Tuesday, 12 March 2013

Nancy Drew- is this a clue?


Today is my day on the Nancy drew blog hop. Thanks to Madame Samm for organising the hop and to Carol from Just let me quilt for being our cheer leader.


If you had asked me when I was growing up who Nancy Drew was I would have had to admit I didn't know. Eventually Nancy Drew was shown on British television when my daughters were children and at last I found out what all the fuss was about. It is always fun to have a girl taking the lead in solving mysteries. Since then I have read several of the Nancy Drew books and found them enjoyable. Here in the UK we had the Famous Five written by Enid Blyton although the characters were younger and only four were human. The fifth was Timmy the dog.

 Anyway the daughter of one of my friends loved the Nancy Drew stories and when I said I was going to take part in this hop asked if I would make a quilt for her daughter to snuggle under when reading. She's too young to enjoy Nancy Drew yet but the books are all lined up in the bookcase for when she is older.

 I wanted to keep the quilt simple to make and decided on Irish chain. So I bought a charm pack which I cut into 21/2 inch squares.

On the white squares I stitched question marks and on two the words 'is this a clue?'

The question marks are machine appliquéd using buttonhole stitch. I had originally planned to use some fabric  from my stash as the border but my friend's daughter decided she wanted the red magnifying glass instead. I thought it had been difficult to find the Nancy Drew fabric in the first place eventually resorting to buying online from America. It has been very difficult to get the red magnifying glass fabric but that is now ordered, again from abroad. It should have been here on Saturday but still has not arrived and so my quilt is still waiting to be finished. Here is the top so far.

I love this fabric, its so bright and cheerful. By the time the borders are added the quilt will be very cheerful for a young girl. I'm hoping the fabric will arrive this week so I can get it finished.

 Now why don't you visit the other places on today's hop.Here is the schedule. There's sure to be lots of fun things to see.


Tuesday, March 12, 2013 
Marjorie’s Busy Corner
Kris Loves Fabric
The Slow Quilter
Accio Fabric!
Sew Many Yarns (you are here)
Lixie Makes It
Betty at That Other Blog
Marcy M. at That Other Blog
Pigtales and Quilts

Enjoy the hop and I hope you have some time today for sewing.

Lyndsey
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65 comments:

  1. sew.darn.quilt12 March 2013 at 02:19

    Umm Lyndsey? We're missing something here I think?

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  2. sew.darn.quilt12 March 2013 at 02:39

    Everything is A~OK now and looks lovely! It's a beauty of a quilt ;)

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  3. Chiska12 March 2013 at 03:46

    It's darling!

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  4. Thearica12 March 2013 at 04:13

    It is going to be fabulous!

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  5. Rebeckah Austin12 March 2013 at 04:14

    Awesome!

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  6. Judy B12 March 2013 at 04:46

    Love the Nancy Drew quilt! Someone is sure lucky. Thank you for sharing.

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  7. Theresa12 March 2013 at 07:03

    Lucky little girl, this is a super quilt.

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  8. Vickie12 March 2013 at 08:13

    What a lucky girl who will recieve that super cute quilt. Awesome job !

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  9. Needled Mom12 March 2013 at 09:34

    What a sweet little quilt. Someone will be very happy with it!!

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  10. Alcea Rosea 3112 March 2013 at 10:03

    Your quilt is lovely, I wish I'd had one when I was young to snuggle under when reading. I have found a few copies of Nancy Drew in the Derbyshire Library system.

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  11. krislovesfabric12 March 2013 at 10:55

    you have made a beauty of a quilt and the red magnifying glass fabric will cap off the border! Thanks for sharing.

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  12. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon Studio12 March 2013 at 11:03

    Oh yes that red fabric will make a lovely border. I like all the questions marks.

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  13. Unknown12 March 2013 at 11:14

    Oh your quilt is lovely and when all is said and done it will be a beauty for a little girl to enjoy curled up with a good book...enjoy your day

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  14. JuliaP12 March 2013 at 11:54

    Your quilt is great! Love the question marks.

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  15. Marjorie's Busy Corner12 March 2013 at 12:08

    You put a lot of thought into this....I just love your quilt!!!

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  16. Sparky12 March 2013 at 12:13

    I am sure when more fabrics comes your way it will look even better than it does now...and it looks great...how big will this be....? as a wrap or throw.....I adore it

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  17. Jeanie12 March 2013 at 12:14

    Darling little quilt.....love all of those question marks!

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  18. Tammy12 March 2013 at 12:36

    Great quilt I love the contrast.

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  19. Carol Swift12 March 2013 at 12:42

    All those little question marks really add a lot to this quilt...love it! It will be very cute once you get that red background on it. Thanks for hopping with us!

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  20. apple blossom12 March 2013 at 13:09

    nice postage stamp quilt love it

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  21. Michele T12 March 2013 at 13:21

    Great idea! The question marks are perfect for the theme!!

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  22. Linda12 March 2013 at 13:31

    Great job, Lyndsey! Your quilt will be so easy for your friend's little girl to love!
    I've heard several comments from British bloggers about the Enid Blyton books. I'll have to see if I can get my hands on some to read.

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  23. Domestic Bliss12 March 2013 at 13:40

    Oh, it's so bright and cheery with all the white! I'm sure your friend's little girl will be overjoyed when she receives it.

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  24. littlelixie12 March 2013 at 13:44

    This is a great quilt! Thanks for sharing.

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  25. Just Quilt It12 March 2013 at 13:48

    your friend's daughter is very lucky. Beautiful! I'm sure the red border will really set it off.

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  26. Scrapbook-ChickADoodle12 March 2013 at 13:56

    That is beautiful! Love the design and the ?and the embroidered saying. It will be awesome when done! Thanks for sharing.

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  27. Patty12 March 2013 at 14:05

    I like this quilt top. That little girl is one lucky girl.Great job.

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  28. Amy12 March 2013 at 14:49

    The quilt is adorable. I am sure she will love it. The red magnifying glass material will look great as the border! Nice work!

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  29. Calicojoan12 March 2013 at 15:06

    That is just darling. I love your quilt.

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  30. Unknown12 March 2013 at 15:09

    Wonderful quilt! Thanks for being on the hop!

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  31. Mara12 March 2013 at 15:13

    Love your question marks that you made on the quilt.

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  32. sandra12 March 2013 at 15:14

    You have done a wonderful job and the red border will be the finishing touch.

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  33. Gill12 March 2013 at 15:15

    A great quilt! I too grew up with Enid Blyton and only discovered ND much later!
    Thank you for sharing!

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  34. Teresa Quilts12 March 2013 at 15:31

    Such a precious quilt! I know she will love it!

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  35. thepiececorps12 March 2013 at 15:44

    That is a great way to get the most use out of a charm pack! I have been so inspired by all the projects that I finally ordered a charm pack and the book cover panel...no one nearby carries the fabric! Thanks for sharing! B-)

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  36. Britt-Inger12 March 2013 at 15:47

    Thanks for sharing your lovely quilt top. It will be an awesome quilt.

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  37. OhioLori12 March 2013 at 16:06

    What a grrrreat quilt!!! That's goin to be a Treasure to that lil' girl!! Goood job!!!

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  38. The Slow Quilter12 March 2013 at 16:16

    I just love it, what a great looking quilt. Thank you for sharing. I am found a lot of projects to do with a charm pack.

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  39. Agnes B. Bullock12 March 2013 at 16:57

    FABULOUS!!!!!!!!

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  40. Kathy H12 March 2013 at 17:12

    WOnderful quilt. That was a perfect pattern for that fabric.

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  41. Susan @ Blackberry Creek12 March 2013 at 18:08

    I LOVE IT!

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  42. Vicki H12 March 2013 at 19:57

    Darling quilt. It will be well loved.

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  43. Cindy12 March 2013 at 20:20

    Perfect idea for a quilt top. Great job.

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  44. Karrie12 March 2013 at 20:29

    I love the top! My fave part is the Question Marks. I hope you post a pic when the quilt is finished, because I would love to see it :) Thanks so much for sharing with us!

    -karrie

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  45. Cecilia12 March 2013 at 20:36

    Your quilt top is great! Thanks for sharing.

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  46. Linda C12 March 2013 at 21:32

    How sweet that you are making it for your friends daughter to enjoy. The question marks are an inspired choice as well as the embroidery on some of the squares. It is a fun quilt top already but the delayed border fabric will make it sing.

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  47. Suze12 March 2013 at 21:59

    The question marks and "Is this a clue?" are phenomenal touches to the quilt. How generous to spend your time making a quilt for a friend's daughter. She has to be a very special friend and a special little girl. I like the Irish chain quilt design and the red borders will be perfect. I hope the fabric arrives soon. One day a young lady will be able to snuggle under the quilt and be swept away as many of us have been by Nancy Drew.

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  48. Unknown12 March 2013 at 22:11

    Thanks for sharing, I like the quit layout

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  49. charlotte12 March 2013 at 22:42

    How very cute. A great idea for this fabric. I hope your border fabric comes soon.

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  50. BizyStitches12 March 2013 at 22:46

    Very cute she will love her snuggle quilt. Thanks for the fun.

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  51. jan13 March 2013 at 00:11

    I love the question marks! Sew cute!! Thanks for sharing and I can't wait to see the grand finale!!

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  52. LJ13 March 2013 at 00:56

    Great quilt. I love the simplicity of it and the ? marks are a wonderful addition. It'll be adorable with the red border.

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  53. StitchinByTheLake13 March 2013 at 01:22

    I love this - especially the question marks. :) blessings, marlene

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  54. MoeWest13 March 2013 at 03:00

    Looking good! The red borders will be great.

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  55. Laura13 March 2013 at 03:53

    Cute, cute quilt. Love it!

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  56. Judith13 March 2013 at 05:13

    I love how the white fabric brings out all the colors. Lovely indeed.....thanks for sharing...Judith, Texas

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  57. Corrie13 March 2013 at 05:25

    Bright & colorful! You are a pretty sweet friend.

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  58. Jenny13 March 2013 at 06:05

    what a lovely quilt. Any young girl would love it.

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  59. Catherine13 March 2013 at 13:05

    Your quilt is wonderful! Perfect for a young fan of Nancy Drew! Well done!

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  60. Sallie14 March 2013 at 02:25

    Sew cute! Thanks for sharing!

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  61. Melinda14 March 2013 at 02:57

    Very cute quilt - love the question marks!

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  62. vicki14 March 2013 at 04:43

    cute quilt. thanks for sharing. vickise at gmail dot com

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  63. Patricia Lessell14 March 2013 at 12:59

    Cute quilt. I loved Nancy Drew when I was a child. Yes I'm American but have lived in UK since I was a teenager.

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  64. Tricia14 March 2013 at 16:18

    Wow what a great way to use the fabrics!! I LOVE the Question Marks!!! They really make the quilt. Thank You for sharing with us.

    Sincerely,
    Tricia

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  65. Pat V.14 March 2013 at 19:12

    What a fun quilt! I just love seeing how differently everyone uses this fabric.

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