.....it all began with one thread....















Wednesday, May 23, 2012

It's finally here!

I know it has taken me a while..., hopefully, it is worth the wait.  Here is my wallhanging-size Annabelle and her friends.  This wallhanging has four of the blocks.  This is only because I had a small amount of the blue dot fabric I used for the arches, and was unable to locate any more. 



Annabelle

I do plan to use some of the remaining blocks for other projects.  Plus...be on the lookout for a bit of Christmas with Annabelle!

Thank you to everyone for your encouraging words and compliments.  I am (still) working on how to distribute these patterns, but will be sure to let you know as soon as I am ready.  One of the most difficult parts to publish was to decide on a name.  However, after much thought and contributions from my family, I think I have one:

The Quirky Hare & Co.

I know, yes, a bit odd.  But let me explain.  First, the "Co."  will be all the additional little critters surrounding Annabelle.  The "Hare", of course, is Annabelle herself.  Now, "Quirky".  I decided to try and incorporate something from my family.  Yes, they are all a bit quirky, indeed!  However, this "quirk - y" pertains to my paternal grandmother.  Her maiden name was Quirk.  So, there you have it!

9 comments:

Quilts, Cakes and Other Fun said...

what a wonderful quilt i wish you all the best!!Lisa

Darlene said...

Very, very sweet! The Quirky Hare and Co is perfect.

Ineke said...

What a beautiful quilt did you design! Annabelle is an adorable little rabbit.

Heather said...

Love this quilt, so sweet. I wish I knew you were looking for the blue dot. Though I can't be sure it is the same one I do have some of a dot that sure looks like that one. Let me know if you still need some and we can check it out!

scg said...

what a lovely little quilt. i love your characters, and especially that cute little mouse on the right side of your blog. your designs are really appealing.
Shaaryn

Karen said...

A catchy name for the patterns you will be putting out. And an interesting story as to how you came up with it.

Maria said...

Bellissimo!!!♥Love this gorgeous quilt....! Brava.

Anne Marieke said...

Absolutely gorgeous. And amazing that you designed this yourself, Michele. Way to go!

Glenda said...

Sooooo happy to see Annabelle is made up now in to a quilt; she will be around for the next 100 years with luck, I just know this quilt is going to be so loved by all. She has stolen my heart. Cheers Glenda Down Under