It took me a while before I finally decided what to do with the collection – I chose my Double Crossed pattern because I really liked how the green solid (I think it’s Kona Green Grass) contrasted with the busy floral patterns.
Lest anyone out there think that I am constantly cranking out a quilt – because I know it can tend to seem that way in blogland – let this quilt be a good example of the reality behind the scenes. Fabric purchased 3-4 years ago; finally started cutting into it 1.5 years ago; started piecing blocks last summer; finished piecing blocks at a retreat in February; finally sewed all the blocks together at the beginning of the summer, then it still took me 2 months to add the borders and choose a back; had someone else do the quilting last week. And voila. It is finally done.
The back for this one is a vintage sheet I found at a thrift store a few years ago. I knew I wanted a vintage sheet for the back and it took me a while to find just the right one. I’ve actually cut up most of the one’s I have. Fortunately I’d preserved this one because I liked it so much and it turned out to be a good match. Plus, it was just the right size! And it was so nice not to have to piece a back.
66 Comments
Paula @ Sewy Stuff
August 26, 2013 at 7:05 amLove how the green frames the florals. It's almost like the flowers are climbing up a trellis. (Lovely quilting by Melissa too!)
Krista
August 26, 2013 at 7:38 amAbsolutely gorgeous!!
raggedy amy's
April 16, 2014 at 7:56 pmI ditto krista! Gorgeous!
Betty Lou
August 26, 2013 at 7:44 amLove the color and style of this quilt——I think I had those sheets back in the early 70's. Now why didn't I keep them?
Erica
August 26, 2013 at 7:50 amThis might be my favorite of all the quilts you've shared. It is just perfect!
~Damita's Pretty Wrap~
August 26, 2013 at 7:58 amSo gorgeous!!! Love the colors!! Happy day! xo Holly
Bloggymom
August 26, 2013 at 8:04 amIt is a beautiful quilt. Very summery.
Melissa
August 26, 2013 at 8:19 amWOW! That is beautiful!
Isisjem
August 26, 2013 at 8:43 amLooks gorgeous! The backing is just perfect!
Thimbleanna
August 26, 2013 at 8:49 amIt's beautiful Amy — I love it!
Cille
August 26, 2013 at 8:52 amSo much fun and happiness in one quilt – it makes me feel eternal summer.
Ramona
August 26, 2013 at 9:09 amI love this quilt. I have some vintage sheets I have been saving and I am going to use your pattern for them. Your quilt is just perfect.
Acorn to Oak
August 26, 2013 at 9:39 amIt's beautiful! The colors are so cheery and pretty! 🙂
Lauren Deel
August 26, 2013 at 9:48 amThis is gorgeous! Thanks for the timeline behind the quilt, too. You're right: blogland does make it seem like people are cranking out quilts left and right; but this provided good perspective!
Jeanna
August 26, 2013 at 9:52 amBeautiful! I think I'm going to start my vintage sheet collection this week!!
sarahquilts.com
August 26, 2013 at 10:10 amSo lovely! And thanks for the honest breakdown of your timeline. 🙂 It's a good reminder that lingering projects can eventually get finished. 🙂
Heidi
August 26, 2013 at 11:00 amWrote! That is absolutely gorgeous!
Heidi
August 26, 2013 at 11:01 amWrote! That is absolutely gorgeous!
thriftstorecrafter.com
August 26, 2013 at 11:03 amI love this fabric line and have used it for many projects. Love what you have done with it. Great quilt!
girlsmama
August 26, 2013 at 12:01 pmI love it! It is breathtaking. Good work friend!
Nanette Merrill
August 26, 2013 at 12:22 pmIt is so darling. I really love it. It has such a good vibe. All your stuff is great but I really love this one.
Nann
August 26, 2013 at 1:50 pmThanks for describing the "serial" nature of this quilt's process. The fabrics are so cheerful. The back is perfect. It's hard to find all-cotton sheets at the thrift shop, but I search diligently — which includes searching for the hang-tag to verify the fiber content. Oftentimes sheets have been washed so much that the tag is illegible.
Lynne Tilley
August 26, 2013 at 3:44 pmLove love love this quilt, it's so HAPPY!
ChristaQuilts
August 26, 2013 at 4:04 pmThis is gorgeous! I love all the citrus colors!
Tara Mitchell
August 26, 2013 at 4:34 pmAbsolutely gorgeous! Great job!
Karen
August 26, 2013 at 5:46 pmAll of your design decisions are perfect! I especially love the green contrast. Thanks for sharing another great quilt.
Susan Owenby
August 26, 2013 at 5:59 pmIt's amazing! Nice work. 🙂
meia ameruddin
August 26, 2013 at 6:16 pmIt's lovely! I love the colours. 🙂
Tanya Quilts in CO
August 26, 2013 at 6:44 pmThank you for sharing your timeline of getting this quilt done. Many of my own projects have followed similar timelines! You have helped to make me feel better. The quilt is lovely and was definitely worth the wait!
Tammy Vasser
August 26, 2013 at 6:51 pmI love it! I'm not a vintage sheet collector but your quilt makes me want to start! Thanks for sharing!
sewnhenge.com
August 26, 2013 at 7:53 pmLOVE LOVE LOVE!!! that is all.
mjb
August 26, 2013 at 8:01 pmVery, very, pretty:):) I love this quilt- well all your quilts are amazing:):)!!!!!
Anita
August 26, 2013 at 8:10 pmYour quilt came out gorgeous! Thanks for keeping it real with the timeline 🙂
Sheila
August 26, 2013 at 9:00 pmYour quilt is Beautiful! I remember this wonderful collection of fabric. Thank you for sharing this quilt's timeline : )
Noga
August 26, 2013 at 10:57 pmThe colors combination is great! Lovely for the garden! Just "Hello" from far Israel…. :)<br />Noga
margaret
August 27, 2013 at 12:42 ama wonderful quilt, not only a lovely design but the fabrics are to die for, love everything about this one.
Michele
August 27, 2013 at 5:31 amIt is really wonderful and Yes so perfectly summery.
Kathy
August 27, 2013 at 6:09 amThat sheet was made for that quilt! What a perfect backing.
LandGirl1980
August 27, 2013 at 6:52 amThis. Is. STUNNING!
MaterialGirlQuilts
August 27, 2013 at 10:32 amBeautiful finish!! Love it these fabrics with that green.<br />Amanda
Tammy
August 27, 2013 at 11:08 amGorgeous . Love the fabrics and the vintage sheet. & sheets looks
LittleLucyGoosey
August 27, 2013 at 11:16 amWhat is it about vintage sheets that is so appealing? The color? The nostalgic feeling? No matter, I love it. This quilt is gorgeous, Amy! ~Karissa
Emily
August 27, 2013 at 12:15 pmI'm not normally a one-fabric-line-kinda-gal, but this is one that I LOVE (but sadly missed out on)! Love that it blends so well with "real" vintage as well. Thanks for keeping it real with your time line. 🙂
MellieWo
August 27, 2013 at 1:58 pmSo pretty! I agree about the green solid! I like to do that in mine, too. Love how the different florals blend.
Nicole
August 27, 2013 at 2:18 pmWhat a lovely & happy quilt!
Katy Cameron
August 27, 2013 at 3:13 pmIt looks great, and perfect choice for the backing :o)
Jennifer Bell
August 27, 2013 at 3:43 pmPretty, pretty colors!
Cathie J
August 27, 2013 at 4:05 pmWhat a beautiful quilt. I love the citrus colors.
Tania
August 27, 2013 at 10:04 pmHi Amy, what a lovely quilt, such gorgeous, fresh, summery colours – the sort of quilt that makes you feel happy just looking at it. Really pretty….
Megan
August 28, 2013 at 2:34 amI love this! Such a great pattern, and fun fabrics!
Rosa
August 28, 2013 at 6:16 amJust stunning quilt and colorful fabrics.Love it!
Artsy-Craftsy Ivy
August 28, 2013 at 10:12 amBeautiful quilt! I LOVE the backing!
Serena Edwards
August 28, 2013 at 10:46 pmI really love this quilt Amy – it's amazing what different fabrics do to the look of the same pattern. Never fails to amaze me!
@pril
August 29, 2013 at 3:41 pmThis is a great looking quilt.<br /><br />@pril<br /><a href="http://koolbeenz-blog.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">KoolBeenz Blog</a>
deanna
August 29, 2013 at 7:51 pmThanks for 'keeping it real' with the timeline! Great pattern + great color choices!
debbie m
August 30, 2013 at 6:26 pmThis is such a "happy" quilt..if that makes sense. I love the fabric. For about 5 years the closest shops to me did not carry Moda, so I guess I missed this line. I would definately bought it!
VickiLorraine@lefthandednotions
August 30, 2013 at 9:53 pmI so love this one Amy 🙂
diane
September 2, 2013 at 10:30 pmthis is beautiful and I love the way the green shows of the prints
Sarah
September 7, 2013 at 12:46 amI love the green contrast and how it is a nice rest from the busyness of the prints. I have a very similar timeline for finishing quilts!
Judith Blinkenberg
September 15, 2013 at 12:49 pmI have a layer cake of this line with extra yardage! I had it on ebay but removed it because its so wonderful. Thanks for the inspiration<br />jlblvn@gmail.com
Callie Triarsi
April 25, 2015 at 4:56 pmI love this quilt. I have been searching for pattern for my 27 year old son and this is it! I just found you on Pinterest and you are AMAZING! Thanks for all your awesome blogs!
Callie
Amy Smart
April 25, 2015 at 10:02 pmAww, Thank you Callie!
Stacey
October 6, 2015 at 7:01 amIt’s always hard to start something new!!!! I’m so glad you did!!
Vicki H
December 5, 2015 at 12:04 pmI follow on Facebook as well.
Gloria Cotten
September 4, 2016 at 7:23 amLovely shop! I especially like the linens— all of them but especially the Tayutou prints! Root crop and Pendant are gorgeous! cotten.gloria@gmail.com