Hi everyone,
I hope you are all enjoying the Dots on Dots Blog Hop.
There has been so many wonderful blocks and projects shared.
Thanks to Corrie and Madame Samm for organizing this event.
I made the Japanese x and + block with my dots fabric.
It's a 10 inch finished block.
I didn't just make one block, but 16 blocks.
If you want to learn how to make this block, I have a tutorial in PDF format for you.
These are part of a bright family lap quilt that I'm making.
My brother and his wife just had their second baby on Saturday.
A beautiful little girl.
So, I made this quilt for all of them.
It will be big enough to cuddle Mommy, and baby and big sister.
And daddy too!!!!
It will be a fun quilt to lay on the floor and play on, or take on a picnic.
I was struggling with what kind of border to use.
Then last week I purchased the book Word Play Quilts by Tonya Ricucci
That gave me the inspiration I needed.
I got three sides done in time for the blog hop.
Here is my quilt top in progress!!
The color words are all made of dotty fabric.
The black is a Kona cotton solid.
Well, I hope to have the quilt top done by the end of the week.
Don't forget to stop by the other blogs in todays hop.
September 18th
Mary Scharfenberg
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96 comments:
Love the quilt for your brothers family! Thanks for stopping by my blog :)
FAB-ulous! what a great quilt, so original. I love using Tonya's Letter Play, one that I made hangs in my office and I get to see it every day!
What a great lap quilt I love the colors, that for the pdf file.
Magnificent! The border is a great touch of drama!
This is wonderful and I just I love the borders! They make the quilt sing to me. Thanks for sharing you work.
I am sure your brother and family will adore your dotty X quilt. The color names on the border pulls it all together. Thank you for sharing.
What a great quilt! Your family is very fortunate to have such a sweet auntie!! Thanks for sharing!
Your family are going to love this fabulous quilt, the border is just perfect.
Oooh its lovely - lovely and bright too, love the words around the edge they finish it off nicely dont they. Thanks for sharing.
Wow, your quilt is gorgeous!!!
I am loving the hop. You did a lot of dotty quilting! Your top looks amazing. Beautiful colours in there and all the blocks look very neat (I am one of those people-should-see-I-made-this-myself-quilters myself, so I am always in awe of neat quilters). I love it.
Love your family quilt! Thanks for the tutorial, and the wonderful blocks.
Great dotty quilt. I love the bright colors! Your family is going to love this quilt.
I love your dotty quilt. Wonderful bright colors. Thanks for the tutorial.
And most of all thanks for sharing
Britt-Inger in Malmö, Sweden
I liked the block, but I love the quilt. nice job. Great border too.
Wow, you have been busy! I love the bright colors!
That is just awesome!!!!
This is going to be such a fun quilt for your brothers family! They should love it!
WOW, you went all out. Looks fabulous!
Good Morning Ariane..holy cow , these are a lot of dots, and the words around it..absolutely brilliant...
yes brilliant
Great idea to use the words as the border.
Awesome quilt with that stunning and lovely fabrics!
Oh gosh that turned out so fantastic! I love it and I am sure they will too.
What a beautiful quilt!!! Love your dotty blocks and the border is fantastic!
Bold and bright! Who wouldn't love to have this quilt? great looking!
Love Tonya's book and so wonderful that you made your "block" into something so fantastic. I am sure it will be a treasure. Judy C
That border is truly stunning!
ROSEMARY B here:
I love those kona cottons!
I really like your dotty creation. It is bright and happy! this is a great block too. I love what you made! thank you so much for sharing this
Oh my, the first block you show already conquered my heart, the quilt with 3 borders is absolutely fabulous, what a great gift!
What a wonderful idea for your borders - perfect! blessings, marlene
Great idea to use color words in the border! This will be a fantastic quilt for the family...I'm sure they will love it! Nice work!
What a beautiful, colorful quilt! Love it!
wonderful!! Love the bright fun colors and what a super idea to add the words!!
Great block to use dots with and made for a fun and bright quilt. Love the word play added. Thank you for sharing.
Your blocks were fabulous, but adding that border just wow'd me--love it! Thanks for hopping with us today. :O)
It's a lovely quilt, I especially like the wording around the edges!
Beautiful quilt! I love the colors and your border is just wonderful. They will love it.
GREAT dotty job!! Those blocks are such fun! Congrats to your brother and his wife! :)
WOW! That quilt is just gorgeous! I know your brother and his family will love and appreciate it.
Hi!!! Your quilt is wonderful!!! I love that it is so bright and cheerful!!!
fabulous!
Wow I love your block. And the quilt is fantastic. I love the border you came up with. So perfect for a little one. Congrats to your brother and you.
Super fun quilt and you are so fast!
I love it! The quilt is beautiful with all those fun colors.
It looks wonderful and I LOVE the wordy border.
It looks wonderful and I LOVE the wordy border.
Nicely done. I am sure your brother and his wife will really enjoy this quilt, and the baby will learn letters and colors with it.
This block is on my to do list!
I love the addition of wordy borders!
Thanks!
Great colorful quilt!
Thanks for sharing.
Ariane-Love your block and what a stunning quilt all those blocks make. OMG! Those words really look fantastic, but I bet they're not easy! From California, thanks for sharing.
Wonderful block and your quilt is awesome! The color words in the borders really add a lot to this! Thanks for sharing!
What a wonderful gift your quilt will be for your brother and his family.
This quilt is sooo different and colourful... love the words in the borders - cool!
Very nice quilt - that is a great idea for the border.
That is so adorable and the border just brings it up one more notch to fabulous. I am sure it will be well loved.
I told you, I would come see ya, and I am so glad I did, I was looking for a pattern and I think you inspired me and I hope I can use it. I love your quilt. shirley from Simplesew..
love your flimsy
Love the bright colors and the design. What a wonderful gift!
Thanks for the tut.
Wow, Ariane, the words really make this quilt jump off the screen! Dont' forget to add it to Tonya's flickr page :O)
Your family is going to love this colorful quilt. Thanks for sharing how to make it.
Awesome!! Cool !!! Fantastic!! I love it !!! Great work.
Love the bold colors :)
Very nice block! Love it all put together.
Love it and aren't you so sweet to make this for family! They will cherish it!
Can't get to the tut for some reason. I'll try later...
Thanks ~
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! Love your quilt with the wonderful border. Very creative...yay you!
That block makes a cool looking quilt! Your lettering adds a nice touch!
What a wonderful quilt! It will be so fun to cuddle up under for the family that receives it.
Wow...you got so much done! I totally love the words border....clever, original and perfect!
What a great quilt for the whole family! Thanks for being part of the hop.
Amazing. I was loving your pretty block on its own... but seeing it together with others AND with the colours spelled out... it took my breath away!
Thanks so much for sharing.
Stunning. That is a perfect border. They'll love it. Nice job!
The borders are perfect for this quilt! I love it!
Wonderful colorful ,fun quilt , just adorable ! Thanks for sharing your talents with us :-)
Fun quilt with a fantabulous border...love your idea!
Gorgeous quilt and so unique. It`s wonderful!
Beautiful quilt! I love the colours, and the background fabric is perfect. Your border words are the best finish I could imagine. Thanks for the pdf..
I really like all the color! And what a great idea to add the words - especially in dotty fabric!
What a fun and thoughtful quilt! The bright colors make one smile. I am sure your sister's family will be blessed by your thoughtfulness.
I love all the colors in your quilt! It's going to be fabulous once it's all done. Great job!
Wonderful block and fantastic quilt. Yes, that border is just the thing; love it. That fabric with the multi-colored rings/dots is adorable.
Very pretty Ariane!
Very creative! Thank you for sharing!
Ariane, bright, bold and beautiful quilt. Your brother and his family will love it. Thanks for sharing in the hop. Happy stitching, Pauline
Wow.....what a great baby quilt. And congratulations to the new familly!
Gorgeous! Love the bright colors and the Liberated words. Fantastic job! Debbie
Nice quilt! I love your border, too! I love the quilt and the bright colors for baby. The dots are bright and cheery!
Beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing and being a part of the hop!
Love your blocks, and the colours in them! Also like the idea of the names of the colours on the outside! Will be educational as well. Thanks for sharing.
Great blocks, love the border. I also like your blog header. Very cool.
Beautiful dotty quilt! Sweet...Judith, Texas
great quilt, wonderful gift. terrific use of Dottie fabrics.
what a great idea to make it for the whole family! very nicely done too! fun colors and of course fun dots!
What a colorful quilt! And I love the "color words." What a great idea for kid quilts.
Happy to be hopping with you.
Thanks for the information... I really love your blog posts... specially those on NEOMED
Great job on this quilt Ariane. Those free-pieced words kinda look like fun!
wow all those dots and crosses...looks really nice
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