I'd like to thank Thearica and Madame Samm for all of the effort they put into arranging these hops. It's a huge amount of work and they've done a great job!
I finally got my beloved Janome back last week and had an already scheduled girls quilting weekend, so I've spent the last 72 hours quilting like a mad woman! I've literally had 5 hours sleep in that 72 hours, so this is going to be short and sweet in order to keep it somewhat coherent. Even though I pulled 2 all nighters, I wasn't able to completely finish my quilt, but it's mostly done.
I couldn't believe my luck when I found multi-colored blue poms that I think actually look like a rainy day.
I used white metallic thread and quilted a Morton Salt girl silhouette in the focus, beaded umbrella. I used blue metallic thread to quilt the umbrellas and rain.
My dear friend Sophie happend to be at the quilting weekend, which was lucky for me since she can draw and I can't. Stick figures are my forte, so the salty girl was well out of my league. Thanks Soph!!!
Unfortunately I had a mishap and some of the colors started to bleed onto the gray, so I had to quickly wash and dry my unfinished quilt, pins and all. I would not recommend this, but I was terrified the bleeding wouldn't come out if I didn't deal with it immediately.
This is it's current state:
Thanks for visiting and putting up with my sleep deprived ramblings. I'm off to sleep for about 14 hours now.
Here's my fellow Pom Pom Hoppers, I hope you get to visit them all and enjoy their Pom Pom Shaking as much as I do!!
April 29
73 comments:
Your quilt is lovely!
What a great quilt! It is just adorable and the quilting is fabulous too! I love the silhouette of the Morton salt girl under the umbrella. Nice work!
The colors and fabrics are very lovely. The raindrops and umbrellas theme is sew cute. The pom-pom trim really adds a lot to this, as does your lovely quilting. May you enjoy some sleep and finishing your quilt ... :) Pat
your sense of colorplay is always spot-on! you've made a rainy day infinitely fun!
Nice finish and an adorable quilt. Your Morton girl and the details in your quilting are perfect! Don't you just love these hops!!!! Jane
Love your umbrella pom pom quilt! Thank you for sharing.
What a great quilt - the pom poms are just the perfect touch!
Those umbrellas are gorgeous, it looks fantastic, thanks for sharing!
So lovely your quilt. The colors are so bright.
Thanks for sharing
Frederika
Your quilt is so beautiful with an awesome quilting. Thanks for sharing
Absolutely lovely. The umbrellas, the fabrics and the quilting. You did a terrific job. I love it! Now get some rest.
Your quilt is gorgeous!
Nice job. I really like those umbrellas and the blue pom-poms are a good match.
What a beautiful quilt!
Oh love your quilt! great idea to make use this way.
In spite of your difficulties and lack of sleep.... your quilt is really cute! It will be just wonderful when it's finished! Thanks for sharing!
How darling! The umbrella and the pom-poms are just great!
What an adorable quilt! Makes me smile!
What a supe quilt. Gorgeous.
Your quilt is so pretty!!! The pom poms around the edge are just perfect for it!
Your use of the pom pom trim on your quilt is perfect! :)
Gorgeous. I love the umbrellas and I love the pompoms around the edge. It looks wonderful.
Thanks so much for sharing.
You've made a lovely job of the quilt.
The quilt is just awesome.....great job...your colors are perfect for a bright and lovely quilt
Very cute. I love your quilting of the rain and the little puddles. The pom poms look terrific around the edges.
This just so sweet and lovely!
Very pretty! Now get some sleep! lol vickise at gmail dot com
very very nice love your quilt
What an absolutely beautiful April showers quilt! I love all those umbrellas and the blue "rain" pompoms add a nice finishing touch. Get some good sleep now!
This is lovely! I especially like the soft colors and beautiful fabrics. Don't you just love those quilt retreats with friends? We do it once a year and are considering making it twice. Sweet dreams.
Those are beautiful umbrellas and the pom poms are so cool in the multi colors, too! I love your quilt!
Adorable way to add to the borders! Love it!
Beautiful quilt! I know you had some anxious moments but it looks like you got past it in the end. Now get to bed and get some sleep!
Your quilt is just as cute as can be. I love umbrella blocks and yours is so sweet. I wish I could see the metallic thread in person.
Very creative quilt. I also really like the name of your blog!
Cheers, K
This is gorgeous!
Beautiful job, love all those poms!
What a cute idea. You did a great job. Thank yo for sharing.
Too cute!!!
Love the quilting and the poms in the border are the sweetest!
Too cute!!!
Love the quilting and the poms in the border are the sweetest!
You quilt is so pretty. I love the fabric and how you placed everything, very neat.
Fabulous!! I love your quilt.
Thank you for sharing!
Very cute. Love the umbrellas. Great job!
Wonderful quilt and the quilting is just so great. I had never used any pom poms on a quilt before but have been really enjoying seeing how they liven up so many projects.
Rosemary B here
Yes, this is very sweet. I love it
Umbrellas need to perky.
VEry nice and creative indeed
Beautiful quilt!
Adorable - love the umbrellas and pom poms!
Great job! Love the umbrellas and Morton Salt girl. Thanks for sharing.
WOW!! That is just so great!!! Love the Morton gal!!
Love all your colours. The two fabric umbrellas are awesome. Pompoms are the finishing touch.
Wonderful quilt - the pom poms add a nice touch.
Oh my goodness, this is just beautiful...all of your umbrellas are prettier than the one next to them....
it is raining here, and this just makes our day sunny..
Very cute! Love the umbrellas, the quilting, the fabric and everything.
Your quilt is Beautiful!
I love your quilt, it's so cute! Thanks for sharing!
neenajack@sbcglobal.net
What a great Quilt!!!
Hi!!! This is so sweet and adorable!!! The morton salt girl is a fave of mine!!! She reminds me of April showers every time I see her!!!! The pom poms are perfect!!!!
Great quilt! Love the umbrellas. Sometimes things do not go the way we planned it, but you persevered and have a lovely quilt to show for it.
I think this is a case of you see it but it looks great to me.
Good job!
I LOVE the umbrellas
Great job!
cheers
maggie
I love the quilt. The poms to simulate rain drops is a great idea and perfect for spring. The quilting is wonderful. I went to a free motion class on Saturday and that'll probably be that. I have trouble visualizing while I'm moving. The instructor's theme was to mark none, if at all possible. I did sign up for a walking foot class she offers - that's more my forte. It looks as if you have certainly found your niche. Thanks for hopping, sharing a wonderful quilt with colors that are some of my personal favorites, and being an inspiration. I can tell you missed your machine. I hope sleep will come soon.
What a totally adorable quilt with all those lovely umbrellas. Who wouldn't want to walk in the rain with one of them? Great idea for use of your poms and wonderful project!
Divino!!!
What a sweet quilt and the pom poms add just the right amount of whimsy! Great job!
fantastic quilt! the umbrellas are so cute, and I just love the blue pom poms!
Well done! I'm glad you got your machine back in time. Now you can rest.
What a very pretty quilt! :)
I love your quilt it is creative and unique! Just beautiful!
Great quilt. Love your color choices.
Darling wall hanging!
You've done a great job on this quilt! The quilting and pompoms really add to the effect.
Love your quilting on this! Thank you for sharing with us. :)
-thats really cute, wonderful idea!
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