Last fall I was asked by Blend Fabrics to create a quilt for their booth at Fall Market using the Blooma collection by Jessica Swift.
I never shared the full quilt because at Market the quilt was picked up by McCall's Quilting Magazine to appear in an future issue! I was so excited!
And that issue has just been released: this quilt and accompanying pattern are featured in the McCall's Quilting May/June 2013 issue which is on news stands now.
Here is the quilt in full. It's called Boho Girl and it looks so pretty in the magazine spread. Kits are also available for this quilt.
And while I was looking for the images I took of the quilt last fall before I sent it off to Blend Fabrics, I found this good "behind the quilt blog" shot of my minions helping me with a super-professional photo shoot. I think it was on a night when we had four other things going on, but I wanted to snag some quick pictures before I needed to send it off the next morning. They are such patient, good sports. I love my minions.
Sewing Mom says
I totally saw that in my copy!!! That quilt is gorgeous and I thought it was cool that I've followed your blog a bit! Congratulations...keep em' coming!
Funky Kim says
Beautiful!
Melissa Corry says
Such a fantastic quilt Amy!!! And so fun for it to be at Market and in a magazine 🙂 Your family is fantastic!
I am Just One Mom says
Marvelous! Just the kind of quilt pattern everyone needs at hand. Perhaps this one will be the pattern for the 2014 graduation quilts!
Brynn Hodges says
Wow these are great <a href="https://moresewforyou.com" rel="nofollow">quilt patterns</a>. I love going online to find more ideas of what I could do. Thanks for posting this.
Missy Shay says
I love the last picture! Your quilt is great! Congratulations on the magazine spread!
Jan Marie says
How exciting and love the quilt.
Britney Mills says
I really like the colors in the quilt. Congrats on the magazine and I can't wait to see more of your work. I have only made one or two quilts and I know all the hard work that goes into it. Thanks for sharing!
pam says
It is truly lovely and congrats!
Kimberly says
Congrats!! I saw your name in my issue of McCall's and I was so ecstatic for you! That's so awesome!
Anna says
Es precioso! !!! Los colores me encantan!!!<br />Anna
Melanie@Crafty Cupboard says
Love the placement of the blocks! I really love this one. Super pretty, and I love having minions too 🙂
Claire says
Well done Amy! Congratulations that is so great. I wonder if that magazine will be available here in Australia, I'd buy a copy just for your quilt 🙂
Cathy says
Everyone needs a couple of good minions on staff! Your's are particularly accomplished.
Kristy says
Love the faces on those minions! 🙂 Quilt is really cute too! I usually just have feet or arms showing. 🙂 Like the full bodies shot better! K-
Rebecca @ Threadbias says
How exciting! Congratulations! I love the larger pieces for showing off the fabrics.
tracy_a says
Congrats! what a pretty quilt!
Bev says
Awesome! Congratulations! Beautiful quilt! You have the "touch". Good job!<br /><br />Cheery wave from Bev
Leanne says
Congratulations Amy, your quilt is beautiful and you must be so proud to have it in a magazine.
Cathleen Savage says
This is so pretty, Amy!
Mamakate says
Really beautiful. I love the pinks, oranges, and lime green
Katy Cameron says
How cool, congrats! Your minions look less enamoured however... ;o)
Chris S says
Beautiful, congrats!
Carol D. says
Cool! I saw this in the magazine and just loved it.
Dora, the Quilter says
I saw this in the magazine and thought, "Good for Amy, for getting published here." Great fabrics, but I also recognized that this would be a great quilt in many different fabrics. Congratulations!
diane says
I love this quilt and the fabric used to create it. I especially like how you used he border fabric in the quilt blocks too.
Acorn to Oak says
It's beautiful! I love it!
Tamie says
Such a pretty quilt. Congratulations on its publication.
Pam says
Beautiful! Love the fabrics and the design! Congratulations!
Kati says
Congrats! It looks like a great quilt!
MaterialGirlQuilts says
Such a beautiful quilts! Congrats on the publication.<br />Amanda
Thimbleanna says
Your minions -- LOL! Another beautiful quilt Amy -- Congratulations!
Thomas says
Beautiful quilt!
Judi says
Amy - Congratulations! It is a beautiful quilt and of course it should be in a magazine!
Judith Blinkenberg says
Congrats to you! It is a gorgeous quilt! I will look for the magazine today.
AnneMarie says
Very pretty Amy! Congrats on both the market quilt and magazine feature!
AngieSue says
I ripped this pattern out of the magazine before I knew it was from one of the bloggers I follow! Can't wait to make it....
Rosy Sews says
It is beautiful - really shows off the fabrics. Now just have to work out how I can get my hands on a copy of the magazine here in Ireland.
Meg says
Love this design. I'm getting inspired! Thanks, and congrats on having it published.
Michele says
It is terrific. I'll look forward to it when my issue arrives in my mailbox.
LittleLucyGoosey says
Congratulations, Amy!!! I love, love, love the quilt! The colors are beautiful and the pattern does showcase the fabrics wonderfully. I can't wait to get the issue!
Lynnie says
I love your minions too!
Lynnie says
PS this is one of my favorite patterns you've ever done. So simple, but stunning and it shows off the fabric SO WELL. Love.
amy smart says
Thanks so much to everyone for the quilt love! It's fun to see it again.