You know that saying, “be careful what you wish for”? Back at the Sewing Expo, I mentioned to Sarah that I’d love to have pre-cut fabrics — strips and squares — in the fabrics I love so it’d be easier to piece quilts. Because I’m lazy like that.
I was reminded of these words when I stopped into the store one day and Sarah and Clare were planning the quilts to hang during this weekend’s Shop Hop. Before I knew it, I was volunteering to make a quilt out of the new Bubblegum Basics line of fabric for Henry Glass.
The pattern — Wallflower by Thimbleblossoms — was already in my collection; I’d just been waiting for the perfect fabrics to inspire me. I think these worked out rather well:
Let me tell you, it’s a bit nervewracking to sew a quilt that I know is going to be on display for quilters to check out. This is only my fourth quilt and the first with appliqués. Fortunately, it was basically just sewing together a lot of strips. I’m still not sure if I’m ready for more challenging piecing (although I’ve just signed up for a block of the month pattern that’s a lot more involved).
The colors are really what make this quilt for me. The pictures just don’t do it justice. They’re so much more vibrant and fun in real life! You’ll just have to trust me on it. Or see it for yourself at the shop.
24 March, 7:43 am
Oh it’s really beautiful! The fabric and design are great! I have yet to make a quilt but have finally found a design that speaks to me: stacked coin. This would be lovely in my 2 and 4 year-olds room. Perhaps I’ll alter course and try this one first…. I like Heather Ross’ applique method with fusible interfacing; seems attainable for a newbie like me. BTW, my grandmother (83 and lifelong quilter) says that if a quilt is too perfect, you can’t tell that’s it’s handmade, and that’s the whole point of the thing, right?!
24 March, 9:44 am
I love this! I am almost finished piecing my first quilt via a quilt along on another blog. It has been very fun so far … although I am dreading the actual quilting! I love the strips on the back of your quilt. Thanks for all your cute sewing ideas! I have a little girl too and love seeing your stuff for ideas and inspiration.
24 March, 11:09 am
I love those colors – great fabrics and a great quilt! I think you did an excellent job!
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25 March, 11:08 am
I love this wall hanging. It is simple, yet elegant & fun!
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25 March, 3:00 pm
Those are great colors…and I can only imagine what it looks like in real life, seeing as I just put some pictures on my blog…and the kitchen walls looked tan instead of yellow…
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25 March, 3:43 pm
I love it Mary. I would be nervous too if I knew it was gonna be on display. But I don’t think you have to worry. You are an amazing seamstress!
26 March, 3:17 pm
Love, love, the strippy design! I just finished my first quilt, a very basic and small-ish one for my daughter’s first birthday, and I’m now noticing all the different patterns out there. So excited to start my next one and so glad to have some great inspiration!
27 March, 8:25 am
i love your quilt! the colors are fabulous…and i love the back!!! for the past few months, this pattern has almost made me swoon…but we recently found out that we are having a boy …so now i have to search for a new pattern (there are far fewer amazing – basic, contemporary but stylish – quilt patterns for boys)…
27 March, 5:08 pm
These are both just beautiful. I like pre-cut also. I am not so good with the rotary cutter but I keep giving it a try. Anyway, this look terrific. Great job.
27 March, 11:44 pm
It’s beautiful. You are so talented.
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31 March, 5:21 pm
just stumbled across your site and will be bookmarking it for sure!
gorgeous! you did a great job!!!
8 April, 12:39 am
Beautiful job! That quilt is gorgeous!
Shannon
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