Saturday, July 28, 2012

Gypsy Dance Finished



My Gypsy Dance quilt is all finished up.  I quilted it with echoing boxes inside the lattice design of the quilt.  I wanted to keep it simple, but to amplify the pattern that Bree over at Distant Pickles designed.

 



I was going to hand sew the binding down, but I got lazy and wanted to work on my Ring Around Potholders instead of hand stitching the binding in place.  I have yet to hand sew the binding down.  Maybe my next quilt.




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68 comments:

  1. MicupofteaJuly 29, 2012 at 1:09 AM

    Hi Amy! What a lovely quilt! So cheery and bright~ Enjoy the end of July :)
    shawn

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    1. AmyJuly 29, 2012 at 5:35 PM

      Thanks, Shawn! I can't believe we are a few days from August! Where has the summer gone to? Have a great week. Thanks for visiting!
      ~Amy~

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  2. Liz DandeliondDJuly 29, 2012 at 2:40 AM

    I just popped over here from the Plum and June hop. I love your bright, gorgeous quilt. Its so nice to find new blogs to follow through these link ups.

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  3. Jill @ Create.Craft.Love.July 29, 2012 at 6:24 AM

    That is beautiful! I love how it turned out! The fabrics are so pretty! Would love for you to share your quilt at the Pomp Party!

    www.createcraftlove.com/2012/07/pomp-party-28.html

    Hope to see you there!!

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  4. MelissaJuly 29, 2012 at 6:38 AM

    I like all the bright colors on this quilt. It makes me think of summer for sure.

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    1. AmyJuly 29, 2012 at 5:43 PM

      Thanks, Melissa! I wanted it to be a happy little quilt or maybe even a wall hanging. Thanks for visiting!
      ~Amy~

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  5. CathyJuly 29, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    Very pretty. I'm surprised the binding is not hand sewn - it looks so nice. If mine was machine sewn you would certainly be able to tell (ask me how I know)!

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    1. AmyJuly 29, 2012 at 5:46 PM

      Thanks, Cathy! I haven't quite got the hang of binding. I pretty much dislike it completely. You are so patient if you hand sew all your binding.
      ~Amy~

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  6. IzzyJuly 29, 2012 at 6:31 PM

    Beautiful quilt Amy! Such gorgeous colours. And I really like the quilting. I'm with you about the binding. I have yet to sew down a binding by hand... I'm just not that patient! :-)

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    1. AmyJuly 30, 2012 at 11:26 PM

      Thanks, Izzy! I like to be finished with a project and be able to move to the next. I am sooo with you on the patience. Glad you dropped by! :)
      ~Amy~

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  7. Sew Can DoJuly 29, 2012 at 7:21 PM

    Gorgeous Amy! I love the blue, pink & white camo print! Thanks for linking to Craftastic Monday at Sew Can Do:)

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    1. AmyJuly 30, 2012 at 11:30 PM

      Thanks, Cheryl! That is my favorite too!
      ~Amy~

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  8. FosterJuly 29, 2012 at 8:13 PM

    Love the colors! I enjoy your blog!

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    1. AmyJuly 30, 2012 at 11:58 PM

      Thank you for the lovely compliment! I have only heard that from a few family members, but they are slightly bias!
      ~Amy~

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  9. UnknownJuly 30, 2012 at 12:45 AM

    Beautiful quilt! I love the bright colors and am super impressed by the machine binding. I always hand sew the back of the binding because I can never seem to catch the entire thing while I sew. It must save so much time.

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    1. AmyJuly 31, 2012 at 12:04 AM

      Thanks, Stacey! I can't imagine hand sewing all the binding down. You are fabulous if you hand sew it all the time. I know that I would not have finished my two quilts if I had hand sewn them. They would be bindless quilts. Thanks for stopping in!
      ~Amy~

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  10. Alison V.July 30, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    What a great design! I love your binding choice, orange is always fun. :)

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    1. AmyJuly 31, 2012 at 12:06 AM

      Thanks, Allison! I really like the bright colors they have now!
      ~Amy~

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  11. Kathy PenneyJuly 30, 2012 at 2:33 PM

    So talented! Gorgeous colors and pattern!

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    1. AmyJuly 31, 2012 at 12:07 AM

      Oh, thank you Kathy! So glad you stopped by!
      ~Amy~

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  12. Liz @ Quirky VistasJuly 30, 2012 at 8:45 PM

    You have such a beautiful eye for color and choosing such an appealing design! Handsewing the binding certainly must not be important from the look of what you have here. I just love it!
    Liz

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    1. AmyAugust 2, 2012 at 8:40 PM

      Liz,
      Thanks for the lovely compliment! This is my favorite pattern so far. Thanks for stopping in!
      ~Amy~

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  13. LizJuly 30, 2012 at 11:52 PM

    Very nice! The colors are beautiful! Liz

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    1. AmyAugust 2, 2012 at 8:44 PM

      Thanks, Liz!
      So glad that you dropped in!
      ~Amy~

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  14. KatherineJuly 31, 2012 at 2:10 AM

    I just dropped by through Fabric Tuesday. Gorgeous quilt!

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    1. AmyAugust 2, 2012 at 8:46 PM

      Thanks Katerine! You can drop in anytime! :)
      ~Amy~

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  15. debraJuly 31, 2012 at 5:16 AM

    That's a lovely quilt! Love the pattern and the bright colors!

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  16. Connie Kresin CampbellJuly 31, 2012 at 6:57 AM

    Just love the fabrics and colors and what a great pattern! I used to sew my binding by hand but there are too many other things I want to work on so it gets done by machine! Thanks for sharing.
    Quilting at the River Linky Party Tuesday

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    1. AmyAugust 2, 2012 at 8:42 PM

      Thanks Connie! Have you really noticed a big difference between the two (hand sew or machine)?
      ~Amy~

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  17. UnknownJuly 31, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    Very pretty quilt. I remember in 5th grade my class sewed a quilt for the homeless and reading this post brought back those memories. Thank you for that. I'm glad I stumbled on your blog from the made with love Link up!

    -Milynn
    Love and Whimsy

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    1. AmyAugust 2, 2012 at 8:43 PM

      Thanks, Milynn! Glad I could bring a great memory back. Thanks for dropping in!
      ~Amy~

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  18. Teresa in Music CityJuly 31, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    Your Gypsy Dance is really cute! Love the color play :*)

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    1. AmyAugust 2, 2012 at 8:51 PM

      Thanks, Teresa! I had a lot of fun with it! Thanks for stopping by!
      ~Amy~

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  19. Vicki H.July 31, 2012 at 12:10 PM

    Very pretty and I love the quilted boxes!

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  20. Mary @ Sea QuiltsJuly 31, 2012 at 3:14 PM

    Love the colors on the white background. Fabulous!

    Mary

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    1. AmyAugust 2, 2012 at 8:53 PM

      Thanks, Mary! I wanted it to be a happy little baby quilt!
      ~Amy~

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  21. Ellie QJuly 31, 2012 at 9:15 PM

    I love the design and colors, and especially that binding!

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    1. AmyAugust 2, 2012 at 8:55 PM

      Thanks, Ellie! I love the orange too! Have a great weekend!
      ~Amy~

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  22. ElizabethJuly 31, 2012 at 9:48 PM

    Amy, that is SO cute! I love the fabrics and you did a beautiful job with the quilting! Congrats on a really great finish! Thank you for linking up!

    xo -E

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    1. AmyAugust 2, 2012 at 8:57 PM

      Thanks Elizabeth! Every quilt I enjoy a little more. Thanks for the finishing party!
      ~Amy~

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  23. Full Circle CreationsJuly 31, 2012 at 10:36 PM

    This is just beautiful! I love it! Thanks for sharing at the All Star Block Party.

    Holly

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    1. AmyAugust 2, 2012 at 8:57 PM

      Thanks Holly! Have a great weekend!
      ~Amy~

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  24. ShontelleAugust 1, 2012 at 6:42 AM

    Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!

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  25. KendasCraftsAugust 1, 2012 at 8:16 AM

    looks great!

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    1. AmyAugust 2, 2012 at 9:06 PM

      Thanks Kenda,
      So glad you stopped by!
      ~Amy~

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  26. ShannonAugust 1, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    This is beautiful!! I am a new follower!

    Shannon@www.SewSweetCottage.blogspot.com

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  27. UnknownAugust 1, 2012 at 6:50 PM

    beautiful quilt, it must have taken you a while, the colours you have used really work well together

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    1. AmyAugust 2, 2012 at 9:13 PM

      Thanks, Karmann!
      The cutting took the longest. Sewing it was not too bad. Thanks for dropping by!
      ~Amy~

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  28. CindyAugust 1, 2012 at 7:08 PM

    This quilt is so incredible!

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    1. AmyAugust 2, 2012 at 9:20 PM

      Thank you Cindy! I had a great time testing the pattern. Glad you dropped by!
      ~Amy~

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  29. LoriAugust 1, 2012 at 7:46 PM

    Very pretty quilt, gorgeous colors.

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  30. JGreenlawAugust 2, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    What a beautiful quilt. Do you have a pattern for this?

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  31. Naptime ReviewAugust 2, 2012 at 2:48 PM

    I love quilts...

    Newest follower from Happy Hour Friday. Love for you to stop by and return the follow when you can.

    www.thenaptimereview.com

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  32. grapes and heartsAugust 3, 2012 at 3:32 PM

    Wow, love your combination of white and bright colours! Great pattern, too!

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  33. DonnaAugust 3, 2012 at 8:50 PM

    That is really pretty. Love how you quilted it.

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  34. UnknownAugust 4, 2012 at 1:44 AM

    This is amazing!! What a great job you did!! Have a wonderful weekend!
    http://lifeofblocks.blogspot.com/

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  35. the wifeAugust 4, 2012 at 7:25 AM

    This is SO beautiful! I am a VERY beginner quilter, and I am always astonished at the works of art people manage to create.

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  36. Malory {Snips & Spice}August 4, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    Thanks for linking! I liked it so much that I featured you this week! Check it out here: http://snips-and-spice.blogspot.com/2012/08/saturday-is-special-day-party-features-5.html

    I hope you will link up more great projects tomorrow.

    Malory

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  37. LynetteAugust 4, 2012 at 11:50 AM

    Wow! That's really fabulous. Actually makes me smile to see it. :D

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  38. Sarah CraigAugust 4, 2012 at 9:16 PM

    Oh, that's a gorgeous quilt! Love the colors, and your quilting is perfect for the design! Whoop whoop!!

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  39. Sara @ My Merry Messy LifeAugust 7, 2012 at 7:41 PM

    This is such a beautiful quilt, Amy! I love your pattern and color choices. Thanks for linking up at Hookin On Hump Day!

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  40. Adrianne SurianAugust 8, 2012 at 8:00 AM

    So glad you shared at Happy Hour Friday, I'll be featuring your beautiful quilt at this week's party!

    In case you haven't seen it already, there's a quilt block challenge going on right now at my blog for any 12x12 quilt block creation. Here's the details, I'd love to see you join in the fun! http://www.happyhourprojects.com/2012/08/submit-your-squares-to-quilt-block.html

    Adrianne

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  41. DeanaAugust 9, 2012 at 1:25 PM

    I love the colors you used......very nice.......Thanks for linking up @ CountryMommaCooks link and greet party.....hope to see you again tomorrow : )

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  42. RebeccaAugust 16, 2012 at 9:48 PM

    What a pretty quilt!

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  43. LeanneAugust 16, 2012 at 10:36 PM

    Beautiful quilt, and such a great pattern. I love the colour scheme you used.

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  44. legato1958August 20, 2012 at 4:46 PM

    I love your quilt and the colors you used!

    I am a new follower!
    susie
    legato1958@aol.com

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