Sunday, January 9, 2011

Now that is one big quilt!! RRCB top done - YIPPEE!!!

wow, that is really one big quilt!!  And I'm thinking about adding one more cheddar border on the last edge - but we'll see!!  I think the yellow will border the dark border so it doesn't just kinda fall off.

I have to wait for quilting until Amanda gets out of the shop, but I have a few things to get me going.  So not bad for my first mystery ever!!

The reds in the border are a bit brighter than what the picture shows, they sparkle a little bit through out.  The greens in the border are a bit dark and would go lighter if I had to do it over again, but I like it as is too.



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  1. Kathy ... aka NanaJanuary 9, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    It's simply gorgeous! I love it!

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  2. UnknownJanuary 9, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    WOW!!!! Beautiful .. .Judi in Mississippi

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  3. JennyJanuary 9, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    What an accomplicment finished already and it is beautiful

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  4. BillieBee (billiemick)January 9, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    I can't believe you finished it already. I still haven't finished my Carolina Crossroads from several years ago.....grin.

    It's really nice.

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  5. MommarockJanuary 9, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Oh that turned out BEAUTIFUL! I didn't participate in this mystery quilt myself.. too much for this hand quilter.. can you just imagine doing that by hand?? LOL.. faint!

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  6. Sharyn Mallow WoerzJanuary 9, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    Absolutely stunning, great job!
    Sharyn

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  7. Sarcastic QuilterJanuary 9, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    Gorgeous. The quilting is going to make it stunning, I'm sure.

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  8. CheriJanuary 9, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Wonderful. I think a blue and gold is in my near future.

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    I love it! For a first mystery you were very brave about changing some of the colours, but it paid off - it's gorgeous.

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  10. Quilter KathyJanuary 9, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Congratulations! it's fabulous!

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  11. haredJanuary 9, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    Absolutely beautiful Sue! Bet you are oozing with joy over how this came out!!

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  12. The Quilting Cat Lady.January 9, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    This is an awesome quilt. Congratulations on finishing.
    Alda, Fl

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  13. Vroomans' QuiltsJanuary 9, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    You did awesome on your first BIG quilt. I think a skinny yellow border would be perfect for a great framing effect. Now you make me rethink this - I might have to bite the bullet and make the big quilt instead of making 2 smaller.

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  14. 3 kats and a kwiltrJanuary 9, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    I love the quilt! You were talking of adding another border of gold to stop the dark but I think if you do the gold in the binding, it would be a nice edge finish.
    I may grab your pic for encouragement to do this quilt.

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  15. Anne MarieJanuary 9, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    I just love your colours - I've been watching this mystery and printing it out, but I didn't want red as the constant so was trying to decide what colour - your choice is what I really like best - glad you stuck to it. It is a beautiful quilt and I think the gold last border would bring it all together or just the gold as the binding would also do it.

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  16. nanboudreauJanuary 9, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    That's an incredible quilt Sue.
    hugs
    Nan

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  17. saoJanuary 9, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    It is absolutely a masterpiece! GOOD JOB!

    sao in Midlothian, VA
    www.shirleyannesheart.com

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  18. KimJanuary 9, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Wow....you did a great job.......ready to start another one?
    Or try another mystery still available on Bonnie's site ;0)....I think you have the mstery bug now just like I do :0)
    It's a beauty,
    Happy sewing

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  19. ChrisJanuary 10, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Incredible. It turned out gorgeous. Congrats on your finish.

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  20. LeighwayJanuary 10, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    Oh Sue. It's beautiful!! Really, really wonderful work. I'm inspired. I was in my quilting room last night playing with my HSTs, pulling more paper, anxious to see it all together.
    I'm doubly anxious now. Can't wait. Well done!

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  21. julieQJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    Wow!! I just love your quilt...your fabrics selection are wonderful...great job and fast, wow!

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  22. JeanneJanuary 23, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    Your mystery quilt is wonderful! It's fun to see all of the different looks that come from the same pattern.

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