Friday, January 11, 2008

ragged squares quilt top


is done!

It was a challenge because I was working outside my normal color palette. I ended up editing out the peach because it just wasn't working for me. I like how it turned out.

I will be gone from the blog for a few days. My father in law's wake is tonight, the funeral is tomorrow. My mother in law turns 70 on Sunday and my husband's birthday is on Monday. I think I will be posting week 9 of the quilt a long on Tuesday. I'm tired just thinking of it all.

Hope you all have a great weekend.

32 comments:

Anonymous said...

beautiful quilt. Good luck this weekend.

Shelli said...

sending you strength.

Philigry said...

i will be thinking of you this weekend! i hope your husband is hanging in there. I love the colors in this quilt. it is very fresh!
Yes, I have two boys, and a girl. sometimes i think about going for one more, maybe to give anna a sister, but who knows. three kids keeps me pretty busy. you know what I mean...

Sarah said...

Take things one at a time, and we all look forward to your return.

Love the quilt!

Anina said...

Lovely!
Good luck this weekend. Lots of people will be thinking of you.

Linda said...

The quilt is lovely! I love the colors in it! You know me, with the florals...
We will be thinking about you over the next few days. Tell Kevin we hope he has a good birthday in spite of the last week.
Don't stress yourself over the quilt-a-long. We will all be here when you get back. Heck, I am only through week 4 anyway. LOL.
Take care my friend.

Sara said...

Have a safe and peaceful week-end.

Is this quilt made out of flannel?

If not, when it ravels down how does it keep from coming off the quilt?

Chara Michele said...

It looks absolutely lovely!

Mama Urchin said...

You have a tough few days ahead. I'll be thinking of you. Can't wait for a closeup of that quilt top.

Alison said...

The quilt turned out just lovely.

Don't worry a bit about the quilt a long. We will all be here whenever you feel up to posting the next block, whether it be next week or next month.

dutchcomfort said...

I love the colour palette and the quilt. I’m so curious how it will look after using it for some time.

Take care and take your time! I will think of you and your family this the weekend.

Amy Jo said...

Quilt looks beautiful. Will be thinking of you this weekend.

Miss ya!

Nicole said...

You will be in my thoughts this weekend.

The quilt is beautiful and I am looking forward to the week 9 square!

Thimbleanna said...

Wow! That was fast on the quilt -- I love it! Good call on the deletion of the peach -- that would have been too reminiscent of 80's colors. I hope you have a peaceful weekend with family.

Anonymous said...

Hope all goes well. I'll be thinking of you, too.

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

Take care....love the whole concept of this quilt...

Katherine said...

Hugs to you and your family, Amandajean. You and yours are in my thoughts.

Your newest quilt makes me think of summer. Blue skies and daisies. Fresh and pretty. Please let us see how it looks when the edges get to fraying...

G'G'ma said...

Have a week-end filled with joy and laughter as your family reminisces about happy times together. May all the good memories
help to drive away the tears and sorrow. And may God comfort you all.

Marcia said...

Your quilt is beautiful. Don't worry about the quilt a long. There are some who could use some catch up time I'm sure. Take care of that hubby and his mom. My thoughts are with you all. Some hard weeks ahead. Rest when you can.

Kim said...

Oh no, times are very tough at your house right now...I am sorry to hear about your father in-law. This is sad. :( Will keep your family in my thoughts as you go through this.

Nicky said...

The top has turned out beautifully, wishing you luck for a busy weekend.

Anonymous said...

wishing you strength through those days! Take care!
willemijn, holland

jacquie said...

My thoughts are with you and your family. This quilt is simply beautiful. Love the colors. By the way...I know the quilt along has been going for some time...but I think I will start with block one and see what I can accomplish. I think it would help me get my skills back. Thanks for doing all the work to share these blocks.

Sølvis blog said...

Beutiful quilt top. I just love those colors together.

sammyjo said...

Good luck this weekend.

the quilt looks great nice work.

Cindra said...

I hope this quilt had a calming affect on you. It is absolutely beautiful and very cool and soothing. I wish for you and your family strength and healing this weekend and for the weeks to come.

a friend to knit with said...

beautiful quilt, amandajean.
thinking of you.

Unknown said...

Love the quilt. The colors are wonderful.

Will be thinking of your family at this tough time.

stacieknits said...

The ragged quilt is lovely! Please take things one step at a time and take as much time as you need during this time.

Thinking of you this weekend, Amanda. Prayers for strength and peace are on their way for you and your family.

qusic said...

Happy birthday -despite all that sad news of the last weeks- to your hubby, all the best to you all!
love your blue and "lights" quilt, so spring!
I finally caught up with my q-a blocks and am looking forward for the next ones.will post pictures soon as I found the ironing board, which I hate dearly:-)

Anonymous said...

I love your quilt! Sorry about your FIL.

sulu-design said...

A fabulous editing job on the quilt, Amandajean!
I'm thinking of you and your family, hoping that all goes well during this hectic and sad week. Take care, friend.