Saturday, April 17, 2021

Plaids rule the roost!!

Good morning to all!  I have been playing the strings, again.  I love strings, and plaid strings...what could possibly be better?  I need to applique more heart blocks!  If you look below, this plaid quilt came from a far different place than my plaids...but they all just go together, like magic!  
Speaking of plaids...a great treat is at my house!  PLAID STRINGS!!  And I did not make this quilt...

 But Joan did!!!  I just love it...she makes quilts, and I was lucky enough to purchase one from her...IN PLAIDS!!!  I am in great love with it!  It is made from shirt fabrics, mostly, and it is so soft and lovely.  Drapable and seems just like a quilty hug.  Joan asked me if I was buying this for someone, for a gift...NOPE!  This one stays with me!


Please see Joan's blog here:

Keeping You in Stitches (shelbystitcher.blogspot.com)


Have a lovely day!


Julie

12 comments:

Mama Joan said...

Dear Julie, the quilt I made for you is ALL upcycled men’s shirts for the front and binding. Only the backing is not. It is luscious Thimbleberries though! So glad you like it!

Chantal said...

The first picture is so you: hearts and plaids = Julie! The quilt you bought is fantastic. I just LOVE that border with the block at the corners... just WOW! Great purchase! And yes, you did buy it as a gift, a gift to your favorite nurse who works so hard and needs this quilt: YOU! You deserve it. Enjoy! ;^)

Rose Marie said...

Love what you are doing with the hearts and that string quilt .... OMG .... love it!

Janet O. said...

The hearts and plaid strings could be your signature quilt.;)
And the quilt you bought from Joan is a winner. Love the border treatment. I don't blame you for keeping that one!

Anorina @SameliasMum said...

Your new heart quilt is looking gorgeous.

Binsa said...

Lovely plaid quilt purchase Julie so you

---"Love" said...

I'd say you made a really good deal getting that pretty quilt! Your hearts and plaids are going to be just as lovely when you get them all together. Your work is beautiful. ---"Love"

QuiltGranma said...

sOMETIMES WE NEED TO BUY SOMETHING AS A GIFT, FOR US!

Alycia~Quiltygirl said...

Oh these are great!! I love how you use plaids - so beautiful!!!

Jennie in GA said...

What a lovely purchase! I bet you’ll enjoy. And your own quilt is great.

Lori said...

What a sweet gift for yourself!

Cheryl's Teapots2Quilting said...

Nice quilt from Joan. You deserve to treat yourself. Glad you got some of your sister's quilts, too (sorry, I'm playing catch up with my blog reading).

Puffins and purples!!

I was tempted by Puffins...a squirrelly breed!!  LOL!  This fabric was shared with me, and I have been loved these bright, candy corn colors...