23 pretty patchwork.

5.15.2013

I always crave super simple projects that I can finish right away in between the long, more difficult ones. It doesn't get much simpler than patchwork, but I still love the look of it.
I cut a bunch of 5" charms and stitched them together last night, connected the rows during lunch today, et voila, I have a finished quilt top.
The fabric is mostly Indian Summer (available at Pink Castle Fabrics, Stash Fabrics, and Fat Quarter Shop) with some Essex yarn dyed linen in Flax and some chambray scraps leftover from these quilts.  I'm kind of wishing I had bought a bolt of that fabric when I found it, because I don't think JoAnn sells it anymore.
 I really, really love some of the prints in this line.  That animal print is my favorite!
The finished top feels very light and airy to me, which is a nice change compared to some of the other things I've been making lately.
I am very happy with the way my seams matched up on this quilt top!  I find myself being a lot more picky when it comes to misaligned seams lately, actually taking the time to rip them out and do it over if I'm not happy with them.  Thankfully I didn't have to do that much here!
This quilt will get a simple backing, most likely some crosshatch quilting, and be shipped off to a new baby very soon.  We had two new babies arrive within our family and friends last week!

23 comments:

  1. I'm in love with this quilt. And yes, I've got to have some of that animal print. That is a must-have.

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  2. This is really lovely--Julierose

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  3. I'm just starting out on my quilting journey, so if I make it through my Craftsy quilting class alive I will have to try tis :) I have a TON of scraps I could use too.
    Thanks for sharing. You did a great job!

    Cindy

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  4. adorable, love all those pretty, calm colors together.

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  5. Love it! The mix of prints and neutrals is spot on. I have some of the Indian Summer prints, and now I want them ALL.

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  6. I love this. The more I see Indian Summer the more I like it.

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  7. This is simply lovely. Sort of low volume with pops of stronger colours.

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  8. That is gorgeous,especially with the grey really makes Indian summer show up

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  9. So pretty, sometimes the fabric just calls out for simple patchwork and straightline quilting...it's all it needs!

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  10. Such a sweet quilt... love the low volumes...

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  11. So jealous of your perfect seams! And I like the fabric too. I'm really liking the low volumes too.

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  12. Very pretty fabrics. Love the mix. I'm sure the lucky baby will enjoy looking at all the different patches. Have a super day!

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  13. So pretty. And it's funny (and fortunate) when I first started sewing I didn't care if my seams matched up. Now I pin everything and sew over the pins to make sure the seams are perfect. And like you, I'll tear them out if they're not! Nice work.

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  14. I don't normally like animal prints but that one has been added to my fabric wish list.

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  15. Such a nice reason to make a quilt! Lovely mix of fabrics.

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  16. So pretty! It really does have a light and airy feel to it. I'll have to pick up some of that fabric :) Great job on those seams!

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  17. Nice one. Love the colors. Well done! Thanks for sharing.

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  19. such a spritely little piece - LOVE that Indian Summer line and the beautifully simplistic way that you chose to feature it.

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  20. The blend of neutrals work so well with this line. Simple patchwork is soothing!

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