Above: finished quilt
Above: Inspiration from a vintage craft book
Above: Sketch of quilt idea
Above: back of finished quilt
This is my entry for the Blogger's Quilt Festival hosted by parkcitygirl. I made this for the Four Seasons Quilt Swap last spring (2008) and it is a favorite of mine. I was inspired by a headboard I saw in a vintage (60's? 70's?) craft book I found. After I sketched it I drew out the shapes on freezer paper and used them as templates for the individual pieces. I then used double sided fusible web to adhere the pieces to the background (a patterned white on white fabric). I sewed it all down as raw-edge applique, machine quilted it every 1/3 inch or so in an echo design and then added some beads and buttons for fun. It was a quilt very different from anything I've done before or since!
Another quilt I thought about showcasing would be this one I just finished, so check that one out too! Thanks for visiting!
39 comments:
The first quilt is just darling.. I LOVE it! The second quilt is also great! LOVE them all.
What a fun quilt, and thanks for sharing your sketch as well. The beads for your label and great. I may copy that one.
Like them both! You have a good eye for design and color! Thanks for sharing!
Totally love that little flower quilt.
I love it, so bright and beautiful.
Beautiful! You did a great job!
Adorable quilt and I LOVE your label.
Beautiful quilt. Great design, great colors, great fabrics & great quilting. Love it. I also love how you placed this quilt, as a wallhanging.
Inspirational!
SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com
I remember this on on flickr. Still a favorite. Just lovely.
Love your flowers and might just have to make one of those myself, I have a spot that is calling for a bright quilt. I'm bookmarking you so I can share if and when I get around to it!
The flowers are so cute!!
-Jaclyn
I love your applique. The quilt is beautiful.
Your quilts are fantastic! I love seeing your inspiration and sketches.
I love how this quilt evolved and took shape. So creative and fun!
I have also seen your swap quilt on flickr - just beautiful! Your red quilt is another beauty, what a fun way to display all the pretty KJR fabric. Bold choice with the red sashing, fantastic effect!! I am so happy you shared both these quilts!
I have this book and I have always loved that headboard. You did a fabulous job of interpreting the design and making it your own. Love the quilt and love the fabrics -- it's just beautiful.
I love both quilts. I really like that you designed the first one from a picture. The flowers are lovely. Thanks for sharing.
I like both quilts-- but the flowers are my favorite. What a wonderfully creative girl you are!
Thanks for showing us your inspiration and the drawing. I really like your quilt.
Oh that first quilt is so bright and cheery! I love it. The Red one is beautiful!!!
the flowers quilt is great but this red quilt is absolutely amazing. i love it. these are great additions to the quilt festival
Nikki,
I'm sure that you would really like Kellie 's patterns of http://dontlooknow.typepad.com/dont_look_now/
She is an Australian quilt designer and your piece reminds me of her patterns.
Your quilt is really a lovely piece. I love your flowers and the quilted detail. The quilting gives nice movement to your piece.
Thanks for sharing.
Warmest regards,
Anna
Adorable! These flowers are gorgeous. Beautiful quilt!
I love flowers what a beautiful quilt. Thanks for sharing it as well as your paper design.
What a happy little quilt. I love the flowers.
très printanier j'aime beaucoup ,félicitation
Look at you -27 comments! Just little 'ol me here saying...LOVE that quilt. You are so talented:)
I love your design of the flower quilt. It is wonderful to see something move from paper to fabric.Your red quilt is so bright and lively.
These pieces are great! So whimsical and fun!
Absolutely lovely. Love the whimsical flowers.
I like both quilts, but I think the first is my favourite. Really cheerful and happy somehow.
Your flower quilt is beautiful. I am new to quilting and haven't yet made anything without a pattern, but you have inspired me to try. Thanks for sharing. I love it!
Your flower quilt is beautiful. I am new to quilting and haven't yet made anything without a pattern, but you have inspired me to try. Thanks for sharing. I love it!
What a happy quilt - hope you keep it out during our long Wisconsin winters!
Pat in Northern Wisconsin
Wow, both of these quilts are amazing. I'm adding you to my google reader. :)
That little posie quilt is FILLED with whimsy and laughter! I just LOVE it! ; ) Thanks for sharing.
I'm so glad you showed both. They are so different from each other and both so wonderful!
Two incredible quilts! I just love that you were able to recreate the flower quilt from your inspiration. Amazing!
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