It's hard to move on when you have unfinished business. And since finishing the little lavender quilt made me feel so dang happy, I decided it was high time I finished another long forgotten quilt that's been waiting in the wings.
Back when I started this one, Miss Grace was about five I think. She'll be fifteen in another week, so let's see...that works out to about ten years of procrastination now doesn't it? (Why yes, I believe it does. Tsk-Tsk goodness gracious how time does fly! I might as well come 
clean here, there are others waiting to be finished too, but I'm trying not to think about that right now.)
Let's see as I recall, I worked very earnestly on these folksy Flower Pot appliques, an old traditional design that I found in a library book. I worked on this for a whole summer, but quit when I couldn't find the right shade of green for the sashing. Who knew there were so many WRONG shades of green? I suppose it makes more sense to have all the important details worked out ahead of time before jumping into a project this size. 
It just never occured to me that I would get stuck waiting to find a certain shade of green.
As luck would have it though, I finally found this green over the weekend in a local quilt shop. Maybe it's been out there awhile, I just didn't notice because it hasn't been on my radar until now. I love how it pulls these colors together. No excuse not to finish this now.
That is a wonderful project... I love the happy colours and the design!
Posted by: Mirre | May 31, 2006 at 01:07 PM
I have quilt tops waiting to be made into quilts for my three children that I started 4 years ago ... if yours has been waiting 10, I don't feel so bad!
Posted by: Meg | May 31, 2006 at 01:39 PM
Wow! I can't believe you sat on this for so long. It's a work of art!
Posted by: Michelle | May 31, 2006 at 03:26 PM
Double wow. No matter it is procrastinated - it is great.
Posted by: Amy | May 31, 2006 at 03:31 PM
It's beautiful. I love that it's not too matchy-matchy...
Posted by: Patricia | May 31, 2006 at 03:39 PM
It is gorgeous, enjoy finishing it.
Posted by: Kate | May 31, 2006 at 04:31 PM
Love the 'great-grandma minty green'! I could live with a return of mauve or dusty rose - But please - just say no to avocado or harvest gold appliances!
Posted by: tinker | May 31, 2006 at 07:06 PM
Good for you,finishing
UFO'S, your so inspiring!!! Im the queen of unfinished projects!
Posted by: Angela | May 31, 2006 at 09:09 PM
I love this quilt, flowerpots, colours,
Un grand bravo !!!
Posted by: Fanchon68 | May 31, 2006 at 11:48 PM
Absolutely beautiful! All that work on those flowerpots. It will be fabulous when its done!
Posted by: Ash | June 01, 2006 at 12:33 AM
This has such a nice 30's vintage look to it Vicki! I know green isn't one of your favorite colors, but this particular old fashioned shade is perfect for this quilt so I'm glad you chose it. Love it!
Posted by: Mrs.Staggs | June 01, 2006 at 12:54 AM
Oh, I love it! Those flower pots and colours have such a lovely vintage feel.
Posted by: Isabelle | June 01, 2006 at 02:11 AM
The green looks fabulous! I would be embarrased to admit how many projects I have that are that old, waiting to be finished. Good for you!
Posted by: Dana | June 01, 2006 at 03:47 AM
This quilt is going to be a stunner when it's finished!
BTW, I've read that the 30s green you've been hunting for was actually referred to as 'that green' in its day. You know it when you see it.
Posted by: Jan | June 01, 2006 at 07:57 AM
I love your Flower Pots. I found a vintage top done with the same pattern and decided to re-applique the pots & flowers as the original background fabric is of very poor quality. The 30's era fabric is pristine. I'm so glad I found your sight and saw your beautiful work. I have a book, "Worth Doing Twice by authors Patricia J. Morris and Jeannette T. Muir and the same Flower Pot pattern is a quilt featured in their book.
Posted by: Nell | April 09, 2007 at 10:51 AM