WIP Wednesday - September 19







Another week gone by and I'm spending more time in the sewing room as the garden is slowly cleaned up and put to bed for winter.





We are expecting another grandchild in October and in anticipation of this wonderful event, big sister Penny has moved in with her even bigger sister, Isabelle and is in need of a quilt for her new bed. Earlier this summer, I picked up this assortment of pink, purple and orange fabrics that I thought would suit this sweet little girl's bubbly personality.





This week, I cut each of those fat quarters of fabric into 5" charm squares and played with a few arrangements on the quilt design wall. Right now, they are arranged "Sudoko" style in groups of 9.

I'm not sure this is the final layout, but I'm sure whatever the final arrangement is, it will be bright and very girly! (I wonder if this is my subconscious making up for the fact that I only had boys to sew for!)



Have a great rest of the week!
--Ann

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Comments

  1. FabricFascination19 September 2012 at 19:20

    I'll bet your granddaughter will love this one. And congrats on your newest grand on the way.

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  2. greelyrita20 September 2012 at 11:41

    Ha ha! I'm pretty certain it's not your subconscious at work here! If you use white sashing, it'll calm it a bit but it sure is happy!!

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  3. Linda20 September 2012 at 12:05

    I love the Sudoku layout. Very nice. Very girly!

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  4. Sheila20 September 2012 at 12:21

    I think your granddaughter would love this bright and cheerful quilt ,I love the arrangement!

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  5. Susan J Barker20 September 2012 at 12:53

    I think I need sunglasses! those colours are so vibrant and exciting. Every block will have something to look at and something to think about.

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  6. M-R Charbonneau20 September 2012 at 15:49

    I've been meaning to try a Sudoku style quilt. Yours is looking so fun and lively!

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  7. Happy Turtle20 September 2012 at 17:28

    I love the colors! Going to be a great quilt.
    Carol

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  8. Terry Aske Art Quilts20 September 2012 at 18:48

    So bright and colorful! I love it!

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  9. elle21 September 2012 at 14:05

    It is wonderful!

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