Time to Quilt

Mares eat oats,

And does eat oats,

And little lambs eat ivy.

A kid'll eat ivy too,

Wouldn't you?

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This quilt is so happy, it just makes me want to sing and type everything in color.

I made the quilt for one of my very best, oldest friends. (Well, actually, I'm older than she is, as she will readily tell you.) Her name is Linda B, and yeah, she's too old for this quilt, but her new granddaughter won't be, her very first grandchild, this will be, due any day now.

Kelly at Charming Chatter is hosting this Charming Girls' Quilt Club. I decided to join, not just because I'm so charming (which I am, of course) but because it sounds like a good way to get some unfinished projects finished and have some fun at the same time.

Members of the Charming Girls commit to finishing one UFO a month. For each project finished, the members receives one chance to win a $25 gift certificate. BTW, finished quilt tops count as one project, and the same quilt quilted and bound qualifies for another chance.

I'm sure I made all that clear as mud, so if you'd like to know more, just visit Kelly and read all about it. There are other fun activities you should know about. Below is the project I vow to finish in July. It's my Charisma "Bundt Cake" quilt.

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On 07/06/2009, Kristine said ...

OMG!!! That baby quilt is beyond precious! Momma is gonna die. I'm tempted to tell my brother to use as display only, it's just too pretty to risk baby bodily fluids getting on it.

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On 07/06/2009, AwtemNymf said ...

Congratulations- You won my "Enchantment Surprise" Give-Away! I am emailing you now for info.

*claps*

~A~

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On 07/06/2009, alexandrine said ...

This quilt is wonderful !!!
Congratulations to the new grandma !

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On 07/06/2009, Beverly said ...

Susan, I Love This Quilt. They are going to adore it. What a wonderful thing for you to do.

And, I love that verse, too. It brings back a lot of memories.

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On 07/07/2009, Debbie said ...

Love the quilts. Wish I time to do "something". Hubby is home and sick, so...everytime I pick up something to do, I hear, "Will you bring me this or get me that? What are you doing in there?" Oh well.

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On 07/07/2009, Deb said ...

Susan ~ I love the baby quilt...since I became a granny 6 months ago, my eye catches anything to do with babies! I esp love the flying geese around the borders and the corner blocks! What a nice gift.

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On 07/07/2009, Barbara Anne said ...

What a joyful, happy quilt! You need to make another one to keep and put away for a grandbaby in your family. It is just that special!

Finishing a quilt is a worthy goal. Wish I had the push to do it. I think I can ....?!

Ah, the verse. I remember as a small child I thought the words were
Maresy dotes and doesy dotes
and little lambsy divey
Akiddlee divey too, wouldn't you? :D

Hugs!

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On 07/07/2009, Nan said ...

Hello Susan! I'm finally visiting you! And what a pleasant visit it is. The quilt is adorable and I love that song - I sing it to my grandchildren!
I really like the idea of the quilt club, too. Thanks for sharing.

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On 07/07/2009, Carol said ...

Cute, cute baby quilt...lucky baby! Oh your Bundt Cake quilt is just wonderful!

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On 07/07/2009, Nicole said ...

That is just the perfect baby quilt! And I love how Charisma/Bundt Cake is coming out!

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On 07/08/2009, Kelly@CharmingChatter said ...

That Little Lamb quilt is TOO CUTE! And, I'm looking forward to seeing the finished Bundt Cake quilt! So glad you've joined us in the fun!

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On 07/09/2009, Carol R said ...

Bundt Cake quilt? Wow, that would be the kind of cake for me, and you won't gain any pounds by making one. Welcome to the club. I can't wait to see what a full Bundt Cake quilt looks like. The previews are scrumptious.

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On 07/09/2009, Joan Tufts said ...

Oh I love your Bundt Cake Quilt... Can't wait to see it done....
Enjoying sewing with you in the Charming Girls Club!
Joan♥♥♥

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On 07/09/2009, CJ said ...

Cute Lambs quilt!!! My dad used to sing that song and it took me years to figure out what he was really saying! :D LOVE the Charisma quilt, can't wait to see that one all finished.
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