Introducing Marble Champ! The first quilt made with Red Letter Day. Designed, made, quilted and bound by me! How cool is that?
So along with each piece in Red Letter Day telling a story, I wanted a quilt that would as well. I don't know if kids still play marbles, but I remember really loving them. I liked the clinking sound that the little glass balls made when they hit each other, and I loved looking inside each of them. What were those weird swirls made of, and how did they get them in there? Questions like these... Marble Champ tells the story of the triumphant peep who has won all the best marbles. It is just another manifestation of someone who is having a Red Letter Day.
anyway Marble Champ is (drum roll please) a FREE! pattern that I designed for each of you, like my mom's pattern for Lizzy Dish, that will be released with Andover very shortly. So I will keep you posted with that.
I hope you love it, and I hope that you are having a Red Letter Day!
This is a beautiful quilt and a fun pattern!
Posted by: Rebekah | May 04, 2009 at 12:31 PM
Awesome Lizzy, you have your mom's talent too!
Posted by: amy | May 04, 2009 at 12:33 PM
Loved marbles and love Marble Champ! Thanks for sharing the pattern with use. I will be watching for it!
Posted by: Mary on Lake Pulaski | May 04, 2009 at 12:45 PM
I do love it! And I loved playing marbles too:) Thank you for making this a free pattern. I like the cats on the bed as well. Congrats Lizzy.
Posted by: Sarah Vee | May 04, 2009 at 12:53 PM
Pretty cool quilt and design!!! The photo-setting is gorgeous with the bed and cats!!
Thanks for a free pattern!
Posted by: nicolette | May 04, 2009 at 01:01 PM
Congrats. Saw the BIG AD in the Quilt sampler! WAHOO!!! I know that girl.
Posted by: pam | May 04, 2009 at 01:03 PM
Cool! The big marbles show off your fun fabric wonderfully.
Posted by: Kristin L | May 04, 2009 at 01:06 PM
Absolutely lovely! I love the pattern - you did a great job!
Posted by: neonfoxtongue | May 04, 2009 at 02:05 PM
Holy cuteness! SO SO SO COOL!
PS- Please tell me that's your bed. I love it.
Posted by: Missy | May 04, 2009 at 03:17 PM
totally aweome design - LOVE it!
Posted by: Kellie | May 04, 2009 at 04:43 PM
LOVE this pattern! How can I get it?! Thanks so much!
Posted by: varenia | May 04, 2009 at 04:45 PM
Loves it!! I just got a fat quarter pack of the whole line today...and it was A RED LETTER DAY. Started immediately comparing to my dining room walls....curtains coming soon!
Posted by: Beth | May 04, 2009 at 06:18 PM
I do! I do love it!
Posted by: Amy | May 04, 2009 at 06:33 PM
Yes, it's very cool! I love the fabric collection's colors and the quilt, too! Thanks so much for offering the pattern for free!
Posted by: Tina in Boston | May 04, 2009 at 07:50 PM
I love it! I can't wait to get my hands on some of red letter day...
Posted by: Jennifer | May 04, 2009 at 08:00 PM
ask me if i love it. I DO.
Posted by: Ashlee House | May 04, 2009 at 08:20 PM
<3
Posted by: Ashlee House | May 04, 2009 at 08:26 PM
I remember playing with marbles like that, mesmerized about the colors and swirls inside, almost like a kaleidescope of movement. This is such a great way to feature your fabrics. I especially love the quilting too!
Posted by: Terriaw | May 04, 2009 at 08:47 PM
You already know that I love it! AND it looks perfect in the new bedroom!
Posted by: Lisa | May 04, 2009 at 09:35 PM
I love the quilt and the fabric! You are so talented!
Posted by: Vanalee Carruth | May 05, 2009 at 06:45 AM
Oh cute! This quilt is simply perfect for your line of fabrics!
Posted by: randi | May 05, 2009 at 07:15 AM
Wow, so cute. I have to say that I'm completely intimidated at the thought of circles!
Posted by: Barbara | May 05, 2009 at 07:21 AM
So when's this Portland move, Lizzy? And what poor sap did you get to drive you up there? Does it rhyme with Talon?
Posted by: Wonder James | May 05, 2009 at 07:35 AM
it looks great!!
Posted by: Casey | May 05, 2009 at 08:07 AM
Thank you everyone!!! I will post an update when I have the pdf for you to download from my Manufacturer!
Barbara don't be intimidated by the circles. They are pieced not appliqued. Dale Flemming invented something called the six minute circle which is a miracle! You'll be great sewing circles.
Move happens friday. Hey and this Talon character is getting my Link watercolor out of this. More than a fair trade.
Posted by: Lizzy | May 05, 2009 at 08:13 AM