Irish Lake Quilter

......snippets and quilts, family, pets and friends....

Wednesday, May 9, 2007


The Stashbuster question of the week is whether we follow the pattern or not when making a quilt. It is extremely rare that I follow a pattern. Many times I'm using fabrics that I've had for some time and may not have enough. Then I improvise. Often the pattern may not be just what I'd like, so it gets changed. The picture is one that sort of looks like the pattern when I started........but the medallion is different, there were no branches, no roses and no swags - but other than that, it looks the same! This is a king size but it doesn't go on the bed. There is a black furry one that we love and she loves to shed black hair all over things. So for now, no quilts where dog hair will show.
We're off next week for a wedding in TN and then along with another couple, we will travel about TN, KY and possibly OH for a few days. I'm looking forward to finding a few new quilt shops and have my Quilters' Traveling Companion with me. Enjoy this wonderful Spring weather! I'll catch up with everyone next week.

6 comments:

Leigh said...

Wow! Boy are you clever.This is a beautiful quilt.

Libby said...

It's always fun to put your own stamp on a quilt. Enjoy your trip and bring back LOTS of goodies.

Judy said...

Depending on where you are in KY, you might run up to Boonville, IN (just south of Evansville, IN) to Village Mercantile. They're closed on Mondays but it's a *wonderful* shop! Have fun!

Greenmare said...

hope you have a GREAT time!
I love all your quilts!!!
I really love your Baltimore block~ soooooo pretty!!

swooze said...

I admire people that can add those special touches. You did a great job!

Rose Marie said...

Like you, I can't follow a pattern exactly ... just need to go my own way and love to compare the difference afterwards. This is a lovely quilt! Enjoy your trip and shopping.