Blue, Blue, this Quilt is Blue!

I've been working over the past month collecting blue fabrics and now piecing them together for a custom quilt order for a Texas customer. She has ordered two twin quilts complete with pillow shams for her son's room.
Stacks of Blue
Just a few blocks done
I love these shades of blue - they make me think about sailing on the ocean! I have one quilt top done today and the other will be done tomorrow and then they are off to Marie of Blueberry Hill Quilts to be quilted!

--Ann

I am linking with Quiltsy WIP Wednesday #38
and The Needle and Thread Network WIP Wednesday #67

Comments

  1. Jerimi28 November 2012 at 12:01

    Congratulations on your custom orders! Your quilt is going to come together so beautifully. Thanks for sharing!

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  2. Marjorie's Busy Corner28 November 2012 at 13:21

    Have fun with your orders...I love the shades of blue

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  3. FabricFascination28 November 2012 at 13:38

    I like the pattern you are using.

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  4. Cynthia Brunz Designs28 November 2012 at 15:51

    Fun quilt...Thanks for sharing.

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  5. elle28 November 2012 at 17:54

    These will be quite stunning.

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  6. Jo28 November 2012 at 23:46

    I like that stack of blues. Can't wait to see the final quilts :)

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  7. Sam30 November 2012 at 09:37

    Cool blocks. I really like the mono chromatic quilts.

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  8. Regina3 December 2012 at 08:25

    Lovely blues and an interesting block!

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