Thursday, December 22, 2011

Test pattern quilt

And now, here is my final contribution to The Beehive.
A finished quilt made by me and 11 fabulous women.

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Specifically: Sheridan, Amy, Karlyn, Belinda, Kat, Megan, Julie, Jo, Annabel, Tanya and Megs.

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To appease my husband (who says "its too busy and bright to have in a bedroom ... or any other room for that matter") I have made the back of the quilt much simpler with just a strip of busy patchwork through the centre.

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The incredible quilting has been done by Karen Terrens. She is a genius with a long-arm quilting machine!! (And she comes from such a creative family. Her mother is an incredible craftswoman and you just may have heard of her sister).

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So, now all that's left is to snuggle up with her and enjoy my memories of this wonderful quilting bee.

Thanks girls! I'll miss you!!
Andi xxx


PS Why "The Test Pattern Quilt"?  

 
That's why!!

17 comments:

  1. FrogdancerDecember 22, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    You could stop a train with that quilt!
    Love it.

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  2. Anorina @SameliasMumDecember 22, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    Unless it glows in the dark, a quilt can never be too bright. Love it!!

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  3. UnknownDecember 22, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    does that husband of yours still think it's too much? Because you know he's clearly a lunatic, don't you?

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  4. meli BDecember 22, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    I used to stare at the ABC test pattern as a little girl waiting for a program to go on. Now the TV is never off! Apt name for your fun quilt. The quilting is amazing and the back is perfect.

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  5. MariQuiltsDecember 22, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    It's fabulous....love all the colour

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  6. Partito y MonitoDecember 22, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    It looks fantastic, Andi! Well done!!! Proud to have a played a small part in it XX

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  7. willywagtailDecember 22, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    I think this would look great in a modern, simple room, either slung over a black lounge or even hanging on the wall as a piece of art. Cherrie

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  8. Copper PatchDecember 22, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    It's awesome Andi. Silly husband.... ;-)

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  9. LisaDecember 22, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    Tremendous! Love it. Never to bright in my book, the brighter the better. Enjoy it!

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  10. JenDecember 23, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    wow...this is an amazing quilt! I love it! Looks like a lot of work! It's beautiful!

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  11. CarlaDecember 23, 2011 at 4:14 AM

    this is delightful! Love it : )

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  12. Quilts on BastingsDecember 23, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    I love this quilt Andi - it looks fabulous. I was thrilled with how the quilting turned out and am glad you are happy with it.
    Cheers,
    Karen

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  13. AnnieDecember 23, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    Great stuff Andi

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  14. Venus de HiloDecember 24, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    Stunning! No quilt could ever be too bright and busy for me!

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  15. KirstenDecember 24, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    Such a happy and bright quilt - love it!!

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  16. Victoria Findlay WolfeDecember 30, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    Hey sunshine!! Love that happy quilt!!!

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  17. LeahJanuary 12, 2012 at 5:13 PM

    i ran into this on flickr and it's an absolutely stunning, inspiring quilt. such wonderful colors!!!

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