Afternoon Delight, designed by the late Sue Garman, has been on my personal bucket list for years. So when Alex Anderson asked me what I thought about using it for the 2020 BOM, I was all in!
Sue's Original:
Sue's company, www.comequilt.com, is run by her daughters and they graciously allowed us to use this pattern. The next few days were spent figuring out a suitable fabric line for kits and within 3 weeks of that first phone call, I had fabric in hand and a plan to get this done.
My Sunday Sew and Sews came to the rescue--I asked a few if they wanted to help, those I felt sure could drop everything for a few weeks and jump in. They did--in 5 weeks this queen-size top was done and ready for the longarm quilter:
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| The Team--Donna D is missing here |
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| Prints--27 pieces, a half yard each |
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| Backgrounds--10 pieces, one yard each |
You can see which fabrics we used--the Sunday Sew and Sews helped me cut up all this luscious fabric. If you want to use what we used, that's fine. But you don't have to--that's the beauty of this kit. And I guarantee you won't run out of fabric.
There are a limited number of kits so if you want one, don't hesitate to order now.
Borders are an optional add-on. Choose the Blue I love, or the Red that is similar to Sue's original or a lovely light for a completely different, contemporary look. The 4 yards in the border add-on is enough for the borders and the binding. The Blue and Red borders include a great black for a narrow inner border.
Of course, you can use your own fabrics. This is a scrap-buster for sure. Everything goes in this project.
The quilting adds a fun touch to this quilt. Here are a few details of the quilting by Lois Kindley:
Join or renew your membership so you are ready to go January 1, 2020 when the first pattern is released. www.thequiltshow.com
Let's quilt.
Barbara
What a fabulous quilt. Can't wait to begin. As you always say, "Let's Quilt!"
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilt. The Sew and Sews to the rescue! Can we machine applique? Is there any paper piecing?
ReplyDeleteNo paper piecing. Appliqué as you like: raw edge as mine was done, turned edge machine, needle turn by hand.
DeleteI love this quilt! I have looked at it on Sue's website for years, but haven't had the courage to do it on my own. Doing it as part of a world wide quilting bee, I think I can!
ReplyDeletelove this quilt
ReplyDeleteThis one's gonna be a hit! Your color/fabric selection really highlights this beautiful quilt Barbara.
ReplyDeleteThis is definitely on my To-Do list, and Scrappy it will be, eager to get started!
ReplyDeleteWonderful fabrics in this beautiful quilt!
ReplyDeleteIt is a beautiful quilt. You ladies did a wonderful job!
ReplyDeleteWHERE can we get the pattern ... can you post a link?
ReplyDeleteIt will be the FREE Block of the Month pattern for 2020 from www.thequiltshow.com. Star members will be able to download the monthly patterns on the first day of each month, beginning January 1, 2020.
DeleteI too have dreamed of making this quilt. Will you spend time at the beginning discussing do's and don't about fabric selection. That can be very troublesome for me and I suspect I am not alone
ReplyDeleteSure. There will be a blog in the next few weeks on fabric selection ideas.
DeleteCan fusible web be used for applique patterns?
ReplyDeleteCheck the product instructions to see if it will work. I wanted a product I could run through my inkjet printer that would mostly wash out when done. A similar product to Print and Piece Fuse Lite is C&T washout appliqué sheets.
DeleteWhere is the pattern (dimensions etc.) for the double 9 patch?
ReplyDeleteIn the month 6 pattern available free for Star Members of The Quilt Show, and the pattern is only available until December 31, 2020. It can also be purchased from the designer’s website www.comequilt.com
DeleteWhere is the pattern (dimensions etc.) for the double 9 patch?
ReplyDeleteI got my Afternoon Delight back from the quilted today. It is beautiful. I loved working on this quilt.
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