{Sea Glass}

i finished another quilt last weekend...

and just had time to photo it today.

the blue and green fabrics completely remind me of seaglass - hence the name - and so i stopped by the beach on the way to pick ev up from school today, and shot it there ;)

the backing is almost a solid turquoise print, with a touch of the apples and polkas mixed in...

It's made up of lots of strips of various prints - no real pattern, just strips > some pieced together with little blocks...

and just for fun, i thought it would be nice to do a random straight line grid type stitching/quilting pattern >> the result is lots of nice puffy squares & rectangles:

...the bamboo batting that i used gives it a really nice drape:

...and if interested, it's up on etsy >> you can see more details HERE. ETA: SOLD! :)

:)

Comments

[Heather Crawford]

Susan, your quilts are just gorgeous!!! You are so talented..and you are turning them out so fast?! How do you do all that, along with scrapbooking, having a toddler, life, etc? lol

[Linnea]

Oh boy! I think this might be my favorite one of yours yet...absolutely beautiful. If I was anywhere near having a family I'd definitely have to have this. I can't believe how quickly you're churning these little quilts out. I had to lock my sewing machine in the closet in order to get some work done...

[Belinda]

You are so talented. And I love how you photographed the quilt. Just beautiful.

[wishes, true and kind]

I adore this quilt and love the photo! I've never heard of bamboo batting, but will have to check it out. I love a good drape!

[Alisha Gordon]

SUSAN! Everytime I go to buy one of your quilts from etsy that you just pos THEY ARE SOLD!!!! I can never catch it before it sells... geeezzz they go like hot cakes! I need a heads up before you post them then I can have a head start in waiting for it.

Your quilts are so beautiful!

[Megan]

I agree with all of the other ladies' comments, SUCH beautiful quilts. I have a question, how do you quilt your quilts? It looks like you just straight machine stitch different increments of straight lines, is that correct? I saw your post about the steps on Fiskers website... were the instructions there?

Thanks, and maybe I can be lucky enough to snatch one up too!

[Andrea H.]

Your quilts are absolutely gorgeous!! You have such a great ability of pairing colors and patterns. The minute I saw this, I knew I had to buy it.....and I was lucky enough to get it :) Can't wait to see it in person. I'm a photographer and this is going to be just wonderful with a few upcoming baby sessions that I have. Thank you!!

[Samara Link]

It BLOWS MY MIND how FAST you seem to be cranking these out! This one is especially lovely. Nicely done!! (Love the on site photo shoot!)

[Megan]

Thanks Susan, that definitely gives me a better idea! I'm just amazed at how fast you're able to make them, and they are all beautiful. It has definitely inspired me to get a move on some quilt making! I'm going to give your method a try!

Take care! -- Meg

[Tracy]

Man, this sold before I even saw this post!!! Absolutely beautiful...and love the way you showed it off :)

[Ann-Marie]

Way to go Susan..you have found a niche and you are amazing at it! I agree that your ability to match patterns is great. Esp. love the beach photo shoot! :)

ps- when I look at your post title I cant help but giggle thinking of Dumb and Dumber.."sea bass."

[Paola Norman]

Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous. My fav. yet.
You are so good! Man you are talented!

[ellie]

do you wash your fabric first? i know you posted it but I can't find it!

[Amy Augustine]

Susan, unfortunately, your quilts seem to sell before I can even get a good look at them on Etsy! :) (Not unfortunate for you, of course!) How much are you typically listing them for? Would you consider a custom order? I am expecting my first baby girl in early January and I'd love one of your creations in pink, green and brown fabrics. I typically love your fabric designer choices - love Amy Butler stuff, etc. Just curious. You can email me at amylynaugustine@gmail.com when you have time. Thanks! Amy

PS - I tried my hand at sewing recently using your "burpies" instructions - I surprsised myself with my talent! :)

[DarcyH]

HOLY COW your quilts go fast. Um, Why?? Cuz they are FAB! LOVE that your quilting has no rules. =) Love the random spaced straight lines.

[DarcyH]

Oh.. and Amy above is one of my good friends from HS!!!!

[Andrea H]

Susan....it's even more beautiful in person! I love it, love it. Thank you. I'll link you as soon as I use it in a photograph. :)

[Angelia Wigginton]

Beautiful, beautiful quilts and projects, S. Sorry, I haven't checked in lately. Hope all is well,
A

[Chris]

Wow! Your quilts are beautiful. How long does it take you to make one?