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Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Red and White


There is something wonderful about the crispness of a red and white quilt. I started this last winter using the Quick Curve Ruler.I would like to use it during the Christmas holiday so I decided I better get going. I am calling it Peppermint Patty.


I made 81 blocks and thought that would be enough, because they are rectangular I decided to make it a bit longer.



So I have to make 9 more blocks. I am glad I made it scrappy so I don't have to worry about running out.


In keeping with my red and white theme today, I found these (I think French) towels with the initial "M" on it! I could not pass them up. I also got 2 others that are very similar and may use them as a background like it did for this little gem.



I also found this cool tea towel that I will be giving to my SIL Jan for Christmas. She lives in Houston and loves everything Mexican! All my linens are soaking in a bucket of Restoration.

I hope those of you living on the East Coast are enjoying this beautiful fall day!

Kelly

15 comments:

  1. LOVE your Peppermint Patty~ It reminds me of those paper chains we made as kids out of construction paper to trim our Christmas tree!

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  2. It is a beautiful day here too, a bit on the cool side but lovely. I love the red and white Christmas quilt. I know you can get it finished in time the cuddle under it when the snow flies...

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  3. Peppermint patty is a fun name for your curvy block quilt. I love that mexican tea towel!!! What a great gift for your SIL

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  4. I love a red and white quilt and I'm totally going to make one one of these days. Loving all your curves and the name you're giving this quilt. Those towels were a great find. :)

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  5. I love red and white and your Peppermint Patty is amazing! I look forward to seeing the finish!

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  6. I love your red and white quilt. It's so fresh and crisp. I made one years ago and its still one of my favourites. What a cool tea towel! I hope your SIL loves it. What a perfect gift! Tea towels are so interesting. I have a growing collection of them and they feature anything and everything. They are so much fun! I am not far from the East Coast of Australia, in New South Wales, enjoying a beautiful spring day!

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  7. Red and white has such a sharp clean look! The name is perfect. Love what you did with the other tea towel as well.

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  8. Peppermint Patty will be perfect for the holidays. The soft curves of the block makes you think if the spirals of a candy cane. Love your linen finds. The tea towel will make a great gift.

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  9. The red and white looks fabulous Kelly!

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  10. Red and white quilts are a favorite of mine! I'd sure like to see the display in Houston this week!

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  11. that red and white quilt is awesome - love how fresh it is and the curves are awesome. perfect polkadot background.
    fun tea towels! and finding your cross stitched initial? bonus!!

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  12. The red and white blocks are wonderful! This will be perfect for Christmas.

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  13. Love Peppermint Patty! I picked up a Quick Curve Ruler over a year ago and haven't tried it yet... maybe I will dig it out & give it a go!

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