Monday, February 27, 2012

Sunshiny Day Mini Quilt


Oh, the siren song of quilt alongs! Last year, unlearned in the hazards of craft blogging, I joined two quilt alongs at the same time: the Kaleidoscope Quilt Along at Don’t Call Me Betsy and the Warm/Cool Quilt Along at In Color Order. Too late, I learned that there is more to quilt alongs than sewing: they are rich, social experiences. Unfortunately, I had neither the time nor the energy last year to fully participate in either quilt along that I joined. I managed to complete my Kitty Kaleidoscope quilt at the end of 2011, and finally finished my Sunshiny Day mini quilt this month, eight months after I started it. Luckily, it was worth the wait.


I pulled a variety of cool solids and warm prints from my scraps and stash, used a bright gingham print for the back, hand quilted it in white Perle 8 thread and bound it in a yummy lemony solid. It now hangs on the wall of my sewing nook, where I can enjoy it every day.

 
Linking up with Sew Modern Monday at Canoe Ridge Creations and Finish it Up Friday at crazy mom quilts.

UPDATE: Also linking up with the Festival of Half-Square Triangles at Canoe Ridge Creations.

13 comments:

  1. Though a long time in coming, what sweet satisfaction this finish is!! It really is a stunning little quilt - can't wait to see it hanging in your nook!

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  2. It looks fabulous and I am inspired!

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  3. Beautiful job! I love how bright and cheery this quilt is! :) Thanks for linking up to {Sew} Modern Monday and have a great week!

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  4. Happy...colors! How fun for whoever is lucky enough to have it with them... =)

    hugZ,
    annie
    anniesrubyslipperz.com

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  5. That is too cute! Thanks for sharing :-)

    P.S. Would you please consider disabling your word verification?

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  6. Very cute! Love the one you made fro your mom's birthday as well.

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  7. :0) happiness is a brightly colored quilty!

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  8. Lovely quilt. I have had my eye on this design for a while.

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  9. Very colorful...brings smiles! Enjoy...

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  10. Very fun quilt :)

    Love for you to share it at my Wednesday's "Made by ME" Linky Party here: http://www.jaqsstudio.com/2012/02/made-by-me-20-linky-party.html

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  11. That is a very sweet quilt. I am sure it brightens your day each time you see it.

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  12. very fun and bright- i love the colors!

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