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.
This is my in fully assembled quilt top. I put the hot pink rain drops on pre-applique, but found that I couldn't quilt with them on, so I had to snip them off and will reattach them once the quilting is complete. I used my pom poms to symbolize rain drops around some of the cutest umbrellas possible.
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
Your quilt is lovely!
ReplyDeleteWhat 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!
ReplyDeleteThe 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
ReplyDeleteyour sense of colorplay is always spot-on! you've made a rainy day infinitely fun!
ReplyDeleteNice finish and an adorable quilt. Your Morton girl and the details in your quilting are perfect! Don't you just love these hops!!!! Jane
ReplyDeleteLove your umbrella pom pom quilt! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great quilt - the pom poms are just the perfect touch!
ReplyDeleteThose umbrellas are gorgeous, it looks fantastic, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSo lovely your quilt. The colors are so bright.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing
Frederika
Your quilt is so beautiful with an awesome quilting. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely lovely. The umbrellas, the fabrics and the quilting. You did a terrific job. I love it! Now get some rest.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteNice job. I really like those umbrellas and the blue pom-poms are a good match.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt!
ReplyDeleteOh love your quilt! great idea to make use this way.
ReplyDeleteIn 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!
ReplyDeleteHow darling! The umbrella and the pom-poms are just great!
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable quilt! Makes me smile!
ReplyDeleteWhat a supe quilt. Gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is so pretty!!! The pom poms around the edge are just perfect for it!
ReplyDeleteYour use of the pom pom trim on your quilt is perfect! :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous. I love the umbrellas and I love the pompoms around the edge. It looks wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing.
You've made a lovely job of the quilt.
ReplyDeleteThe quilt is just awesome.....great job...your colors are perfect for a bright and lovely quilt
ReplyDeleteVery cute. I love your quilting of the rain and the little puddles. The pom poms look terrific around the edges.
ReplyDeleteThis just so sweet and lovely!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! Now get some sleep! lol vickise at gmail dot com
ReplyDeletevery very nice love your quilt
ReplyDeleteWhat 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!
ReplyDeleteThis 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.
ReplyDeleteThose are beautiful umbrellas and the pom poms are so cool in the multi colors, too! I love your quilt!
ReplyDeleteAdorable way to add to the borders! Love it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful 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!
ReplyDeleteYour 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.
ReplyDeleteVery creative quilt. I also really like the name of your blog!
ReplyDeleteCheers, K
This is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job, love all those poms!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute idea. You did a great job. Thank yo for sharing.
ReplyDeleteToo cute!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the quilting and the poms in the border are the sweetest!
Too cute!!!
ReplyDeleteLove 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.
ReplyDeleteFabulous!! I love your quilt.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing!
Very cute. Love the umbrellas. Great job!
ReplyDeleteWonderful 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.
ReplyDeleteRosemary B here
ReplyDeleteYes, this is very sweet. I love it
Umbrellas need to perky.
VEry nice and creative indeed
Beautiful quilt!
ReplyDeleteAdorable - love the umbrellas and pom poms!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! Love the umbrellas and Morton Salt girl. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWOW!! That is just so great!!! Love the Morton gal!!
ReplyDeleteLove all your colours. The two fabric umbrellas are awesome. Pompoms are the finishing touch.
ReplyDeleteWonderful quilt - the pom poms add a nice touch.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, this is just beautiful...all of your umbrellas are prettier than the one next to them....
ReplyDeleteit is raining here, and this just makes our day sunny..
Very cute! Love the umbrellas, the quilting, the fabric and everything.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love your quilt, it's so cute! Thanks for sharing!
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ReplyDeleteWhat 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!!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat 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.
ReplyDeleteI think this is a case of you see it but it looks great to me.
ReplyDeleteGood job!
I LOVE the umbrellas
ReplyDeleteGreat 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.
ReplyDeleteWhat 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!
ReplyDeleteDivino!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet quilt and the pom poms add just the right amount of whimsy! Great job!
ReplyDeletefantastic quilt! the umbrellas are so cute, and I just love the blue pom poms!
ReplyDeleteWell done! I'm glad you got your machine back in time. Now you can rest.
ReplyDeleteWhat a very pretty quilt! :)
ReplyDeleteI love your quilt it is creative and unique! Just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt. Love your color choices.
ReplyDeleteDarling wall hanging!
ReplyDeleteYou've done a great job on this quilt! The quilting and pompoms really add to the effect.
ReplyDeleteLove your quilting on this! Thank you for sharing with us. :)
ReplyDelete-thats really cute, wonderful idea!
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