Finally, a project to share. Remember when this quilt was on my design wall? Well this weekend I finally finished the Soul Blossoms quilt. When I started this project I think I was only moderately excited about it but as I’ve worked on it this quilt has grown on me by leaps and bounds. Now I love it and wish we didn’t have to part.
This quilt was made for the shop where I work partime. We needed something using the fabrics from this Amy Butler collection. The shop didn’t order the whole collection and I threw in a few other prints that with smaller designs just to balance out the bigger ones. The white helps to tone things down a little bit too.
We used the peacock feather print for the back because we have a couple of bolts of this print. If I was keeping it for myself, I may have picked something different.
Now I just need to assemble kits and write a pattern. I’ve actually used this design before, but with a totally different look. It’s a very basic design, but I love the way it shows off the big, bold prints.
As I mentioned before, I took on this project because the bolts of these fabrics weren’t moving at the shop. I enjoy that challenge – taking something that isn’t selling and using it to create something I like and I hope others will like too. I must get that from my quilting fore-mothers who ‘made it do’ with pieces from the scrap bag. But it’s probably silly comparing pieces from the scrap bag to luscious bolts of Amy Butler prints.
Pattern finished and available in my pattern shop.
79 Comments
Mommy B
June 4, 2011 at 11:03 pmHow big is the finished quilt? I'm considering a similar design for a picnic quilt…
Kristie
June 4, 2011 at 11:22 pmThis looks great. I am not a fan of this line normally, but this looks fantastic!
Layne Bushell
June 4, 2011 at 11:34 pmohhhh me likey – a loty!
Pieces of Sunshine
June 4, 2011 at 11:48 pmI can see why it grew on you Amy. A great design for the larger prints!
Heather
June 5, 2011 at 12:00 amThat quilt is total eye candy, great job!!
madebymum
June 5, 2011 at 12:07 amSo bright and cheery you did a great job.
Jen
June 5, 2011 at 12:14 amwow, this is really beautiful! I'm a huge fan of AB but wasn't too crazy about this line. this quilt changes my mind! it's gorgeous and you showcased the fabrics beautifully!
Sherri
June 5, 2011 at 12:19 amGorgeous…I think the AB at the shop will start selling right away!
QuiltyGirl
June 5, 2011 at 2:05 amLove it! I'm so glad you stuck with the blue dot cornerstones. 🙂
ScissorsandThread
June 5, 2011 at 3:11 amWow this looks great – I love the way the white makes the prints pop.
Elisa Black
June 5, 2011 at 3:40 amWOW!!! Your quilt is gorgeous and I bet Soul Blossoms is going to be flying out the door once the shop dispays it. Great photos!! I would have trouble parting with it, too.
Annabella
June 5, 2011 at 3:47 amOh this is my kind of quilt – big and bold and makes a great statement! It's really beautiful. It looks gorgeous where you live – love the mountains just peeking over the yard fence.
Pontos da Flávia
June 5, 2011 at 3:59 amamazing! I love this quilt!!!
Amanda
June 5, 2011 at 4:00 amReally beautiful!
Bec
June 5, 2011 at 4:02 amLooks gorgeous Amy. I hadnt bought any of this range and I wasnt all that excited about it. But seeing it in your Quilt.. Im wishing I had. Its beautiful! xx Bec
Cecily
June 5, 2011 at 4:43 amBeautiful! It's a great pattern and it really highlights the fabrics… I'm sure those fabrics will sell like crazy now!
quiltilicious
June 5, 2011 at 5:04 amStunning, really stunning.
Tricia
June 5, 2011 at 6:50 amI love the pattern you used and the big "pops" of color. I'm sure that your finished quilt will be very popular with the quilt shop customers!
LynCC
June 5, 2011 at 6:54 amOh, good! You kept the blue polka dots sashing squares!! I LOVE the quilt!!! Will the kits be the same fabrics as this one? If so, I want one. But I live in Florida – does the shop ship?
Betty Lou
June 5, 2011 at 7:20 amThis is a real beauty, the white lattice is just enough to set it off. Stunning.
Aunt Spicy
June 5, 2011 at 8:07 amI have to tell you…was not a fan of the Soul Blossom line till I saw this quilt! Its fab!
Jane
June 5, 2011 at 8:16 amThis is just beautiful, Amy! I love it!
Sasha
June 5, 2011 at 8:30 amThat quilt is beautiful!! I love it!! The colors are gorgeous!!!
Colleen
June 5, 2011 at 8:33 amLove the big, bold prints and the white "settles" everything down. Beautiful :)<br /><br />LOVE your quilts and your blog 🙂
Shearow
June 5, 2011 at 8:38 amWow, I love this! I have 3 packs of Soul Blossoms and I'm trying to decide on what pattern to use. <br />Lauren
Linda
June 5, 2011 at 8:44 amThis is a wonderful pattern for this great fabric. Who wouldn't love Amy Butler fabric! I can't imagine it not flying off the shelf, It will when they see this quilt!!
Kar
June 5, 2011 at 8:50 amGorgeous quilt! I'm sure the fabric will sell now after your sample is seen. Wonderful job. 🙂
Barbara
June 5, 2011 at 9:02 amI love this! Surprisingly, none of the patterns really compete with each other and it all goes together wonderfully.
Kelly
June 5, 2011 at 9:50 amFantastic quilt!
Mary Jane's TEAROOM
June 5, 2011 at 10:02 amThis is beautiful Amy!…<br />Susan x
DeeRoo
June 5, 2011 at 11:26 amYes, that always amazes me how something that pretty just doesn't move at all but make an example…show them what can be done and bam!…out the door it goes.<br /><br />AND what is nice about a line like that is you can just do something simple and come out with something smashing!<br />Great job!<br />xo
Pam
June 5, 2011 at 12:43 pmI actually really like this fabric. I won some and was thinking about the best way to use it. I was thinking purses/bags, kids clothes, but I really like your quilt, so I am probably going to go with something like that. I should have some left over for bags or clothes. Wonderful, thanks!
Biz
June 5, 2011 at 12:46 pmI always have a problem picking fabric, but this all goes together so beautifully!<br />I want to make one of my very own!<br />Biz
Jenny
June 5, 2011 at 1:43 pmThis is gorgeous. I voted against the blue dots (I was *sure* they weren't right), and that just goes to reinforce that I know absolutely nothing about combining fabrics. Looking at the finished project, it was the perfect choice.
prairiewhisper
June 5, 2011 at 2:14 pmI LOVE it!! I always love Amy Butler fabric, but never know what to do with it. I might actually buy some fabric this year.
diane
June 5, 2011 at 3:55 pmlove this pattern and what a difference the fabric makes. This new one is especially lovely!
Happy Cottage Quilter
June 5, 2011 at 4:11 pmWow the quilt is gorgeous!
Katy Cameron
June 5, 2011 at 5:12 pmThis looks fab! I so want your job lol Although I can see how it might be tough to be parted from your creations…
Deborah in Atlanta
June 5, 2011 at 5:32 pmI'm with LynCC – I LOVE the quilt!!! Will the kits be the same fabrics as this one? If so, I want one. Does the shop ship?
LittleLucyGoosey
June 5, 2011 at 7:48 pmI LOVE this quilt!!! Great job, Amy!
Me and My Brain
June 5, 2011 at 11:16 pmThis is definitely a therapy quilt… because it makes me happy just looking at it… I have one it's my Halloween quilt…
anne
June 6, 2011 at 2:06 amooh what a great quilt, love the fabbie. What is the pattern as the link is not working for me. Love it.
Kristen516
June 6, 2011 at 7:12 amOh My gosh! It's beautiful! I made a quilt with Soul Blossoms…..
Letterpress
June 6, 2011 at 7:43 amYou are an inspiration! I've got a stack of this on my shelf, and needed a push to get started on this. Thanks for showing off this beautiful quilt (and I do love that backing, even if it is over the top). Your quilts are lovely.<br /><br />Elizabeth E.<br />http://occasionalpiece.wordpress.com
Live a Colorful Life
June 6, 2011 at 8:24 amThis turned out great. I still haven't cut into Soul Blossoms yet. This would be the perfect pattern…
Simply AJ
June 6, 2011 at 8:32 amAmazing and beautiful… you have done it again! AJ
Meg
June 6, 2011 at 10:47 amWhat a clever way to showcase all of those gorgeous large-scale prints and manage to calm them down a bit, too. I actually really like the fabric for the backing!
Sachiko
June 6, 2011 at 10:53 amThis quilt is so gorgeous Amy. I LOVE it!
Anonymous
June 6, 2011 at 11:33 amHi Amy, sadly the link to the pattern does not work. Is the pattern avaiable and is it for using a layer cake? I like the quilt very much.I fell in love with the summer house fabrics and I think this would be the perfect pattern!<br />Greetings from Germany, Inka<br />inka(dot)mangels(at)elaborate-consult(dot)de
a little bit biased
June 6, 2011 at 1:31 pmIt turned out really cute! I love that challenge too! Hope it makes the fabric sell faster! I can totally relate! :)<br /><br />Amber
Emily R.
June 6, 2011 at 2:21 pmI'd love the pattern, too!!
ELP
June 6, 2011 at 5:07 pmOh my BEAUTIFUL quilt, the colors wonderful
April
June 6, 2011 at 6:04 pmI think you've solved the "fabric isn't moving" problem. It's beautiful. Lovely work.<br />Mwa!<br />April
Kmdavis2
June 6, 2011 at 7:21 pmI love this line of fabric! You did an amazing job showcasing it with your beautiful quilt.
Mary on Lake Pulaski
June 6, 2011 at 8:00 pmI really like what you did with Soul Blossom Amy! I may have to use mine for the same quilt!
Alycia
June 6, 2011 at 9:30 pmHoly cow – if the fabric wasn't moving – i bet it will now!! I love it!
asnipofgoodness
June 6, 2011 at 10:08 pmso very yummy, love it!
Leena Salleh
June 7, 2011 at 3:36 ambeatiful quilt and finish! Love it!
amylouwho
June 7, 2011 at 8:07 amgreat way to use these fabrics together! My LQS ordered the whole line and is having a similar problem. I should show them this. The white really does break it up and make the prints stand out! LOVE!
Mitzi
June 7, 2011 at 9:06 amLove it! Perfect way to use those fabrics. Beautiful.
susan
June 7, 2011 at 10:54 amIt is simply stunning!
Cindy
June 7, 2011 at 12:28 pmI am in love with this quilt. Pure and simple. You must be so proud – great job!
Judy
June 7, 2011 at 4:27 pmThis is so wonderful. I would like to make this with my Soul Blossoms. Is the pattern available? Thank you. Judy
Quiltstory
June 7, 2011 at 10:59 pmYou did this quilt perfectly! It is a hard line for quilts, better for totes and apparel and such…I love how you put this together. Well done!!
Cathy
June 8, 2011 at 10:53 pmI really love this quilt! Really yummy!!!
madebymum
June 10, 2011 at 10:10 amHi Amy just on the off chance I don't suppose the quilt shop you work in has any fig tree buttercup fabric? I am itching to buy some.<br />love J
Wendys Hat
June 12, 2011 at 10:26 amIt's simply beautiful! I would hate to part with it as well.
amandajean
June 13, 2011 at 9:48 amThis is utterly fantastic! I think I'd also enjoy the challenge of designing a quilt using fabrics that aren't selling in a shop. You've showcased them beautifully!
rushartist
June 13, 2011 at 10:01 pmThis quilt is FANTASTIC!!!! Really. I am floored and want it for my daughter. So, so beautiful. You are extremely talented. I found you through Tip Junkie. Thanks for sharing.
Nanette Merrill and daughters
June 14, 2011 at 10:19 amOh! Lovely…
Brooke
June 14, 2011 at 10:48 pmSuch a stunning quilt, I adore Amy Butler fabrics, and you definitely did them justice! *sigh* It's just so dreamy! I'll have to pin it for sure 😉
Bubble Juice
June 16, 2011 at 11:23 amExquisite quilt!!
Larri @ Seams Inspired
July 1, 2011 at 8:55 amWow! It's simply stunning, truly a gorgeous quilt.<br /><br />Visiting from Sew & Tell. Thanks for sharing. Happy Friday! ☺
Carla
July 1, 2011 at 9:06 amIf I saw this at your shop, I would so buy up the kit to make this lovely! It came out darling and I love the backing. It's wild like me. Thanks for sharing!
notes of sincerity
July 1, 2011 at 9:34 amWhat a gorgeous quilt Amy!! :o)
Kelly
July 1, 2011 at 12:12 pmThis is such an eye catcher! The prints are so well balanced and the white boarder just keeps is all pulled together. Nice finish!
Leah
July 1, 2011 at 7:24 pmStunning! The fabrics do really well in that design. Hope they inspire others at the store.
Jessica Defibaugh
August 23, 2011 at 7:11 amI found you on Flickr and I am moving your button to my blog… LOVE YOUR SITE! Have a GREAT DAY!
QwertyJuice
July 18, 2013 at 4:05 amGorgeous quilt and wonderful site! I have posted about it on my blog as inspiration for a memory quilt!<br /> http://www.buonaserababy.blogspot.it