Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Channeling My Inner Yankee Doodle


As you can see, Mon Ami has grown and altered a bit with the addition of sashing and cornerstones. What's next? Ah, THAT's still a mystery, even to me--perhaps to me most of all! I like the scrappy triangle border in the original pattern but what to use to transition from what I've done so far to the point of adding an inner border? And I think I need to look in my stash for outer border fabric as well. Stay tuned to see what happens.

Meanwhile, at ease, soldier!
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17 comments:

  1. AnitaJanuary 25, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    Yes Ma'am, Very nice Ma'am!

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  2. BetsyJanuary 25, 2011 at 2:59 AM

    Kim, great use of color. Very patriotic. I love it.

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  3. TiffaneyJanuary 25, 2011 at 4:45 AM

    It looks wonderful!

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  4. MarjJanuary 25, 2011 at 4:45 AM

    Love it so far. I'm glad to see some creativity with this pattern.

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  5. DorothyJanuary 25, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    Love it. Looks Great!

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  6. Stephani in TXJanuary 25, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    That's a Yankee Doodle sparkler there, Kim. Can't wait to see what follows.

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  7. Scraphappy/SharonJanuary 25, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    WoW! Could I use that as an idea for a Quilt of Valor? So striking!

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Oh, Kim! I just LOVE it. Go Girl!!!!

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  9. strawberrycream39January 25, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Really beautiful work, Kim! I loooove patriotic quilts. Can't wait to see what else you do!

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Beautiful! Patriotic quilts are my favorite. Dori

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  11. AnnieOJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Wow, that looks terrific! What a great addition to the blocks, just great. Me, I'd call it done, but will look forward to see what you come up with for a border.

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  12. MarieJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    kim -- love it!

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  13. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    I like your colours so much better the the original design. Your choice of using the creams/beiges instead of the whites gives it that antique/Americana look instead of the bright red, white and blue look. I think it looks great!

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  14. Jean BurkeJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Way to go - it looks terrific! I feel like saluting! Piece....

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  15. CarolJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    Kim, I love your sashing! It's absolutely perfect for your patriotic Mon Ami quilt. You come up with the best ideas.

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  16. SheilaJanuary 26, 2011 at 5:33 AM

    What a great quilt! Love your work.

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  17. Shirley--Knot-y Embroidery LadyJanuary 26, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Yes Ma'am!
    You talent knows no bounds!

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