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What I am Working on Today..

November 22, 2010 By Spoonful of Sugar - 38 Comments

I usually work on a Monday but had to change my work days this week so I can attend a conference later in the week. It has been wonderful having today off – I met my Mum for coffee; did some more Christmas shopping; and even managed to get some sewing done! I am sure I won’t feel so happy on Friday though when I have to work instead of being at home.

I had some request for progress shots of Sarah’s Bliss Quilt.

I completed most of the blocks last week during the retreat, and managed to finish sewing them together today. Just have to wait for the border fabric to arrive, and hopefully will have it finished for Christmas! This may well be the quickest quilt I have ever made!

The gorgeous Bliss Fabric came from Ladybug Quilts.

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  1. two hippos says

    November 22, 2010 at 2:56 am

    it’s looking wonderful!!!

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  2. Deb says

    November 22, 2010 at 1:01 am

    Isn’t Bliss just gorgeous. I have just ordered a whole bunch! I will look forward to how you finish this 🙂

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  3. suzitee says

    November 22, 2010 at 1:14 am

    Gasp…it is GORGEOUS! Looking sooooo beautiful Lisa…love love love it. What does Sarah think?

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  4. Kris says

    November 22, 2010 at 1:25 am

    Bliss!!!

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  5. Tania says

    November 22, 2010 at 1:47 am

    Now this really is the sort of thing that could pull me permanently over to the Quilty Dark Side. GLOR-I-OUS!

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  6. silverpebble says

    November 22, 2010 at 1:58 am

    Totally and utterly gorgeous.

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  7. Amanda says

    November 22, 2010 at 2:08 am

    I absolutely LOVE it! Lucky Sarah. Lots of love, Amanda xxx

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  8. Christy says

    November 22, 2010 at 2:38 am

    so beautiful!

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  9. Kirsty@Bonjour says

    November 22, 2010 at 2:47 am

    Wow, you are super speedy! I love it, it’s gorgeous. Did you raw edge applique the petals?

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  10. Andi says

    November 22, 2010 at 2:56 am

    Very pretty!!!

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  11. Suzie says

    November 22, 2010 at 3:15 am

    A beautiful quilt!!! You’ve worked pretty fast!

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  12. Simone de Klerk says

    November 22, 2010 at 3:30 am

    Love the quilt you are working on. Great fabrics. I think I should find some Bliss (o:

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  13. Bela says

    November 22, 2010 at 4:15 am

    Oh Lisa, the quickest and most gorgeous, for sure!!! The colors and the design are wonderful!! sarah is a super lucky pretty girl!!

    I wish you all the best week ever and a cheery Friday!!! Bela.

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  14. Stephanie says

    November 22, 2010 at 4:30 am

    Lucky daughter. Terrific combination of pattern and fabric. Bliss is really sweet.

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  15. K-Sue says

    November 22, 2010 at 4:45 am

    I think the Bliss fabric should be named “Happy” instead. It just makes me feel happy. The quilt is So-ooo bright and pretty.

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  16. Rumi says

    November 22, 2010 at 5:30 am

    Adorable! I’m sure Sarah is thrilled with this quilt.

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  17. peppermintpatcher says

    November 22, 2010 at 5:45 am

    A wealth of loveliness!

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  18. Sinta Renee says

    November 22, 2010 at 10:12 am

    If I wasn’t at work right now… I would go into my sewing room and pull out my jelly roll of Bliss and that pattern and copy your quilt! It is sooo sweet!

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  19. FabiolaTeles says

    November 22, 2010 at 12:34 pm

    So beautiful!!!
    Fabiola.
    http://blogencontrandoideias.blogspot.com/

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  20. Peg - Happy In Quilting says

    November 22, 2010 at 12:51 pm

    “Beautiful”

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  21. Dogwood says

    November 22, 2010 at 2:03 pm

    great colors. love the red, blue and white together. looking beautiful. great pattern.

    fun time to you…

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  22. Vickie says

    November 22, 2010 at 7:31 pm

    Love the quilt! It’s gorgeous!

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  23. Tonya says

    November 22, 2010 at 8:57 pm

    Cannot begin to tell you how much I LOVE that quilt!!! Gorgeous!

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  24. em's scrapbag says

    November 22, 2010 at 9:17 pm

    This is such a cheerful quilt. You have done a beautiful job!

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  25. Thimbleanna says

    November 22, 2010 at 9:46 pm

    Oooh, it’s looking gorgeous Lisa — I LOVE that fabric!!!

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  26. Kate says

    November 23, 2010 at 4:09 am

    Its looking gorgeous! I love it when I have an unexpected day off. I tend to get more accomplished than if it was planned.

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  27. dutch sisters says

    November 23, 2010 at 1:06 pm

    That quilt is so fun and cheerful, absolutely gorgeous!

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  28. Indigo Blue says

    November 23, 2010 at 4:25 pm

    This is lovely! My daughter would love it.
    x

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  29. amandajean says

    November 23, 2010 at 4:35 pm

    it’s lovely!!! do you raw edge applique?

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  30. LittleWhiteDove says

    November 23, 2010 at 6:10 pm

    Beautiful! I was looking for fabrics almost exactly like that, pity I didn’t see this post before I bought somethign else, they are just gorgeous!

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  31. Anonymous says

    November 24, 2010 at 10:19 pm

    OMG Lisa that is so beautiful. I am sure Sarah will treasure it forever. My mum hand made me a quilt when i was young which i just love to death and hope to pass onto one of my own one day!
    From Nic

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  32. Amelia says

    November 25, 2010 at 1:26 am

    I love the fabric and I love the design! It’s going to look so fantastic…

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  33. sewtakeahike says

    November 25, 2010 at 5:28 am

    Your bliss quilt is beautiful, Lisa!!! Sarah is so lucky that it’s for her.
    I’m really loving the look of your blog too!

    Reply
  34. Entre Nous says

    November 25, 2010 at 9:34 am

    Oh I love that :}

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  35. Happy Cottage Quilter says

    November 25, 2010 at 7:45 pm

    Wow this certainly is beautiful! Love it.

    Reply
  36. Dandelion Quilts says

    November 28, 2010 at 8:07 am

    Love it!

    Reply
  37. Shannon says

    December 1, 2010 at 7:27 pm

    Beautiful – loving all that red!

    Reply
  38. Tine says

    December 9, 2010 at 12:15 pm

    it looks fantastic!

    Reply

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