Mason's Quilt

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A few weeks ago for my birthday Lori met me for lunch and gave me a great gift bag.  Among other goodies were 2 sets of Lori's rulers.
Lori calls this set thimbles.  They are also called tumblers.  I have made tumbler quilts for years.  They are so fun to make.

I had an idea I wanted to use this size ruler for a special quilt I'm working on.  I'm making "lanterns" with it.
I realize this may not look like the normal color or prints I use for my projects.  But stick with me.
There are some strange or odd fabrics (spoonflower) but in the end when I'm done with this I hope you will see where I'm going with this.  This quilt has a bit of humor attached.  I hope despite the drab gray used in between the lanterns, it will be a striking quilt.

-nanette
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jan said...

hmmmm. very interesting. I have been drawn to fabrics outside my comfort zone lately and I am really starting to enjoy branching out some. Have fun
jan@http://sewandsowfarm.blogspot.com/

CathyK said...

Can't wait to see it finished!

Annette said...

Younhave me intrigued. I will be keeping an eye on this one. So fun!

Elaine/Muddling Through said...

It is striking already. Sometimes drab is a good background. It lets the other fabrics enjoy their place in the spotlight. ;)

trish said...

Happy belated Birthday!! :o)
I think your quilt looks like fun.
I can't wait to see where you are headed with it. :o)

Geoff's Mom said...

Hi Nanette,
That looks like a fun ruler.. love reading your blog... I need to quit "lurking" and start commenting more. Have a great day and keep up your quilting adventure it is so wonderful love all you do! Joyce

donna said...

Hi Nanette,
Happy belated Birthday.
Hugs
donna

Lisa said...

Oh I am such a ruler hoarder, I want her circle ones but these are pretty cool! I love the way you are using it to make the lava lamps! The gray helps the colors pop, I think see where your going! Looks awesome!

Lisa said...

Happy Birthday!

dream quilt create said...

Happy belated birthday! Your lanterns look interesting, anxious to see what you are going to do....I really want Lori's rulers, I'll get them sometime :)

Janet said...

Happy brelated birthday from me too. Can't wait to see more, looks yummy so far.

Thimbleanna said...

Oooh, I can't wait to see it -- what a tease you are! And Happy Belated Birthday -- I hope it was a great one!

pratima said...

Belated Happy Birthday, Nanette!! Love your fabric choices for the tumblers, quirky and totally fun! Can't wait to see more!

Alex said...

Ha - I just realized, a lantern is 2 tumblers :)