I love the polka dot fabric in this one...it's Michael Miller's mirror ball dots. They're shiny...they almost glitter and twinkle. Simply FABULOUS! I only have a little bit and this was perfect for it. It just might have to be named 'orange crush'. Oh, dear. I crack myself up!
Did you know it's Christmas in July? This little lady may be part of the fun! I've finished my goodies for my partner in Stephanie and Linda's Christmas in July swap. They're all packed up and ready to go. Can't show any more yet....package goes in Santa's sleigh July 11!
I had so much fun with the virtual gallery show. Thanks to everyone for coming. I think just about everyone I've met in blogland came by and signed the guestbook too. It was great to have you. I'm still trying to get all the comments that aren't 'no reply' responded to. A special thanks to Laurie who attended virtually and bought one of the quilts. Thanks for supporting the clinic with your purchase.
I learned something about the Southwest Blvd Family Health Care Clinic when I was at the show. There are two pay scales at the clinic, volunteer and $12.00 an hour. Everyone, including doctors, dentists, custodians, office help, either makes $12.00 an hour or nothing at all. These folks serve those who need it most in our community. I'm so proud to be a part of their network of support.
Oh what a great use for the mirror ball fabric! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI too am in love with orange. I've just finished my Pumpkin Goes wild quilt and there is waiting a new orange printed linen for my pants.
ReplyDeleteOrange Crush is a perfect name. A simple yet stunning quilt. LOVE your sneak peek...LOVE that fabric.
ReplyDeleteI am totally in love with that quilt, too. I LOVE orange! Just love it! And the browns and grays...awesome.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the exhibit! Everything is gorgeous.
That is a beautiful quilt. And I love the woman in the red striped dress in the Chrstmas fabric!
ReplyDeleteI agree - The people working/volunteering at a health clinic such as the one you mention are so important to the communities they serve.
I would be in love too! I love the graphic look of your quilts, so contemporary yet also traditional. Congratulations on your exhibit. I did not comment before but I am amazed!!
ReplyDeleteYou keep raising the bar Jacquie!! Another wonderful design.
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize the mirror ball fabric really shone! I love it now more than I thought!
ReplyDeleteI'll have to get some!
Orange Crush is the PERFECT name!
What a terrific quilt! I think that is one my son would just love. He is an orange freak! So nice to hear that good things are happening at the clinic and that people volunteer their time for such a good reason.
ReplyDeleteOh I love it too! The orange and gray is such a great combo!!
ReplyDeleteyou inspire me every single time i come here. every time.
ReplyDeleteMy hat's off to you Jacquie, your rock! And I luv that quilt and can't wait to see it quilted. Happy quilting!
ReplyDeleteI didn't get a chance to leave a comment yesterday but I want to say the show looks fantastic. I'm glad you got a good response of visitors and some sales right away. I hope this is just the beginning of wonderful things happening. Maybe a new machine is in your future with some of the profits, one that won't break down!
ReplyDeleteLove the new quilt! My bernina should be back by Saturday and I cannot wait! Seems a little person knocked it out of time possibly. At least it was a minor fix:)
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I love that you are cracking yourself up! Orange crush sounds perfect - I hope you really do get your machine back right away!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting sounding fabric with mirrored dots! That will be gorgeous and add so much life to it.
ReplyDeleteOrange Crush is absolutely perfect.
What a beautiful quilt! And, a cute name to boot :)
ReplyDeleteI'm so proud of you - your own show!!! So proud.
ReplyDeleteI love your new quilt, perfect for a man. Lots of manliness with a little disco ball(!)
What cute Christmas fabric! I really enjoyed your virual quilt show. Wish I could have seen the real thing. What a great cause!
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful, and I completely understand the crush. How wonderful of so many people to donate their time for a wonderful cause, too.
ReplyDeleteI can see where the sruch comes from! The orange. I’m an orange lover. The quilt is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteYou should have a second sewing-machine for times like this...!
Do you have a place online that you sell any of the quilts left over from the show? I just adore your work. I just happend across you the other day, and already have plans running through my head..
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt too. It is such fun and I can hardly wait to see how you quilt it. Hey, where are you finding time to do all of this. I think you are wonderWoman. HEHE Have a good one.
ReplyDeleteohhh i LOVE this one! i think your husband may allow this crush...haha.
ReplyDeleteyour quilts are incredibly inspiring & your show was indeed for such a good cause!
I LOVE that quilt too! It's so great. I may just have to make one too :)
ReplyDeleteI love it too! It would be wonderful on my bed. :o)
ReplyDeleteWhat a coincindence - it's Christmas in July in the store too!
Lovin' your Orange Crush!
ReplyDeleteI could have a crush on Orange Crush too. Very nice and bold.
ReplyDeleteA bold move by the hospital too. That's a very interesting way to serve the underserved. I hope that it works for them and serves as inspiration for other providers to think outside the box as well -- and take matters into their own hands. :-)
What an amazing clinic. That just blows my mind. And you're an amazing woman.
ReplyDeleteYou are creating a real style of your own. And it's a beautiful one.
ReplyDeletehope you get your machine back soon, so that we can all enjoy the finished quilt. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWow those are some great people working at the clinic!!
ReplyDeleteGreat people.
That quilt is awe-inspiring! I hope you get your machine back soon, I can't wait to see it quilted! Those folks at the clinic sound wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI think lot of people are in love! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHugs - Lurline♥
Your quilt looks like a piece of art, amazing!!
ReplyDeleteAnd your swap peek will be one lucky person!!
i wont tell! but i can see why you love it!!! its sooo nice!
ReplyDeleteI wanna see more!!
ReplyDeletemaybe I'll get inthe mood to start our Christmas gifts...which we need to start onnext month.
Do it Jacquie! Orange Crush is perfect!
ReplyDeleteI love that quilt! Reminds me a lot of Denyse Schmidt's "what a bunch of squares" pattern. Very nice! :)
ReplyDeleteThat quilt is beyond fantastic!!! I can't wait to see it quilted.
ReplyDeleteI have a little mirror ball dot left in turquoise and I can't bring myself to use it...I love it so much!
ReplyDeleteWhat is that fabulous Christmas fabric??
Well I'm feeling the effects of a crush too. Seeing that quilt makes my heart go pitter patter!
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is fantastic, MERAVIGLIOSO in italian.
ReplyDeleteciao ciao
What a beautiful quilt!
ReplyDeleteWhen you finish your orange crush quilt could you post pics of it? Ever since this post I am now addicted to the search for mirror ball fabric! I am a "just a little bit of glitz, makes a lot of glam" kind of girl and I had never seen this fabric before now--now I'm afraid it's an addiction :)
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