This weekend I finally finished my Modern Maples quilt. (Huzzah!) This quilt has been in the works for a couple of years now. This fall, I was determined to finally get'er done.
Most of the blocks in this quilt are made using an Oakshott cotton Rubies bundle. I needed a couple more blocks and used a Kaffe gold shot-cotton for yellow leaves.
Last spring I sent this quilt off to be quilted by Emily Sessions. She quilted my Kona Virtual Quilting Bee quilt and did such a great job, I decided to just turn this one over to her creativity. I knew she would do something fun with the negative space and she didn't let me down.
I love what she did! Her work is gorgeous and totally makes the quilt. I had Emily use some Pellon Legacy Bamboo/Cotton blend batting I had on hand and the quilt is so soft and drapes amazingly, even with all the dense quilting. It feels luscious!
I finally finished the binding this past weekend with the help of this snuggly little helper who literally wanted to help pull the needle out on every stitch. I made it a little slower-going, but after a crazy, frenetic week on the run almost every day it was so nice to just s l o w down and hang out with the family, watching LDS General Conference (a broadcast of inspiring talks from our church leaders.) It was just what I needed.
Since I've got cheap labor going, I cooerced another child to help me with a photo-shoot last night. She was a good sport. And so was the sky which cooperated so nicely on a gorgeous fall evening.
Happy to have this quilt finished. The maple block pattern is a traditional quilt block motif. The measurements for this block came from a pattern by Amanda Jennings that is no longer in print. I have put together a pattern/tutorial for the Maple Leaf Quilt block in three different sizes + a free printable pattern.
I changed up the layout to make it my own and to make it fit a certain spot where I want to hang it on my wall. Such a fun pattern and so many fun options. You can see lots of other Modern Maples inspiration on Flickr.
SoozeM says
Just gorgeous!!
Karin says
My favourite block...turned out really lovely. Like the colours that you have chosen.
Blue Moth says
That quilting really brings out the leaf shapes and the Oakshott is perfect for this pattern. Lovely result.
Marly says
It's beautiful!
Maggie says
Wow. What a beautiful quilt. The colours are perfect. I love the photo of you and your son snuggled up and your daughter makes a wonderful model. Xx
Cathy says
Love the quilting!!!
Dorian says
I really like the layout of this quilt. It's unique and just lovely. What a great quilt.
gigi says
Love it-- great job!
KathyinMN says
Wow, amazing. The quilting on it just pulls it all together.
Sigi G says
Love your Maple Leaves Quilt. Our Maple Trees here give us the most beautiful color display each Fall - and I never tire of it. Your Quilt would fit in beautifully!
Darcy says
Amy this is just amazing! Well done!
Debbie says
This turned out perfect! Love how the quilting just added to it.
Heidi says
It's so beautiful!
Anna says
so pretty amy!!! The colors are fabulous! And those pics, pretty!!!!!!
randi--i have to say says
beautiful!
Tracey Holzer says
Beautiful quilt and your sunset photo took my breath away...thanks for sharing that.
Lana says
First, your children are lovely...look just like you. :)<br />And that quilt...so pretty...those leaves look gorgeous in color and the quilting looks like they are swirling in the wind...Awwhhh...please send Fall to Texas. 🙂
Jessie Fincham @ Messy Jesse says
what fantastic pictures Amy! Just perfect against those beautiful mountains. xo
Sigrun says
So beautiful!
Anina says
Stunning! Makes me want to make one but I have to exercise restraint and finish what I have!
justicepirate.com says
Looks like it took a lot of work for the years that ou have been working on it. It is very pretty!!!<br />+Victoria+
Melissa Corry says
I love this quilt!! What a treasure 😉 And your photos are awesome!! What a beautiful shoot!
Lynne Tilley says
This is just so beautiful, the perfect quilt to pull out when the fall and winter kicks into gear. The quilting is also amazing. Worth the two years you put into it!
Victoria Baltser says
Awesome quilt!
LindaS says
Beautiful! I love your quilting on this quilt, so pretty and delicate looking.
Katy Cameron says
Gorgeous quilt, and how nice of the weather to co-ordinate for you! Child labour is definitely the way to go I believe, or at least so my mum always told me ;o)
Carol says
Lovely pictures. I remember when you mentioned wanting to make this quilt with Oakshott Cottons. I love seeing the result! It's beautiful. And I love the quilted veins on the leaves. Very nice.
jmj says
amazing quilting, the quilting really makes the quilt, congratulations
Lindsay Swoboda says
Oh this is just lovely! I am working on my very first quilt, but this is giving me so many more ideas!
Karen says
Oh, that quilt and that sky! What a beautiful match!
Nana says
Wow!! what a beautiful quilt to finish in the fall. The quilting is fabulous. Love your helpers.
Christine S says
So pretty!
A Quilter's Mission says
Absolutely beautiful! Yes, the quilting is wonderful.
quiltsfromtheattic says
So, so good!
SewCraftyJenn says
Beautiful quilt! Emily did a wonderful job with the quilting. I love the veining in the leaves.
Helen@Till We Quilt Again says
The fall leaves and Oak Shot are perfect together. The quilt and the quilting are perfect together!
MaureenM says
Stunning! Love the pictures of your helpers,too 🙂 what sweet memories you are making!
Janie says
Beautiful.
Gina says
Beautiful color palate and awesome backdrop to show off your handiwork.
Annemieke says
Your maple quilt is wonderful! I love the colours, the lay out, the quilting...everything! Not to forget the beautiful photo's!! They even gave me goosbumps (may be a bit strange but I'm not joking) I'm defenitely going to use the maple leafe one day, it has been on my list for years, but never thought of them in plain fabric. Many compliments,<br />Annemieke
Liz says
So beautiful - love the colors and the quilting!
lifesloosethreads says
I love your maple quilt! It is beautiful! 🙂
Buffy Skolnick says
Absolutely stunning. Totally in love! And your setting for your pictures isn't bad either! 🙂
Karen says
Amy, this is a gorgeous quilt! I love the colors of nature that you picked for the leaves--they look a lot like the leaves here in Maine right now. So. . . I guess I need to get busy following your lead and make a quilt that will remind me of warmer days when winter gets here--any day:( Thanks for the wonderful inspiration.
Andrea says
Beautiful colors. Love your layout too!
✾Jamie Lee Cooley✾ says
Gorgeous quilt, Amy! I have the book and this quilt is on my bucket list:)
Kim says
It's absolutely stunning. I think it's wonderful that quilts can be and say so many things. My very first, very simple quilt was for my children at Christmas and it still comes out every December. It says home, family, being together watching films and snuggling on a cold winters' night. Your quilt says autumn, in so many ways - and I think it was wonderful that you had a little
Jodie Zollinger says
Amy,<br />Absolutely love how it came out, it was stunning before but this is amazing, great shots too!<br />Jodie
bobbi dougherty says
I love this. HAve always wanted to make one of these. I absolutely LOVE the quilting. Looks like they are falling through the air!!! Brillant!
Mabel says
Lovely quilt! The colors are perfect????
Bonnie says
I have been admiring your shot cotton maple leaf quilt ever since you posted. It is gorgeous! I was disappointed the shot cotton Rubies bundle is no longer available, but I did find similar colors in AGF Pure Solids. What size blocks did you make for your quilt?
Thank you for your great tutorials and fabric collections. I have every pre-cut in Notting Hill, and am making my way through Albion.
Amy says
Oh, that's so fun to hear. Thank you! And I'm glad you found some colors that would work for your Maple Quilt. I made 12" x 12" finished blocks. 🙂
JoPat says
Thank you for the Maple Leaf Quilt Pattern. I will make the 12x12 for my quilt club meeting.