I'm participating in another blog hop hosted by Madam Samm of Sew We Quilt. She comes up with the best themes for hops. This one was "Perfect Picnic".
Well, my "perfect" picnic isn't so perfect! In fact, its the picnic that wasn't. I wanted to recreate the first picnic I had with hubby when we were dating. It would have been a simple meal - salami and muenster cheese and bread. It would have been in a park. We would have just talked like we did over 34 years ago. Would have.
Instead I grabbed the picnic quilt I made and enjoyed some fleeting sunshine in my own backyard!
Yup...that's my meal! Had some iced coffee too. :)
I had been collecting food fabrics for years. Its so fun to look at all the different fabrics....no two are alike! I had seen the pattern "Yellow Brick Road" (by Atkinson Designs) years ago too and decided that would be just right for my collection of yummies. I also found a great gingham fabric with ants on it that I used for my border. So cute.
I'm sorry I don't have fab pics to show you of a fab location or fab food. My "perfect" picnic will have to be some time later this summer.
But I do LOVE my quilt!
Be sure to visit the other gals who are sharing their picnics today:
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Thanks again, Madam Samm. And thanks Mary for being a great cheerleader.
40 comments:
Love how you used food fabric for your Yellow Brick Road pattern, sew perfect for a picnic! Thank you for sharing and joining the hop.
Your quilt looks fantastic; love the gingham with the ants!
I Love your Quilt! All the Colors and Border so perfect for a Summer Picnic! Thanks for sharing your Perfect Picnic Quilt with us!
Huggs, Nancy
Your fabrics are perfect for picnic!
I love your quilt with all the yummy food fabrics.
What a cute idea for a picnic quilt. I love the way it turned out and the gingham border with the ants is the best!! I am sure you will find time this summer to have a real picnic and fully enjoy your wonderful picnic quilt.
Great idea to use all that food fabric for your quilt, and I love the border with the ants!
I love your quilt too! I've got quite a few food fabrics and have been wondering how to sew them up - this quilt is one I could do! Sometimes the beauty of a picnic is one that keeps us close to home where we can really relax. blessings, marlene
Your quilt is perfect for a picnic.
I love your quilt! Those fabrics work perfectly for a picnic!
good morning Cindy...now I wish I had gotten a hold of you when you were looking for that lovely gingham border complete with ants...we could of collaborated on even more yardage...I adore your quilt, all pieced perfectly and totally appropriate for a picnic quilt...so glad you joined us even if it was not the perfect picnic you imagined...YOU are perfect to US!
I love your quilt too Cindy...I think that IS the perfect picnic quilt ! Sew/so cute !! An apple, coffee and a quilt magazine and just laying in the sunshine sounds pretty darn good to me !
Jane Austen, quilting mag and a bright happy quilt...looks like a perfect picnic to me!!
Lovely quilt! And I think a perfect picnic is any one where you have a good day and a good space to lie down, a snack to hand, and something to relax into. And you got all that!
The quilt looks great, I can imagine my children would be fascinated by it.
It looks like a perfect picnic to me...I love, love, love the quilt! It reminds me of the type of blanket my mom used for our picnics when I was growing up. An apple and a book sound like a great picnic! ;O)
Food fabrics, perfect for a picnic quilt! Love!
With your "perfect" picnic is the future, you certainly have something for which to look forward. The quilt is amazing. I love the red gingham with ants already on it. The food theme is perfect for a picnic quilt. It would be great entertainment to be finding different foods, too! I think adults love little games like that, too! I often forget what I even put in a quilt and am surprised myself at things that can be found in the quilt. It would be great for children, too. I'm glad you were able to at least get a small picnic in the back yard. Thanks for participating and providing great inspiration and eye candy.
Hi Cindy! Super quilt with THE PERFECT RED GINGHAM AND ANT BORDER!!!! Can you tell I am in love the it? I think the food theme is perfect and it is so bright and happy. I wish I was relaxing on that quilt with you, talking about quilt projects and sharing the afternoon sun. It looks like the perfect picnic to me :)
Your picnic works for me. That's a great pattern for the food fabrics. I bet it is fun to look at. That's a cute idea to recreate your past picnic. I should do that. :)
Wow, what a great "foodie" picnic quilt! I have a collection of fruits and veggie fabrics myself, just waiting to be made into a quilt - great idea! Looks like a perfect afternoon to me!
What a great pattern for your favorites. Love the checked ants too. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com
It is a great quilt for a picnic. Love all the foody fabrics and you are right, the gingham with ants is perfect for the border.
I love your quilt, too! What a fun idea to use food fabrics. :) I hope you get to recreate your perfect picnic soon, but this looked like a lovely way to spend a little time.
Lovely kwilt! Beautiful picnic.
What a cute quilt. Great idea to have been 'collecting' food fabrics. The red gingham and the black inner border really sets it off. An apple, a book, and a quilt...a perfect picnic. :)
Cindy ... your quilt looks good enough to eat. I love all the food fabrics with the red gingham border. Thanks for inviting me to share your backyard picnic. You have lots of quilty friends enjoying this one with you. May you and hubby enjoy your pleasant private picnic soon ... :) Pat
Your quilt is just perfect for a picnic. Enjoy your summer and several picnics on your yummy quilt. :) Thanks for sharing.
the food fabrics were quite fitting for a picnic quilt and a nice finish with the gingham ants fabric. A lovely quilt indeed.
This is truly a picnic quilt and it's a beauty. Great bold colors.
I love all the food fabrics on your picnic quilt and the gingham border! I hope hubby gets to join you for the next picnic.
What a perfect way to use all those delicious fabrics. Sometimes the best picnics are right outside your door! (with a good quilting magazine...what more could you ask for?) ;-)
I love that fabric too. I got some and am still deciding what to make with it. Your quilt is beautiful and so cheerful. I can see you had a great picnic.
I love your quilt too!
Oh I hope you enjoyed some "me" time while you had it :) and I hope you get to recreate your first picnic with your husband soon, sounds lovely. Great idea with the food fabric, I love it too but can never figure out what I'd make with it, this pattern works well.
~Brandy
Oh I really do love your quilt! The perfect choice for the food fabric! And the gingham and ants is adorable!~ Great quilt! xo jan
You quilt looks wonderful...sometimes we all need a picnic for one....
Nice looking quilt - and great use for the fabric you've been collecting!
What a great quilt. Perfect for food! Love it. Thank you for being part of this great hop.
That's a very nice foodie quilt.
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