My quilting time has been limited since Noah joined our family two years ago, to say the least. :) Finding time to work on a project - and actually complete it - is a challenge... I sometimes visit my Pinterest Quilting board just to stare longingly at all of the gorgeous project pins that I'd love to attempt, yet repeatedly chose a nap or extra sleep over, instead of starting one. ;)
Knowing my limitations, I really don't take on custom projects any longer - which was why I was hesitant when Jennifer emailed me asking me to create something for her baby-on-the-way last Spring. I absolutely ADORE her - and have always loved her scrapbook & card projects (she's been a major scrap crush of mine from the start!) - and after discussing what she wanted, decided that this might be the project I needed to get me out of my sewing slump.
We collaborated on the color palette and created this modified zig-zag quilt (using this tutorial) - and based off of a solid & similar chevron style quilt found on pinterest (that I can't seem to locate right now!) - and this is what the result was:
...I love the pretty colors paired together, and especially that there's so much aqua involved! The background fabric for the chevrons (big chunk pieced on top and bottom of the five rows of zigs & zags) is Michael Miller's Ta Dot in Sea.
...The wonky grey with white dots print used as the bottom chevron (and as the binding) is from Riley Blake's Tuxedo line. And ignore my "chick prints" - I finished this around Easter time(!) just didn't manage to blog it until now.
...The backing is super simple but still offers a bit of variety - three big chunks pieced together. I stipple quilted this with a free motion stitch & lots of swirls.
...I was so happy to be able to actually finish this on time and before she had her sweet baby.
Hoping there's more quilting time in my future this fall, with both boys back in school!
:)
this beautiful!
Posted by: Debbie | July 20, 2012 at 07:51 AM
This is awesome. You make the coolest quilts!
Posted by: emily (justem) | July 20, 2012 at 08:14 AM
<3 <3 love this ! It's so pretty. Thanks for blogging about it.
Posted by: libbywilko | July 20, 2012 at 08:14 AM
Love it Susan xxx
Posted by: Kelly Rodgers | July 20, 2012 at 08:17 AM
love the chevron. beautiful
Posted by: faygie | July 20, 2012 at 09:04 AM
Susan this is sooo pretty! I love aqua too, it seems to look good with so many colors...I also love to quilt, haven't made any in awhile, same boat you are in, little one at home...but he starts preschool in Sept. I will have four hours alone every day and plan to make a quilt...thanks for sharing, I am sure your friend Jennifer will love this!!
Posted by: laurielariviere | July 20, 2012 at 09:49 AM
oh my God, it's soooo pretty!! Such gorgeous colours
Posted by: Neelu | July 20, 2012 at 09:51 AM
you make the most beautiful quilts!
Posted by: sarah | July 20, 2012 at 10:41 AM
Susan! I guess if you're going to have a slump buster make it a spectacular one!! This is beautiful and I'm sure Jennifer is so appreciative of your time and talent.
Posted by: Jenn O | July 20, 2012 at 12:52 PM
love it! chevrons AND polka dots! :)
Posted by: kim | July 20, 2012 at 01:05 PM
YAY! i'd been wanting to see the end project and it's absolutely stunning as i knew it would be! :)
Posted by: melanie | July 20, 2012 at 02:25 PM
Such a beautiful quilt! The colors are great and very similar to the one I have been slowly working on--two little ones can certainly zap the quiet time I need to work. Thanks for sharing :-).
Posted by: Michelle Wedertz | July 21, 2012 at 11:38 AM
pretty pretty!
Posted by: gina f. | July 21, 2012 at 05:05 PM
It's gorgeous, as always, Susan :) I LOVE the colors and the chevron!!!
Posted by: Becky Trump | July 22, 2012 at 05:09 PM
Gah! I came here for quilt tips bc I'm finally working on my baby's first quilt (um he'll be 2 months on Tuesday, lol), and of course the first thing I see is this beauty! Cute doesn't even begin to describe it! Adding this to my quilting to-do list. ;)
Posted by: Sarah Martina | July 22, 2012 at 06:29 PM
Beautiful quilt Susan, your friend is so lucky :) by the way, I just finished Thoughless and Effortless...LOVED them both, thanks for the recommendation ! You should read Taking Shots and Trying to Score by Toni Aleo...both are good! Let me know how you liked the Slammed series when you finish. Talk to ya soon.
Posted by: Julie M | July 22, 2012 at 09:18 PM
gorgeous!!
Posted by: Keshet | July 23, 2012 at 05:43 PM
So beautiful! :)
Posted by: AnitaP | July 23, 2012 at 07:43 PM
you are not only incredible-- but you are the sweetest girl in the world.
love this.
and you.
xoxoxo.
Posted by: gabby | July 24, 2012 at 10:05 AM
my gosh this makes me want to make a quilt!
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