I’ve been complaining that this is the first January ever without any snow. Well, I woke up this morning to 6 inches of fresh powder! Wahoo! I didn’t want to expose my precious camera to the snow, so I hope these iphone photos of my progress on the barn door quilt do it justice. I really love it.
I ran into some trouble with some of the ends not being quite long enough (I’m looking at you, chambray!), so I decided to cut the end pieces longer and then trim down once I get the pieces together. I was hoping to already have this done when I showed you my progress, but oh well.
Hopefully the snow will continue to fall and will give me no choice but to stay home and work on this 🙂
Linking up with Sarah Quilts with this week 4 update as well as WIP Wednesday over at Freshly Pieced.
Daisy says
Looks great!
Michelle says
Thanks Daisy!
Sarah Schraw says
Boy I don’t know. I just might like this better than my own. It is so cool!!
Michelle says
You are far too kind!
Sarah says
I love the light/dark contrast you have going on. Very cool!
Michelle says
Thanks Sarah! This is the first quilt I’ve pre-planned and sketched out my color scheme and I’m really happy with how it came out.
Fran says
Gorgeous! The snow is the perfect backdrop.
Michelle says
Thanks Fran! I agree, the snow makes everything look better!
Lucy@charmaboutyou says
It looks amazing, as does the snow!!
Michelle says
Thanks Lucy! I was SO excited to see the snow today. We’re up to a foot now!
Samantha says
that is absolutely stunning!
Michelle says
Thanks for the sweet comment, Samantha!
Sally says
I love this quilt, the colours are gorgeous and work so well in the design. And I’m very envious of your snow too!
Michelle says
Thanks Sally! I am a bit obsessed with this palette right now and am excited about how it’s looking. We’re up to a foot of snow now and it’s still coming down. Wahoo! 🙂
Jenn @ A Quarter Inch from the Edge says
The barn door is coming along nicely! I might be tempted yet…. I especially love the outdoor, snowy pics you took of it!
Michelle says
I’m going to keep posting fun pictures to tempt you (evil laughter). Oh and now we have over a foot of snow, so I guess I do get a snow day afterall! 🙂
Serena @ Sewgiving says
Absolutely loving the fabrics you’ve chosen – enjoy the snow 🙂
Michelle says
Thanks Serena! I will! Just went out with the dog and it almost covers his whole body. haha.
Sarah from mila+cuatro says
Great colour choices you’ve got going on there, I had high hopes of joining in the quilt-along but haven’t even confirmed fabric yet!
Michelle says
You should join in!!! You’re definitely not too late. I think Sarah is extending it because most people are behind. I decided to do a baby-size version so that also helped speed things up. I’d love to see your version of one!
kris says
Wow that looks great…the barn door looks great…it looks great on the barn door with the snow…love it!
Michelle says
Thanks so much! I’m lucky I live in such a photogenic area!!! 🙂
Kelsey says
It’s looking gorgeous! I just love the colors, and I love the pictures you take on your barn
Michelle says
Hey Kelsey! Thanks! It’s nice to have cute options that are under cover! 🙂
nicole - aka snips ;) says
Love, love, love!! And your photo’s are just gorgeous, i always love your photo’s!
Michelle says
Ah, thanks Nicole, aka snips! 🙂 I was pretty hilarious today in my pajamas and snowboots trying tack the pieces up.
Lea says
Oh how beautiful! The colors are wonderful and I love how it looks with all the snow.
Michelle says
Thanks Lea! 🙂
Whitney Leonard says
So pretty – I’m loving the contrast between the blue and green sections. Also – way to be on schedule with the quilt-a-long! You deserve serious kudos for that, because I’m really far behind. I only have the center section done still. Shame…
Michelle says
Thanks! I’m pretty excited about how it’s coming together. The center section took me way longer than everything else. So I’m guessing you’ll be caught up in no time!
Lorna McMahon says
Very pretty! Love those pics with the fresh fall of snow! Congrats on your progress, Michelle!
Michelle says
Many thanks Lorna! I’m just loving the snow. I hope you have a wonderful Friday!
Nesta says
This is looking fantastic! I love the colours you’ve used. Love the snowy backdrop and this would look great with a seaside background too!
Michelle says
Thanks so much! I agree this would look great with a seaside backdrop. Maybe it’s time to plan a vacation 🙂
hydeeann says
love the photos in the snow, on the barn door! perfect. and it’s looking really great, too. such wonderful, cool colors. my pile is still sitting on my table. uncut. =(
Michelle says
Thank you! I’m hoping the snow sticks around for the photos when I finish it. And, it’s seriously not too late to get started. It comes together really fast!
Nat @ Made inHome says
Looks amazing, great colour scheme.