Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Toile a la la la...


I finished my July mini last night. I wanted something really quick and easy for such a busy month. Can’t get much easier than 3” finished toiles with sashing. I like the way it turned out though. And, best of all, it’s finished before the end of the month! 
I love that Betsy Chutchian blue border fabric! It is from her Rachel Remembered line.


If you are in New England over the weekend I’d love to see at our state show (Maine Quilts 2018) at the Augusta, Maine Civic Center. It is always a good show.

There are a number of special exhibits this year including some wonderful antiques from the New England Quilt Museum, “Specimens” by Susan Carlson and “Not Patience, Perseverance” by a very special friend, Marjorie Lydecker.  I cannot wait to see many of Marge’s spectacular quilts all in one place. She is one of my idols!

I have three quilts in the show this year. I finally finished my “Quilty 365” quilt so it will be there along with 2 potholder quilts. One of the things I love about our show is that our “judged” section is separate from the rest of the show. I think many people (especially new quilters) would be intimidated to have their quilt judged and I like that we encourage all quilters to enter their quilts. I love seeing first time quilters join in the fun!

So, I hope you get a chance to stop by!


16 comments:

  1. I love your mini! What a brilliant idea to use the toiles, and the fabrics/colors are perfect.

    I wish I could go to that quilt show. When we were in Maine a couple summers ago, I was unaware of the connection to all you quilty folks. What a missed opportunity!

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  2. cute little...oh i like that sashing fabric too....see ya in a couple!

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  3. So many cute toiles!
    I'd love to see the show- with I was closer.

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  4. What a great idea. I have a lot of toiles and I think I may use your idea!!
    I am truly lamenting that I'm not there again this year for your show this weekend. That was such a great trip--loved the show and spending time with you and Gordon!
    Can't wait to see pictures from the show!!
    xxxxs,

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  5. You are so clever! What a fabulous way to use those toiles! The little stripe made a very interesting stashing. I love it. Have fun at the show. It would be fun to see your quilts too.

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  6. Your toiles made such a sweet mini! I always look forward to seeing how you use them. Your show sounds perfect for newer quilters as well as the more experienced, wish I lived closer so I could attend.

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  7. Did you name your toile mini with a food theme name?

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  8. Oh, what a cute quilt! Love the idea of featuring toiles. Great border fabric, too! Have fun at the show and take lots of pics :)

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  9. Love this use of toiles. Feel like I am looking through tiny windows. Karen has a good question--what are you naming this?
    I have my July mini finished, but can't seem to get a post written.
    Sounds like a great show. Wish it was just down the road.

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  10. that is a lovely small quilt.

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  11. Adorable use of toile--and loving that border a lot..great job on this one hugs, Julierose

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  12. What a pretty doll quilt, and such a clever title for your post!

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  13. Woo hoo - I love all toiles! wonderful little quilt.
    I hope to make it to Maine Quilts one day - have fun!

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  14. Absolutely love your mini quilt idea with the toiles! And I saw only one of your quilts last night at the preview of the show....will you take photos of them for me? I saw only the one with small squares and can't remember the name already!

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  15. What a great idea for using toile fabrics! It looks like individual toile tiles. I love toile, so I may have to give this a try - thanks for the inspiration!

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  16. What a sweet quilt - sort of a sophisticated I spy quilt - love those toiles!

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