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Sunday, July 28, 2013

An Old Quilt Revisited - AND A GIVEAWAY!

 
 
While visiting my west coast kids, I photographed a quilt I made for my granddaughter about 8 years ago. I made it in a hotel room during a two month stay in Denver, Colorado. It was snowing outside, I didn't have a car (my husband had it and was gone most of every day). I bought a tiny little Janome sewing machine on sale and I sat in the room and sewed. Quilters will find a way to do what they love!
The large prairie points around the center panel can be unbuttoned to reveal things Little Red Riding Hood might have seen in the forest. Be careful, you might find the wolf! (He looks a lot like a modified dog!)
A few years ago, I "revisited" the idea of Little Red Riding Hood. I used the same pattern I had drafted for the first figure of Little Red, but changed the colors and did not put large prairie points in. The finished quilt looks completely different! One thing I did not change is the "hidden" wolf in the background. Can you see him?



For those of you who have not left during my extremely busy summer, THANK YOU! I am almost back in my old routine now. Because you are important to me, I am having a giveaway of a pattern of your choice from my Craftsy store! (I will email the pdf to you.) This is for my faithful followers as well as any of you who are new here! Just let me know in a comment and your name will go in the drawing. The drawing will be on Tuesday night, 9:30 pm (Central). Again, thank you for being here! 


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31 comments:

  1. JuliaPJuly 28, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    Welcome back! Really enjoyed your two Red Riding quilts, they're just too cute.

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  2. MaryJuly 28, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    Good morning, I have stayed right here, knowing your would be back soon. Summer is when everyone is able to catch up and be busy. Welcome back.

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  3. JacquelineJuly 28, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    I like both versions of the quilt. Once I found the hidden wolf in the second quilt I had to go back and look at the first one and lo and behold there he was in that one too.

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  4. WoolenSailsJuly 28, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    That is a beautiful quilt, need to have a granddaughter so I can start making girl quilts, lol.
    I love your shepherd pattern, would love to be entered.

    Debbie

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  5. GillJuly 28, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    I love both your Red Riding Hoods - especially the hidden wolf in the second!
    Thank you for a lovely giveaway!

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  6. CreateologyJuly 28, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    Family time is much more important. It is good to see your getting back to your routine too. Love your Red Riding Quilts...both have such charm. The hidden wolf is perfect. Thank you for offering a give as I didn't realize you had a Craftsy store. I went for a look and think I should make your little purse pincushion. Creative Hearts are Happy Hearts and welcome back...

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  7. JeanieJuly 28, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    These are both wonderful! Love the buttoned flaps with fun things underneath. I did find the wolves in both quilts, but had to click on the photos to see them larger. Such a great idea!

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  8. Marjorie's Busy CornerJuly 28, 2013 at 10:59 AM

    And a very nice quilt it is!!

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  9. Vroomans' QuiltsJuly 28, 2013 at 12:10 PM

    Welcome home. Both are lovely quilts filled with creativity.

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  10. GrammasheriJuly 28, 2013 at 12:52 PM

    Now how could we abandon you?
    The hidden details in both versions add another dimension of fun to these charming quilts. I may have to borrow your idea of hiding things in the next kid's quilt I make!
    So glad youre back. You've been missed!

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  11. ElizabethJuly 28, 2013 at 12:54 PM

    I'm a new follower and love your Red Riding Hood quilts! I've been thinking about doing a quilt with hidden pix under prairie points but haven't done it yet. You've provided the inspiration to get some new ideas popping! Thanks!

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  12. AnonymousJuly 28, 2013 at 1:47 PM

    Thank you for showing both quilts and sharing their 'story'. I love to see the difference (and do a little search for the wolves LOL).
    Dutch regards
    Dea

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  13. Linda CrosbyJuly 28, 2013 at 1:58 PM

    Thanks for sharing your story and I can also relate to trying to get things done in the summer months when all I want to do is play with my five grandchildren who live in the same town and call and say "Nan can you come over and play". The ages are from nine down to three months old and I know that they grow up too quick. So off I go and "Play" whenever I can.

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  14. TammyJuly 28, 2013 at 2:32 PM

    Linda those are both fabulous quilts.

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  15. BillieBee (billiemick)July 28, 2013 at 2:48 PM

    The quilt is so adorable!

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  16. cyndiofthevortexJuly 28, 2013 at 3:27 PM

    Both quilts are wonderful, but I think I love the hidden pictures under the prairie points too much to give them up. That must have been so much work! A labor of love, that's apparent.

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  17. LyndseyJuly 28, 2013 at 3:32 PM

    I love both your Red Riding Hood quilts and those hidden pictures are a genius idea. It's lovely to have you back again.

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  18. Christine MJuly 28, 2013 at 3:34 PM

    Both versions of Little Red Riding Hood are lovely, Linda. I love that you have those little hidden items.

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  19. Just Quilt ItJuly 28, 2013 at 7:27 PM

    I love your Red Riding Hood quilts. I especially love the way the wolf is lurking in the background. Great work!

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  20. LisaJuly 28, 2013 at 8:26 PM

    I'm loving the hidden wolf! So fun!

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  21. lefuntzJuly 28, 2013 at 9:06 PM

    I'm still here and glad you're back!

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  22. Dogwood Lane RamblesJuly 28, 2013 at 11:27 PM

    I can certainly envision you sitting in your hotel room stitching away to pass the time and producing such an imaginative quilt too. I love the original although they both are great.

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  23. Jodi - usairdollJuly 29, 2013 at 2:14 AM

    What a neat idea of hiding little things on the quilt! How clever! Both quilts are wonderful! Thanks for sharing! Welcome home and back to reality, hehe. Summer is just a busy time, although it feels like this whole year has just flown by.

    Thank you for a super giveaway and a chance to win.

    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

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  24. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioJuly 29, 2013 at 6:40 AM

    Linda the quilts are both wonderful. I like the prairie points with the buttons and also the second one where you placed prairie point inside the frame too. I am a follower and I was wondering what you had been up to since I hadn't seen anything in a while, so welcome back.

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  25. LouJuly 29, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    Both quilts are beautiful! Love the idea of the prairie points and the surprise underneath!
    I am a follower:)
    Thanks for sharing and welcome back!

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  26. AnonymousJuly 29, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    Love your quilt and little red riding hood, thanks for a chance.

    (smjohns63 at yahoo dot com)

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  27. Cheryl's Teapots2QuiltingJuly 29, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    What cute quilts! I like both of them. Sweet of you to have a giveaway, too.

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  28. SparkyJuly 29, 2013 at 5:50 PM

    Linda i like both of them....and it is is amazing how quilting allows so many a sense of peace but also a sense of belonging that requires only the company of one... Soon i will be on my own for3 weeks and i am so looking forward to it....now i have classes that are starting but my nights will be spent being inspired by you...and yes i see him..

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  29. sandyJuly 29, 2013 at 5:51 PM

    Too sweet, I kinda forgot that fairy tale. Sweet giveaway too. Thanks.

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  30. CharlotteTJuly 29, 2013 at 8:19 PM

    I love that quilt. I would really love to win one of your patterns.
    Charlotte (from Corpus Christi).

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  31. Denise :)July 31, 2013 at 12:22 AM

    Oh my goodness, Linda, what a treasure both of these pieces are!! I'm really captivated by the first one, with the prairie points and hidden treasures! Was it a store-bought pattern or did you make it up??

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