Wednesday, 25 February 2015

Gail Pan Patterns: Second Show and Tell

Today it is time to link up with Martina at Sunshine Quilting for the second project in the latest Gail Pan sew-a-long she is hosting.

I have been having so much fun participating in the sew-a-long and I was really excited to get started on my second project which is a Gail Pan pattern that appeared in Homespun magazine some while ago.  

I loved it when I first saw it and I have had it on my list of 'projects to make' for a long time.  I am delighted to have finally finished it.


Rather than use hand-turned applique, I used quick fuse applique and finished the raw edges with a hand stitched blanket stitch.  I machine quilted in the ditch around the appliqued panels and also outlined some of the applique shapes.  Here is a look at the back of the quilt where it is easier to see the quilting.

For my next project I think I am going to make a sweet little needlecase that features in an older book of Gail's called 'Baskets in Bloom'.  I can't wait to get started.

I'm looking forward to seeing what everyone else has made too, so I am off to Martina's to have a peep! 
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45 comments:

  1. Cattinka25 February 2015 at 13:05

    What a nice little quilt. I like it a lot.
    KATRIN W.

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    1. Christine B25 February 2015 at 23:42

      Hello Katrin! Thank you! It was fun to make and I really like the colours! :) xx

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  2. Deborah @Patchwork Atelier25 February 2015 at 13:14

    Your mini quilt is so lovely! I'm looking forward for your next project.

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    1. Christine B25 February 2015 at 23:43

      Hello Deborah! Thank you! I am so glad that I have finally made this quilt. I have wanted to make it for a long time! :) xx

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  3. Klaudia25 February 2015 at 14:25

    Wow, a wonderful quilt...I like it... and the Fabrics and colours,too!

    Greetings
    Klaudia

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    1. Christine B25 February 2015 at 23:44

      Hello Klaudia! Thank you! I am really pleased with how it turned out. Blue is one of my favourite colours! :) xx

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  4. Shelly25 February 2015 at 15:22

    Hi Christine, I love the colors you picked, and your quilting around the applique is a great decision....Your hand blanket stitch is exquisite, I love it! I really like everything about your quilt and can't wait to see your needlecase.

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    1. Christine B25 February 2015 at 23:45

      Hello Shelly! Thank you very much! I was really pleased with how it turned out. I love blue so the colours were a perfect choice for me! :) xx

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  5. Martina25 February 2015 at 15:34

    It is just loovelyl! So glad the SAL helped to make such a beautiful quilt, lol! And the next projcet looks adorable too. Look forward to see the fabrics and colors you choose.
    Hugs Martina

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    1. Christine B25 February 2015 at 23:46

      Hello Martina! Thank you! I am so pleased to have finally made this quilt! The SAL gave me the little push that I needed! Thank you for hosting it! :) xx

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  6. Valomea25 February 2015 at 16:20

    Hi Christine,
    this is a wonderful applique quilt, lovely!
    Valomea

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    1. Christine B25 February 2015 at 23:47

      Hello Valomea! Thank you! I am pleased with how it turned out! :) xx

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  7. sigisart25 February 2015 at 18:27

    Dear Christine,
    your little wallhanging just looks cute and lovely. Very well done and just wonderful!
    Hugs
    sigisart

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    1. Christine B25 February 2015 at 23:49

      Hello Sigrid! Thank you! I am really pleased with how it turned out and I love the colours.... blue is one of my favourite colours! :) xx

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  8. Christine M25 February 2015 at 20:02

    Your quilt is lovely, Christine.

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    1. Christine B25 February 2015 at 23:49

      Hello Christine! Thank you! I am really pleased with it! :) xx

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  9. Janet Pring25 February 2015 at 20:14

    Lovely, I love the colours you've used and the design xx

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    1. Christine B25 February 2015 at 23:50

      Hello Janet! It was really fun to make and I am pleased with the finished result! :) xx

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  10. Monika Kunstnadel25 February 2015 at 20:52

    Liebe Christine.
    einen tollen Quilt hast Du genäht. Die Applikationen und sehr schöne Farben.
    Liebe Grüße
    Monika

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    1. Christine B25 February 2015 at 23:53

      Hello Monika! Thank you! I am delighted with how it turned out! :) xx

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  11. Utili25 February 2015 at 22:10

    Liebe Christine, so ein wunderschöner kleiner Wandquilt ist dir da von den Fingern gehüpft, eine ganz tolle Arbeit.

    Liebe Grüße
    Uta

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    1. Christine B25 February 2015 at 23:54

      Hello Uta! Thank you very much! I loved making it and am really pleased with the finished result. :) xx

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  12. Christine B25 February 2015 at 23:48

    Thank you! I am delighted to have finally finished this quilt that I have been meaning to make for so long!! :) xx

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  13. Anke Knape26 February 2015 at 04:45

    Liebe Christine,
    Dein Wandbehang ist wunderschön! Du hast tolle Stoffe und Farben gewählt! Super schön!
    LG Anke

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    1. Christine B26 February 2015 at 09:41

      Hello Anke! Thank you! I was really pleased with the finished quilt! Blue is my favourite colour!! :) xx

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  14. Manuela26 February 2015 at 07:56

    Your wallhanging is wonderful. Lovely fabrics and colors.

    Greetings, Manuela

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    1. Christine B26 February 2015 at 09:38

      Hello Manuela! Thank you! I really enjoyed making this quilt and I love the finished result! :) xx

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  15. Steffi26 February 2015 at 08:01

    Liebe Christine,
    wow, was für ein schöner Miniquilt ♥, ich bin total begeistert und freue mich schon jetzt darauf was du uns als nächstes zeigen wirst!! Danke für den Link!
    Liebe Grüße
    Steffi

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    1. Christine B26 February 2015 at 09:39

      Hello Steffi! Thank you very much! I really enjoyed making this quilt... I had wanted to make it for a long time and now I am really pleased with it! :) xx

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  16. Helen Philipps26 February 2015 at 19:27

    Lovely little quilt, and so nicely made! I love using fusible web for applique too, it is one of my favourite things :)
    Helen xox

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    1. Christine B26 February 2015 at 22:27

      Hello Helen! Thank you very much! I really enjoyed making it and it has become one of my favourites because I love all the blues (my favourite colour) in it. :) xx

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  17. Joy McD26 February 2015 at 20:58

    Gorgeous!!!! Love the colors... must keep an eye out for the pattern! lv, Joy xxx

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    1. Christine B26 February 2015 at 22:28

      Hello Joy! Thank you! I really enjoyed making it! A fun project! :) xx

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  18. Dawn27 February 2015 at 00:45

    Love your choice of colors and patterns. Beautiful wall hanging and one you will enjoy for a very long time. I'm going to check out that pattern if I can.

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    1. Christine B27 February 2015 at 11:04

      Hello Dawn! Thank you! I am really pleased with this quilt it is just my colours! Have a lovely weekend! :) xx

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  19. Anonymous27 February 2015 at 01:08

    Hi Christine wow i love this wall hanging you have done a wonderful job.xx

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    1. Christine B27 February 2015 at 11:04

      Hello Shez! Thank you.... I am really pleased with how it turned out! :) xx

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  20. Flickenstichlerin27 February 2015 at 01:43

    Dear Christine,
    absolut lovely, wonderful work and great pick of color and fabrics.
    Greetings,

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    1. Christine B27 February 2015 at 11:05

      Hello Sylvia! Thank you! I am delighted with the finished result and the quilt is now hanging in my sewing room! :) x

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  21. Kunzfrau27 February 2015 at 07:26

    Was für ein schöner kleiner Quilt. Und Homespoon muss ein tolles Magazin sein. Gibt es leider in Deutschland nicht!

    Gruß Marion

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    1. Christine B27 February 2015 at 11:09

      Hello Marion! Thank you! I am really delighted with this quilt! Have a lovely weekend! :) x

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  22. Renee27 February 2015 at 17:58

    What a beautiful, beautiful finish!

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    1. Christine B27 February 2015 at 18:57

      Hello Renee! Thank you! I love how this little quilt turned out... it is hanging in my sewing room and makes me smile! :) xx

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  23. quiltygal28 February 2015 at 11:56

    Great quilt.....beautiful blanket stitch too ... Love the colours but then blue is always my first choice too.

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    1. Christine B28 February 2015 at 12:02

      Thank you! Blue is one of my favourite colours too... that is what drew me to this pattern! I am so pleased that I have finally made it! :) xx

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