Thursday, August 25, 2011

My Secret Project….

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This is what I made on our recent retreat at Cottage On The Hill…

There is a bit of a story…..….my very dear friend Kerry had designed this from a card I had given to her a while back….when Kerry received some new fabrics in the store Bali Pops she came up with this fantastic pattern to show off the fabric…..

I rang Kerry last week to say please organize a surprise project for me….so….when I arrived in Nundle she asked me to select some fabrics…A jelly roll of Bali Pops Pink Lemonade was what I selected in ….still having no idea what I was making, my first instruction was to make 24 blocks which was a square in a square….still no idea…then Kerry  produced the star that she had made, and said, that’s what you are making…shock horror……I have never attempted anything like this….(but how could I say no)……anyway I made the star, and I decided to raw edge applique the star onto the black fabric, I added the borders and then Kerry surprised me again….. my next instruction was to add prairie points to the outside….so here it is…..

thanks for making me go outside my square Kerry….I did love the challenge…..

(I think my quote today is perfect)…

Happy Thursday

Take Care Peg…

Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive.

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44 comments:

  1. Impera MagnaAugust 25, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    Oh, how lovely... you must be thrilled with how this turned out!!!

    I have a package of the Pink Lemonade Bali Pops waiting for a project... now... I have an idea! :D

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  2. Teresa F.August 25, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    Your star is amazing, I also love the square in a square border. you must have to be very happy with the result.

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  3. JackieAugust 25, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    that quilt is beautiful!
    ps...what kind of dog is that?

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  4. UllisAugust 25, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    Wow! It is stunning beautiful! Hugs Ullis in Sweden

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  5. Anne DAugust 25, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    It is gorgeous. Love pink lemonade and love the pattern.

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  6. Christine MAugust 25, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    WOW! It looks fantastic Peg. I love the colours. What are you going to bind it in? Black or more lovely colours?

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  7. CardygirlAugust 25, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Looks great...next time you will give her a card with a cake on it!

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  8. JeanetteAugust 25, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    Sch a stunning quilt Peg. It's gorgeous. I love the colours. Happy Stitching,

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  9. FionaAugust 25, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    Oh.... delicious... you can only be happy around those colours.... it's hard to believe it was a jelly roll.... well done Peg... it's great...
    Hugz

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  10. SherylAugust 25, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    Wow Peg! what a great challenge and it turned out so gorgeous, great choice of fabric and the design....wow... well done!

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  11. pamkennisonAugust 25, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    Ohhh wow......beautiful Peg, love the colours, love the star love it lol.....hugs :)

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  12. MisteaAugust 25, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Beautiful - the black background sure highlights the colours in the Bali Pops. Yay for a Star!

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  13. simplestitchesAugust 25, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    great challenge and what a beautiful quilt you end up with...just gorgeous!

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  14. LailaAugust 25, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    WOW.. That was a beautifull star :-)
    I love it !
    Hugs.

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  15. AnonymousAugust 25, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    whow and double whow Peg this is absolutely a stunner, pattern and fabric,oh this is great,you are so clever.

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  16. UnknownAugust 25, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    WOW!!!
    Absolutely Stunningly Gorgeous.
    cheers.

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  17. marinaAugust 25, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    gorgeous!
    So bright and colourful.

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  18. SheilaAugust 25, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    There is an extra bright star shining in Australia at the moment and it is simply gorgeous , wow those colors are stunning! Wonderful job and I am sure a challenge but well worth your effort:-)

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  19. Kelli Fannin QuiltsAugust 25, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    I love the quote too! And your project is gorgeous!! :)

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  20. QuiltNut CreationsAugust 25, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    love it! what a great surprise project

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  21. Cheryl (aka Kayly)August 25, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    It looks simply stunning, Peg.

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  22. LizAugust 25, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Its gorgeous. Love it.

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  23. LyndaAugust 25, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Fantastic Peg! What a great quilt.

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  24. VickiAugust 25, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    It's fabulous Peg and an original for you :)

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  25. WendyAugust 25, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    This is beautiful!

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  26. AllieAugust 25, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Gobsmacked....speechless...Peg that is too too gorgeous!!! Wow!

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  27. FeeAugust 25, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Wow !! That is gorgeous Peg - Well Done

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  28. MariaAugust 25, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Oh Peg I really love it. Brights are my thing and the star really shows up on the black.

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  29. jofridsquiltAugust 25, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    This star is marvellous. I love it. Congratulation on well done callange. Hugs Jofrid

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  30. Chocolate CatAugust 25, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Oh Peg, this is absolutely beautiful! You must be thrilled with it.

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  31. DeAugust 25, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Its fantastic Peg and what a lovely idea because the design came from a card you gave to Kerry

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  32. Mrs ShepoAugust 25, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Just stunning Peg, sounds like a weekend full of surprises. Cheers Pat.

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  33. ChrissieAugust 25, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    Absolutely stunning quilt, beautiful colours, well done

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  34. TerryAugust 25, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    It's beautiful Peg! Congratulations on getting it all put together! :0)

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  35. AnitaSAugust 25, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    It is very lovely. I love the colors.

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  36. TatkisAugust 26, 2011 at 12:05 AM

    Amazing quilt and great idea about secret project!
    Love the colours very much - they are fresh and sweet!

    Hugs,
    Tatyana

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  37. Mitt lille rosa syromAugust 26, 2011 at 2:01 AM

    So very beautiful! You are a talented quilter, thanks for sharing :-)

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  38. AnonymousAugust 26, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    Stunning....

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  39. NickyAugust 26, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Stunning Peg! What an apportunity to get outside one's own comfort zone. Love the prairie points too!

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  40. MarilynAugust 27, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Such beautiful happy colours, Peg. Love the design Kerry came up with. Very clever.

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  41. LisaAugust 27, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    absolutely beautiful Peg!!!

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  42. AnitaAugust 31, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Wow!! How cool is that!!!
    Nothing like a good challenge hey LOL

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  43. BecSeptember 1, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    It looks fantastic Peg!
    The star was a great challenge to take on, good on you!

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  44. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    Oh Peg, I'm so far behind with my blogging and look what I've missed out on.... It is spectacular...

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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment, I do enjoy reading them all...take care, keep safe, happy quilting .. Peg

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