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Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Quilting Kismet

Confession time...I am one of those stubborn people who think they can figure everything out on their own (in other words - I make a lot of mistakes). I have NEVER bought a quilt pattern. I took geometry, and I have graph paper so I think I'm good to go. That was until I saw all of the awesome patterns by Heather Mulder Peterson. Her quilts are beautiful. The first time I hopped on her blog, I stayed and read the whole thing. Very talented, and an amazing house....colorful with a view. Two of my favorite things. WELL, I have really loved her latest pattern collection involving 60 degree triangles and hexagons...something I am not so sure my geometry skills (after all, it's been a while) and graph paper can handle. Loved the Simply Sixties pattern so much I tracked it down online at the Fat Quarter Shop...
And YESTERDAY, I put the pattern in my shopping cart...

Today I just happened by her lovely blog again, and GUESS WHAT? I won that exact pattern!!! I NEVER win anything! The stars must be aligned just right for me today.

And, what could be more perfect for the Simply Sixties pattern than sheets from the sixties?

Now I have no more excuses to keep putting off that Vintage Sheet Quilt. The quilting gods have spoken, and I must answer.
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10 comments:

  1. DesJune 9, 2009 at 1:07 PM

    oh. dear.

    it will be gorgeous!!

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  2. GloJoeSewsJune 9, 2009 at 1:23 PM

    That is going to look awesome! I'm totally in love with vintage sheet quilts and just ordered a couple of packs of vintage sheet squares from whimsiedots on etsy. They will arrive any time now and I'm going to do a quiltalong with my daughter, sister-in-law, and a friend. I'll drop in from time to time to see how your quilt comes along!

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  3. mindyJune 9, 2009 at 2:03 PM

    Woohoo! from one lucky girl to another- congrats! I love winning stuff. I'm feeling pretty ambitious this summer, I might join you in a venture or two. :)

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  4. JocelynJune 9, 2009 at 2:25 PM

    woo-hooo congratulations on the big win! Let us know how these fabulous patterns turn out!

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  5. heidiveeJune 9, 2009 at 8:17 PM

    How stinkin' cool is that? LUCKY!! You totally deserve it. Can't wait to see it.
    What is your week like next week? Can Drewbie play? I'll call you. :)

    Heidi

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  6. heidiveeJune 9, 2009 at 9:16 PM

    Hey Natalie, do you know of any awesome upholstry fabric stores? Everything thing I'm finding is grandma-ish. I want something a little modern, with light blue, brighter green, brown, and possibly some red. HELP. If you know of any stores or sites, let me know. Thanks!

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  7. Beth at AuntiesJune 10, 2009 at 8:18 AM

    You deserve it! The quilt will be praise worthy ~ but then again all of yours are!

    SO LUCKY!

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  8. My Cozy CubbyJune 11, 2009 at 1:25 PM

    Don't you just love winning! Be careful, it can also be addicting...
    You and I share the same addiction...although I think you're in it a bit deeper. As long as you don't start decorating freeway overpasses, or our fences, and as long as your four-legged friend isn't all of the sudden white or apple green, you're okay.

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  9. cherryJune 11, 2009 at 6:48 PM

    THat is gonna be one fab quilt...love those old sheets....too cool.

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  10. emmelleeJune 13, 2009 at 2:31 AM

    Thanks for the link, Natalie. I went to the site, and she does indeed have some beautiful designs! Have fun piecing and sewing!

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