Tuesday, August 15, 2017

Noah and Matilda sew-a-long

So.. I have finally begun my Noah & Matilda journey. Read all about it on Collector with a Needle’s Blog (here). Dawn and her daughter have created some wonderful patterns for a number of antique treasures and this is one I have been wanting to start for a long time. 

Here is my first block, quilted and bound. I have chosen to make it in the potholder method (big surprise!). 


My color palette will be 1890 antique and reproduction neon fabrics. 
I am calling it "Noah and Matilda's Ruby Anniversary Cake". These fabrics would have been a popular choice at the time of their 40th wedding anniversary. Since my 40th anniversary will be in 2018, I thought it would be appropriate. I also like to give all my potholder quilts a title with some sort of cooking reference thus the word "cake". I modified the first block a bit by adding the circle in the center. Mainly because I made a bit of an error in the quilting which I wanted to cover up! 

This is going to be fun! Want to take the plunge? 

18 comments:

  1. Hi Wendy, love your fabrics for the quilt along, if you ever decide to run away from home, come to my house because the same fabrics are here. I'm going to check out Noah and Matilda.

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  2. Of course I love your story as much as your block!!
    I'm pretty tempted!!
    I also love the change to the appearance in your blog. And you said you were tech-challenged. I don't think so!!

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  3. Applique quilts just awe me--they do not tempt me. LOL
    Your color palette selection is mouth watering. I am going to love seeing this come into being, block, by finished block.
    Great name choice! And it sounds like we have been married the same length of time. Next year we hit 40 years, as well.

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  4. That is a beautiful block, and a beautiful quilt. I look forward to seeing your progress on this quilt.

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  5. Your fabric choices for this one are very enticing, and so is the pattern, but I think I'll sit on the sidelines and watch everyone's progress til I get some oldies but goodies finished.

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  6. What a great new project! Of course I want to make it too - but yikes I have enough on the go as it is 😃

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  7. How exciting to see the neons in this project - I love these fabrics and have one or two in the stash. Always tempted by applique projects - and such a pretty quilt - will be keen to see who joins you.

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  8. tempting but have quite a few applique project UFOs....love those fabrics you've chosen...

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  9. I love that your block is already quilted. I can count on you for that. You will long be remembered as the potholder lady. I am sure your quilts will be studied some day far in the future.

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  10. I'm going to enjoy following your N&M especially with the colors you've chosen. It's going to be awesome.

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  11. What a lovely collection of neons! I look forward to seeing you beautiful blocks.

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  12. Potholder method ??? Not a big surprise ah ah ! Your first block is a success as usual ! I can't wait to admire the others Wendy !

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  13. I will definitely be rooting for you! Love those neon reproductions--what a great idea to include them in this quilt!

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  14. What a fun project, Wendy, and your workmanship is beautiful, as always ! Great idea to do these blocks in the potholder method! We look forward to seeing more lovely blocks as this quilt progresses. Thanks for the wonderful photos, with best wishes from Marina and Daryl Lynn :-)

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  15. what a neat idea to use the neon prints! I will really enjoy watching your progress on what I'm sure will be another fabulous quilt!

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  16. Your N&M is going to be awesome with those prints! Can't wait to see more blocks--potholder style :)

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  17. I love that you are planning to use repro neon fabrics - it will be a treat to see what fabrics you come up with!

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  18. nope, not going to, but nice try. I'm not taking the bait to start another big applique, at least not right now. I can't wait to see your blocks come to life with these great fabrics.

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