1. More Ruby Star Wrapping Pillowcase Pouches, 2. Lined Drawstring Bag, 3. Quilted Gift Tag, 4. Infinity Scarf, 5. Ruby Star Wrapping Pillowcase Pouch, 6. Metal Frame Purse, 7. Zakka Style Potholders, 8. Lined Drawstring Bags, 9. Zakka Style Frame Purse, 10. Ruby Star Tiny Snack Sack, 11. falling flakes stocking, 12. frame purse, 13. Zakka Frame Purse, 14. A Maisy Quilt, 15. More brrr!, 16. Simple Drawstring Bag, 17. Converging Corners block, 18. Converging Corners block, 19. Little Snack Sack
Most were gift wrappings and oh-so-practical. Then there were several gifts, December's bee blocks, and one very satisfactory Maisy quilt finish.
I'm following Lynne's lead and declaring my favorite block of the year, which was "Three Wishes" by Jamie Moilanen from 99 Modern Blocks, and one of the blocks I made bee-mates in the 4x5 Modern Quilt Bee.
Favorite "anything" quilt-related had to be the whole Triple-Zip Pouch experience. Enough about that . . .
And favorite quilt? Well that's much more difficult to determine. So I think I'll choose two. First would be Spiraled, a mini I made for the festival of half-square triangles. It was the first time I took a pile of blocks and just began creating on my design wall. I love the barely contrasting border, the few escaping spirals, and this was the one and only time I used angled matched binding.
And then there was The Stars of Summer. Here was the most non-traditional layout and palette I had ever done, both of which pleased me to no end. The quilting turned out just as I had envisioned, and again, I felt the matched binding just made it.
So now, really truly, I think I'm ready to face forward into the new year.
Love your choices for your favourite quilts and the block looks amazing too!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Love the quilts! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely lovely makes for December, you WERE busy! I really really love your Stars of Summer quilt - its gorgeous, unconventional and the quilting works so well.
ReplyDeleteStars of Summer is still one of my all-time favourite quilts! The colours are so unique but perfectly matched!!
ReplyDeleteGreat makes for the month and love your favourites for the year too. It's funny, I was talking to my gran earlier and telling her I could sew anything I wanted today, and now I have no idea what I want to start with without a deadline or anything!
ReplyDeleteWonderful makes!!
ReplyDeleteI love your mini, it is so different and fresh looking!
Great choices for your favourites. That block is amazing and those quilts are just stunning.
ReplyDeleteI love Spiraled, but then I love all your quilts. Your December makes are really lovely , I especially like the quilt.
ReplyDeleteDebbie, I enjoyed reading this and your 2012 post too. This was such a gorgeous year of makes for you. Well done!!
ReplyDeleteIt must have been difficult to choose favrorites with so many wonderful projects. Alway enjoy reading along with your creative journey - Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteLove your fave picks!
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed following you this year, you have inspired me! I love your favorites! Looking forward to this new year seeing what you make!
ReplyDeleteI love your summer stars quilt! I've enjoyed following your blog in 2012 :)
ReplyDeleteEverything is beautiful, I really love your Stars of Summer quilt! Wishing you the best in 2013!
ReplyDeleteok, i think i might be caught up but im honestly not quite sure. i love your stars of summer quilt! i loved your binding on it so much! so clever!
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