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Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Mischief Managed: A Book Quilt Finish

Today is Day Two of the Wake Up to Kona Blog hop. I am so excited to be sharing my project with you. I have been waiting, at times not so patiently, for this day to come!! A big thank you to Carol and Madame Samm for all your hard work!

+ TWO extra days!


I'm sharing this day with a bunch of fabulous quilters. Hop on over there to check out what they've made too...

January 8
Stitchin’ By The Lake
That’s Sew Julie
Living With Purpose
Nini’s Patchwork Blog
Quilts My Way
Jane’s Quilting

Without further ado here is my project...

I just adore how it turned out.  I used this tutorial for the top but I changed the quote to this fabulous Harry Potter quote that fit the recipient to a T.

I had never done a quilt with all solids before. I always wondered if it would be too plain if you didn't have the right pattern. Typically I've gone for subtle tonal prints that read solid but I was excited to try it out for this quilt. I picked the pattern first and just knew these Kona solids would be perfect!

I did the book blocks first and then made them into their rows. The slanted book was a bit tricky but it was all so fun! I just love the way the solids worked up! They really do look like books! The words are raw-edge appliqued on to the white strips.

It was a gift for my sister-in-law and she thought she might want to hang it at some point so I put on these triangle corners that you just slide a rod into to hang it up. That way it's still good for a snuggle and the hangings don't get in the way if it ends up on a bed, which it did.


Here's the back. LOVE!!! Seriously the little Mischief Managed in the bottom corner of the quilt is one of my favorite parts of the whole thing!

Speaking of favorite parts I also love how crisp the solid mustard binding looks next to the white. Solids are awesome for that!
Finally a close-up of my favorite part!
As it happens this is also one of my Q4 FAL projects (goal post here) so I'll be linking up there too! Woohoo for a multi-tasking quilt.
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116 comments:

  1. Terry@ a quilting blogJanuary 7, 2014 at 10:19 PM

    What a fun quilt…love it!! Thanks for sharing :)

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  2. M-R CharbonneauJanuary 7, 2014 at 10:34 PM

    This is awesome! We are huge Harry Potter fans. Especially love the 'mischief managed' on the back. Brilliant!

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2014 at 11:07 PM

    A GREAT quilt, and the mischief managed is a nice touch, unexpected, on the backing. Thanks for sharing your idea.

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  4. Judy BJanuary 8, 2014 at 12:04 AM

    What a fantastic quilt and the wording on the front and back, perfect! Thank you for sharing.

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  5. Kylie LloydJanuary 8, 2014 at 1:29 AM

    Your quilt is very clever. I really enjoyed the word art

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  6. Britt-IngerJanuary 8, 2014 at 3:08 AM

    I love your awesome quilt. Such a fabulous design. Have a great week and thanks for sharing. Britt-Inger in Sweden

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  7. Heather JJanuary 8, 2014 at 4:12 AM

    Awesome quilt. Just made me smile to see the text on both the front and back. Stunning.

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  8. DeborahGunJanuary 8, 2014 at 4:30 AM

    this is amazing Julie - such a fun quilt :-)

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  9. ShariJanuary 8, 2014 at 4:33 AM

    Ha ha! I remember this quote! Love how your mustard binding looks. Cudos to you for managing all the wording. (I haven't tried this...yet!) Looks awesome. Fabulous quilt, love the colours; solids are sew much fun!

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  10. SparkyJanuary 8, 2014 at 4:53 AM

    You Rock Girl….no wonder you were so excited to show…it is an absolute gem…..whoever will be getting this will no doubt feel the passion of every stitch

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  11. Geta GramaJanuary 8, 2014 at 5:02 AM

    A fun quilt that looks great in solids. Your sister-in-law will adore it.

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  12. charlotteJanuary 8, 2014 at 5:08 AM

    Wonderful! I love bookshelf quilts but yours is extra awesome with the two Harry Potter references. That mustard is to die for!

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  13. MarianJanuary 8, 2014 at 5:13 AM

    I totally LOVE it.. While I've never seen a Harry Potter film, or even read the books, I recognize the bookcase just from all the recognition of the book case itself .. The saying is cool to, and my mind went to all the mischief I love to have every day in my life.. so perhaps, I to am up to no good.. hehe :) Really Cool quilt.

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  14. JeanieJanuary 8, 2014 at 5:31 AM

    Such a cute quilt with a funny quote! Great job!

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  15. DorianJanuary 8, 2014 at 5:47 AM

    You did a great job on the books! It looks like a fun quilt. The solids really make the books appear real.

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  16. Elizabeth CoughlinJanuary 8, 2014 at 5:47 AM

    What a wonderful quilt! The corners are a great idea for hanging.

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  17. JoyceLMJanuary 8, 2014 at 5:58 AM

    Fun quilt - thanks for sharing.

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  18. Marjorie's Busy CornerJanuary 8, 2014 at 6:01 AM

    This is a fabulous quilt! A. Just love your colour and quote

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  19. CarlaJanuary 8, 2014 at 6:21 AM

    What a creative quilt. I love words on a quilt and putting them on the back is such a great idea. Thank you for the inspiration!

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  20. Judy Cooper Textile ArtistJanuary 8, 2014 at 6:32 AM

    That's a great quilt!

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  21. beaquilterJanuary 8, 2014 at 6:38 AM

    This is LOVELY!! love the back part

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  22. Marla's CraftsJanuary 8, 2014 at 7:00 AM

    Love it. I should make that for my grand son. The words fit him perfectly. Nice job.

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  23. DebbyJanuary 8, 2014 at 7:03 AM

    What a fabulous quilt! And to have a phrase or saying on it gives it such personality. You did an awesome job and I loved seeing all the pictures. Thanks so much for showing your project!

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  24. MaraJanuary 8, 2014 at 7:07 AM

    I love it when you can multi-task with projects and the back is my favorite too :)

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  25. LeahJanuary 8, 2014 at 7:07 AM

    Great quilt! Love the Harry Potter Theme.

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  26. Teatime CreationsJanuary 8, 2014 at 7:18 AM

    What a wonderful quilt. You have been up tp much mischief. Love words on quilts.

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  27. CalicojoanJanuary 8, 2014 at 7:22 AM

    Oh my gosh, you have made my day! :-) You are speaking directly to my soul! That is absolutely hysterical!

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  28. Barb NeiwertJanuary 8, 2014 at 7:26 AM

    What a delightful quilt! I'm sure your sil loved it!

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  29. Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek]January 8, 2014 at 7:29 AM

    Big HP fan here!! What an amazing quilt!!!

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  30. Teresa QuiltsJanuary 8, 2014 at 7:42 AM

    I love your quilt! You did an awesome job on it, too. Being a librarian/teacher by schooling, I love to read and boos in general.

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  31. KaHollyJanuary 8, 2014 at 8:00 AM

    Just loving it!! I've been wanting to make a book quilt! Yours is inspirational.

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  32. sew.darn.quiltJanuary 8, 2014 at 8:07 AM

    I just can't get over the talents being shown for this hop! Your quilt is whimsical and in no way plain! You ROCKED it!

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  33. StitchinByTheLakeJanuary 8, 2014 at 8:09 AM

    It's beautiful! I made a small wall hanging of books for my daughter, who is a librarian, but I hadn't thought of making a big quilt. I love it! Blessings, Marlene

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  34. VickiTJanuary 8, 2014 at 8:12 AM

    I LOVE your quilt. Your SIL has to be thrilled with this. I really love the sayings on front and back you've used. What a fun quilt. Beautiful job.

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  35. Sherry VFJanuary 8, 2014 at 8:19 AM

    Such a creative and fun quilt. I'm sure your SIL will love it. svonfumetti at yahoo dot com

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  36. LanaJanuary 8, 2014 at 8:25 AM

    LOL! I LOVE THIS! What a creative idea and great job you did!

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  37. LisaJanuary 8, 2014 at 8:27 AM

    Oh my goodness! I absolutely love it!

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  38. Needled MomJanuary 8, 2014 at 8:30 AM

    That is fabulous! I love the colors.

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  39. Cathy's ChatterJanuary 8, 2014 at 8:33 AM

    Oh I love your quilt!!!! Very unique and used lots of color. Thanks for doing such a wonderful project!

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  40. Carol SwiftJanuary 8, 2014 at 8:35 AM

    Julie, This is definitely a great way to use solid Konas...love it! The saying is too cute along with all the books and that mustard color Kona is awesome. You did a great job! I'm so glad you hopped with us (and that we found the lost "s" so we could all find you.) :O)

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  41. VickieJanuary 8, 2014 at 8:42 AM

    What a smart, creative,and beautiful way to use Kona solids....and what a lucky sister-in-law ! She is going to LOVE it ! !

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  42. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2014 at 8:48 AM

    Hey, you had quite a lot of work doing this quilt, I like the idea, the colours, well done!

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  43. RobinJanuary 8, 2014 at 8:50 AM

    Oh my, that quilt is so awesome!! Fantastic job that I'm sure will be well received.

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  44. One English TeacherJanuary 8, 2014 at 9:02 AM

    I love bookshelf quilts, and it's awesome that you could customize this one with a quote for your friend. That mustard color is gorgeous; I'd imagine it would coordinate with quite a few fabrics. And, it gives me comfort to know that I'm not the only one who struggled with slanted books while making a bookshelf quilt :-)

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  45. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2014 at 9:10 AM

    This is AWESOME!

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  46. LoriJanuary 8, 2014 at 9:11 AM

    wow this is just fabulous, you did a great job. I love how your put the colors together. It so looks like book shelves with tons of books. Thanks for shairng

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  47. Agnes B. BullockJanuary 8, 2014 at 9:24 AM

    This is fabulous! Love Melisa Corry's patterns and you did a wonderful job with this one! Now I have to give it a try!

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  48. LouJanuary 8, 2014 at 9:29 AM

    Awesome job!

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  49. BrandyJanuary 8, 2014 at 9:33 AM

    Hahaha, as soon as I saw the title of the post I was all "Harry Potter!" We just watched all 8 movies last week so it was extra fresh in my mind. :) I really enjoy this design, my sister would probably go ga-ga over it, she's a writer in training, so I will have to remember this as a potential quilt for her in the future! Thank you for sharing!

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  50. NiniJanuary 8, 2014 at 10:01 AM

    Great Job! It's a wonderful quilt. I love it!!!

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  51. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2014 at 10:06 AM

    What a fun project! I love the addition of the words - great job.

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  52. LindaJanuary 8, 2014 at 10:08 AM

    How wonderful! The quote is perfect and the "Mischief " on the back is the icing on the cake.

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  53. Amanda MurphyJanuary 8, 2014 at 10:21 AM

    This is great - I love it!

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  54. Amy, a redeemed sheepJanuary 8, 2014 at 10:28 AM

    So clever!!!

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  55. LJJanuary 8, 2014 at 10:37 AM

    What a great quote and it so made me smile this morning. Love it and know your SIL will treasure it. Perfectly wonderful.

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  56. UnknownJanuary 8, 2014 at 10:39 AM

    very nice and I do love the quote as well

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  57. IzzyJanuary 8, 2014 at 11:04 AM

    Very cool! Love the back! :-)

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  58. Paula@TheSassyQuilterJanuary 8, 2014 at 12:05 PM

    Love it! Especially the back:) I so need this book>

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  59. TeriJanuary 8, 2014 at 12:10 PM

    Love...love...love...the quilt.....as a bookstore owner for 30 years.....It is just right down my alley.....beautiful

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  60. CreateologyJanuary 8, 2014 at 12:22 PM

    Thank you for such a great quilt with humor and style. These hops are amazing and thank you for joining...

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  61. Barb and SharonJanuary 8, 2014 at 12:27 PM

    So much fun! Love the quote.
    Barb@Witsend

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  62. JanaramaJanuary 8, 2014 at 12:29 PM

    Great quilt ... love that you put words on both sides.

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  63. Kathy HJanuary 8, 2014 at 12:32 PM

    how cute! i know a few people like that! but they don't have their mischief managed.

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  64. MarcyJanuary 8, 2014 at 12:46 PM

    First I have to pick up my jaw. Amazing quilt.

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  65. Siouxzq64@gmail.comJanuary 8, 2014 at 12:49 PM

    Great quilt. Love the saying, and the back it fabulous!

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  66. BobbieJanuary 8, 2014 at 12:50 PM

    I love it! the corner triangle hangers would also be good for hand warming!
    the mischief part is great!

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  67. vickiJanuary 8, 2014 at 12:55 PM

    lol That is such a cool quilt! Love it, Thanks for sharing! vickise at gmail dot com

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  68. DebraKay NeimanJanuary 8, 2014 at 1:14 PM

    This quilt is the Bomb! I know several nieces and nephews who would love this. As a new quilter, solids are less scary to use. I am loving this hop. Happy New Year from Oklahoma, USA. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com

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  69. UnknownJanuary 8, 2014 at 1:14 PM

    Really like how your letters went with the quilt. And solids do make things so crisp. Thanks for your sharing. K

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  70. JuliaPJanuary 8, 2014 at 2:25 PM

    Wow, absolutely love your project! What a clever way to use your solids. Thanks for the beautiful pictures of your quilt.

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  71. Lorna McMahonJanuary 8, 2014 at 2:29 PM

    That mustard was a perfect choice for the backing and binding. Adds a little contrast to those used for most of the books. Adding the hanging pockets was a clever idea! Wonderful job!

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  72. ScrapatchesJanuary 8, 2014 at 2:41 PM

    Great quilt! Thanks for sharing ... :) Pat

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  73. maggieJanuary 8, 2014 at 2:48 PM

    What a fun quilt! Well done.
    cheers
    maggie

    maggiemine42@gmail.com

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  74. AudreyJanuary 8, 2014 at 3:02 PM

    A very special quilt. I am sure the recipient is going to cuddle many hours under it. Solids are fun. Thanks for sharing.

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  75. Emily CJanuary 8, 2014 at 3:10 PM

    Looks great. Love all the books.

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  76. LisaJanuary 8, 2014 at 3:27 PM

    Beautiful and unique! You did an awesome job! New follower here!

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  77. Sarah or SemmyJanuary 8, 2014 at 3:39 PM

    This quilt is delightful! Very good work.

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  78. Connie Kresin CampbellJanuary 8, 2014 at 3:39 PM

    What a neat quilt, great job!

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  79. CeLynnJanuary 8, 2014 at 5:16 PM

    This is such a lovely quilt,the sayings just add that special touch.

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  80. tink's momJanuary 8, 2014 at 5:38 PM

    Words are such great embellishments. love your books.

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  81. sandraJanuary 8, 2014 at 5:50 PM

    Very striking and I love the quote, thanks for sharing

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  82. CindyJanuary 8, 2014 at 6:16 PM

    Mischief Managed.....LOL! Love it. Such a fun quilt. I'll bet your sis-in-law adores it.

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  83. UnknownJanuary 8, 2014 at 6:30 PM

    Very nice!

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  84. SandyJanuary 8, 2014 at 6:34 PM

    FANTASTIC quilt!!

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  85. Patty January 8, 2014 at 7:01 PM

    love the quilt! great job.

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  86. ShirleyCJanuary 8, 2014 at 7:49 PM

    That is totally awesome!

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  87. LittleHouseontheDairyJanuary 8, 2014 at 8:09 PM

    So cool! Love it.

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  88. 45th Parallel QuilterJanuary 8, 2014 at 8:36 PM

    This would be perfect for my youngest niece ... she's JUST like her mom (my sister) .... LOL What fun!!

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  89. nicoleJanuary 8, 2014 at 8:37 PM

    This is just so awesome! Love it!

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  90. BethJanuary 8, 2014 at 8:51 PM

    This is such a fun & unique quilt. I love it. Those books are fabulous. Thanks for sharing.

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  91. Just Quilt ItJanuary 8, 2014 at 9:01 PM

    I love this pattern and want to make the entire quilt one day. Yours is beautiful. I used a part of the pattern to make a mug rug for my librarian daughter last year--turned out really cute. And, yes, the tilted book was a bit of a challenge. Great job, and I like the quote change.

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  92. Farm QuilterJanuary 8, 2014 at 10:27 PM

    What a wonderful quilt! I showed it to my daughter and she said "Harry Potter" and when I showed her the back she said "Marauder's Map"! She's a total fan of HP...I'm a fan of your quilt!

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  93. WhoMomJanuary 8, 2014 at 10:56 PM

    Awesome quilt. I have two daughters who would think the world of this. They even went to a Harry Potter Convention for a birthday last year in lieu of gifts! Thank you for showing a fun way to use solids.

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  94. Kathy MacKieJanuary 9, 2014 at 12:39 AM

    Thanks for the fun post, you made me laugh out loud and I so enjoyed your use of Kona Cotton too...

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  95. Peggy SJanuary 9, 2014 at 1:55 AM

    I want to make this quilt!! I laughed out loud too!

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  96. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2014 at 8:43 AM

    It looks great! Keeps you out of mischief.

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  97. TiffanyJanuary 9, 2014 at 2:51 PM

    I love it! I think the back is my favorite.

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  98. KayJanuary 9, 2014 at 4:26 PM

    Stunning!!

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  99. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2014 at 4:37 PM

    I love the quote on the front and also the back. Very nice quilt. I just may have to borrow your idea. Thanks for sharing.

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  100. lauraluvsloonsJanuary 9, 2014 at 7:19 PM

    What a wonderful personalized quilt.

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  101. Gmama JaneJanuary 9, 2014 at 11:06 PM

    SUPER WOW!!! I saw this on Pinterest before I ever saw it on your blog. I am in love with the creativity of your quilt.
    Gmama Jane

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  102. Melissa CorryJanuary 10, 2014 at 7:43 AM

    Julie, it is amazing!!!! I absolutely love it!!!! It came out fantastic ;) Love, Love Love!!!!

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  103. Amy, a redeemed sheepJanuary 10, 2014 at 9:45 AM

    Very clever!!!

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  104. MicheleJanuary 11, 2014 at 8:37 AM

    I love it!!!

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  105. Mary Pat CallihanJanuary 11, 2014 at 8:49 AM

    You rock! Putting Harry Potter (my fav) and a quilt together

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  106. Mary W QuiltsJanuary 11, 2014 at 10:50 AM

    That is wonderful. Love the quotes!!

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  107. Textile RecyclerJanuary 11, 2014 at 3:32 PM

    GREAT quilt! textilerecycler (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  108. JessicaKJanuary 11, 2014 at 9:52 PM

    Oh my goodness! As a huge bibliophile and specifically a Harry Potter fan, I'm in love with that quilt!

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  109. apple blossomJanuary 11, 2014 at 10:06 PM

    love your quilt. cool

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  110. MalinisQuiltsJanuary 12, 2014 at 6:24 AM

    Lovely quilt! I too love the mischief managed in the back of the quilt.

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  111. MichelleJanuary 12, 2014 at 11:01 PM

    Love this!

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  112. the girlfriend gapJanuary 14, 2014 at 10:47 PM

    I'm not sure Harry Potter would appreciate me saying," This is so cute".... But it is. Great Job! I'm falling in love with all the solids but have yet to make just a solid fabric quilt . Nice to know another quilter from Iowa :) is following along with the lovely Madame Samm's quilty fun. I live in Oskaloosa. Do you live near Iowa City? I saw one of your Hawkeye Projects on your FAL list. Janita

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  113. OhioLoriJanuary 14, 2014 at 10:47 PM

    What a fun quilt!!! Alot of work for sure!! Grrrreat job!!

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  114. janJanuary 15, 2014 at 11:55 AM

    This is so great. I love it! Great job.
    xo jan

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  115. KatherineJanuary 19, 2014 at 12:45 PM

    Wow! This is such a fun and fantastic quilt for all of us Harry Potter fans. :o)

    Too clever to add "mischief managed" to the back. Love it!

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  116. LynnDecember 4, 2014 at 2:14 PM

    I saw your quilt on Pinterest, and had to follow the link. Your quilt is fantastic!

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