I've been on vacation from work for the past week and I don't have to go back until January 12, so I've been in project mode around here (home, Christmas, knitting, sewing and otherwise)
First up is a quilt that I made my aunt Dani for Christmas...
I first saw this kit/pattern at a quilt show in October 2007. It's the Habitat Quilt by Fourth and Sixth designs. At the time, the booth was sold out and rather than special ordering it, I let it go. Then, earlier this year, I saw the same quilt kit at a different quilting show and it was in stock, so I scooped it up. I've had this sitting in my sewing room since March. In August I washed and cut out the fabric and then I let it sit for another four months and did a marathon quilting/cutting session last Monday and Tuesday. I finished it just in time for Christmas.
The fabric for this quilt was hand-dyed, so it has a slightly mottled and suede look to it. I really liked the texture and dimension it adds to the quilt.
I did my standard free motion stippling on the quilt. The quilt measures 50" x 58" and is composed of 56 blocks and a small border around the edge.
OMG, it is gorgeous!! Your aunt must have been thrilled!! The hand dyed fabric really adds something special.
Glad to hear that you are enjoying your time off. I can't wait to see all of your projects.
Posted by: Oiyi | 29 December 2008 at 05:45 PM
Wowza! That is gorgeous. Nice work! You must be so happy having anice block of time to deidicate to fun projects.
Posted by: Melissa | 29 December 2008 at 05:47 PM
I like how it looks after you washed it. What kind of batting did you use?
Posted by: Rachel | 29 December 2008 at 06:38 PM
Kit quilts don't usually appeal to me, but this one is wonderful. Maybe it's the hand-dyed fabrics, but I like the offset square-in-a-square, too. And the quilting reminds me of the kind my mom did on the two quilts I inherited from her. A great job.
Posted by: Jen in KS | 29 December 2008 at 06:56 PM
Wow! This is a lovely quilt, beautiful colors, spectacular quilting job on it too.
Posted by: shannon | 29 December 2008 at 07:37 PM
This quilt is absolutely beautiful! The colors are just amazing! Wow!
Posted by: Amber | 29 December 2008 at 08:05 PM
It looks gorgeous! The colors are so rich and that is such an amazing pattern. Amazing!
Posted by: Betty | 29 December 2008 at 08:32 PM
Oops not sure if my comments went through but this came out great!
Posted by: Betty | 29 December 2008 at 08:34 PM
That's awesome!!!!!
Posted by: Marla | 29 December 2008 at 09:54 PM
LOVE IT!!
Posted by: Catherine | 29 December 2008 at 10:36 PM
Amazing!! what a special gift!
Posted by: jacqui | 30 December 2008 at 07:33 AM
that is really a beautiful quilt! i really like it! :)
Posted by: Nichole | 30 December 2008 at 09:09 AM
SO pretty! I'd love a quilt like that! That long of a vacation off of work sounds neato...Happy New Year Rebekah!
Posted by: Priscilla | 30 December 2008 at 10:59 AM
Wow it is beautiful! I'm sure your aunt just loved it. What a fantastic pattern. Great job as always!
Posted by: Cami | 30 December 2008 at 11:50 AM
so cute! i love it!
and enjoy the rest of your time off! i love you!
Posted by: amy | 30 December 2008 at 01:13 PM
amazing texture and beautiful fabrics = gorgeous! have a great start to the new year and enjoy your time away from work!
Posted by: jacquie | 30 December 2008 at 06:29 PM
The texture on it is phenomenal. I have to ask as well - what batting did you use to make it pucker up like that even with prewashing the fabrics?
Posted by: Wendy | 30 December 2008 at 08:27 PM
I absolutely love this quilt!!! Is that solid fabric or a batik?
Posted by: jessica | 30 December 2008 at 09:16 PM
beautiful quilt! (and i'm glad you enjoyed your prize!)
Posted by: abcgirl | 31 December 2008 at 01:11 PM
This quilt is fantastic! What batting did you use?
Posted by: melissa | 31 December 2008 at 06:39 PM
this quilt looks amazing, great work!
Posted by: erica | 01 January 2009 at 12:59 PM
I love the died fabrics - beautiful :)
Posted by: Amy @ parkcitygirl | 02 January 2009 at 01:14 AM
woo-hoo! that is one gorgeous quilt!!! i love the rich colors and the suede-y look. i bet your aunt dani loved it, too!
Posted by: amandajean | 03 January 2009 at 04:39 PM
this your aunt Dani, i just want to thank you for my quilt, i just love it. Just the colors I wanted. Love you
Posted by: aunt Dani | 19 January 2009 at 01:44 PM