Hello, All! I've decided to audition for Sewvivor hosted by Family Ever After! As many of you can imagine, it was hard to pick a project for my audition. Drumroll, please :)
My Happy-Go-Lucky Baby Quilt:
I decided to choose one that highlights a few of my favorite things:
1. The Color BLUE.
I am hopelessly addicted to the color blue. I joke that even my husband's eyes are blue!
(See full post dedicated to the 12 Step Program for Color Addicts - QMQ style!)
2. Favorite Fabrics.
Highlights one of my favorite fabric collections: Happy Go Lucky from Bonnie & Camille with Moda.
3. Hand-quilting
I love hand quilting and the effect it gives a quilt. To help the "beads" shine, I choose to keep the hand-quilting simple and outline each of the beads in a simple straight stitch. The pieced border also has a bit of hand-quilting along the edge.
4. Giving Away Quilts
I love giving away my quilts and this was no exception. I was thrilled to hear my best friend was expecting and so a beautiful baby girl named Grace is the happy recipient of this quilt.
Pattern: Squares and hour-glass blocks created this beaded design. The piano key / squares border was a late addition after seeing: Pixels to Patchwork's project here. She did a fabulous job!
Machined pieced and hand quilted by yours truly. Binding was hand sewn using the backing folded over and hand-sewn. Finished quilt measures roughly 38" x 46".
Interested in auditioning, too? Jump over to Family Ever After for all the information!
i don't blame you for loving this fabric collection.
ReplyDeleteit rocks!
best of luck to you for auditions!
Wow! That looks hardcore! Sounds like fun though - I'll surely vote for you when it is time. :)
ReplyDeleteI love blue too! And my husband's eyes are also blue. LOL. Best of luck to you in the competition. Thanks for stopping by my blog earlier. :)
ReplyDeleteGrace and I love this quilt! And we love you! You are so talented. Good luck in the competition!
ReplyDeleteLove bonnie and camille. great quilt. Good luck with the audition
ReplyDeleteSuper cute quilt! I love the pieced border too! Good luck :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt! This line of fabric is perfect for a little girl!
ReplyDeleteThis turned out great! Love the fabric choice too. Best of luck!
ReplyDeleteIt's so awesome to see how one fabric collection can look so different in projects. I love your take on this- and the color blue- I love it too. And the tiny pieced border is insanely awesome. Thanks so much for auditioning!! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous. I'm envious of your hand stitching. It's on my quilting bucket list.. one day. So lovely! Great audition - good luck! :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute baby quilt, Kate! Your hand quilting is just lovely - it makes the quilt!
ReplyDelete(I'm in love with the color blue, too -- the best color!)
Sweet quilt! Your handwork is lovely :-)
ReplyDeleteLove your quilt especially borders. Best of luck...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful entry piece, I especially love that you hand quilted it! Good luck!
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