Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Miss Karen ♥ The Ghastlies

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congrats to Jackie #122.
you're the winner of a really-mini-version of my quilt.
will post picture tomorrow.
grand prize winner for today has yet to be announced.
there were 2 grand prize winners for Day 3.
Sheri from Ms. Penny. and YES. Jackie from Miss Karen.


today is my day to share a secret project. and it's....
my go-to-patchwork-and-flannel-blanket-with-lots-and-lots-of-ties.4-1/2 in. squares.
in a 12-by-12 design.
12 each of 12 different fabrics.
"a Ghastlie night" on white, and pink.
"trees" on white, grey, and pink.
all six prints from "Shades of Grey" by Daisy Janie.
and a blue from "Lou Lou Thi" by Anna Maria Horner.

you might also want to have a look at.
my Madison bag which i completed a few months ago.

so.
at the end of today one comment will be picked from this post.
that name will win (from me) a really-mini-version of my quilt.
got that. a really-mini-version.
AND that name will be shared with Madam Samm.
for a Ghastlie giveaway on Madam Samm's Sew I Quilt blog.

now i'm off to see what the other Ghastlie girls have been up to.
Mrs. Barb.
Ms. Loralynn.
Ms. Jen.
Ms. Penny.
Mrs. Rhonda.

168 comments:

charlotte said...

Very nice job. I am trying to visualize a mini version of this...hmmm.

Deonn said...

Hi, Karen! Had a peek at your Madison bag!! Oh, that is precious! You should bring some of those pictures over to your blog, too! Adorable! Thanks for sharin' your stuff!
Ms. D

karamino said...

your Madison bag is great! Love the tree fabric) Thank you for sharing!

Becky said...

Im loving the mini version idea.Im thinking of my dolls.

Anonymous said...

Fun stuff! Mini version...hmmmm could that be doll quilt-, table topper- or mug rug-size :)

Unknown said...

Hi Karen your qult is just wonderful...and your madison bag is right up there also....have fun visiting the other ghastlie blogs. Would love to win the mini version...very nice

CarolCHO said...

Very nice!Thanks for sharing and giving me inspiration!

Patticakes said...

Your quilt is so fun! A mini version would be an adorable addition to my collection of minis!

Lynette said...

Love the spots of blue in there. :)

QuiltSue said...

I love the Madison bag. A teeny-weeny version of your quilt sounds fascinating.

Houseelf said...

Lovely work. I do like the Ghastlies. I saw the line on Etsy and thought of all the stories you could make up about them. I didn't buy any though as I didn't think I could bear to cut into it. LOL I know I'm a hopeless case!

Rhonda the Rambler said...

That quilt is beautiful. I have a wall that put mini things on so I would be proud to win. Thanks for sharing.

Michele T said...

I love the mix of the blocks!! Wish you could have shown the mini version of your quilt, I love teeny tiny! Thanks for sharing.

Melinda said...

I love your bag and your quilt! You have done quite well, my sistah! See you tomorrow when I'm up!

StitchinByTheLake said...

Love this fabric done in patchwork like that - but oh my I'm coveting that Madison Bag. I know coveting is wrong so I'm trying to get myself under control. :) Great job! blessings, marlene

Donna said...

Great quilt! I can imagine a mini version would be super!

Brigitte said...

would love to cuddle under your ghastlies! greetings Brigitte

Linda said...

I love your quilt! Great job!

Sparky said...

OH my ....and your Madison bag..why not add it to your blog post today..that would be perfect... very good job here

Dannelle said...

That made me laugh, 'a really mini version"- Love the patchwork.

krislovesfabric said...

Great quilt, thanks for sharing! Thanks for giveaway opportunity too!

Unknown said...

That looks fantastic. I love all 12 fabric choices...especially the Ghastlie ones.

Renea said...

Your quilt is sew cute. Thanks for sharing!

sao said...

Love the quilt....I just might have to make one of these!

sao in Midlothian, VA

Melanie said...

Wonderful! We would love some Ghastlies here. Thanks for the chance.

Carrie said...

Great job on the quilt! I had seen your Madison bag before when I was going through some of the blogs from this hop! Nice Job! Ms. Carrie Ghastlie

pinsandneedles said...

Very nice quilt using so much Ghastlie fabrics! Took a peek of your Madison bag...it is too cute! Thanks!

yorkie mom said...

Love it! Love the flannel backing idea! A mini would be wonderful!!

Michelle said...

I love it! I have a Ghastlie quilt on my list.

Carol C said...

What a great quilt! I can't believe how talented everyone is. Would love to have the mini version of this. Thanks for sharing!

Unknown said...

Very nice quilt!

Kathy said...

Wow great quilt! Thank you for doing the Ghastlie Blog!!!

tpott said...

Your Madison bag is beautiful. Love the quilt it's Ghastlie great idea with tiny bits of blue. ;->

Quilt Genius said...

What awesome projects!

Mary
iammaryburke @ gmail.com

MaryBeth said...

I love, love, love the bag!!

KristyLou said...

Your quilt is just awesome! I am loving it!

Stray Stitches (Linda G) said...

Great job!! A mini version must be adorable :)

Donna Joy said...

Your Madison bag is great, love the tree fabric, thanks for sharing a mini quilt.

Penny Barnes said...

What a cool quilt! I love it! When you say mini......??

Annmarie said...

That ghastly fabric is just too cute - good job on both the quilt & the purse!

Grace and Avery said...

Love the quilt, Love the pattern!

VickiT said...

Very nice job on that. I really like the fabric choice to do the border. Your Madison bag is super cute as well.

cliodana said...

nice projet!

alidiza said...

Your quilt is sew sweet and the Madison bag is quite ghastly: )

Barb said...

I love your quilt!!!

Ariane said...

Your quilt s beautiful!!!

Marie said...

Very nice - thanks for a fun adventure.

Joanna said...

A really mini version of that neat quilt would still be nice to win. Thank you.

Marjorie's Busy Corner said...

nice work Karen....hope you are having fun with this hop..love it.

Pattie Crum said...

Great quilt and bag. Love all the fabrics you used in your quilt.

Amy said...

Cute quilt! I'm curious to see the mini version!!!

Crafty Newbie said...

I normally do not like 4x4 square quilts, but with this fabric it is truly beautiful! ;) Thank you for sharing!

Des said...

KAREN!! I love a good go-to pattern.
Super cute idea!

Carrie P. said...

I like your quilt a lot. Great way to show off those fabrics.

debbie m said...

I'm so enjoying this Ghastly thing. Thanks for listing the fabrics you used in your quilt. Whether or not I use the same fabrics, I always see fabrics in a project that I don't have and love...and have no idea what they are. Some of your other B & W fabrics fell into that category.
Mini? Can't wait to see that. I have not found the bravery to do mini, yet.

Kathy H said...

Very nice quilt. I have noticed there are a lot of really beautiful greys out this year. Having lots of fun looking at all the ghastlies.

needle and nest said...

I love it! I bet a mini version is adorable! :)

Gill said...

I like your quilt!
Is a mini version smaller squares or less of them??Just wonderin????

Jacqueline said...

I just love the fabrics.. so much fun.

jleibfried@aol.com

Melinda said...

A mini version sounds wonderful. Love the quilt and the Madison bag.

Leah said...

Lovely quilt. And your bag is lovely. Great way to use these fabrics.

Lisa said...

Love the quilt! Can only imagine what a mini version would look like!

JudyCinNC said...

You should have included a picture for today of your Madison bag - it is Ghastlie and so special. You did a wonderful job on your quilt. You Is Creative! JudyC Ghastlie

Bettina Groh said...

Great modern quilt...love the squares!

Jessica PierreAuguste said...

Very nice, I love your fabric choices!

Diana said...

So many cute things, so little time. Would love to try the bags sometime.
Thanks for sharing.

Vikki B said...

What a cute quilt - great job on pairing up the fabrics.

Very interested to see the mini version! I love minis!

Needled Mom said...

I just love the Ghastlies and have enjoyed every project that I have seen done with it.

Allison C said...

LOVE that you incorporated Shades of Gray with the Ghastlies. Brilliant!

Createology said...

I am truly enjoying this Super Ghastlie Party. Your quilt is wonderful. Looks like you had lots of fun. Happy Haunting...

Gmama Jane said...

Nice quilt, Karen. Why not show your "mini" version and your madison bag on today's post?? I love your color choices and combination
Blessings
Gmama Jane

Connie Kresin Campbell said...

Beautiful quilt and that is so neat that you used that many Ghastlie prints!
Quilting by the River

Pippa Parsons said...

a mini mini version Im thinking a doll quilt for my little 4 year old, thanks for sharing and allowing us to hop, this week has been so much fun

Judi said...

Looks comfy. I love using flannel in quilts :)

paulette said...

Love your quilt...and I love minis!! Thanks for the chance!
Paulette

Bonnie said...

What a neat quilt. I would love to win a real mini version of it.

Liz Renner said...

Enjoyed your blog. Thanks.

Snoodles said...

I took a look at your Madison bag - so cute....but then your quiltie is wonderful, too! Thanks for sharing with us!

Kelly said...

So cute!!! Thanks for the giveaway!

Heather said...

How fun is this. I'm sure the mini will be just as cute.

Susan said...

Beautiful quilt..lucky you!

Denise :) said...

Mini version? I'm thinking postage stamp sized blocks! :) Thanks for sharing! :)

Charlene S said...

Love your blog and adore your ghastly quilt. A mini version would be perfect. Thank you for sharing your ideas.

Marcia W. said...

Thanks for your giveaway. The Madison bag is wonderful, and I'm tantalized by what a mini mini version of your quilt will look like. The colors with Shades of Grey look great.

Doris said...

That looks like a great "cuddle--up" quilt, Karen. And love the Madison Bag!

Jane's Fabrics and Quilts said...

Love it!! Love the touch of blue! and flannel, great idea. It will be so warm and cozy!

Lucy | Charm About You said...

I love the idea of a really, really mini quilt!

Britt-Inger said...

I love your quilt and the Madison bag is adorable.
I´m trying to imagine the mini version of your Ghastly quilt
You are a creative lady indeed

Mom C said...

Fun, fun and warm. It snowed here today. I need to make a flannel quilt. How mini can you sew those squares. Please show a picture when it's awarded.

Anonymous said...

hmmm - the dollies in this house are lacking blankets...

Julie said...

Cool looking quilt!

tink's mom said...

Love your quilt and would love a shot at hte mini. Madison bag is great. Ms Selina Ghastlie

Carolyn said...

Hi Karen! Love your quilt and took a peek at your Madison bag, too. I LOVE making bags. I bet your mini version of your quilt is adorable. :) Thank you for sharing. I'm loving this Ghastlie blog hop!

Staci said...

Your quilt looks so cuddly, perfect to curl up under when you are feeling Ghastlie! Thanks for participating in the blog hop. I enjoyed seeing your quilt.

Marilee said...

I have Ghastlies fever, hope to win.

Anonymous said...

Your quilt looks very warm and comfy and I love your Madison bag. Thanks for sharing and the giveaway.

Sewconsult said...

My first visit to your blog. How I love the mane of your blog. Could you be my first cousin? People who are creative can't be overly tidy! I call myself the Julia Child of sewing. She always made such a mess when cooking.
You Ghastlie quilt is adorable. Mini-is a perfect idea for a qiveaway.
I'll be back to see what else you have in your archived posts.
Beckie in Brentwood, TN

Donna Baker said...

what a FUN quilt, I bet it's very snuggly! this hop is a ghast!

Calicojoan said...

Now how cute is that. Is this the best fabric ever, or what??? Great Job there Karen

busyascanbe said...

Love the bag! Great job.

busyascanbe said...

Love it! You did a great job. So fun stopping by.

Anonymous said...

I love that you added a bit more color than some I have seen. It makes it so pretty!

Cherise said...

Love your quilt! Nice job! Have a Ghastlie day! :)

Rose E. Glasses said...

A mini ME! Keep having fun, this touring blogs is inspiring....

JustPam said...

Is a mini version a mug rug? That would be so cute!

sandyandcosmo said...

A mini version would be quite adorable!

CJ said...

Ooh, ooh! I want the very mini quilt! :) I think you did a cute job on the quilt you did, patchwork is always a classic for quilts. :)

Thanks for the share!

sheri said...

ok i read your profile are you sure your not my twin?? What a Ghastlie Quilt and Madison bag very creative thanks for the inspiration

LJ said...

Miss Karen Ghastlie, don't you just love that Ghastlie fabric? I do.

silvia said...

I LOVE your blamket!!

Sandy S said...

I love how well the shades of grey fabric works with the ghastlies. And the Madison bag is so cute!

Ramona said...

The Madison bag is great. Love those spooky trees!

Celine said...

I would love a mini version of your quilt, it is lovely!

Sherri said...

Everyone has been so clever in using the fabrics! (of course this includes you!)
I am almost tempted to cut into mine!!!

Loralynn said...

Very nice! Your madison bag turned out wonderfully too!

Unknown said...

Such a lovely quilt and so happy to get a chance to win a mini of this lovely quilt. Happy Halloween!

Lorri said...

Very nice. Thanks for the giveaway.

Dianne Giles said...

I love the Madison bag and the quilt is really quite Ghastlie! Great work, Cheers, Dianne

Myra said...

Oh this is one cool quilt!

Jackie said...

So cute - love the mini version idea!

Leesa Gentry said...

WOW! So much to see in one quilt. Couldn't believe how amazing this quilt was to see.

Scrapbook-ChickADoodle said...

Thanks for sharing. Love the quilt. Would love to win the mini!

char said...

love, love the fabric & that u included pink! can't wait to see what the mini version looks like. enjoying looking at your site.
char

Quilt n Queen said...

Great quilt Karen....and luv your Madison bag....I luv bags. The hop has been a blast, thanks for participating!!

Sallie said...

I like your quilt and Madison bag. Thanks for the giveaway!

Twinstitches said...

Hi Miss. Karen!

Oh I am loving all of these pretty Ghastlie projects everybody has created! I need to start a Ghastlie stash so I can create something fantastic too! Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful quilt with all of us!

♥Duff said...

Love the Madison bag--I'd carry it all year!! thanks for the opportunity to win a really-mini-version of your quilt!

sandra said...

Cute quilt and went and looked at the Madison bag. Thanks for sharing your creativity with all of us. I would love the mini version. Blessings Sandra

Heather A said...

I hear you. MINI version. How mini are we talking? Will it fit on my key chain? However mini it is, I know I would love it having seen the BIG version. Fun. Fun. Fun!

Terry@ a quilting blog said...

Great Ghastlie's quilt...bet the mini version is just adorable!! TFS

leanne said...

great quilt - love how you've used the shades of grey with it - oh and gorgeous madison bag

MoeWest said...

Looking good! I love the Madison bag too.

Lori said...

Cute quilt! Thanks for sharing!

Annie said...

Great quilt Karen! The color blends of the fabric mixes is very soothing. I'm sure it helps to keep those ghastlie characters in check! LOL
Annie

Lee said...

So sweet - love your quilt! thanks for the giveway and being part of the hop!

Jacquelyn Morris-Smith said...

You not messy, you creative. Thanks for sharing and I am enjoying the blog hop of the Ghastlie sistahs

kathy said...

Love the quilt and love the Madison bag. Good work!

Mrs.Pickles said...

Great quilt!!

BarbCarol said...

Very, very nice. Hasn't this been fun?

Linda V said...

Very nice! Great idea!! Thanks for sharing it.

elizabeth said...

Darling quilt : )

Nancy B said...

Love your quilt! Can't wait to see if I win your mini!!!

chicken mommy said...

I love quilts with flannel added. It seems to make an additional loving cuddle. The Madison bag is great. Thanks for sharing your creation.

Pat V. said...

This is very nice. thanks for the opportunity to win a small version!

Laine said...

OK so I am thinking that your mini version might be a mug rug. That would work just fine in my kitchen. Thanks
lsandes@comcast.net

Bev said...

Minis are wonderful. Great idea. Thanks

ritainalaska said...

such a ghastlie little blanket ... perfect for a kiddie-pie. i ghastlie charm pack would make quick work of this. good project!

Ella said...

oooo...a mini quilt! Thanks for sharing the projects!

Patty said...

The bag is so cute. I love the way you used the fabrics.

Holly said...

Love the combination of fabrics u chose!

Corrie said...

Great combos of fabrics! Madison bag is great.

Brenda said...

Love the quilt. It looks wonderful.

Kate B said...

I love that go to quilt... so simple but a great use of fabric

Gail said...

very nice job! This fabric is so cool!

Pamela said...

I have really enjoyed this blog hop...so many pretties....so many great projects.

Sherill said...

A mini version! Perfect for a wall hanging. Thank you, Karen!

Carolyn said...

oh what a cuddly little quilt I'd love to curl up under a Ghastlie Quilt! oh and your Madison Bag is to drool over!

evelyn said...

Love your blanket!

Janet said...

To get in under the 10EST wire I have to just send this....

Lucky Duck Dreams said...

I love it!

BillieBee (billiemick) said...

Great job on the quilt!

Julie Fukuda said...

Figuring out the time when you are a day ahead is more than I can do!
(And I don't always have access to a computer during those posting hours ... unless I get up in the middle of the night)

robin said...

Cute quilt!

Fleurette said...

Wonderful quilt and bag, love the ghastlie fabric.

Susanne said...

A Mini Ghastlies? Great idea :)
Susanne

Jennifer M. said...

The quilt came out awesome! I'm sure it will keep you nice and warm on a cold night.

Great Job! :)

Ms. Jen Ghastlie

Shannon said...

Great job. I love all the different fabrics!!

mean sarah jean said...

cute quilt. I love the blue you've added.