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Wednesday, May 16, 2012

WIP - Jewel Box Quilt

This week has been border central again...I am a bit over it but I still have borders to go on at least three more quilts so I just have to suck it up and soldier on!

So here is this week's big reveal - the border is finally on my Jewel Box quilt.  This is a quilt I made using a Bliss by Bonnie and Camille Jelly Roll and a Layer Cake.  It was one of the projects at a Wallaroo Retreat about 18 months ago.  I know, 18 months - it's ridiculous that it's taken this long to get its border! But here it is hanging in the sunshine from my washing line sporting a nice little border.  Happy Day!  Now I just have to get this baby quilted.   My mum would need to quilt for me full time for a fortnight to get all of my quilt tops done - unfortunately I only pay with love and that's not a great way to run a business.



One of the things I love about this pattern is how different shapes appear depending on how you squint when you look at the quilt.....


It's a shape shifter.



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14 comments:

  1. heatherMay 16, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    I love jewel box quilts. Yours looks great.

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  2. SelMay 16, 2012 at 10:08 PM

    Oh, this is beautiful! I've been thinking of making a jewel box quilt for some time - thanks for the inspirational reminder!

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  3. KrystaMay 16, 2012 at 10:38 PM

    It's lovely. And I always love pictures of quilt tops in the light...they look like stained glass!

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  4. Summer KillebrewMay 16, 2012 at 10:44 PM

    This is really beautiful...you did a wonderful job with it! Do you know how you want it quilted yet?

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  5. Fabric Warrior (aka Amie)May 17, 2012 at 2:51 AM

    Your quilt is so beautiful and full of life! I love it. : )

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  6. GretaMay 17, 2012 at 2:55 AM

    Love that quilt top. I mean you just can't go wrong with their fabrics, just look at a preview of Marmalade-SWOON! This is a great top and a pattern I need to add to my to do list for sure.

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  7. AnonymousMay 17, 2012 at 3:50 AM

    So beautiful...it was worth the wait :-)

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  8. KellyMay 17, 2012 at 4:29 AM

    That quilt is a stunner!! Def worth the wait :)

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  9. ShirleyMay 17, 2012 at 5:21 AM

    Lovely quilt top Shontelle, one of my favourite designs. Well done on another finish. You are working hard.

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  10. Teresa F.May 17, 2012 at 5:39 AM

    Wonderful quilt. Love the borders.

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  11. Pieces of CottonMay 17, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    I love the top! I love patterns that do that.

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  12. Terri MorseMay 18, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    This is a beautiful quilt! Congratulations! I love the Bliss line of fabrics. I've been hanging onto a layer cake, charm squares and some yardage from it. You've given me great inspiration to use it!

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  13. Carol SwiftMay 22, 2012 at 11:44 PM

    Such a beautiful quilt--love it!

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