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Sunday, March 15, 2009

preppy quilt top

I started this quilt top back in January after going on a little fabric shopping binge.  It's been sitting in my closet waiting for two sides of turquoise strips to be sewn to the blocks since then. I bought this pack of 5 half-yard prints from the Erin McMorris line. I think this type of quilt is a great way to showcase favorite prints from a certain line of fabric, while making something substantial.






I'm call this my preppy quilt, because it's in the style that Melissa so often uses for her cute little baby quilts.






The blocks on this quilt are 11" square (11.5" before seaming) and the sashing is 3.5" wide (4" before seaming).





This quilt is about 64" x 79". It will be a great lap quilt for lounging around the house. I think I want to use a hot pink for the backing and a lime green for the binding.



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17 comments:

  1. MichaelaMarch 15, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    Wow, you are just on the roll! Beautiful fabrics! I love the idea of hot pink backing!

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  2. MelissaMarch 15, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    Love this! It is so beautiful and you are right about it showcasing the fabrics so nicely. And thanks for the shout out ; )

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  3. CamiMarch 15, 2009 at 12:56 PM

    Oh, I love this one! Great fabrics and a great way to show them all off. I love that pink fabric! Another great quilt.

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  4. Jacqui from Mee a BeeMarch 15, 2009 at 2:49 PM

    I love that black floral fabric! I am off to check out that designer, thanks!
    It's going to be gorgeous when it's finished.

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  5. jessicaMarch 15, 2009 at 3:47 PM

    This is great...I love that thin border around the squares...and that fabric, of course!

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  6. LynnMarch 15, 2009 at 5:11 PM

    I really like this quilt. I tend to make quilts that are more, lets say, haphazard, so this one makes me feel calm. Great job!

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  7. OiyiMarch 15, 2009 at 6:50 PM

    It's beautiful! I love the framed blocks. I think I plan to do something like this for Melody's V-Day quilt.

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  8. priscillaMarch 15, 2009 at 7:43 PM

    What a beautiful quilt...I am still longing for one.

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  9. montagueMarch 16, 2009 at 5:57 AM

    i adore those brightly colored blocks in that deep navy blue!

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  10. amandajeanMarch 16, 2009 at 9:55 AM

    fantastic!!! i need to try to use dark sashing sometime. such a great backdrop to your fabulous fabric! i love the idea of a hot pink backing and lime binding.

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  11. Amy @ parkcitygirlMarch 16, 2009 at 12:21 PM

    Great quilt top! I love the idea of pink for the back and green for the binding - swoon!

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  12. jacquieMarch 18, 2009 at 5:27 AM

    pink and lime and turquoise...yummy!!!

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  13. gardenymphMarch 18, 2009 at 5:27 PM

    I love the dark sashing, not something you see every day, and it really sets off the turquoise. I will have to keep this in mind, I really like the big windows that showcase the fabric. That is going to be one gorgeous quilt to cuddle up under. The colors for the backing sound really vibrant and fun.

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  14. LisaMarch 19, 2009 at 11:44 AM

    Those fabrics and pattern are so pretty!

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  15. lisetMarch 20, 2009 at 3:41 AM

    Saw your work on flickr. How beautiful! I love your quilts. And you make so much! Amazing.

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  16. SophieMarch 20, 2009 at 6:21 AM

    Love the colours and patterns!

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  17. willy-nillyApril 13, 2009 at 8:24 AM

    I love the thinner band around the blocks. Sometimes it's those smaller details that can make something pop a bit more.

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