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Thursday, August 13, 2009

Making and Receiving Gifts

I've been cutting these...

to make another quilt like this one. The tutorial is almost done. Amazing how different fabric choices can change a quilt.

My Christmas in July package has arrived! (after an unplanned detour) It came all the way from Norway from Anne Marie's house. She sent me all of these things snuggled into this beautiful bag.





I think this book might be my favorite thing. It's so wonderful to see the work of quilters from another part of the world.

Thank you so much Anne Marie. I appreciate all the work you put into my gift. They will all find special places in my house.
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31 comments:

  1. Abby and StephanieAugust 13, 2009 at 9:16 AM

    Although your package took an unplanned "vacation" it was certainly worth the wait. Beautiful and thoughtful gifts from Anne Marie and that book looks beautiful.

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  2. AnonymousAugust 13, 2009 at 9:19 AM

    I love your coin quilts! Hmmm, I'm getting ideas...

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  3. IsaAugust 13, 2009 at 9:22 AM

    Beautiful colors in that quilt!

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  4. MillieAugust 13, 2009 at 9:31 AM

    Oh, I love the coin quilt...beautiful fabrics!

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  5. AdrienneAugust 13, 2009 at 9:33 AM

    What beautiful fabrics!!! I have only made one quilt (that I JUST finished last week lol) and my next one will be the coin quilt so I can't WAIT for the tutorial! LOL

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  6. AnonymousAugust 13, 2009 at 9:34 AM

    I'm so pleased your parcel finally found it's way to you. Such beautiful gifts from Anne Marie.

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  7. UnknownAugust 13, 2009 at 9:48 AM

    Love those fabrics you have out - yummy! And your swap package is so sweet - that book looks incredible!

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  8. Purple and PaisleyAugust 13, 2009 at 9:52 AM

    anne marie is a sweetheart...i've had her for a swap partner as well...i'm so glad her package wasn't lost! ☺...p.s. can't wait for your tutorial!

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  9. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsAugust 13, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    Owww great colors!! I have fallen in love with orange; and your Christmas in July goodies are just amazing, love all the things that tell a story of her country, very special.

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  10. Cheryl ArkisonAugust 13, 2009 at 11:05 AM

    I like how you group the colours in the quilt, rather than scatter them. It creates a very different feel.

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  11. EBAugust 13, 2009 at 11:35 AM

    Beautiful color combination! Can you share how you do the wavy quilting on the other coin quilt you made? thanks!

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  12. UnknownAugust 13, 2009 at 11:52 AM

    The quilt you are working on is just so happy and beautiful! It will be a winner. So glad to hear that your Christmas in July swap made it to your home. Oh and by the way, the last of the Project Improv quilts have all been quilted and are now making their journey back to you!! Let me know when they arrive.

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  13. Twisted QuiltsAugust 13, 2009 at 11:52 AM

    Great quilt. I can't wait for the tutorial.

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  14. Amanda JeanAugust 13, 2009 at 1:59 PM

    love the coin quilt. :)

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  15. SherriAugust 13, 2009 at 2:12 PM

    LOVE the fabrics for your new quilt!!!

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  16. KarenAugust 13, 2009 at 2:59 PM

    You know I love orange and pink together and with the turquoise...well it's just the cherry on the top...are cherries turquoise...Your CiJ items are so fun;) I love when swappers send a part of their country along..the calendar (I love) and the timble...and the bag is beautiful...but the book is perfect...it's so you;)

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  17. AnonymousAugust 13, 2009 at 4:47 PM

    How lovely. Lucky you! :)

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  18. EileenAugust 13, 2009 at 5:23 PM

    I am SO happy Anne Marie's gift reached you safely. I am almost in tears at the happy ending.. because I was so afraid it was lost forever, and I knew how upset she was. Lovely gifts. I've received gifts from her before too.. she is always so thoughtful and sends just the nicest stuff!

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  19. nettieAugust 13, 2009 at 6:38 PM

    ooohh, I love your coin quilt. It's beautiful, especially the colors you chose.

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  20. ZarinaAugust 13, 2009 at 9:50 PM

    It is true. I am actually working on two quilts (one for myself and another for my sister) using ONE layer cake. No pictures yet since I need to complete the backing and the rest. Plus I plan to take a few days off to finish off my academic journal for submission. Too many things to do and too little time.

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  21. hennyAugust 13, 2009 at 11:42 PM

    aah....very beautiful gift!!
    and lovely quilt too...

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  22. patty a.August 14, 2009 at 7:09 AM

    Lovely gift and the coins quilt's colors are wonderful. The book - String Art Quilt - would you be willing to share the author and publisher? I tried to track the book down with just the title and had no luck. Thanks.

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  23. A Spoonful Of SugarAugust 14, 2009 at 6:13 PM

    What a beautiful package - so glad it arrived safely!!

    Love your lastest quilt design - the colours are so bright and cheerful. Looks like a great scrap buster project.

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  24. ElizabethAugust 14, 2009 at 9:51 PM

    oooo, all the norwegian goodies! what a great treat!

    visit me for a giveaway, if you'd like.

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  25. bonnieAugust 15, 2009 at 7:40 AM

    oooh what lovely gifts to receive in the mail.

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  26. CandaceAugust 15, 2009 at 2:30 PM

    Incredible gifts, Jacquie - and worth the wait!
    Cheers!

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  27. MightyMomAugust 15, 2009 at 8:01 PM

    neat gift!!

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  28. MichelleAugust 15, 2009 at 10:51 PM

    I'm thinking your work is stunning! I like it! Very inspirational.

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  29. Indigo BlueAugust 18, 2009 at 4:57 PM

    I love your latest quilt design. That is certainly a tutorial that I would like to try.

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  30. RebekahAugust 19, 2009 at 8:17 AM

    what a fun coin quilt and a great way to use up stash, too.

    Looks like a fabulous Christmas in July swap too!

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  31. UnknownAugust 27, 2009 at 4:45 AM

    wow,the quilt looks awesome...
    colors are great...
    Thanks

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