Saturday, October 31, 2009

Year of Schnibbles Part II

So even though my pattern and fabric still haven't arrived, I ordered them Oct 6th, I still managed to get my Schnibbles done. YAY!
I really didn't like this pattern when I first say it, but that was a case of the fabrics and colours just not doin' it for me. When I looked at it closer I say how awesome this pattern is, and Thelma showed with hers how amazing it can look supersized. So moral is? Look more than once, and closer, when at first you don't like something, a gem may be under the sand.
Now I didn't have my pattern yet, it'll probably get here next week, just because you know, so I did a mock up in EQ and it ended up the same 33x33 so I think I got it right. I'm really interested to see if I figured things right when it gets here.


Now since my charm packs hadn't arrived I had to hit the stash for this one, so I though I'd make it a bit of a challenge. I set one of my smaller tubs of FQs on the table and let Little Bit pick some out. All but the borders are ones she picked. I then attempted to make it work, not enough fabrics for a real scrappy, but too many for clean lines, but it was fun and Little Bit got to help some so she was happy.
I chose the borders from the stash, so free quilt! Close enough anyways.
I'll get this quilted up as soon as the restrictions are lifted, apparently quilting falls into too much strain category...or so DH thinks, and he's bigger then me lol.

Here are my two pups, looking all sweet and innocent like but I don't believe it, they're just waiting for the top to get close enough that they can claim it.

10 comments:

Ariane said...

I love your quilt top. It looks great. I love the fabrics and colors. And your pups are adorable.

Thelma said...

What a surprise, Congratulations on getting your October Schnibbles done!! You had to work a little harder than the rest of us! I wonder if the fabric you ordered for Cindy Lou Who, will work for another schnibbles? Naturally I LOVE your color choices! The border is perfect!

What kind of dogs are those? They look like stuffed animals they are so small, fluffy and cute!! How old are they?

Happy Halloween to Little Bit, what costume will she be wearing today?

Sinta Renee said...

Your quilt turned out great Cara! I had to rethink the colors on mine too. I'm sure your fabric won't go to waste:) Your puppies are adorable!

Andee said...

I think this one looks great! Your little helper did a fantastic job (and you too!)!

hetty said...

I love your quilt top Cara! I have no idea what you are talking about when you mention the quilting program. I have never used one. Are they really as good as people say? Your pups are the cutest! So white and fluffy! How could they possibly do damage to a quilt top? LOL

Ginger Patches said...

I wasn't crazy about the pattern at first either. In fact I didn't really like it until I was almost finished making it lol! And then it just came together and I was like hmm ok I guess I do like it. Good job on yours....wow you did it without the pattern or the fabric?? Very awesome :)

Marianne said...

Your Cindy Lou Who turned out great. I love the striped fabric in the border! Cute pups!

Trisha said...

I just came over from the parade to tell you how much I love your quilt! It is the perfect pattern for those patriotic colors. Great minds think alike!

Carrie said...

It's terrific ~ especially since you made the whole thing from your stash! It's like getting a wonderful bonus of some kind! :)

The pups are quite wonderful ~ and I also loved all the Halloween pictures. :)

Quilter Going Bananas said...

Good thinking on your part to try and make the Oct Schnibble. Your Little Bit has a good eye for colour!
Those doggies sure are cute as well as Little Bit in her costume...