Friday, December 17, 2010

New Quilt to make for my husband

For those that haven't heard, the dog ate my husbands quilt.  I"m doing a mystery that is called "hugs and kisses" which I thought was totally appropriate for a quilt for my honey.  I'm a little concerned that hugs and kisses will be a little to simple of a quilt for my husband.  I'm still going to do it, but just in case I have a back plan!  I made this on the computer while I was travelling for work.  It looks pretty challenging, but I think I may be able to get this done in 2011!  What do you think, am I crazy?  Can I really do it?  It looks nice on the computer!  I think it's definitely manly enough.

17 comments:

  1. Oh Sue that's magnificent! Absolutely breathtaking!!

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  2. Wow!! This is just wonderful! It really does seem to be hard to find manly quilts. Even quilts suitable for boys. This is certainly wonderful! I don't have EQ7, so I have a silly question. When you design with EQ7 does it show you all your pattern pieces you need and everything?

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  3. Yes you can either print the template patterns or you can print the foundation paper for each block type. It really is nice. It gives you yardage requirements and everything, just wonderful. I am not affiliated in anyway with EQ, just a very satisfied customer.

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  4. well, as granny used to say - that should keep you quiet for a bit!

    It's really beautiful, Sue! Just hope the dog doesn't eat this one!

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  5. I think it is wonderful! And very doable.

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  6. and I think we all need to do a quilt Like this one Sue.... will you share the.... same pattern with me.... Have fun.. looks like i Might have to learn my EQ5 thats a nice Quilt You have Designed...

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  7. My DH would love it! Are you going to offer the pattern as a freebie? :-) Just a thought! :-)

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  8. I'll gladly share the EQ7 file, but I don't know how to attach files :(

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  9. this is gorgeous - can a newbie do it?

    Lise

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  10. Sure you can do it! I always wanted to do a curved flying geese so I printed it out on paper and did it as a paper piecing project. Was very easy. Well at least as compared to doing it some other way.
    To attach a file, from EQ you should click on file and Compress file, then close EQ. Next open your email and click on the paperclip, browse to the project, select it and then send your email as usual. This is for Outlook Express. I'd love a copy of it if you figure out how to do with my sketchy instructions.
    Susan

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  11. It's gorgeous. Maybe you could do a sew along! That would be so much fun, wouldn't it?

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  12. WOW WOW WOW - what a gorgeous design - lucky husband!
    Makes me realize I need to get out EQ and play with it more often...

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  13. I have just found your blog and love it. I too would love to have a copy of your "New quilt for my husband" I have been looking for a new quilt pattern for my bed, and this is it. Thank you
    Diane

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  14. to "sdrussell" send me your email address and I'll send you the EQ7 file.

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  15. Quilt Blogland is erupting with golden quilts! All, including yours, are SO lovely!! I'm sure you can do it - one section at a time. That will keep you from becoming overwhelmed. You go, girl!

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