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.
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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.
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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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/
Can't wait to see it finished!
Younhave me intrigued. I will be keeping an eye on this one. So fun!
It is striking already. Sometimes drab is a good background. It lets the other fabrics enjoy their place in the spotlight. ;)
Happy belated Birthday!! :o)
I think your quilt looks like fun.
I can't wait to see where you are headed with it. :o)
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
Hi Nanette,
Happy belated Birthday.
Hugs
donna
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!
Happy Birthday!
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 :)
Happy brelated birthday from me too. Can't wait to see more, looks yummy so far.
Oooh, I can't wait to see it -- what a tease you are! And Happy Belated Birthday -- I hope it was a great one!
Belated Happy Birthday, Nanette!! Love your fabric choices for the tumblers, quirky and totally fun! Can't wait to see more!
Ha - I just realized, a lantern is 2 tumblers :)
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