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| Elephant Parade Quilt fabrics |
I've had a hard time resisting several terrific quilt alongs. But, since more than a few baby quilts are on my "To Do" list I thought it would be smart to join in with this one. Life being what it is, it's certain that I will not finish it in time, but one nice thing about this quilt along is that the link up for the finished quilts will not close. Plus, Lorna has set up a permanent tab for the quilt along. It that great or what?! Head on over and join the fun!
My fabrics came yesterday. I ordered from Fabric.com and wow was I surprised when I opened the box. Apparently they have a thing where, if your order comes within a half yard of being near the end of the bolt, they say you hit the "Jackpot" and they give you the remaining fabric for no extra charge. I must have been very lucky the day they were cut, because I hit the "Jackpot" three times... LOL. Thank you Fabric.com!
For the front of the quilt, I'm using Pepper Cory's Peppered Cottons and just love them! I picked out Oyster, Blue Jay, Cherry, Emerald, Sunny Aqua, Lake, and Charcoal, And for the back, I'm using Lorna's inspiration fabric: Happy Elephants in Grey by Ed Emberley for Cloud9 Fabrics, which is just the sweetest fabric. I can easily see what inspired the Elephant Parade quilt.
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| Elephant Parade Quilt Along at Sew Fresh Quilts |
So ... Not that we need any further temptation... but have you joined any fun quilt alongs yet this year? Or... (I'm playing with fire here, LOL.) Do you have plans to join any that are soon to come?
Thanks for visiting!
Lara
Oh! Your fabric choices are perfect, Lara! How wonderful that you hit the jackpot three times. Wow! Nice to see you also got the Elephants in grey for the backing fabric. This is going to look fabulous! Thanks so much for sharing about the quilt along!
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I am in on this one too...so cute! Love all those little critters~!
ReplyDeleteOh this quilt is going to be adorable!! I just love your elephant fabric, too. I'm looking forward to seeing your progress on this cutie. Hmmm.... I have several baby quilts to get made this year, too.
ReplyDeleteThis is a fun quilt indeed... I wish I was in need of a baby quilt ... You picked beautiful colors and can't wait to see it progress. I hit the "Jackpot" myself a few times at fabric.com but never three times in the same order ... Lucky you :-)
ReplyDeleteHow fun is this??? I'm looking forward to seeing your quilt in progress - what an adorable print for the backing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun Quilt Along! I will have to keep a close eye on your blocks... I can imagine you inserting great fun into this quilt!
ReplyDeleteHow lucky of you to get the extra fabrics!!
Susie
I'm hoping to try some of these blocks as it goes along. Those elephants are irresistable!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute quilt! If my uncle was still alive I would make him one because he loves elephants.
ReplyDeleteThe quilt is going to be adorable! I have joined some...and can feel the pressure already" lol
ReplyDeleteI look forward to seeing your progress. Have fun playing with these fabrics.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great design, isn't it? I love the colours you have chosen and can't wait to see your blocks as you go along.
ReplyDeleteI was tempted by this pattern but I had already entered Deana's Shimmer Braid QAL (dreamworthyquilts.blogspot.ca). Which is a queen size quilt. And I plan to make Delectable Mountains soon with your pp patterns. I'll pass on this one for now (but keeping it in a corner of my memory). I'm looking forward to seeing your version, though. I'm sure it will be gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI did Canuck Quilter's Snowalong, made 3 into pillows, but still have 4 blocks in need of a "home"...have an idea to add 2 or 4 more and make them into a small quilt. I've done several Scrap-a-Palooza quilts at Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework. I think Lorna's Elephant Parade is too cute (and I love elephants, so it's tempting) but I'm trying to behave and finish up/start and finish up several projects that have piled up here. I've never heard of Peppered Cottons, although I sure do know Pepper Cory (from "Simply Qults"). They look really lovely; I love your colour choices. Yay, for hitting the jackpot 3 times! What a great incentive (and you know how we spread the word, good and bad) tool for a quilt shop to have.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love this pattern! So cute!!
ReplyDeleteAnd great elephant fabric
I'm running another fabric giveaway, and you are welcome to enter!
I haven't joined any QAL yet...I usually join in during the summer months when I'm off from school. I really wanted to create this elephant parade but don't think I'm going to be able to right now...but that's okay!! I'll enjoy watching for now. :)
ReplyDeleteOooh too cute - my daughter loves elephants!
ReplyDeleteI haven't joined any QALs yet this year. . . the key word there is YET ;) LOVE your fabric choices for this and Peppered Cottons - LOVE working with them! The colors are so beautiful! It will be fun watching this one come together :)
ReplyDeleteThat is going to be a sweet quilt! Love the pattern and the fabrics you're using.
ReplyDeleteYou're going to have so much fun with that! :) I haven't joined any quiltalongs. I'm terrible at keeping up and then end up with half finished quilts. lol
ReplyDeleteI would love to join this one as well :) It is definitely on my radar! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the pattern Lorna put together and I am trying to resist. Too many things on the list and not nearly enough time to get everything done.
ReplyDeleteI love the fabrics you chose! Lucky you to get a jackpot and you didn't even have to go to Vegas to get it! :O)
ReplyDeleteI love getting those jackpots from fabric.com, woo hoo!
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