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Midwest Modern Finish

October 20, 2009 By Spoonful of Sugar - 74 Comments


I put the finishing stitches into my Pink Midwest Modern Quilt last night. I love how the absence of a border and the use of white gives it a more modern look – quite a different look to some of my earlier quilts.  It was a snap to machine quilt using straight lines on the diagonal.

I am in need of a new hand sewing project so am planning on joining in on Kellie’s quilt-a-long! The Joseph’s Coat/Orange Peel block looks really effective. Now I just need to decide on the colour scheme.
Sarah and I are off to Brisbane tomorrow for the Tournament of Minds Finals so things will be quiet around here over the next week.

Edit: 2012 – You can find the pattern for this quilt here.
Posted by Lisa

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  1. broderie says

    October 20, 2009 at 5:26 am

    well done lisa, it looks lovely, very fresh. the orange peel quilt should be gorgeous, i was unlucky enough to be a part of the shop when trish harper’s quilt was stolen along with others at the same time. it was a very difficult time and we all know who did it!!!!

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  2. randi says

    October 20, 2009 at 6:39 am

    Oh my goodness, this quilt is beautiful! great work!

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  3. Handmade says

    October 20, 2009 at 1:09 pm

    Simply Gorgeous – Good Luck with Tournament of the Minds!

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  4. suzitee says

    October 20, 2009 at 3:21 am

    Oh Lisa! That quilt is breathtaking! The Amy Butler fabrics look stunning, and the simple quilting design is perfect…I love how you’e photographed it on wicker too…very nice.Have a wonderful time in Brisbane…will be thinking of you 🙂

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  5. Linda says

    October 20, 2009 at 3:22 am

    oh my it is sooooo gorgeous! I love it. have fun away girls

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  6. Tania says

    October 20, 2009 at 3:25 am

    You’re just have to take the quilt with you! All the best at the Tournament of Minds…!

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  7. Tracy says

    October 20, 2009 at 3:30 am

    It is stunning, Lisa…absolutely stunning! I personally don’t like a lot of border and such on quilts, so I really love how you’ve opted for no border here and just simple binding. I also love the diagonally quilting stitching–great choice. The whole things is just a beauty to behold. I think this one is my fave! You are the Quilt Queen, I think! Happy Day :o) ((HUGS))

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  8. Michele says

    October 20, 2009 at 3:31 am

    So crisp and fresh looking! And who doesn’t love those fabrics? You made them sing!

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  9. Stephanie says

    October 20, 2009 at 3:43 am

    Beautiful. I’m a firm believer in not all quilts need a border! Sometimes you just know when to stop.

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  10. soyee says

    October 20, 2009 at 4:03 am

    lovely, just my colours. a border is indeed not always needed.

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  11. Terry says

    October 20, 2009 at 4:10 am

    I love your quilt! It’s so beautiful! Your choice of fabrics is amazing!

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  12. Aimee says

    October 20, 2009 at 4:23 am

    Another stunning quilt! I love the quilting design – perfect!

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  13. CourtneyKeb says

    October 20, 2009 at 4:30 am

    Mmmm that quilt is dreamy!

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  14. Bianca Jae Makes Stuff says

    October 20, 2009 at 4:59 am

    Perfect! Perfect! Perfect!
    Have a great time in Brisbane xox

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  15. crafty things says

    October 20, 2009 at 5:00 am

    Great looking quilt. Good luck for the TOM in Brisbane.

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  16. natalie says

    October 20, 2009 at 5:09 am

    what a beautiful job you have done Lisa, Good Luck in Brissy Sarah not that you will need it.

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  17. Terriaw says

    October 20, 2009 at 5:20 am

    Wow, Lisa, this turned out so gorgeous! I really love the diagonal line quilting. I agree with you, the quilting and the white make this a lovely modern quilt. Great job!

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  18. The Quilt Buddy says

    October 20, 2009 at 5:23 am

    I also love the “borderless” look!

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  19. Thimbleanna says

    October 20, 2009 at 5:32 am

    Oh Lisa — it’s gorgeous! I love the fabrics you’ve chosen and your quilting looks just perfect! I’m debating about Kellie’s quiltalong, as I have lots of yoyos for my portable project. I know just the color scheme I’d go with though!

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  20. clare's craftroom says

    October 20, 2009 at 5:55 am

    Wow that is beautiful . All the best in Brisbane , take care .

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  21. Marcia says

    October 20, 2009 at 6:16 am

    I love how you quilted it. Simple elegance!

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  22. Tonya says

    October 20, 2009 at 6:40 am

    The quilt is beautiful! I love how you quilted it on the diagonal, gorgeous!!!

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  23. Noelia says

    October 20, 2009 at 7:22 am

    It looks really nice!!! I love it ! 😀

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  24. Happy Cottage Quilter says

    October 20, 2009 at 7:26 am

    Oh wow this turned out so beautifully. I love the quilting. I’ve always loved diagonal quilting. It looks really great!

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  25. Renee says

    October 20, 2009 at 7:51 am

    Good luck dear Sarah.

    xoxox

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  26. Katherine says

    October 20, 2009 at 8:00 am

    Oh, my! I love this quilt, Lisa! What a great design to showcase those pretty fabrics and the quilting suits it perfectly. Absolutely delicious looking. :o)

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  27. Carrie P. says

    October 20, 2009 at 10:24 am

    Perfection! I think that a quilt doesn’t always need a border and this is one example. Love it.

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  28. Simone de Klerk says

    October 20, 2009 at 11:13 am

    What a wonderful quilt!!! Also love the quilting.
    Have a great time in Brisbane together with Sarah!

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  29. Rumi says

    October 20, 2009 at 11:31 am

    Lovely quilt Lisa! It really doesn’t need a border. Beautiful!

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  30. periwinkle says

    October 20, 2009 at 11:40 am

    this is so pretty , good luck with your quilt a long

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  31. Dandelion Quilts says

    October 20, 2009 at 12:22 pm

    THis is breath taking. I love your choice of quilting, too. LOVE it.

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  32. West Michigan Quilter says

    October 20, 2009 at 1:00 pm

    What a beautiful quilt. I love the soft colors and that you put in the green corner squares. Really stunning.

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  33. Angel.Pearls says

    October 20, 2009 at 1:41 pm

    The quilt is really beautiful, and the white parts made it more ‘fresh’.
    The Mind-tournament sounds interesting -good luck!! Love/7Eva

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  34. LizzieJane says

    October 20, 2009 at 2:51 pm

    How beautiful. I just adore the colors. They work so well together.
    Have a wonderful time in Brisbane.
    x

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  35. méri says

    October 20, 2009 at 3:00 pm

    Just beautiful, Lisa! Pretty, pretty!
    Have a nice week with Sarah!

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  36. goldenbird says

    October 20, 2009 at 7:25 pm

    Your quilt is so pretty, Lisa. I love the soft colors and those little green squares. Gosh, I would love to wrap myself in that on a cool autumn evening.

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  37. Dogwood says

    October 20, 2009 at 8:11 pm

    That beautiful colorful quilt look good enough to eat! Really…I love it! Also, lovely display for photo shoot!

    Have a nice evening.

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  38. Cybele's patch says

    October 21, 2009 at 1:24 am

    What a lovely spring quilt!

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  39. Leah (mummy made it) says

    October 21, 2009 at 1:41 am

    That is gorgeous! Been meaning to comment on your blog for ages, you make some lovely things, esp some of your gift wrapping ideas and finishing off touches.

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  40. Cathy says

    October 21, 2009 at 2:19 am

    Absolutely beautiful quilt here, and i love the straight line quilting you have done. I’m joining Kellie’s quiltalong too, it will be lovely to see your progress. Have a great time in Brissie xo

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  41. Cascade Lily says

    October 21, 2009 at 3:09 am

    Congratulations Lisa, it’s absolutely gorgeous. Hope you and Sarah are enjoying Brisbane 🙂

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  42. texmorg says

    October 21, 2009 at 4:32 am

    Lisa your quilt is stunning. I love how it doesn’t have any borders. I hope Sarah went well (I love watching those tournaments.
    Linda

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  43. The Girl Creative says

    October 21, 2009 at 5:08 am

    That blanket is beautiful. I love Amy Butler. 🙂

    I found you via Mod Podge Rocks and I’m adding you to my blogroll. Keep up the great work!

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  44. Shannon says

    October 21, 2009 at 7:43 am

    Gorgeous! And I am so jealous that machine quilting comes easy to you. It makes me want to pull my hair out – or at least eat lots and lots of chocolate!

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  45. fiberdoodles says

    October 21, 2009 at 10:03 am

    I am so loving this quilt! And the quilting is gorgeous. Good job 😉

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  46. Heleen says

    October 21, 2009 at 10:21 am

    LOve love love this quilt! the colors, the stitching it is a beauty!

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  47. Soo says

    October 21, 2009 at 2:57 pm

    The quilt looks great Lisa! I like the way it looks without a border, enjoy your trip away!

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  48. tooznie says

    October 21, 2009 at 3:00 pm

    What a beautiful quilt! The little green squares tie it together so nicely!

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  49. handmaiden says

    October 21, 2009 at 4:56 pm

    Lisa, I like the white border too…….very fresh and contemporary

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  50. Peg - Happy In Quilting says

    October 21, 2009 at 6:37 pm

    Stunning….

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  51. Journeying Five says

    October 22, 2009 at 12:56 am

    Love it! the colors and pattern work well together.

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  52. Wendy B says

    October 22, 2009 at 4:46 am

    Love the diagonal parallel quilting….sets it off perfectly!! So simple but stunning. Good luck at the TOM…leave time to visit the quilty shops in Brisvegas!!!
    ‘o) Wendy B

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  53. QuiltedSimple says

    October 22, 2009 at 6:44 am

    Lovely quilt. Very pretty. Have fun on your trip
    Kris

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  54. Just Jenny says

    October 22, 2009 at 10:05 am

    I love this quilt! I love everything you make! Just wonderful ideas! That is why I gave you an award – go check it out on my blog!

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  55. Christy says

    October 22, 2009 at 5:32 pm

    What a gorgeous piece of quilt! Congratulations, well done!

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  56. bingo~bonnie says

    October 22, 2009 at 9:23 pm

    What a beautiful quilt – I love the simplicity of it.. and the simple quilting is perfect. 😉

    Happy that I’ve found your blog – I’ve got you in my Google Reader now 😉

    Love form Texas! ~bonnie

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  57. Corrie says

    October 22, 2009 at 10:13 pm

    gorgeous! love the colours, they are my favourites!

    Corrie:)

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  58. KateKwiltz says

    October 23, 2009 at 8:12 am

    It’s very calming — great colors! Also love that you chose to go borderless. Beautiful finish!

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  59. upstateLisa says

    October 23, 2009 at 12:03 pm

    Your quilt is beautiful! I like to quilt in straight lines sometimes too but it is slow going!

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  60. Mom's Place says

    October 23, 2009 at 2:18 pm

    That quilt is gorgeous!!! I just gave you an award!

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  61. HOPE says

    October 24, 2009 at 4:49 pm

    just found your blog…this quilt is just lovely~! Oh how I love the colors! Very fresh looking.

    I ‘ll be back to look around..

    Blessings..
    HOPE

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  62. Rachael Rabbit says

    October 25, 2009 at 7:00 am

    beautiful … just beautiful

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  63. May Kristin says

    October 25, 2009 at 9:45 am

    I simply love this quilt!
    It’s gorgeous!

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  64. K-Sue says

    October 26, 2009 at 4:03 am

    That’s a lot of comments – I agree with all the compliments – it is a fun, sweet, fresh, pretty quilt, and I like the no-border look on this one. Great job! I look forward to hearing about the Tournament of Minds.

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  65. Renee says

    October 26, 2009 at 7:08 am

    I forgot to say how much I love the quilt.

    Now, for the good part — how did your daughter do. I hope that she had lots of fun.

    Love Renee xoxo

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  66. Wendy says

    October 26, 2009 at 10:46 am

    This is truly beautiful! Love the soft colors –

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  67. Christine says

    October 26, 2009 at 1:36 pm

    A beautiful quilt …. love it.

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  68. Renee says

    October 26, 2009 at 5:38 pm

    You must be very proud of your family. Amazing people. All of you.

    Love Renee xoxo

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  69. Jenni says

    October 27, 2009 at 6:28 am

    Best of luck with the tournament!

    The quilt is so pretty too.

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  70. Renee says

    October 27, 2009 at 7:24 am

    Come over for a visit.

    xoxoxo

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  71. Linda says

    October 28, 2009 at 2:48 am

    Lisa, I’m just starting to catch up on blogs. Your quilt is just gorgeous, I love how you quilted it and yes the no border really makes it pop.

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  72. Maree: says

    October 27, 2009 at 7:24 pm

    WOW.!! I Love this Quilt…it is Gorgeous….Love the NO Border too…very Effective..
    cheers

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  73. Jenny says

    October 28, 2009 at 2:51 am

    Quite stunning and subtle just lovely!

    Reply
  74. jacquie says

    October 31, 2009 at 6:32 am

    love the quilting on this!! great finish.

    Reply

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