Monday, August 9, 2010

pink quilt #2 done!

It's officially finished... Now I just need to stop procrastinating, and get it in the mail!


I went with Psalm 91:4, which Amy suggested:
"He will cover you with his feathers,
and under his wings you will find refuge;
his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart."

Thanks, Amy!


I ended up having to redo the label, and I was so bummed!! For my first few quilts, I used the Sharpies I had on hand (green and black), and had no problems with the label fading in the wash. So, I ordered a whole set of Sharpies in pretty colors. I made the label as usual, and washed and dried the quilt like normal, and this is what came out. The lighter the ink color, the more it faded!



Oh well. Looking on the bright side - I didn't really like the shape of the label anyway, so it gave me a chance to redo it. I went back to my trusty old Sharpies, and tried again. This time I washed and dried the label by itself before I attached it to the quilt (once bitten, twice shy - I hate ripping out stitching!). It looks so much better, with no fading at all. From now on, I'll just use the pretty colored pens for decoration and not for the actual text!



I was thinking it would be fun to start a tradition of having a little giveaway with each major quilt I finish. I love doing giveaways, and maybe it will help motivate me to finish what I start more quickly. I can only hope!

So, how about a charm pack of 70 6" vintage linen squares? You can add a "solid" (like the gingham I used here) and make a quilt just like this one! If you're interested, just leave a comment about what color(s) you'd like. If you choose a single color (pink, blue, green or yellow), I'll pick two each of 35 different prints. If you choose more than one color, I'll pick 70 different prints. International shipping is fine, and I'll pick a winner on Thursday evening.

Now I'm off to catch up on some bee blocks...

71 comments:

  1. Beautiful, Evelyn! Love how you used the checked fabric in this quilt. It is a gorgeous gift!
    I am still so much in love with those linens, would love to win some blue....

    ; )

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  2. My favorite colors are green and blue and ay of the colors that fall in the range between. I am sorry that your label faded. I have varied success with signing my quilts. It is difficult for me to guess whetehr the fabric and pen situation will work. High heat pressing makes it mpre likely not to run, but not a sure thing.

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  3. Love the pink gingham in your quilt!

    If I won this giveaway, I would be thrilled with a mix of whatever you chose.

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  4. Very, very nice indeed! If I am chosen for this generous giveaway, I would love fabric in blues. Thank you soooo much!

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  5. oh wow...this is beautiful...and the verse is perfect. what a awesome giveaway!!! I would pick pink and yellow...they are speaking to me lately

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  6. That is absolutely beautiful and so inspiring. I love the quote you chose as well. I'm really going to have to start another quilt! I'd love to add to my stash - green or yellow would work (I'm thinking baby, and we haven't found out yet!).

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  7. What a beautiful quilt! Right now I am loving the yellows, pinks, blues and greens! The softer the color the better!
    Thanks for offering such a great giveaway!
    Cookiej

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  8. Lovely quilt, and lovely of you to have a giveaway! I would love some blues and greens if I am lucky enough to win.

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  9. Aaaaaaaaaaaah that's my kind of quilt - scrappy and pretty and fresh and fun - I think I need to go downstairs and pick out a bunch of my pre-cut pink 6.5" squares and get to work! I'd love to win some blues to do a boy version - thank you for your generosity, and the international aspect is MUCH appreciated :)

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  10. i love that you add so much special love and thought into each quilt!

    i would love green and blue.

    thank you for sharing!

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  11. Love the quilt, and the giveaway! I love blues, oranges, yellows, pinks...you know, all colors.

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  12. I love quilts made from vintage linens. And that label is a lovely addition to your quilt. If I won, I'd choose a rainbow of colors.

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  13. How beautiful that quilt is, looks soft just from the pics. I like random colours.

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  14. I love that quilt! And now that I see the backing, I love it even more. I was just pulling some sheets you sent me so that I could make me one. If I won, I would have to choose blue and pink.

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  15. Such a pretty quilt! Great job on getting it finished, I am finishing up a VERY pink quilt at the moment as well!

    I would love to win some green! It is one color I do not have much of!

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  16. Your quilt is so pretty! What a fun idea for a giveaway. My favorite color is yellow and my husbands is blue. They make a good combination.

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  17. I really like what your labels said. My favorite colors are blue and green. Please enter me in your giveaway

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  18. omg what a great idea with the sharpies and verse. i will have to remember that for my gifts. im a newbie but i love to see the great ideas people have come up with. for color im open for any. i love all colors so any combo would be great. thanks for the lovely giveaway!

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  19. beautiful quilt!
    If I won, I would let you choose the fabrics :)

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  20. I would love to work with some pretty pink vintage linen! There are really some gorgeous prints in that quilt!
    Also, I love that you included a verse on the label. What a wonderful idea!

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  21. That is one of my favorite verses! I think the quilt is absolutely beautiful. If I were lucky enough to win I would love a variety of colors . . . maybe purple and green for my daughter's room . . . but maybe just a mix of colors for a scrappy feel :) Thanks for the giveaway!

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  22. I have been thinking of starting that exact same tradition (giving something away whenever I finish a quilt) but I don't finish that many quilts... And I never thought of writing something on a quilt label. I was afraid that it might not stay and stitching it all in seemed like too much work for such a tiny space. But it looks so good on yours...
    Oh, please enter me in your giveaway. I love all things blue, aqua, and turquoise :)
    Thank you!

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  23. Aweomse giveaway! Vintage yellow linens are super yummy for a summery quilt :)
    And awesome to know sharpies work as quilt labels.. I've been trying to figure out a good labelling system and shy of attempting sharpies on a finished quilt!

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  24. That is a wonderful verse for a quilt!
    I would love to try a quilt in pinks and greens!

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  25. I think I'd like to work with vintage sheets. Thanks for the offer in the giveaway. I'm interested in blues and greens.

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  26. Sooo pretty! lovin pinks right now...hopefully you'd have some left after the purty quilt you made :)

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  27. What a beautiful quilt and s great verse to go with it. (I may borrow that one!) I'd love to make a quilt like this with soft color tones.

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  28. Your quilt is so pretty!
    I love all REDS!
    Thanks for sharing,love,Linda

    jldouglas@wispwest.net

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  29. i'd love some pinks, blues, and greens. :)

    joonzeboo(at)gmail(dot)com

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  30. pinks and greens
    sntbosch@msn.com

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  31. Oh your quilt is really nice. I am new to quilting but really like it. I would love to make an all red or all yellow quilt. Thanks for the chance.
    lbroadstreet@tds.net

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  32. What a great idea for a giveaway! I am a pinkaholic :-)

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  33. Your pink quilt is lovely!!! I like that you put washing instructions on the label too. I use some special quilt fabric markers that are not supposed to wash out.

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  34. How wonderful. I never thought to use sharpie on my quilt labels. I really like either blue and yellow or pink and yellow. Where did you find your vintage sheets?

    Lindsay.forgette(at)gmail(dot)com

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  35. Adore the quilt! Would also love the charm squares. Have just started Matroyshka dolls and vintage linen would be just perfect. See annabelleserendipity.blogspot.com for info. Good luck with all you do. Annabelle here in London

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  36. Wow - very cute quilt. Thanks so much for the chance to win. I am a pink girl :) Hugs from NZ

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  37. Your quilt is wonderful and thank you for celebrating the completion with grand style! I like the gingham check - goes well with squares in your design. Charm colors would be blue and green. Know that should put labels on my quilts, though have not. Thanks for the ideas on pitfalls with Sharpies.
    USA mlwright29 (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  38. This quilt is lovely and I love the vintage appeal ... I'd love to have a mix of colors! Thanks for the opportunity!

    jfquilts@gmail.com

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  39. I would choose blue! :)

    deserae (at) gmail (dot) com

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  40. Pink and green for this gal!

    I love the verses you put on - I have recently been thinking about making prayer quilts and this reminded me I need to figure out the best way to do it - thanks!

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  41. What a great idea. I love blue and yellow

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  42. Fabulous idea. would love some yellow and blue too!

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  43. your quilt is so pretty *_* thanks for hosting the giveaway. i'll pick green, i think it's a nice gender neutral color.

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  44. that's a beautiful quilt!!! i love vintage linens! i'd love blue, green, and yellow! thank you so much for the giveaway!

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  45. Beautiful! So glad I came across this, as I'm finishing a quilt, and for the first time I'm going to be making a label for it. Thanks for the tips!

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  46. I love the verse on your label! I pick yellow and green. Thanks for the giveaway.
    nanasew at gmail dot come

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  47. What a beautiful quilt ...I love it!!! Blues are my favorite color ...thanks for the chance to win.

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  48. Love your beautiful quilt. I'd love to win an assortment of the charms you have, or just green and yellow.

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  49. I love your quilt, I love linens (esp. vintage!) and I love all colors! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  50. What a lovely quilt! I love alllll colors!

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  51. Nice quilt! I would pick yellow and green!

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  52. Lovely quilt! I love pink and greens oh they are so cute expecially for any little girl!

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  53. Well, if giving stuff away is going to help motivate you to finish projects, who are we to complain? :)
    I am a scrap quilter, so the more variety, the better, if I am lucky enough to win.

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  54. I like blue the best. Your quilt is beautiful!

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  55. Wow! What a great quilt!
    My favourite colors right now are blues and greens!

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  56. Sincerely meant-your quilt is gorgeous...I will be glad to take any mix-thanks for the giveaway :)
    aunteegem@yahoo.com

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  57. Your quilt is gorgeous! My favorite color is green.

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  58. I love your quilt. Any mix of colors would be great. Thanks for the chance.

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  59. Evelyn,
    One word for your quilt...snugg-a-lish-ous!! Thank you soooooo much for sharing the label experience. I will definately use that info in the near future, if I ever finish my current quilt. Thank you for the giveaway. My favs are blue!

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  60. Love the quilt! I'd pick green and pink!

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  61. Your quilt looks wonderful! Thanks for the giveaway, I choose green.

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  62. This is wonderful! I'm trying to get back into quilting and always seeking inspiration! If I won, I am open to anything. I am just ready for something wonderful!

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  63. It turned out so cute! I think you chose the perfect scripture.

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  64. that's a great quilt and you use of a scripture on it is just fantastic. never would have thought to do that. will have to see if i can figure out how to do it with my next quilts. i love pinks/purples, but anything would be ok as others i sew for love more in the brown/blue/green area. have a great day

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  65. i've been meaning to try vintage sheets as charms. love how your quilt turned out - just darling.

    i'm partial to blue and yellow. ;-)

    thanks for the give away!

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  66. beautiful beautiful quilt! so girly!!
    i would love green and yellow together in a quilt like yours
    thanks alot!!

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  67. I'm happy with anything, but I do love a nice blue and green quilt. Thanks for the giveaway and your finished quilt is delightful.
    goodscents101@gmail.com

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  68. Wow, what a wonderful quilt. i've just started on my first one althoguh I sew other things. I'd love to win some fabric - you can never have too much, right? My fav colourcombo is pink and green although I also love turquoise and purples. thanks for the chance.

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  69. Your quilt is beautiful! I'd love to have some vintage pinks like you used - thanks for the chance to win some!

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  70. Love that you included that scripture on the quilt. I would pick blue or green

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  71. Congrats on another beautiful finish! How do you do it? I'm just in awe.

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