It's spring break next week for school, so I'm planning on using my extra free time to work on some quilt tops that have been sitting in my closet for a few months.
But, before I get to those older projects, I wanted to work on my new quilt project. Today I finished the Mod Sampler Quilt Along quilt top. I cut everything out last night and spent this afternoon sewing the blocks and finishing the top. I'm so excited that I was able to make this entire top out of my fabric stash! I think I'll have to wait until my shopping hiatus is over in order to finish the back of this quilt. I just don't have a lot of big pieces of fabric in my stash that will work for the back.
This shopping hiatus is definitely teaching me to use what I have and be satisfied with what I already have. I've been trying to use up my extra bobbins and thread and have saved a lot of money by not buying new matching thread to quilt blocks. It's really nice to empty some spots on my thread holder and empty out some bobbins.
This looks fantastic! I love the colors and that it is all from your stash. It is such a good feeling and clearly can lead to something beautiful. How big is the quilt?
Posted by: Melissa | 14 March 2009 at 08:25 PM
It's so pretty and fresh! I love all the colors you used.
Posted by: Amber | 14 March 2009 at 09:29 PM
What a beautiful Quilt. Who is it for? I hope YOU. You have a great stash.
Posted by: pamela | 14 March 2009 at 10:05 PM
It's fantastic - I love the colors!
Posted by: Amy | 14 March 2009 at 10:32 PM
It's wonderful!!!
I have been feeling very satisfied since I decided to knit from the stash this year. It's true that it makes you appreciate what you have.
Posted by: Oiyi | 14 March 2009 at 10:41 PM
ah, spring break. the ONE time of year when I wish i was taking more than one class, so that I could actually feel like I was getting a break! That quilt looks like a good day of sewing. congratulations! are you loving the mod sampler quilt-along? i very much enjoyed her post about color theory. way more than I ever thought I would. I wonder if I could do a stash quilt.... Not that I don't have a stash (I do. it's huge.) but not all of it is quilting weight, so... that wouldn't work so well. hmmmmm.... you are an inspiration!
Posted by: abcgirl | 14 March 2009 at 11:42 PM
You are fast! Great top :)
Posted by: Amy @ parkcitygirl | 15 March 2009 at 12:43 AM
This looks beautiful, wonderful job on using what you have!
Posted by: shannon | 15 March 2009 at 12:48 AM
i love your quilt top!!! it's beautiful! i love making myself use what i have, too. it's a very good exercise in self control and it always makes me more creative!
Posted by: amandajean | 15 March 2009 at 01:10 AM
What a wonderfully coordinated stash quilt! Love those blues and oranges!
Posted by: jenclair | 15 March 2009 at 08:49 AM
hi, your quilt is gorgeus!!!!!
once again you are great!!!
ciao Elisa
Posted by: elisa | 15 March 2009 at 09:31 AM
it's beautiful..and so quick too! love the sweater you made...it's hard for me to fathom that you can make something by that one little stitch at a time.
Posted by: jacquie | 15 March 2009 at 10:00 AM
Gorgeous! Love the colors you used.
Posted by: Sarah | 15 March 2009 at 01:09 PM
The quilt is beautiful! Wow, you are so ahead. My spring break is over and did finish some projects that were waiting for a long time. I am still in the picking the fabric stage on the Quilt Along. Enjoy you break! can't wait to see all you create!
Posted by: Michaela | 15 March 2009 at 01:34 PM
Wow, that was super fast! Love how it turned out. I can't wait to see how you quilt it and what backing you choose.
Posted by: Cami | 15 March 2009 at 04:55 PM
Thats beautiful and so refreshing to look at! And I know what you mean about the thread, I always need a new colour. It gets expensive!
Posted by: Steph | 15 March 2009 at 06:37 PM
Oh spring break...my plan is to work on that quilt as well! I have my card stock out and my rotary cutter ready...I think tomorrow after work (when I would be in class) I'll cut it out! Yours looks great!!!!!
Posted by: jessica | 15 March 2009 at 07:48 PM
Wow you're quilt! It looks beautiful.
Posted by: Lynn | 15 March 2009 at 09:10 PM
Haha, I mean quick, not quilt.
Posted by: Lynn | 15 March 2009 at 09:11 PM
Glad to see you back in action! I'm always a fan of the orange ;o) Your quilts are amazing....
Posted by: Catherine | 15 March 2009 at 09:39 PM
Really pretty! I love the colours.
Posted by: Jane Weston | 16 March 2009 at 09:33 AM
fabulous! i SO wish i got spring break!
Posted by: montague | 16 March 2009 at 09:56 AM
It's beautiful, Rebekah!! And all from your stash? Wonderful! I love the colors and small prints, so perfect for Spring.
Posted by: gardenymph | 18 March 2009 at 09:29 PM
Wow! What a beautiful quilt. And all from your stash! Looking forward to seeing your finished photos:)
Posted by: Lisa | 19 March 2009 at 03:43 PM