Wednesday 1 October 2014

Possum Magic - Round 2

Hello Possums!

You might remember that I have been busy making little granny squares for Sharon's Possum Magic quilt.



There were two main influences for choosing little (3.25" finished) grannies as the second border.



First, I was so impressed by the work that Sharon put into her centre.  There are some very small hexies in the middle of the Dresden and I wanted to reflect those in my border ... so some tiny piecing was in order!



Second,  Jo did such an awesome job on the first border - so much work, so many fabrics - I wanted to celebrate her border by giving it a little room (and bask in it's glory) ... white space was in order.



I didn't put any old white fabric in there though ... I made sure that the fabric had a bit of pizazz ... Michael Miller Mirror Ball Dot anyone? ... my grannies know how to party!



You can see here the method that I used to make these grannies.  They are so fun to make!



I'm bringing up the rear of the group again by finally finishing my border on Sharon's centre. 

Technically I'm a day late ... but ... as I pass this onto Carla next (and she's currently on holiday for another week) ... I'm going with "Hooray I finished a week early!"

Find Round 1 Finishes here

High fives and air fist pumps ... Serena x

I'll see you over at Let's Bee Social and WIP Wednesday


25 comments:

  1. WOW! It is amazing, just when I think "this can't get better", you ladies make them better!! Serena, you knocked this one right out of the park!! Beautifully done!

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  2. I love it!! Your border is perfect in every way. Sharon will be over the moon with how this is looking.

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  3. These Possum Magic quilts are looking so great! I think your border here is just right.

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  4. This is looking great! I love the granny squares in the border.

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  5. That is gorgeous - well done Possom's! Grannies are perfect on it.

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  6. This looks amazing and really does give space to focus on the center. The mirror ball dots are fabulous, too!

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  7. Woo-hoo!!! :D That looks so amazing! Especially with the slightly sneaky surprise of the mirror ball dots. Great, great job!

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  8. Well done Serena. It's looking really great. Calming it down a bit was exactly what was required. The white space does give the centre room to breathe. Each of the quilts really is taking on a life of it's own, and we've only had 3 rounds so far. They are going to be masterpieces!!

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  9. Yeah, well done! I'm enjoying seeing the progress on all your possum magic quilts.

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  10. I love all the white space with the tiny piecing. A great addition to this impressive quilt.

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  11. This is fabulous! FABULOUS! I've only just found out about the possum magic traveling quilts (I'm a bit slow) and I'm so envious of all your talents and the amazing quilts that are being made. It's a brilliant idea and I can't wait to see how they all turn out!

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  12. this is great, the tiny grannies are so cute.

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  13. Your Grannies like to party, huh? You are too funny. The addition is fantastic!

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  14. wow. At first I just couldn't get hold of this whole thing--couldn't really see where it was going, etc. But, it is completely beautiful. I do love how you used the white on white to give it some room to show the pattern, and your grannies are perfect!!!

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  15. Wow Serena! That's all I can say, again WOW!

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  16. Yes this is stunning, all of it, I do love a bit of white on white and mirror ball dots are genius.

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  17. Definitely high fives! White space was the right move, and it looks wonderful!
    Now, I can try to include as many fabrics as I can find. Mwa ha haa! We have had hexagons, triangles, granny squares and a circle ... There are not many shapes left to try. I need a big thinking cap!
    My granny has always liked to party and would love mirror balls.

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  18. So glad you went this way with the white space it's perfect!!.....must.......resist ........making......teeny tiny grannies!!!!

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  19. Wow!! It;s stunning. And so many good choices, well done!

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  20. I know you said before your grannies are rock and roll, but with those mirror ball dots, wouldn't they be more disco? ;) The Avante Garden fabric works so well with the others; it kind of has that dark colourful tone that the ruler print I used has too to make it all blend.

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  21. The white space between your grannie was a great idea, the whole top is coming together great! Those mini grannies are also too stinkin' cute!

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  22. Oh, boy! You really made such a wonderful addition for this round robin. Perfect design eye for it, and such nice granny squares.

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