Scrap Happy as I like to call, it is my first quilt using thoroughly modern fabrics. My stash is definitely stuck in the 1990's. I packed everything away when I moved in 2000. Illness (cancer) and lack of space (small town home), and then later lack of time (work AND grad school) had pushed quilting into hibernation.
This summer I renovated my second
Scrap happy is made from Westminster fabric in scrap bags from an awesome quilt shop Karen Gray designs . I have always LOVED other peoples scraps!
Design is important to me and I documented the pattern as I went along. Figuring out the measurements to make the scrappy strips.
The border fabric was a great graphic floral print from Joann's, that I also used on the back. I just LOVE the backing fabric, unfortunately I can't remember(or find the selvage ) where I got this fabric from. I would love to find some more! Let me know if you recognize it!
I love this quilt so much I dont even know what to do with it! I slept under it a few nights, folded it all pretty, and now its hanging on the wall! I need to
Thanks for stopping by and keep checking out all the great quilts in the Blogger's Quilt Festival 2010!
Keep dreaming...Colleen aka 'butterflygirl'
8 comments:
Lovely quilt. The colors are so pleasing to the eye. Beautiful! Happy quilting.
what a happy and colourful quilt!
It is a beautiful quilt and your new studio is wonderful.
Debbie
I, too, am a reborn quilter this year!! However, I don't have a studio as wonderful as yours though! Colour me green!
Your quilt is beautiful. I am loving the variety of modern colours that are available now for quilters, and I love what you have done with them in your quilt.
It's beautiful! I love your studio too! Very nice work.
I love your bright fresh fabrics! All the mini quilts on the wall in your sewing centre look awesome too.
Don't blame you for keeping this one for yourself. I love it. The fabrics are awesome. Wishing you many happy, creative hours in your new studio!
Keep it, love it, snuggle it. It is a great quilt!!
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