I love what Amy over at Park City Girl has done organizing an online quilt festival! Brilliant!She’s a genius! I’m so proud to live in the same state as she does. 😉
So fun to look at so many beautiful quilts all connected in one location.
Since I too can’t pick a favorite
[kind of like picking a favorite child – different ones are favorites at different times :)]
I’m going to pick a recent quilt.
This one was made from Moda’s new Arcadia collection and all I used was a Charm Pack, Layer Cake and Jelly Roll,
plus about 2 yards of solid orange for the front and the back.
[kind of like picking a favorite child – different ones are favorites at different times :)]
I’m going to pick a recent quilt.
This one was made from Moda’s new Arcadia collection and all I used was a Charm Pack, Layer Cake and Jelly Roll,plus about 2 yards of solid orange for the front and the back.
Almost not sure which to call the front and which to call the back.I kind of like them both equally!
I also used the jelly roll strips for a scrappy-pieced binding. and I love how it turned out.
This quilt was a total improv project one weekend. It was a really cool new experience for me.I LOVED having the big variety of colors and patterns from the whole collection and pre-cut pieces made it go so quickly.
Also, this was the first quilt I’ve long-arm quilted myself in a LONG time. I am totally not confident in my machine-quilting skills. I am TERRIBLE at stippling, and since I have some kind, wonderful friends who will do a lovely job for me, for a very reasonable price, I usually take them up on that. But with this quilt, I was working on a tight deadline and I needed to get it finished quickly, so I took a deep breath, and went for it myself.
I like how this image captures the quilting. I totally went with my own style, using the front as my guide. Much more modern and geometric like the fabric style. And it works! I’m so pleased with it! Thank goodness “wonky” is cool, because the quilting on this quilt is VERY wonky!
This quilt represents accomplishment to me on many different levels. Not just because I tried something new and went out of my comfort zone in piecing and quilting style, but in the motivation and purpose it served as I prepared for Design Mom last week. That whole experience was completely out of my comfort zone and I had a ton of doubts and fears (and stress) as I prepared. But the work and the reach to try something new paid off! It was a really gratifying experience to expose myself a little more, and in the process, meet some wonderful new people. Awesome.
ps. in case you aren’t already aware, there is a giveaway below. it’s Wonderland. Mmmm.
59 Comments
Trisha
April 20, 2009 at 11:47 pmLove this quilt, love the orange!
Sherri
April 21, 2009 at 12:01 amWhat a great quilt…I don’t think I’ve seen that line at all…but now I’m going looking for it!!! The colors are wonderful!
Quiltefia
April 21, 2009 at 2:14 amHi!! I love the quilt!! You did a great job!! Quiltefia
Kim
April 21, 2009 at 4:53 amWhat a lovely quilt! (Also loved how you photographed it over the fence.) I’m working on my first improvisational quilt now and it’s too much fun! So I can feel your delight in the process and product coming through your words 🙂
Jackie
April 21, 2009 at 5:22 amThis is a great quilt! Your machine quilting skills are great, no worries. Just keep plugging along.
Notjustnat
April 21, 2009 at 5:30 amLovely quilt. Orange is always good colour in quilts – Natima
Anne
April 21, 2009 at 5:32 amI love the fabric colors, the style, and the quilting! The whole thing works together perfectly!
Ariane
April 21, 2009 at 5:36 amI love it. I like that it is reversible. Looks amazing on both sides. Great job!!!
Bunny
April 21, 2009 at 5:37 amTerrific quilt! I love everything about it, from the colors to the binding. Great Job!
Priscilla
April 21, 2009 at 5:53 amit is a lovely quilt, I love the colours, and the whole impression it makes.<br />Kristina<br />priscillacraft.blogspot.com
Carrie P.
April 21, 2009 at 5:55 amWhat a great quilt you came up with. Love the fabrics. I am getting ready to post a picture for the show on my blog. It is so neat how are there are so many participating.
Cindy's Stitching
April 21, 2009 at 6:37 amlove the colors and design
Aida
April 21, 2009 at 6:38 ami love the quilt..bright and beautiful
Misty
April 21, 2009 at 6:44 amOh my. I love this. Orange is my fave-fave-fave! This turned out fabulous and I absolutely adore the "wonky" quilting.
Natalie
April 21, 2009 at 6:53 amThat is such a great idea…using a charm pack, jelly roll, and layer cake all together like that! I’m in love! Your quilt (and quilting) are gorgeous! Amazing!
Carol
April 21, 2009 at 6:59 amVery elegant. Love the simplicity of the design and the color combination is interesting.
angela
April 21, 2009 at 7:12 amIt looks great – and the quilting is wonderful.<br />I really like the side with the orange. I’ve been thinking about something similar – inspired by an Amy Butler pattern.
Linda
April 21, 2009 at 7:16 amLoving the fabrics and colours in the quilt. Isn’t a quilt that stretches us always one we remember fondly?
Nedra
April 21, 2009 at 7:21 amI hadn’t seen that line either. You did a great job. For some reason Orange has been calling to me lately, so I especially loved the quilt.
Susan
April 21, 2009 at 7:44 amThis is such a fun quilt you have made. Lovely colors and nice quilting.
Robin
April 21, 2009 at 7:54 amI love this! The colors, the quilting, the pattern (or lack of it)…it is just stunning! I am going to have to look for this line of fabric…I love it!
Mary on Lake Pulaski
April 21, 2009 at 8:13 amGorgeous quilt and gorgeous quilting!
Sarah
April 21, 2009 at 8:21 amLovely quilt!
Millie
April 21, 2009 at 8:37 amI love both quilts…simple designs and the fabric do the talking. Just lovely. And the orange is so warm.
Zonnah
April 21, 2009 at 9:14 amIt’s darling, I love it 🙂
Amy Sp
April 21, 2009 at 9:42 amI think this is fab-u-lous! I love the fabric, and the quilting on the back looks terrific. You should be very proud of this one 🙂
Serena
April 21, 2009 at 10:00 amThis is a great quilt. I love that it has both a usable front and back and the colors are just marvelous. Great Work!
Lisa @ Life with 4!
April 21, 2009 at 10:04 amAmy, that is a great quilt! you should be proud of it. I can see how you have a hard time deciding on the front and back.
Aimee
April 21, 2009 at 10:39 amThat is a fantastic quilt! The front and the other front are equally gorgeous! : )
Dawn
April 21, 2009 at 10:45 amYour quilt is fantastic!! It reminds me of orange soda pop!!
The Quilt Shoppe
April 21, 2009 at 10:58 amWhat a great quilt! I love the way you combined the different cuts. And isn't it wonderful when you can get the front & back out of all the fabric. Way to go 🙂
Simone de Klerk
April 21, 2009 at 11:04 amI just love this quilt, the pattern and the colors! Looks very warm.
Kimberly
April 21, 2009 at 12:25 pmVery sweet! The orange is yummy.I love it and your quilting looks perfect! I wanted to let you know that I made your messenger bag last night… and posted about it this morning. Come have a peek if you have time!<br />Blessings, Kimberly
Regina
April 21, 2009 at 1:09 pmwow i love the colors the Orange is fantastic and the binding is wonderful. your quilting is great too.
Calamity Jane's Cottage, Bonnie
April 21, 2009 at 1:13 pmHi Amy,<br />You must work very well under pressure, they are going to love this quilt. Great job.<br />Keep Stitchen'<br />Bonnie
Steph
April 21, 2009 at 2:37 pmWow Amy. That’s a fabulous quilt. And that was a weekend project? You are too dang talented.
CMN
April 21, 2009 at 3:01 pmHi there! First – GORGEOUS quilt! And I love your explanations of the jelly roll, layer cake, et al, sampler packs. I’m usually so focused on looking at yardage that I never paid attention to them and always wondered what they were. LOL!<br /><br />Second – I’m looking for someone to do a bit of beautiful machine quilting for a great price. Do your friends accept work orders from nice
Happy Cottage Quilter
April 21, 2009 at 3:09 pmSuch a bright cheerful quilt. Really love how you put it together.
Quilt Rat
April 21, 2009 at 6:52 pmDelicious quilt I just simply adore those oranges!
Quilt Nut
April 21, 2009 at 7:00 pmi love this. the colors are fabulous and i love how you’ve quilted it. great job!
scrappy quilter
April 21, 2009 at 7:17 pmWhat a georgous quilt. I love the colors. Great job!!
orchard_girl
April 21, 2009 at 9:57 pmFun quilt. Love the orange. Found you through Design Mom. Quilting is a hobby I’ve been wanting to start.<br />Heather K.
Barb
April 21, 2009 at 11:50 pmI really enjoyed each picture, the quilt front, back and the quilting….thanks.
quiltycat
April 22, 2009 at 12:57 amLOVE your quilts! I really like as you are able to use pre-cut fabtics.<br />nichi
Allie
April 22, 2009 at 1:05 amI love this quilt SO MUCH! The happy colors, the design, the quilting, it’s absolutely fabulous. I’m in serious covet mode right now.
nicolette
April 22, 2009 at 5:25 amLove Moda Arcadia en your quilt is a celebration of the fabrics!
Carlotta
April 22, 2009 at 12:15 pmWhat a lovely quilt, and totally on a whim. I’m with you on that machine quilting. I can do straight lines, but fancy curves, swirls and designs… It’s not happening yet. But you did a wonderful job!<br />~Tootles for now!
Lisa D.
April 22, 2009 at 3:29 pmBeautiful quilt! I can’t pick a favorite side, either!
Kelli
April 22, 2009 at 6:14 pmOh, wow! Beautiful!
Julianna
April 23, 2009 at 8:02 amI LOVE this quilt. I’m a firm believer that anything orange is wonderful!
stella g.
April 23, 2009 at 10:15 ami’m new to your site and am in LOVE with this quilt. i’ve saved the post for one of those rainy days when i have lots of time and lots of scraps!
Amy @ Park City Girl
April 23, 2009 at 11:04 amLove, love, love your quilt! who is it for? the shop or one of your boys? Thanks for calling me a genius – I’m blushing! Great work with your quilt 🙂
Nanette Merrill and daughters
April 23, 2009 at 2:26 pmWell it is truly darling. Swooning over the colors.
stitchinpenny
April 23, 2009 at 6:36 pmLove the colors. A great quilt. I am finding out I love orange quilts.
nikkifilosa
April 27, 2009 at 12:58 pmI just love this. I’m thinking you need to create a pattern and sell it! I know we all would buy it NOW 🙂
Katherine
May 28, 2009 at 12:23 pmThis is beautiful! I hope to one day quilt half as well!
Chloe
May 30, 2009 at 7:27 amThat is so gorgeous! I cannot imagine having a whole weekend to quilt and cranking that baby out! How inspiring 🙂
tko
August 11, 2011 at 7:58 amMaybe I'm missing something…but is this pattern available?? Love it!
elizabeth
August 22, 2011 at 6:49 pmI think you should make a pattern of this beautiful quilt to those of us who are not nearly as talented as you. I know a lot of people would buy it.