what kind of quilts are me?
this was a birthday gift back in 2000. I worked sixty hours a week and most of my quilting was shopping for fabric and dreaming of the quilts I wanted to make. This friend took my situation to heart and this was the first of several bright quilts she made and sent to me. The result was I lost my own motivation to make myself a bright quilt and instead worked on other color ways. In fact, though I have all of Jan Mullen's patterns and at least one book-I have yet to make any of them myself. This is a wonderful example of Jan Mullen's designs-being a butterfly fabric collector - well-this was the perfect gift for me-and another friend quilted it- the quilting continues to amaze me to this day. I aspire to become this great at machine quilting...this is a small quilt..perfect for hanging up on the wall and enjoying. It just needs a sleeve...which maybe this year I will do.
So- when I think of a quilt that a person could say, this is a Cher quilt...well this would be a great example. Meanwhile, I am in a cutting frenzy of bright fabrics. I intend on taking a photo soon of the variety of fabrics I have been cutting - another wonderful example of a bright quilt I am making for myself...at long last. Thanks Ton! for the suggestion of topic for this post.
13 Comments:
OOOO I love it - I am a big Jan Mullen fan... (I can't wrap my head around her piecing, but her fabrics are right up my alley!)
Love the bright colors and design. Great Quilt!
I like Jan Mullin's designs too. I have her book Cut Loose Quilts and it's one of my favorites.
What a wonderful Cher quilt! And I can't wait to see what you're planning to make with the brights you're cutting.
Ohh, I like how all the butterflies are unique - great design!
this looks great! I am a big Jan Mullen fan! I love the patterns, and her fabric is fabulous! Well done on a great finish! and I love the star wall hanging too! Well done on some great finishes!
What a fun quilt!!! I love Jan's designs, though I've yet to make any of them. I just bought her newest book, Magic Ballz the other day...
That quilt could brighten anyone's day! Can't wait to see all of the cutting that's been going on!
Kairle
Cher!!! How long are you going to make us wait to see what you've got brewing?! You know that we want to know!!!
What a darling JM quilt! They are all so fun and lively and exude so much character.
Cher, thanks for satisfying my curiosity. It's funny but this is more structured than the quilts I associate with you. Brights and butterflies - very colorful and full of life. Thanks!
It is so fun! I made my first Jan Mullen pattern in January and loved it!
What a great friend and what a great quilt!
What a pretty quilt!
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