Last weekend I felt like making a quilt. I really needed to hone my quilting skills. I have been making totes and pillow covers and have been ignoring my quilting projects (don't even ask me about my kid's Christmas quilts). I have been so tired of dreary weather so I chose bright and cheerful fabrics and added the black and white so it wasn't too sugary! My favorite part was attaching the binding to the back of the quilt by hand. I can spend time with my family on the couch quietly stitching away. I'm a huge sucker for designer fabrics so this quilt is par for the course. I've used Jennifer Paganelli Bell Bottom, Heather Bailey Freshcut and several by Paula Prass. The quality of these fabrics are outstanding and so satisfying to work with. The batting is Warm and Natural. Machine stippled by moi, I think I have finally gotten the hang of it. It measures 40" x 50", perfect for adding a little sunshine to the couch or bedroom. I'm thinking of making another one this weekend. It was a lot of fun and I'm the kind of cheeky gal that likes to have delightful fun! Ya know?
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i love what you have made here, the colour combinations are brilliantly stunning! nice work....
ReplyDeleteit's fun to work with good quality fabrics...I've never actually made a quilt myself...the closest I've come is applique!
anyhow...beautiful...
keep creating and posting..
come by anytime..
ciao
carmelina
The quilt looks nice and cheery. Love the fabrics.
ReplyDeleteI love cheeky stuff! The black border is really speaking to me next to that pink. Beautiful job.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is absolutely gorgeous I love your colour combinations
ReplyDeleteit's beautiful - i'd love to learn how to quilt!
ReplyDeleteI found your blog through the Etsy forums and just wanted to say hi and that your blog is lovely! Have a beautiful weekend!
xo, Katie
http://www.kateandoli.blogspot.com
Wow! Beautiful work - so pretty! Found you via Etsy.
ReplyDeleteits very pretty! ive always wanted to try quilting on my machine but i dont know how i would cope with a large project! im better at taking pictures and knitting :)
ReplyDeleteLove the stripy border! Cute cute CUTE!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great quilt. Love the designer fabrics. I also spotted your label in there. Very cute. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt and great design!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful...I love the color and fabric combinations!
ReplyDeleteI love this. However, I beg to differ, I can't see how you need to hone your quilting skills. They look great as is!
ReplyDeletethis is amazing. the use of the black and white really brings it to life. i am with you, sewing the binding by hand is so satisfying....it is one of my favorite parts of quilting
ReplyDeleteOoooo very French! Love all the color combos. Very pretty indeed!
ReplyDeleteThe cheery fabrics sure do work well to brighten my mood! Great job. I also love hand sewing the binding.
ReplyDeleteThat turned out totally gorgeous! I mad one over the past 2 weeks that I will show on Monday. I just started, too and am having so much fun!
ReplyDeleteLovely finish--the binding is one of my favorite parts, actually. Nice work!
ReplyDeleteThe quilt looks soo lovely. Great fabric choices.
ReplyDeleteI love those fabric designers too. It's nice to take a break from the usual and try something new that is a quick finish.
ReplyDeleteSo love the burst of Kat Stripe from Jennifer Paganelli in this quilt!
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