, eat, laugh, and play getaway thing.
So, of course, I went shopping and of course I bought fabric.
While on one of these shopping trips, I saw a cute quilt in a fabric store and loved
the fabric and method they used to make it. So, of course, I HAD to make it...my way...
(their's had ric rac, mine has a ruffle.)
Fabric: "Monkey Around" - designed by
Bethany Berndt Shackelford for Quilting Treasures.
It has raw edges and will need a few more machine washings to get the perfect frayed look.
It was so easy (and I do love that easy stuff) and it went together really fast.
I machine bound it using that fun method with a piping look (love it!)
Linda (that amazing long-arm quilter from the retreat) suggested the wavy lines in between the rows
and the extra waves at the top. I liked her idea and so I used it. Thanks, Linda!
Now I just have to find a little girl who needs this since my Monkey Boys aren't crazy about that ruffle.
Blog hop news:
Tomorrow starts the Tammy Bag hop!
The Ho Ho Ho hop is FULL!
Love the monkey quilt and the red ruffle. Another great job well done. :)
ReplyDeleteRobin in Washington State
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A cute little quilt that is.
ReplyDeleteI love this one, nice way to lay out the rows and a nice scrappy look.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Ah! That ruffle takes the cake. I love it~ :D
ReplyDeleteStop monkeying around! kidding...lovin the monkey fabric quilt!
ReplyDeleteOhhhh Carol, this is fabulous....I am a girl, I love monkeys lol and you know how I feel about ruffles lol
ReplyDeleteNo really this is gorgeous...love it to bits....
Carol I'm going to have find that fabric! I have a neighbor who has a monkey, a real live one, and whenever I find monkey fabric I grab it for her. :) blessings, marlene
ReplyDeleteThis is sew very adorable! Especially with the ruffle!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute! I'm sure it will find an owner that will cuddle it forever!
ReplyDeleteSo cute.
ReplyDeleteCute, cute, cute :)
ReplyDeleteDarling! What is it with monkey boys and a dislike of ruffles?! Any sign of gathers, let alone a ruffle would send my boys running. I think you need a granddaughter to cuddle in that quilt, Carol. Can you place an order for one? ;o)
ReplyDeleteI love this....
ReplyDeletewow thats great!!
ReplyDeleteI am back, i like to place an order...lol
ReplyDeleteCute, cute, cute! LOL I'm sure they didn't have to twist your arm too hard to go fabric shopping. Sounds like you really enjoyed your first retreat.
ReplyDeleteThat is one cute monkey quilt !It reminds me of a song, would you like to sing it with me ?
ReplyDeletehere we come...
walking down the street...
We get the funniest looks from ..
everyone we meet....
Hey hey we're the monkeys..
People say we monkey around....
We're to busy singing....
to put anybody down.
I need this fabric! Love your quilt! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a super sweet quilt you made!
ReplyDeleteDid you like the re-treat?
That's so cute -- I love the ruffle!
ReplyDeleteThat turned out soooo cute. I am amazed at how quickly you finished this. I mean, it is quilted and your binding is on! I have lessons to learn from you :)
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