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Sunday, July 17, 2011

Sticks and Stones

I hardly ever name my quilts, but for some reason,
this quilt had a name before it was started.


One day, when the girls were doing this:
Color Me fabric from www.studioefabrics.com
& Crayola Fabric Markers (at Target)


I started drawing this:
I wanted to do something with solids, and lots of different types of quilting--
especially pebble quilting.
 (I'm still totally in love with pebble quilting--like I did here.)
Here is the quilt in process . . .
on my design wall . . .
or lack of design wall!
Painters tape worked pretty well.


Finished Quilt

the back


Close ups of the quilting

Sticks and Stones
Linking up to:
{Sew} Modern Monday at Canoe Ridge Creations
Fresh Poppy Design
at

38 comments:

  1. KatiJuly 17, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    LOVE this quilt!!

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  2. BijouxBabyJuly 17, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    That is completely amazing! The quilting takes to a different level.

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  3. Jessica KellyJuly 17, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    wow!! I love this!! The quilting is just amazing Michelle!!

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  4. 9patchnurseJuly 17, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Wow! I love it. The quilting is perfect.

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  5. SallyJuly 17, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    This quilt is gorgeous! I love, love, love it! Awesome job with the quilting to add to your design.

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  6. kellyJuly 17, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    there are not enough words for how amazing this quilt is!!!!!

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  7. LynetteJuly 17, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    That is so *COOL*!! I love the large-scale pebbling. Way to go!

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  8. LinzJuly 17, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE it!! THat is such a wonderful quilt! The quilting is awesome! Way to go!!

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  9. corinaJuly 17, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Wonderful quilt!

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  10. Katie BJuly 17, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    Michelle! This is just incredible! I adore it. Where will it live?

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  11. LeeJuly 18, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    That. Is. COOL!! Absolutely love it!!

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  12. NickyJuly 18, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    This isn't craft this is Art! Love it and the quilting is so textural! Well done but you have such great inspiration from 'the artists'!

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  13. monika@mysweetprairie.caJuly 18, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    AAAAAH!! Gorgeous!!!
    ~Monika

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  14. MeganJuly 18, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    LOVE it Michelle! Especially that pebble quilting! ::swoon:: Thanks for linking up to {Sew} Modern Monday and have a great week!

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  15. LisaAnnJuly 18, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    Gorgeous! I love your pebble quilting. I think that takes the pieces to a new level and it looks really cool. Nice work!

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  16. AnonymousJuly 18, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    So lovely, and definitely an appropriate name!

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  17. CathyJuly 18, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Great quilt and the name is just perfect!

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  18. Lauren PhelpsJuly 18, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Beautiful! I love your quilt! I too love pebble quilting, but I haven't successfully done it yet!

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  19. AnonymousJuly 18, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    This quilt is so cute!! I really like it. It reminds me of the video game Minecraft (LOL I know I'm a geek!).

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  20. JennyJuly 18, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Very fun and interesting quilt!! Your quilting adds perfect texture! Nice job!

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  21. Connie Kresin CampbellJuly 18, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Beautiful quilt and what a perfect name for it! I love pebbling also and I'm glad I found your blog through Sew Modern Monday.

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  22. Kate S.July 18, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    This is amazing Michelle! I love the colors and the design, and the quilting really takes it to another level. Wowza!

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  23. M-R CharbonneauJuly 18, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Wow, that is beautiful! Wow! I love it! Stunning!

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  24. happy zombieJuly 18, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    BEA. U. TI. FUL!

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  25. AnneMarieJuly 18, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    Wow - great quilt! What a unique concept. Love all the different kinds of quilting you used in making the design complete!

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  26. Florence Knapp (Flossie Teacakes)July 19, 2011 at 2:59 AM

    Goodness, that's amazing and I love that you've named it too. I am also in awe of the pebble quilting...sigh! I'ts lovely.

    Florence x

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  27. Wandering MinstrelJuly 19, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    That quilt is absolutely stunning! The quilting really makes it.

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  28. Marci GirlJuly 19, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Michelle, This quilt is so beautiful! It is so stunning and one of a kind! Beautiful work!

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  29. KirstenJuly 19, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    Gorgeous!! I love all the different forms of quilting in the especially the pebble quilting!!

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  30. Canadian AbroadJuly 20, 2011 at 1:56 AM

    Great quilt and I love the way you used different quilting on it.

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  31. MeganJuly 20, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    wow that is so cool! I love it.

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  32. SusanJuly 25, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    I just had to comment on this quilt as it is so unusual - it is stunning! The inspiration that you got from your child coloring is very cool. :)

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  33. AnonymousJuly 26, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    I found you through the contest, and just wanted to comment that I *love* this quilt. It really is just awesome. Thanks for sharing!

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  34. Rebecca LynneAugust 7, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    This quilt is just awesome! I am in love with the different quilting you have incorporated here. What a great modern quilt. Thank you for sharing!!

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  35. MariQuiltsAugust 11, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    Wow...amazing quilt.

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  36. Laura at Ruby Grey StudioAugust 24, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    Oh wow! Stunning quilt. It's so neat to see your inspiration . . . I have a picture my son drew that he calls Mommy's Quilt Picture. Somehow I will make this quilt one day. I have a picture of it on my Flickr (Ruby Grey Studio) page, it is similar in that he has long rows... I'm so inspired to make this quilt now after seeing yours. AND I have always LOVED pebble quilting but have never tried. I may just need to go "play" and try it! Laura of Ruby Grey Stuido

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  37. Susana NeigerMarch 5, 2012 at 4:56 PM

    This.Is.Amazing. (Just now saw this post, since you recently linked to it.) Really great! I love the quilting textures and variety! Impressive and inspiring work.

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  38. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2012 at 11:26 AM

    This is absolutely amazingly BEAUTIFUL! I love your quilting, especially the pebbles!! Do you have any tutorials on your quilting technique? What type of machine do you use for your quilting? I love your inspiration too! So sweet!

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