Kolam (Traditional Indian Design)

At long last I have another Quilt Top!This one is very close to my heart....some time back Reethi was asking for a book on Kolams from Madras....this came from Madras with Meera and Dorai.She was talking about writing a pattern using a kolam motif as the basis.On our return from Madras this time,had gone over to her house for dinner and after dinner she was showing me a printed set of sheets of paper with instructions to do a quilt top,telling me that this was going to be my next project!Very often she puts out something and compels me to finish it quickly.So,I thought this was one of those patterns.......till when it came to almost the end I realized that it was Reethi's pattern for a quilt top inspired by a Kolam!!The instructions were very precise and simple to follow(for me ,that's very important).Reethi sent this pattern to be tested by Chandra,Priya and me.Of course Chandra was the first one to finish in 4 days flat!!She has used pink and white whereas I have used black and white.

This one has been made by Chandra!

Table Runner

This colorful Table Runner has been made in the last few days.All fabric from my stash,the border has a lot of imperfections.....should see how to get over this.Now my niece Priya should quilt it!

Bisky's quilt top

I know its been quite a while since i last posted!!Just did'nt find the time.....anyways.....made this quilt top for Bisky almost 8 months back,was a bit scared to quilt(having never done it )but also thought there has to be a beginning for everything,so.... ventured and here's the result!The top looks GOOD but the back is another story.....am sure will learn it with more disasters.Let me know what you think.......

Rolling Stone quilt top in the making.

This is the first of the blocks for this QT.I think I will need 12 different shades of blue for this QT.It is for a friend's grandson's 1st birthday.This block took about 2 hours to make....so,lets see how long it takes to finish.

36 Patch QT in the making

This one is from Crazymom's Blog.Using up all left over fabrics(soo not me).Have'nt decided what size its going to finish at .....maybe 86"/72".Have 19 blocks now,also debating about sashing versus plain,also which colour sashing,black or white.So many things to think about....

Finally DONE!!!!

Cant believe its all over!!It does look BEAUTIFUL!!So,Madhav,better grab it before anything happens to it?!

Madhav's Quilt

At last I thought I had done with piecing.....alas,I thought too soon.....anyways....what are your thoughts?Have to join it before India trip,cant leave it lying on the floor,can I???