Oh girls, I had a blast with all of you at the "Spring Sewing Party"! I must remember next time to plan LESS sewing - more time for chatting with you fine girls!
I did (finally) finish Project 2. This is
Acadienne
Here is an excerpt from the pattern about the name of this quilt:
Name: This quilt was made in honor of my very dear friend Joan Tufts, who is French Acadienne. I met Joan through my quilt shop, “Cotton Charm Quilts”, and we became fast friends. She now works with me to co-lead our blog club, “The Charming Guys & Girls Quilt Club”. Though she lives in
Three Heads Are Better Than One!
I'm just too darned excited - I got my first pattern back from Sue with all of the graphics- and I had to share with you -- all my blogging buddies!
Okay - so the three heads thing!
Kelly - writes patterns, and puts all of the "helpful hints" on the 1st page of the pattern.
Carol - Carol of Brown Quilts Carol tests the pattern - and says it would be a great idea to have a "Helpful Hints" box (and put them where they apply in the pattern)!
And, I think what a great idea - and what if we put a little birdie by it to go with the logo!
Sue - with her GRAPHIC GENIUS - comes up with this
I told you 3 heads were better than one!
They also caught several errors! Uber thanks to you Carol and Sue! I love you guys, and I'm just so grateful for both of you!
TTFN,
Kelly
I'm totally in love with Acadienne! I wondered what you were going to do with the nine patches that I saw in your earlier picture. Beautiful.....
Posted by: sunny | March 01, 2010 at 07:35 PM
ohhh.... I like!
Posted by: kimland | March 01, 2010 at 07:42 PM
Joan is one lucky woman! What a beautiful quilt! I wondered what you were doing with that fabric...
Posted by: annieb | March 01, 2010 at 07:56 PM
As soon as I saw the pattern name, I knew who inspired you. Lucky you to have made such good friends via your blog and shop.
Posted by: Karen Beigh | March 01, 2010 at 07:58 PM
WOW it's beautiful! Love the name and the inspiration behind it. Great going Kelly!
Posted by: Jocelyn | March 01, 2010 at 08:21 PM
That is such a sweet story! I love it! I would also love to make that quilt...Joan is one lucky woman!!!
Posted by: Michelle | March 01, 2010 at 08:24 PM
A very classy quilt named after a very classy lady. Perfectly beautiful.
Three heads are always a good thing - good job ladies. woohoo!!!!
Posted by: Darlene | March 01, 2010 at 08:33 PM
LOVE the quilt pattern!
Posted by: Mel | March 01, 2010 at 09:17 PM
Sue did a fantastic job with the "Helpful Hints" box...a little bird told me...I love it! Acadienne is absolutely fantastic! Can't wait to get that pattern.
Posted by: Carol | March 02, 2010 at 03:30 AM
Cannot argue that fact. Yeap, three are better than one.
You have surely done Joan proud. Acadienne is definitely "worthy".
Posted by: Cindy Carlson | March 02, 2010 at 04:36 AM
You are on a roll! Great pattern! Can't wait to see what the future brings for you.
Posted by: Jonelle | March 02, 2010 at 04:47 AM
Oh my ... it's so pretty - crisp and fresh, just love it!
Posted by: Mary | March 02, 2010 at 05:02 AM
Beautiful quilt...you are so talented...and your other 2 heads too!
Posted by: Anita in Florida | March 02, 2010 at 05:04 AM
Soooo pretty - love the story of the name too! That helpful hints box is a great idea and the logo is DARLING.
Posted by: Allie | March 02, 2010 at 05:08 AM
Hello Kelly. i discovererd you're blog. And there is so much to see and read. I see so many nice quilts and there are so many links. I'm glad I found this and I'm going to discover what everything means but it will take a while I believe;-)
Lovely greating from the Netherlands
Posted by: Marie-José | March 02, 2010 at 06:24 AM
What a beautiful tribute to a wonderful friend, Kelly. :-) Yep I wondered about the three heads in your title. LOL
Posted by: call me crazy | March 02, 2010 at 07:01 AM
Oh my gosh Kelly! I am soooo in love with this pattern too! You are really blessed at designing!
Posted by: Lisa | March 02, 2010 at 08:32 AM
The quilt is gorgeous, Kelly. I love the colors.
Posted by: Susan Ramey Cleveland | March 02, 2010 at 10:08 AM
Love this quilt...and how fun that you have some super terrific helpers!!!
Posted by: sherri | March 02, 2010 at 01:59 PM
OMG Kelly the tears are keeping me from typing any comments right now! What a honor!
Posted by: Joan | March 02, 2010 at 03:14 PM
I totally LOVE the Acadienne quilt. Love the design and fabrics. You did a wonderful job. And it's so much more meaningful that it's about our lovely Joan. You rock Kelly - and so do you Joan!!
Linda in Calif.
Posted by: Linda Williams | March 02, 2010 at 03:28 PM
PS. The birdie logo next to the helpful hints is really cute. Good job Sue.
Posted by: Linda Williams | March 02, 2010 at 03:30 PM
Love, love, LOVE that quilt! And the little birdie on the hint box is adorable! Godd job, ladies!! Polly :-)
Posted by: Polly | March 03, 2010 at 08:17 AM
Beautiful Quilt!!! I just can't wait to purchase your patterns. Hopefully you'll have a HUGE announcement when you have some patterns ready for purchase.
Posted by: Susan Bailey | March 03, 2010 at 08:55 AM
Acadienne is awesome Kelly! And so is KatieBug too. When you're ready to announce that your patterns are ready to purchase I'm gonna shout it from the rooftops!!!
Love the idea of highlighting the tips in a box with the birdie beside it, after all the birdie is part of your logo.
Oh, does the birdie have a name?
Posted by: Quilter Going Bananas | March 04, 2010 at 08:19 AM
I, too, was curious about the log cabin blocks..and Acadienne is stunning! Awesome to have such great collaborators and friends...I do like your patterns!
deb
Posted by: deborah | March 04, 2010 at 08:57 AM
I love this pattern! This is one I will definitely purchase when it goes on sale.
Posted by: Esther | March 08, 2010 at 12:38 PM