So anyway, here is the first one. The other two will look the same (well, similar...same pattern/fabrics placed in a slightly different order) and the backing fabrics will be different as requested by their mom. She told me what colors she wanted but gave me free reign as far as design...and I went a little crazy. I picked a design that probably would have been better suited for just a single quilt...but nooo...I couldn't pick something fast and easy. Well, one down, two to go. I was going to wait to post on them until they were all done, but I changed my mind because I am a little excited with how the first one turned out!
The inspiration for this quilt design came after another quilt I made a few months ago...this cutest baby girl quilt...
I really liked the row with the rings in a rounded box, so I decided to make a whole quilt with just that shape. I made a little pattern in inkscape and tried out a bunch of different layouts/color combos before deciding on this one. I printed the shape out on a piece of cardstock to make a little template. I used fusible web applique for the shapes and stuck them all on a single piece of fabric...I'm really loving that method lately...so fun and relatively easy.
I've had this top done for a couple months. I was struggling a little bit with how to quilt it (does this sound familiar?). So a few weeks ago I finally loaded it on the quilting frame. Then it sat for a week or so while I waited for inspiration to strike. I couldn't find a pantograph I really liked, so I considered doing straight lines in all the white space, but the thought of using rulers on this one was unappealing...so I was trying to come up with a good freehand design so I could just bust it out. Well I went to the Free Motion Quilting Project website (that chick is amazing) and found exactly the inspiration I was looking for! So 3 fun filled hours later, the quilt was done. (Why did this quilt take me 6 months to finish?) I completely love how the quilting looks on this!
I put Kona Tarragon on the back and bound it in a sweet Joann stripe that my sister-in-law chose...I think it is super cute!
Now I better get busy and finish the other two!
I love it! That's such a great design! Very striking. Can't wait to see the next 2.
ReplyDeletefabulous--modern and fun! Love your eye for color!!
ReplyDeletebeautiful! the design is very original. I love the work I congratulate
ReplyDeleteAhhh darn it! I keep typing up my comment and going back to click on your pictures to see them closer, and when I return my comment is erased. LOL I LOVE this! Pinning it for a future project (we're heading into 2013 I think by now with all my want-to-make quilts). I love how you appliques these boxes and the colors are amazing. Perfect for a little boy!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great design. The circles in a box are really so interesting. The colors so perfect, soft and calming but really make a statement as well. I have to try this.
ReplyDeleteSuper-de-duper cute! Love this (it should be a pattern!). Since the boxy rings are fused, how did you stitch them down: blanket, satin or raw edge? Also love that quilting pattern and you are right Leah is a genius!
ReplyDeleteThat is really cute! I guess I need to look into this applique thing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic quilt! The quilting is perfect for it, too. At least that part won't stump you for the next two. :) And the binding! Fun!!!
ReplyDeleteDivinos tus trabajos !! un abrazo
ReplyDeleteIt is not just "super-cute". It is FABULOUS! I'll add your blog to my list so I can see the other two !
ReplyDeleteI just discovered your blog through the Selvage blog. L♥ve your style - so original and refreshing.
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower, and I'm loving your blog! I really fancy that quilt above with the boxy rings, and all the different shapes. They play so nicely together. I'm enjoying scrolling back through older posts, and looking all your lovely work.
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Wow! Love the colors and the graphic design. Very inspiring!
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