Friends, I am popping in to report a quilt top finish! This is my second version of the free pattern Ribbon Box by Cloud 9 Fabrics:

The first three vertical strips are from the “Party Dress” line Mo Bedell designed years ago  for Blue Hill Fabrics. I’ve been hoarding the fabric, especially the print in the first strip, for years. Now that I see how good it looks in this quilt top I’m glad I took the plunge to use some of it. (Happily, I still have a bit left.)

If you followed along with my first version, the Picnic Quilt, you may remember I added three inches all around the quilt to increase the finished size. This second version will also finish at 51″ x 65″.

Speaking of the Picnic Quilt, I will be picking it up tomorrow from the quilter. Pictures to come soon!