Thursday, June 10, 2010

three in a box!

this is one of my favorite quilts that i've designed!

details
fabric is make life by sweetwater for moda
pattern - three in a box
designed by me
quilted by me
started on 11/12/09
finished on 1/27/10
measures - 54" square


you'll be able to find the pattern in the upcoming july/aug issue
of fons & porter's love of quilting!

i don't even know what the issue's cover looks like yet..
just that this photo of my quilt will be in there!

sometimes deadlines are tight... and i was busy at 3am quilting this baby

and when i was done... this was how much thread i had left!
talk about cutting it close!!
...and yes... it is bound in this photo.
i actually bound it once 1/2 the quilting was done...
and then went back and finished the quilting...

 i pieced my back as usual...

 i also had just borrowed my brother's dslr when i finished this quilt.
so i had lots of fun snapping all kinds of photos with it!

and while it looks all nice & sunny...
this was actually january... 
i just got lucky that the day i finished it was right before all the crazy snow storms we had!

also...
did you ever wonder what i was working on during my studio photo shoot?

i showed one photo that showed make life.. but that was it!

 so many photos showed what i was working on... that i could only show a few till now!

fons & porter did show a sneak peek at the end of their last issue!

copies are now available in the shop !!
and my quilt is home!!


i'm so happy to have it back!!

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Due to popular interest I have re-released this design as a stand alone pattern. The pattern has 4 size options.

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76 comments:

  1. NorahSJune 10, 2010 at 5:36 AM

    It is beautiful! Congratulations!!!

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  2. AudrieJune 10, 2010 at 5:38 AM

    Love this design! Congrats! :)

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  3. B.June 10, 2010 at 5:39 AM

    Amazing as usual. I want to be you when I grow up!

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  4. MaryJune 10, 2010 at 5:44 AM

    Very, very cool design! Can't wait to see the magazine!

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  5. UnknownJune 10, 2010 at 5:52 AM

    Ohhh! I love it! Now I think I need to purchase this copy of this magazine...

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  6. CarlaJune 10, 2010 at 5:57 AM

    I'll be looking for your great pattern on the news stand! Congratulations! I also love seeing where people create their awesome quilts. Thanks for sharing!

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  7. ThimbleannaJune 10, 2010 at 6:00 AM

    Very Cool Julie -- I LOVE that Make Life Fabric!!!

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  8. JacquelineJune 10, 2010 at 6:00 AM

    Congrat's to you... love the design & fabric choices.

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  9. Katie BJune 10, 2010 at 6:08 AM

    Wow! I love it.

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  10. EmJune 10, 2010 at 6:13 AM

    SO so so cute! Love the freshness of the white with the boinging colors. LOVE LOVE the photos of the quilt journey, Thank you for your inspirations! Love, Em

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  11. KellyJune 10, 2010 at 6:17 AM

    oooooh! I can't wait for the magazine to come out! Great job!

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  12. LeslieJune 10, 2010 at 6:19 AM

    wow that is gorgeous...i love the blocks you designed

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  13. amy smartJune 10, 2010 at 6:28 AM

    Julie this is awesome! I love the design - and it's so different from anything I've ever seen before. That is hard to do in quilting! Way to go.

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  14. RyanJune 10, 2010 at 6:36 AM

    Great post Julie. Can't wait to get my next issue of F&P in te mail. I gotta go back to the last issue and check out the sneak peek I missed.

    I'm starting a magazine file with your name on it, just for your issues! Keep em coming! :)

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  15. Little Lady PatchworkJune 10, 2010 at 6:38 AM

    It is gorgeous! My favorite also!

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  16. JeannieJune 10, 2010 at 6:51 AM

    That is super cool!! Love that quilt.

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  17. Live a Colorful LifeJune 10, 2010 at 6:53 AM

    It is really beautiful and unique. That is such a great fabric line too.

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  18. Tracey JacobsenJune 10, 2010 at 6:54 AM

    this is one of my favorite designs of yours too!

    (and can I add how dang cute you are... great photos). :)

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  19. JayTeeJune 10, 2010 at 6:57 AM

    What a beautiful pattern.

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  20. VesuviusmamaJune 10, 2010 at 6:58 AM

    How exciting! As I sit at my desk job, I really get a kick out of vicariously enjoying your quilting successes, dreaming that it can one day be me following my passion. I hope you don't mind that small indulgence...

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  21. Dresden QuilterJune 10, 2010 at 7:06 AM

    It is amazing. You are definitely going to be conquering the world!

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  22. lisaJune 10, 2010 at 7:07 AM

    oh, I like that one! I might just have to get that magazine!

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  23. UnknownJune 10, 2010 at 7:20 AM

    I'm really diggin this one!!! i like it a lot! ;)

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  24. ...so we added chickensJune 10, 2010 at 7:29 AM

    This is an awesome design! Congratulations!

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  25. Renegade QuilterJune 10, 2010 at 7:33 AM

    I love it!!! And the fact that its done in Make Life makes me love it even more. Great Job!!!!

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  26. Natalia from Piece N QuiltJune 10, 2010 at 7:55 AM

    It is darling Julie!

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  27. SandyJune 10, 2010 at 7:59 AM

    WOW More happy tears & goosebumps.. You're gonna need to buy me a bigger box of tissues!! Couldn't be prouder!!

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  28. holly | bijou lovelyJune 10, 2010 at 8:05 AM

    Congrats Julie! This design is amazing! I love your studio shoot photos too.

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  29. momto2wasdJune 10, 2010 at 8:18 AM

    That is a wonderful design!!

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  30. MarisaJune 10, 2010 at 8:27 AM

    Love this quilt!

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  31. Mary on Lake PulaskiJune 10, 2010 at 9:00 AM

    Wonderful Julie! Hummmm...will this work with Pure too???

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  32. SequanaJune 10, 2010 at 9:07 AM

    Well, this is just a beauty! I can't wait to see you list that zine.

    You do such wonderful work, and it looks like you have fun while you do it. What could be better, huh?

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  33. UnknownJune 10, 2010 at 9:12 AM

    Julie, I love it! You are one amazing girl. I'm so glad I got to meet you at market!

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  34. JanJune 10, 2010 at 9:23 AM

    Great job! Can't wait for the pattern.

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  35. Laurel H.June 10, 2010 at 9:25 AM

    O wow; I love this design! Beautiful quilt, as always. :)

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  36. Caroline ~ TrilliumDesignJune 10, 2010 at 9:29 AM

    WOW Julie! You have outdone yourself. This is an amazing design - I will have to make this one, it rocks!

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  37. rachel griffithJune 10, 2010 at 9:42 AM

    SUPER cute.
    :D

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  38. GretaJune 10, 2010 at 9:58 AM

    Julie this looks amazing! I'm pretty new to being a follower of your blog but you share some amazing stuff. Just curious what was the first patern you ever had published and did you find them or did they find you? I always wonder how some of you uber talented women (and guys) get "discovered" and turn into the people I blog stalk.

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  39. MeganJune 10, 2010 at 10:06 AM

    What a great design - and I love that fabric line. It's so cheerful. Congratulations!

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  40. ShawnJune 10, 2010 at 10:13 AM

    Your quilt looks beautiful Julie and so does your studio!! Congratulations on being published again!!

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  41. A Stitch in DesignJune 10, 2010 at 10:16 AM

    Congrats to you - that's awesome!! These magazines sure are keeping you busy :)

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  42. JudiJune 10, 2010 at 10:20 AM

    Way cute quilt! So fun to be in a magazine - again!!

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  43. MollyJune 10, 2010 at 10:32 AM

    Oooh, I really like this - I'll keep an eye out for the magazine! I'm making a quilt out of make life right now, and I just love it!

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  44. Sinta ReneeJune 10, 2010 at 10:56 AM

    I love your design- very simple but interesting geometric shapes! Congratulations on the new published work! You rock!

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  45. MishkaJune 10, 2010 at 10:57 AM

    Pretty quilt Julie! Congrats on having it published.

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  46. PattyJune 10, 2010 at 12:05 PM

    This is a very nice quilt.

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  47. ArianeJune 10, 2010 at 1:04 PM

    I love it! It's beautiful.

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  48. CorinneaJune 10, 2010 at 1:32 PM

    So pretty! Congrats!

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  49. Jane St. PierreJune 10, 2010 at 1:54 PM

    Go, Julie! It will be nice to see you in print again! You are really getting it done!
    xxoo

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  50. KatyKJune 10, 2010 at 2:51 PM

    What a wonderful pattern - its now on my MUST MAKE list - can't wait to get my hands on the magazine
    thanks

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  51. KrisJune 10, 2010 at 3:21 PM

    I love this pattern! As soon as I saw the picture, I thought "I have to make this." So awesome.

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  52. Brad HermanJune 10, 2010 at 3:35 PM

    Congratulations on another magazine appearance!
    This is one of my favorites you have designed.

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  53. AnonymousJune 10, 2010 at 3:53 PM

    Love it! Another great design - its awesome! Congrats ;)

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  54. KarenJune 10, 2010 at 3:54 PM

    That is a GREAT design!

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  55. AprilJune 10, 2010 at 5:13 PM

    I love me some Fons & Porter--congrats on landing your cool pattern in there! You're so creative.

    And I am a bit jealous of your super cool studio photos. Seeing as I'm always the one behind the lens, I'll never get anything like that done of me. Rats!

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  56. TerriawJune 10, 2010 at 6:32 PM

    I do love this quilt! I love how the blocks remind me of those map quilts popping up more and more, kinda like a maze. And I love seeing your photos as you worked on this project. Can't wait to see it published in the upcoming magazine - congrats!

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  57. SheilaCJune 10, 2010 at 6:57 PM

    Love the new design! Congrats!

    SheilaC

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  58. larissaJune 10, 2010 at 7:55 PM

    Congratulations! This quilt totally rocks. Keep up the great work!!

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  59. mascanlonJune 10, 2010 at 8:13 PM

    Such a cute quilt, I can see it working in so many fun fabrics. And I love the extra photos of your studio. I get that magazine so it should be around soon. Way to go Julie!

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  60. KarrieLyneJune 10, 2010 at 8:16 PM

    You know I love all your stuff...but julie...this is amazing! I love it! I think you should just send it to me. You have so many....you won't miss it...too much ;)

    *note* word verification is "orkey"....hmmm...they forgot the "d" in front for me..haha!

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  61. WendyJune 10, 2010 at 9:29 PM

    That is one gorgeous quilt! Love it and can't wait to get my copy in the mail! Love the line of fabric too!! Good for you!!

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  62. UnknownJune 11, 2010 at 3:47 AM

    Beautiful quilt! I can see why it is one of your fabrics. I will be looking for my copy in my mailbox! Congratulations!

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  63. Gale, Ky quilterJune 11, 2010 at 12:08 PM

    This is so cute! You inspire me so much with your new, fresh ideas. I'm more of an old time quilter but seeing modern fabrics and designs are definitely making me look at quilting in an entirely new way. Thanks!


    galew417@comcast.net

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  64. MichelleJune 11, 2010 at 2:07 PM

    What a clever gal, the pattern looks great

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  65. katJune 11, 2010 at 2:09 PM

    I absolutely love the pattern and color combination! If only I hadn't already started on a quilt with circles... hmmm.. I can work on 2 quilts at once, right?

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  66. VickiTJune 12, 2010 at 7:24 AM

    I really love this quilt. Awesome job and congratulations for it being in the magazine. How exciting.

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  67. JennyJune 12, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    That is totally amazing. I love it! I honestly did wonder what you were working on in those pics. No wonder you have such a wonderful look on your face!

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  68. ChristineJune 13, 2010 at 2:05 PM

    Quilting Superstar!! :)

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  69. KaryliDecember 30, 2010 at 8:33 PM

    I have made a quilt using your pattern. It was a lot of fun to make and play with lots of colors. Thank you for sharing your talents.

    (sew and so on . blogspot. com)

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  70. azuliverde.21August 29, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Beautiful design, perfectly made!

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  71. Fiddlesticks and HumilityMarch 27, 2012 at 8:11 AM

    Congrats--very nice quilt!

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  72. Kathy WalkerMarch 27, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    Beautiful quilt!! Love the design!

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  73. Karen RogersMarch 27, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    Beautiful! I can't wait!

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  74. NitaMarch 27, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    I think it is so wonderful to see someone your age living her artistic dream the way you are. I so enjoy following your
    journey. And I love that quilt! Maybe I will give it a try when the magazine comes out.

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  75. SharonMarch 27, 2012 at 10:04 AM

    Congratulations! I think this will be a good quilt for one of my sons.

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  76. Rina MasonMarch 27, 2012 at 5:42 PM

    Congratulations! I love this quilt and can't wait to get my issue in the mail so I can get a better look.

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