It's a top!
Fairlawn Roses
84 x 110
I used all rose prints to make the blocks. The pattern, called Fairlawn, is from the book Making Quilts with Kathy Doughty.
" God gave us memory so that we might have roses in December" --J.M. Barrie
. “We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.” – Abraham Lincoln ( although some attribute quote to Alphonse Karr)
“It will never rain roses: when we want to have more roses, we must plant more roses.”― George Eliot
I do love roses!
And sew on...
Finished or Not Finished Friday at Alicia Quilts
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When I went outside to take photos of my quilt top I noticed a lot of animal footprints going through all my gardens. I think most are raccoon and deer and maybe fox. Oh my!
But some may belong to gnomes. Oh my!
Gorgeous quilt top. Thanks for sharing the rose quotes.
ReplyDeleteFairlawn is just beautiful--so many pieces in these, Cathy--You did a super job!! Hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteCathy, such a very lovey quilt that Fairlawn is. I've noticed the blocks as you made them. You always keep going with your quilting and enjoy your blog every day. Getting close to Christmas and the New Year. The older I get the faster the days go! Diane in MN
ReplyDeleteReally really nice!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous quilt.
ReplyDeleteSharon M
Great flimsy! Indeed, thorns have roses.
ReplyDeleteCathy, that is a gorgeous design! All those pretty rose prints and color - love it. I would love to walk through your gardens and meet up with a gnome or two!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely quilt. You did a beautiful job picking material and sewing this quilt. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteOutstanding quilt top - seems like this one went more quickly than some (or are things just running all together in my brain?). It is SO pretty! And the gnome photo is just TOO funny.
ReplyDeleteThat looks wonderful, full to bursting with your beloved roses. And it see ed to come together very quickly indeed.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt top! Love the colours in this.
ReplyDeleteLove your rose quilt & quotes. Happy holidays! Laura
ReplyDeleteI love roses and I love, love your quilt top! I have rabbit trails everywhere in my small yard which is why I have fencing around my roses and small woody plants.
ReplyDeleteWhat?! It's a top? I thought you just started that one! I'm so AMAZED by you. Wooowww! What a gorgeous quilt this is. I wasn't sure about the different fabric you showed us at the beginning but you were so right. They do look great together and I'm in love with this one. Will you hand-quilt this one too? Stay warm. ;^)
ReplyDeleteWow! This quilt is gorgeous! - Beth in AL
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely gorgeous! Are you planning to hand quilt this one? And I do hope you're keeping this, how could you not??!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful top!
ReplyDeleteI just received my copy of Making Quilts and your version is more stunning than the one in the book. It is truly beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt top. Triangles are a favorite of mine and the rose fabrics just make it so pretty.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is beautiful and it is a nice size too. I love the gnome sign. :)
ReplyDeleteSo many footprints. It is nice to think that some of them belong to gnomes. The quilt is beautiful. Congratulations on another great finish
ReplyDeleteI love all of your quilts but this is my favorite one for this year. It looks so pretty in the snow. Stay warm!!
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely gorgeous! I am likewise astonished that it came together so quickly. It’s a masterpiece! A lovely pre-Christmas gift to yourself—and your loyal fans, I might add! 😻🤩🥳 NancyO.
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