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Friday, March 9, 2012

I have a top

Remember this trapunto I was doing for the Coxcomb and Currants quilt? Well the good news is that all the blocks have been done so it was time to put the top together.
You have to excuse the not so great photo but you get the idea. I had a hard time getting it all sewn together.
I decided not to do the usual sized setting triangles with a separate border. I did it tough and made really over sized setting triangles to make the quilting design on the border easier with less seams to quilt through. I hope I don't ever have to do this again..
If I manage to get some time over the next few days, I'll be drawing the trapunto border which will mimic the trapunto in the alternate blocks. Lots to do yet but it's progress and I'm loving how it's looking so far.


62 comments:

  1. LurlineMarch 9, 2012 at 2:50 PM

    So very beautiful Janet - really tempts me to start another red and green quilt.
    Hugs Lurline.

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  2. Mary on Lake PulaskiMarch 9, 2012 at 2:51 PM

    Gorgeous!!! That is so incredible!

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  3. Judy DietrichMarch 9, 2012 at 2:58 PM

    Outstanding quilt design--love the trapunto on the blocks--will be grand with the border also having it!! These 2 colors really work well together, and are so gorgeous against the white background.

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  4. Oops-LahMarch 9, 2012 at 3:04 PM

    I'm swooning so much, there's a danger I'm falling off my chair. Seriously, this is absolutely stunning; the colours, the trapunto and of course your workmanship. Dear lady, I'm in awe!

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  5. KimmeMarch 9, 2012 at 4:02 PM

    Wow Janet it's fantastic!

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  6. SusanMarch 9, 2012 at 4:03 PM

    Beautiful, just beautiful! I hope to see this win lots of 1st prize ribbons one day! Maybe even see it in person at an Australian quilt show!

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  7. DorothyMarch 9, 2012 at 4:07 PM

    It's beautiful, Janet.
    Now, don;t forget those leaves! you know the ones I mean.

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  8. JuliaMarch 9, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    Just gorgeous Janet...worthy of a blue ribbon.
    Julia

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  9. JuliaMarch 9, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    Just gorgeous Janet...worthy of a blue ribbon.
    Julia

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  10. RachaeldaisyMarch 9, 2012 at 5:33 PM

    Absolutely wonderful!!!

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  11. CardygirlMarch 9, 2012 at 5:54 PM

    Just lovely Janet xx

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  12. ShirleyMarch 9, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    It is a winner in my eyes Janet. I know even before you finish it that it will be beautifully done. Well done.

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  13. antique quilterMarch 9, 2012 at 6:35 PM

    I am in AWE it is just so beautiful.....another heirloom quilt for sure.
    Kathie

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  14. MaritMarch 9, 2012 at 6:54 PM

    This is so beautiful, Janet! Love the repetition of the 9 blocks with the spinning movement the berries add. Congratulations of making it a top!

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  15. Cathy @ CabbageQuiltsMarch 9, 2012 at 7:31 PM

    This quilt is incredible Janet. Your work is amazing, I love the trapunto centres. xo

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  16. Kathryn D. DukeMarch 9, 2012 at 8:21 PM

    Unbelievably beautiful....I can not imagine how many minutes you must have put into this....very talented. thanks for sharing it!!

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  17. DebMarch 9, 2012 at 8:32 PM

    Oh my goodness Janet who wouldn`t love it!!! wowser!!! it is just incredible how those blocks just dance on the quilt. They are literally waltzing!
    Your quilting is tremendous!! just lovely and really sets this quilt to historic heights!
    I usually use reader to follow but clicked on your blog Love your header very creative picture of your quilt you are working on...

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  18. UnknownMarch 9, 2012 at 8:33 PM

    Simply gorgeous Janet! It's beautiful!

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  19. Carla A Few Of My Favorite ThingsMarch 9, 2012 at 9:17 PM

    This is so beautiful. What talent you have!

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  20. BetsyMarch 9, 2012 at 10:06 PM

    Stunning

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  21. JosieMarch 9, 2012 at 10:14 PM

    Stunning quilt and amazing trapunto. Can't say more... I'm struck dumb with awe! :o)

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  22. QueenBMarch 9, 2012 at 10:44 PM

    It looks lovely and pristine with the red and that colour green. You have done a wonderful job on bother the applique and trapunto.

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  23. Jess @ Scrappy n HappyMarch 9, 2012 at 10:53 PM

    This is looking fantastic! How are you going to use it when it is finished?

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  24. SpiceMarch 9, 2012 at 10:58 PM

    Wow! I love your applique work. The trapunto is breathtaking too!

    Congratuations

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  25. NedraMarch 9, 2012 at 11:20 PM

    This quilt just gets better and better!

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  26. MaryMarch 9, 2012 at 11:35 PM

    So gorgeous Janet!

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  27. Linda in NCMarch 9, 2012 at 11:49 PM

    It is already beautiful in it's unfinished state; it will be absolutely stunning when you've completed the quilting. Yay, you!

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  28. TarynMarch 10, 2012 at 12:20 AM

    It is incredible! This is probably my favorite applique design and definitely my favorite color combination. The extra work you are putting into doing the trapunto will truly make this one of a kind and will rival the actual 1850's quilts.

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  29. BarbMarch 10, 2012 at 12:29 AM

    Oh my stinking GOSH, that is just out of this world amazing!!!

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  30. Sujata ShahMarch 10, 2012 at 12:32 AM

    Janet,

    I love the new header!
    This trapunto is really breathtaking. I try to find new words to describe how i feel when I see your work but always fail to do it gracefully!

    LOVE IT!

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  31. LoriMarch 10, 2012 at 1:18 AM

    I love the oversized setting triangles. I guess I don't understand why that would be harder. It is really fantastic and quite the stunning quilt!!

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  32. HeatherMarch 10, 2012 at 1:19 AM

    This quilt is just stunning. I really need to get back to the quilting on my red and green - thanks for the inspiration.

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  33. DarleneMarch 10, 2012 at 1:21 AM

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  34. DarleneMarch 10, 2012 at 1:21 AM

    It's a true beauty, Janet! I LOVE everything you do. :-)

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  35. DarleneMarch 10, 2012 at 1:21 AM

    It's a true beauty, Janet! I LOVE everything you do. :-)

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  36. PatMarch 10, 2012 at 1:57 AM

    To call that a "quilt top" - no, no - it is a piece of art !
    And that "top" is over the TOP!!!!!

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  37. LindaMarch 10, 2012 at 1:59 AM

    Janet, You have an amazing talent as a quilter. Beautiful!

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  38. JanetMarch 10, 2012 at 2:28 AM

    Trapunto in the border too - wow Janet! This is going to be one incredible quilt! It's a delight to see your top together.

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  39. DoloresMarch 10, 2012 at 3:21 AM

    As always, exquisite. You are a marvel at quilting.

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  40. FlourishingPalmsMarch 10, 2012 at 3:47 AM

    You SHOULD definitely love how it's looking so far. It's fabulous! I can't believe how much work you're putting into it. If there's a good definition for "perseverance," it has to say, "Janet." Wonderful work!

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  41. MaryMarch 10, 2012 at 3:58 AM

    That really does sound like a lot to do! So far, it's beautiful and I'm sure it will be even more awesome when you finish.

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  42. reganMarch 10, 2012 at 4:16 AM

    It's gorgeous, Janet! And how smart of you to do the oversized side pieces instead of the border. I never think that far ahead.....I'm taking notes now! :o)

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  43. Archie The Wonder DogMarch 10, 2012 at 4:37 AM

    It looks fabulous!!

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  44. RaewynMarch 10, 2012 at 4:38 AM

    Beautiful - love the trapunto!!

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  45. lizMarch 10, 2012 at 5:01 AM

    Very much in awe of your amazing talent. Your designs and attention to detail are first class.

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  46. Abby and StephanieMarch 10, 2012 at 6:34 AM

    A blue ribbon quilt for sure. I admire your talent and patience. It's gorgeous.

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  47. Ivory SpringMarch 10, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    Oh my, you are fast!!! If I could only work as fast as you...

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  48. KarenMarch 10, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    You tend to work on what I would think of as Masterpiece quilts. Beautiful work.

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  49. Pinkadot QuiltsMarch 10, 2012 at 11:48 AM

    It is out of this world beautiful, you should be very proud.

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  50. SusieMarch 10, 2012 at 11:56 AM

    It is/gonna be fabulous!

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  51. ThimbleannaMarch 10, 2012 at 3:59 PM

    Wow Janet! It's just GORGEOUS!!!

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  52. LinaMarch 10, 2012 at 9:25 PM

    BEAUTIFUL Quilt Janet!!! Your AMAZING!

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  53. MiriamMarch 10, 2012 at 10:18 PM

    Stunning work, Janet!!

    A great idea to make the over sized triangles.

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  54. BrowndirtcottageMarch 11, 2012 at 3:01 AM

    Wow Janet....it's gorgeous!!! Hey, progress is progress no matter how large or small....slow and steady wins the race!!

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  55. Ann ChampionMarch 11, 2012 at 4:00 AM

    It's a treat to see your beautiful top all together now. The addition of trapunto in the borders is going to be fantastic. Your work is aways awe inspiring!

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  56. Carrie P.March 11, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    Stunning! You are so talented.

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  57. AnonymousMarch 11, 2012 at 11:38 AM

    Janet it is stunning

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  58. Dixie HowardMarch 11, 2012 at 3:14 PM

    I always totally blown away by your awesome projects, and then along comes another one that is even more gorgeous than the last! Wow, amazing red and green love.

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  59. Dixie HowardMarch 11, 2012 at 3:15 PM

    "I'm" always blown away... :)

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  60. Ulla's Quilt WorldMarch 12, 2012 at 12:59 AM

    I love it!
    www.quiltworld2.blogspot.com
    Hugs, Ulla (from Finland)

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  61. LucyMarch 17, 2012 at 4:35 AM

    oohh lala. This quilt is a stunner!

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  62. KarenMarch 17, 2012 at 8:12 AM

    It is going to be stunning Janet. Your handwork is beautiful.

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