It wasn't easy to choose, but here are my five favorites from the projects I worked on in 2015. You can click on each picture if you want to know more and it will take you to the original post.
My favorite adult quilt: "Serenity Now!" - a design my son Sam chose, based on a painting by Emma Biggs and Matthew Collings. It was made with shot cottons.
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My favorite children's quilt: "Elephant Parade" a pattern from Lorna McMahon of Sew Fresh Quilts
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My favorite baby quilt: "Little Totoro" featuring Totoro appliqued on Connie Kresin's "Blue Sapphire" pattern:
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My favorite project: Modern Mermaids Thread Catcher & Pincushion with appliques inspired by Heather Ross' Calypso Mermaids fabric.
I think I would have picked the Charly & Wilbur mug rug I made for Ruth too, except that was my most recent post and I imagine you all have seen enough of that by now.
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And last, but not least, my most viewed post, by far:
Delectable Mountains - Paper Pieced Miniature Quilt - Four Free Patterns and a Tutorial
It's interesting to look back and see where you've been. I hope to see you at the party if you take a stroll down memory lane yourself!
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Good choices! Sam's quilt will always be one of my favorites, I loved following your progress on that one. Elephant parade and Totoro are two of the cutest quilts I've seen this year too.
ReplyDeleteAh, such lovely memories of wonderful work, Lara! My favorite of those listed is the Serenity Now quilt. I am enjoying the Best of 2105 posts and fondly remembering many great projects!
ReplyDeleteI just love Totoro and the Serenity quilt is absolutely beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful projects you have done this year!
ReplyDeleteAll great projects. Love Serenity Now. It's been a great year. Here's to an even better 2016.
ReplyDeleteI love your Elephant Parade quilt! I have that pattern, so maybe that will on my list to do for 2016. :)
ReplyDeleteLove your choices! I look forward to seeing more quilty goodness from your corner of the world. You make beautiful things, Lara!
ReplyDeleteYou've completed so many wonderful project this year. I think I like Serenity Now best. It just glows and I loved reading all your process. Congratulations again.
ReplyDeleteSuch talent you have Lara! I love seeing these beauties once again, Little Totoro, the mermaids, WOW. And the Charly and Wilbur mug rug that made me gasp in awe. Sam's quilt-LOVE that, and it led me to buy some shot cottons for my nephew's quilt. It IS great to look back on the past year!
ReplyDeleteIt was a great year for you. I love your choices. Elephant Parade was also one of my favorites.
ReplyDeleteGreat choices Lara! It was fun to see some of those quilts again. Especially Serenity Now and the Mermaids. I agree with Sandra - you are so talented!
ReplyDeleteAll these are lovely projects! I like Serenity Now the most :)
ReplyDeleteThis is my first visit to your blog. I'm glad I made it over here. I especially love Serenity Now. Great colors and such a striking design. And Totoro...who could not love Totoro! Hope 2016 is a great year for you!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Lara! I love your quilts! I really like the Serenity Now and would like to make that. x Teje
ReplyDeleteYou have had a fantastic year! I found you via your Mermaid Thread Catcher! I love Totoro and hence your quilt of Totoro, and Delectable Mountains are a favourite too!
ReplyDeleteA Happy New Year to you, and I am looking forward to seeing what you make in 2016!
Barbara xx
Wonderful flashback of projects. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteGreat choices for your bests! I look forward to seeing what you create in 2016, thanks for linking up!
ReplyDeleteYes...great choices that repesent your work! This linky was fun and it felt like I was "dusting" out my blog. :)
ReplyDeleteIt's always a joy to have another look at beautiful quilts. My favorite of your 5 best quilts is the Delectable Mountains motif. :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful journey through your creations in 2015! Your projects are perfect in fabric colors and execution !! I think my "favorite-est" is your Modern Mermaids Thread Catcher & Pincushion set!!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
Susie
It has been a great year! I look forward to seeing more in 2016!
ReplyDeleteSomething here for all ages! What a wonderful year you've had my talented friend! I can't wait to see what you accomplish in 2016!
ReplyDeleteI love the way you chose your five posts! Lots of great quilts this year.
ReplyDeleteGreat choices for sure! Happy New Year Lara!
ReplyDeleteLittle Totoro is the sweetest applique, I just love that quilt so much! I really admire your applique talent Lara, and can hardly wait to see more of it revealed this year!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun recap of your 2015! I hope that you have a joyous and wonderful 2016. Happy New Year!! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilts and projects Lara!! Looks like you had a wonderful year and....I can't wait to see what you do in 2016!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great line up of lovely highlights, Lara! I don't know how you could narrow it down. You've had a very successful year filled with so many beautiful projects. I must say..... The Delectable Mountains is my favourite and I do hope you will come up with another to share in the coming new year. Happy 2016, my friend!
ReplyDeleteI was happy to see your little Totoro at my Fabric, Thread and Yarn link party, Lara. He's such a charming little fellow!
ReplyDeleteYou've already added my logo to your side bar? Wow. Thank you! Thank you!
I think your Delectable Mountains is where I came in (awesomeness!!)! It has been such fun getting to know you this year! Here's to a super 2016! Happy New Year Lara!!!!
ReplyDeleteVisiting you from the link party by France Nadeau. Your blog looks inviting. I will continue to come back! Jayne
ReplyDeleteFirst, would never ever ever get tired of seeing Charlie and Wilbur!! :) So fun to see your favorites, in case you are wondering, Serenity Now is my absolute favorite!! Love that quilt! Your son is one lucky quilt recipient ;)
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!! 2016 is going to be filled with great things for you, book, grand baby and who knows what else?! I can't wait to see!! :D
These are all so fun! I love the Serenity Now quilt, I totally want to make one!
ReplyDeleteWow, you've got all sorts of great finishes for the year. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteLovely choices Lara! I hope you have as much fun with projects in 2016 - Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteLove that fabric with the swimmers on it!
ReplyDeleteThank you Lotta! It is from Heather Ross' line of pajamas called Munki, Munki and this was Calypso Mermaids. People cut the PJs up and sell the fabric on Etsy.
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What a great round up, Lara. I like everything but the stunning Serenity Now is still my favourite, both for the design and gorgeous colours, and for the title.
ReplyDeleteLittle Tortoro is precious...what a great enhancement to the pattern!
ReplyDeleteHi there Lara,
ReplyDeleteYou must think I've been dead…or something…
It's been a pretty rough 6+ months…haven't even blogged since June.
Just wanted you to know that I do think of you often and I feel sooo very bad for not writing you sooner. It's just some medical stuff got in the way something fierce this past little while.
I am really excited to see your book is making it's way to the public…you must be over the moon! I still plan to write a book one day…I even make notes occasionally! ha ha ha
Anyhoo…just want to stop in and say hi and Happy New Year…I sure hope it's a better one.
Quilty Huggs,
Jacqueline,
of Quilt, sew Happy! blog
Such diverse, fun and beautiful finishes, Lara! Can't wait to see your next endeavours. Your Totoro is always going to be my favourite, he never fails to make me smile :)
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ReplyDeleteI loved that elephant one
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