02 September, 2010

Finally, A Flimsy!

The top is complete, at long last! This one has been a piecing challenge, making sure that none of the baskets became turned or flipped within each row. Whew! But, it was a lot of fun~ more fun than a barrel basket of monkeys! Yep, there is one... the quilt named itself! Can you find it? There are 113 (4.5 inch) "Postage Stamp" basket blocks made from 226 charm squares for a lively mix of colors, patterns and textures. The pattern is from Alex Anderson.


"More Fun Than A Basket Of Monkeys"
58" X 58"

Life is Good!


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30 comments:

  1. OhQuilterSeptember 02, 2010 6:04 AM

    Absolutely beautiful! Can you teach me this methodical path to successful completion. I admire your determination! And love the monkey basket!

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  2. Nancy Near PhiladelphiaSeptember 02, 2010 6:36 AM

    Ah, so THIS is the quilt you are making for me! I love it!

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  3. Julie in the BarnSeptember 02, 2010 6:43 AM

    What a fabulous quilt. I could look at it all day, there is so much color and movement.

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  4. KathleenSeptember 02, 2010 6:55 AM

    Congrats on a great finish! Nice job with the placement of colors & lights/darks. It's beautiful.

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  5. LibbySeptember 02, 2010 7:32 AM

    Gorgeous!

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  6. *karendianne.September 02, 2010 8:04 AM

    What a stunning work of art! You've out done yourself here. Whew. The monkey basket is charming, too. Just like you.

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  7. NaneSeptember 02, 2010 8:31 AM

    All the time studying it on your design wall paid off!

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  8. quiltkeemosabeSeptember 02, 2010 8:31 AM

    Good job! As always! Can't wait to see it in person to find the monkey.

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  9. QuiltdivajulieSeptember 02, 2010 9:13 AM

    Fantastic! Everything about it is just wonderful . . . Congratulations!!!!!!

    Sundance will have so much fun with Basket of Monkeys!

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  10. lindseySeptember 02, 2010 10:49 AM

    this is amazing...well done!

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  11. Kimberly MasonSeptember 02, 2010 10:58 AM

    Holy Moley! I love it!

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  12. PatSeptember 02, 2010 10:59 AM

    It looks like an illustration for a book. Well done!!!!!

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  13. LizA.September 02, 2010 11:09 AM

    Wow! Well worth the challenge. I love the way it radiates out from the center.

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  14. Salem StitcherSeptember 02, 2010 11:53 AM

    Gorgeous! And I know exactly where the monkeys are!

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  15. JeanneSeptember 02, 2010 5:56 PM

    I love that quilt! Your colors are amazing together.

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  16. qltmom9September 02, 2010 7:31 PM

    OH, what an inspiration! I *MUST* do some baskets now!

    Lucy~

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  17. RobinSeptember 02, 2010 7:39 PM

    Think I might see the monkeys, but it's hard to tell...I love everything about that quilt...love how the center is lighter and it darkens as you move out toward the borders. Love the 9Ps. Just love the basket blocks in general, and your colors are to die for. GREAT job! Thoughts on quilting?

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  18. Paula, the quilterSeptember 02, 2010 9:14 PM

    How fun! Now it's on to quilting it, isn't it?

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  19. AnnieOSeptember 02, 2010 10:09 PM

    What a great accomplishment you're feeling! It's a beauty. I think I found the monkey basket--had to zoom to 500% to do it :) Congratulations!

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  20. MARCIESeptember 03, 2010 12:02 PM

    A masterpiece! I felt no need to search for something out of place. It is all churning before my eyes. Love it!

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  21. Anne HeidiSeptember 03, 2010 12:23 PM

    wow it is absolutely beautiful! I love the monkey basket:-)
    Have a great weekend!

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  22. ZlatySeptember 03, 2010 12:23 PM

    That is a such a pretty quilt! I love all the colors! I found the basket of monkeys! :)
    I also admire your picture, it's very hard to take a straight picture like that!

    Happy quilting! :)

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  23. AngieSeptember 04, 2010 9:10 AM

    Wow, Mrs. G., it's GORGEOUS!!! I do so LOVE basket quilts!

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  24. Carrie P.September 04, 2010 12:54 PM

    Just fabulous! I just love the way you used the charms. A simply lovely scrappy quilt. Well done!

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  25. BarbSeptember 06, 2010 7:42 AM

    Oh how pretty, I love it...I keep coming back to it, and seeing something different each time...very creative! Thank you for sharing this with us...looking forward to seeing the quilting, please do show us when you have it completed! I can tell you and Sundance have a plan! Have a wonderful week!

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  26. ShelinaSeptember 08, 2010 11:16 AM

    It is a beautiful quilt - looks like you put a lot of time and effort into it.

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  27. ranetteSeptember 09, 2010 8:36 AM

    Oh how I love basket quilts and yours is especially wonderful!

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  28. TanyaSeptember 10, 2010 7:46 PM

    That's an amazing quilt. You should find someplace to enter it in a quilt show!

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  29. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2010 10:04 AM

    Oh so pretty!! Tell me how you will quilt it!!

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  30. TeresaSeptember 15, 2010 9:29 AM

    I found it! Its a great quilt!

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