Monday, July 15, 2013

Number 108

All done!  

This quilt started out as Jubilee Celebration and ended up as something else.  I need to come up with a better name than Not Jubilee Celebration, maybe Summer Celebration or Sister's Celebration.



I love outdoor quilt pictures I see on other blogs so I thought I would give it a try.  We've had a wonderful summer of  rain, cool nights, and warm not hot days, which has resulted in a very green, very pretty lawn at my house.  What a perfect time to take some pictures.

Why do other bloggers outdoor quilt pictures look so neat, so serene, so perfect?  I didn't even notice the light breeze until I tried to get my quilt to lay flat.


And what's up with all those lumps and bumps?  I guess I have green but clumpy grass.

The colors sure are nice though.


This is Lifetime Quilt Number 108
The pattern is Jubilee Celebration by Bonnie Blue Quilts
The pattern finished at 91" x 108", my version finished at 76" x 90"
It has approximately 1,767 pieces from 67 different fabrics.

I would have to say this project was definitely a joint effort, the pattern by Paula Barnes, the kit by Country Sampler, and a few modifications by me.

My sewcation is officially over, but I took advantage of every free minute I had, back to my normal routine, which is pretty quilter friendly too.


Posted by Thelma at 5:00 AM
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32 comments:

  1. lovetostitchJuly 15, 2013 at 5:31 AM

    Grass lumps and bumps aside, it's another beauty, Thelma. I was wondering what made the quilt smaller - the block size? It looks like it has the same number in it. Sisters Celebration sounds good - do you have a sister? The colors are sure nice together - were they all in the kit?

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    1. ThelmaJuly 15, 2013 at 6:37 AM

      Yes, my Sister's Choice blocks finished at 7 1/2" and the Anvil blocks in the pattern finished at 9". I used fabric from my stash for the center blocks and used the fabric from the kit for the setting triangles and the border. No I don't have a sister, so that's probably why Sisters Celebration didn't really seem like the perfect name. It may be Not Jubilee Celebration forever!.

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  2. JoAnneJuly 15, 2013 at 7:26 AM

    It turned out great! I liked the name Sisters Celebration even if you don't have a sister. (I really like the alliteration from that name as well as the fact that you have to know the block name to get the name of the quilt.)

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  3. May BrittJuly 15, 2013 at 7:37 AM

    This is such a beautiful quilt. Love what you have named it. Think I have to look for this pattern,

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  4. RebeccaJuly 15, 2013 at 7:37 AM

    Thelma, another winner. Sew-cation Celebration.

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  5. GretchenJuly 15, 2013 at 7:51 AM

    I love the colors in this quilt. Beautiful work!

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  6. YvetteJuly 15, 2013 at 8:22 AM

    It is just beautiful! I really admire how you can just work on one big quilt at a time and just get her done. My goal is to empty out my UFO pile and do just that.

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  7. RosaJuly 15, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    Fabulous,love all about it.I like the name Sisters Celebration.Great job!!

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  8. T HolzerJuly 15, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    Gorgeous, Thelma. It doesn't seem all that long ago when you were making number 100! Time flies.

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  9. JanineJuly 15, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    So pretty!Love your choice of borders.

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  10. DarleneJuly 15, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    Stunning, absolutely stunning, Thelma!

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  11. AnonymousJuly 15, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    Number 108......is a winner!! My grass is clumpy too!! It could be Sisters Celebration in honor of all your quilting "sisters"

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  12. JaneJuly 15, 2013 at 10:20 AM

    Lovely!

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  13. Quilter KathyJuly 15, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    You are so funny! It's harder than it looks to do outdoor photo shoots ;)
    So glad you had a wonderful pieceful/peaceful staycation - or should we say...sewcation?!?

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  14. AbbyJuly 15, 2013 at 10:40 AM

    This is beautiful! So impressed you got it done so quickly! LOVE how it turned out.

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  15. SueJuly 15, 2013 at 10:52 AM

    I think your outdoor picture is perfect :-D Congrats on another GORGEOUS finish !

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  16. TammyJuly 15, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    Great job Thelma.

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  17. JeannaJuly 15, 2013 at 11:38 AM

    The quilt is just gorgeous! I need a sewcation...

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  18. SharrieboberryJuly 15, 2013 at 2:23 PM

    I thought Sewcation Celebration too and then noticed it in the comments. It's a lovely quilt.

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  19. Kindred QuiltsJuly 15, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    Great assortment of fabrics on #108... really beautiful!

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  20. AnonymousJuly 15, 2013 at 4:24 PM

    Have you seen the new collection coming from Minick & Simpson - Grant Park. The reds are awesome as is every other piece!

    Karen L.

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  21. Every StitchJuly 15, 2013 at 5:42 PM

    What a lovely quilt - you have made wonderful fabric selections! Love it!
    Hilda

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  22. CathyJuly 15, 2013 at 6:24 PM

    I think the colors in this quilt are fabulous together, I really like the red setting triangles with the lighter border.

    I like the other reader's suggestion of Sewcation Celebration for a name, you will remember making it for sure!

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  23. PunkiePie (Jen)July 15, 2013 at 7:40 PM

    Awesome finish for #108. I like the Sewcation Celebration name too. :)

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  24. gailssJuly 15, 2013 at 8:45 PM

    Great finish to #108 have to agree with many, those setting triangles are just the best for the quilt. Another wonderful quilt!

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  25. BéaJuly 16, 2013 at 6:52 AM

    I can repeat that again & again :your quilts are amazing, I love them ALL, XXX Thelma.

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  26. pens and needlesJuly 16, 2013 at 7:05 AM

    It's probably been said in other comments, but I do think your choice of red side triangles is perfect for this quilt! And I love the name Sisters Celebration....perfect, too!

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  27. OPQuiltJuly 16, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    Your quilt is beautiful, but your comments about trying to take photos were great. How do those other quilters get such perfect photos? I have often wondered, too.

    Glad you were so productive on your sew cation--I love the contrasts in your colors and love the on-point setting for this quilt. It's wonderful!

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  28. UnknownJuly 16, 2013 at 11:19 AM

    A W E S O M E ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! : )
    joe

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  29. Jayne HonnoldJuly 16, 2013 at 12:31 PM

    Thelma, your quilt looks gorgeous with or without the lumps! Very, very pretty!

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  30. AnonymousJuly 16, 2013 at 3:51 PM

    Your JUBILEE is gorgeous!
    Debbie R.

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