Quilt Story

Thursday, July 17, 2014

low volume quilt top finished!

Here it is! My low volume quilt top. I really enjoyed making this one. Simple 3.5" squares. I liked picking through my stash and adding loads of different prints. I still need to quilt it, I am thinking just straight lines, about 1/2" apart? What do you think?

The beginning. Just loads of squares. I bought several new prints as well.

Then I pieced several strips together, I worked those strips together in the end. I didn't do this the most efficient way. Oh well!

But I had fun making it!

Here you have it! I hope you like it as much as I do!

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Fabric Tuesday you fabric lovers!

Is summer kicking your butt? I know Megan and I have been super busy with life, kids, swimming, vacation, camps, visitors. Fun, but busy. Lets check out some cuteness from last week...

Just amazing medallion center. Love! You need to see the back of this thing! From Paula The Sassy Quilter.

The Bubble quilt from Tanya Quilts in CO. Love this! The colors make me happy!

Because I am loving all the fruity quilts I have been seeing around. Sweetness. From Porch Swing Quilts...

Modern Fat cross quilt finish. From Maryse Makes Things, Love the bold colors and low volume text prints. Very cool...

From Mochawildchild, this cute mini! love the curved look of the blocks...

What have you been up to?

Thursday, July 10, 2014

My finished mini!!

Hey friends!!

I was quick enough on Instagram this time to participate in a mini quilt swap hosted by Kristi from Schnitzel and Boo! It's a secret swap, you receive your partner's info with a form stating what types of fabrics she likes, her style, etc.. Then you make your partner a mini just for them, anywhere from 6" to 24". I ended up being a moderator to help out with the swap...so I made two! More on the other later...

Here is the first one I made:

From her form and instagram feed (@quiltinginthecold) I realized we had a pretty similar style. She likes traditional piecing with some modern twists and fun bright fabrics. It was nice because if I was liking it I thought I was pretty safe that she would too!

It's 24" square. Everyone also needed to create a tag for their mini and make sure to include some of the following info. I just used a fine sharpie, turned under the edges and handstitched it on.

AND the other fun part of the swap is including goodies!! My partner lives in the Netherlands so I was told that Peanut Butter cups were a must! I also made little coin purses and included some of her favorite fabrics.