Thank you, Amy, for hosting this quilt festival! It's so much fun to click through all of the links for great quilting inspiration!
Here's my favorite quilt (of the moment):
I based this quilt on a pattern from Amy Butler's quilt patterns cd and selected colors to match my living room. This is my favorite color scheme of all time, so I love seeing whenever I walk through our living room throughout the day. Originally, I was going to save time by stippling it instead of doing straight line quilting, but I opted for cross-hatch quilting at the last minute and I love how it turned out.
This quilt is the perfect weight and size for afternoon naps and reading on the couch...which basically has been my life for the last few months while I'm working away on schoolwork.
Here are the details:
Original pre-cut block size:
8" x 8"
Four yards of fabric in four different colors are needed (1 yard each color). You will be able to cut 20 blocks from each color.
Then, the 8" blocks are cut in half on the diagonal (40 triangles of each color).
Sew the triangles together to opposing colors. You will have 80 blocks total. Arrange the blocks in 8 columns and ten rows and sew together.
Binding (for 2.5" strips): 1/2 yard
Backing: 4 yards
The quilt is 54" x 68"
(Psst: Here's my other favorite quilt from the spring blogger's quilt festival)
Love the use of solids!
Thanks for sharing,
Margaret
www.quiltsoflove.blogspot.com
Posted by: margaret | 12 October 2009 at 10:20 AM
ooooh. that is gorgeous! I love solids too. (Thanks for your comments too.)
Posted by: leigh | 12 October 2009 at 11:46 AM
I have always loved this pattern! I have the measurements and I've been hoping to work on my own version (yellow, cream, and light pinks) this winter!
Posted by: jessica | 12 October 2009 at 11:48 AM
What do you think it means that both of your fav quilts are solids?? But who cares what it means, I adore this quilt! One of these days, I will be copying you! ;)
Posted by: ~Michelle~ | 12 October 2009 at 11:49 AM
you have such a gift for color. you always pick the absolute perfect color schemes. i wish i could borrow your brain sometimes!
gorgeous gorgeous work!
Posted by: CMV | 12 October 2009 at 11:50 AM
such a happy quilt!
So I just started delving into this myself. it is a scary scary world ;)
Posted by: montague | 12 October 2009 at 11:54 AM
loved the color combination. Great Job.
Posted by: Marie | 12 October 2009 at 12:01 PM
I adore the colors of this one. Great choice!
Posted by: Amy Hodge | 12 October 2009 at 12:18 PM
Lovely quilt! I am also in love with your "plain spoken" quilt from the spring festival. And your diagonal striped blanket with you and your loved one, is a dream - so lovely. There is a special charm about those solids...
; )
Thank yo for your nice visit!
Posted by: Marit | 12 October 2009 at 12:21 PM
I love this quilt, especially how the backing matches the front colors so perfectly. And I don't even get me started on your seams. Perfection.
Posted by: Melissa | 12 October 2009 at 12:35 PM
Oh yes, I still like that quilt.
Posted by: Amy | 12 October 2009 at 12:36 PM
Very lovely. Perfect for snuggling under
Posted by: Cara | 12 October 2009 at 12:45 PM
Very striking quilt! Love the cross hatching and the detailed instructions - thank you. - Marlene
Posted by: Marlene | 12 October 2009 at 12:45 PM
gorgeous gorgeous!
i love how the backing and binding fabrics coordinate so well.
love it!
Posted by: melissa | 12 October 2009 at 01:03 PM
Thanks for sharing your beautiful quilt AND instructions as a bonus!
Posted by: stephanie | 12 October 2009 at 01:39 PM
I love this quilt so much I can't stand it. The colors are so rich! But as much as I love it, I still love your Plain Spoken more - leaves me speechless every time.
Posted by: Allie | 12 October 2009 at 02:15 PM
I love it! I love your plain spoken one, too. I just ordered more solids today. Although not many colors - mostly gray. They're on sale at FabricDepot through today if you're interested!
Posted by: MichelleB | 12 October 2009 at 02:55 PM
you must have a very pretty living room. How nice it must be to snuggle under your very pretty quillt.
Posted by: Ruth Anne | 12 October 2009 at 04:22 PM
i love this quilt! it is so simple but still quite striking. beautiful! :)
Posted by: Nichole | 12 October 2009 at 04:56 PM
I love the colors you used together.
Posted by: Zonnah | 12 October 2009 at 05:24 PM
This quilt is amazing! I've admired the pattern for some time, and now it's definitely on my to-do list. I really love the colors!
Posted by: Emily | 12 October 2009 at 06:03 PM
that's lovely!
Posted by: Diva Quilts | 12 October 2009 at 06:57 PM
Beautiful quilt and a fantastic choice on how you quilted it!
Posted by: Anne | 12 October 2009 at 07:19 PM
oooo... triangles. You're braver than I am!
Posted by: Frogdancer | 12 October 2009 at 11:00 PM
Color! Love the color and the pop of white! Good job!
Posted by: Aunt Spicy | 13 October 2009 at 05:08 AM
I had seen it before and only I can say again that it's fantastic!
Posted by: RosaMaría | 13 October 2009 at 08:57 AM
Pretty quilt and thanks for the instructions. I just ordered fabric to make 2 of these! :)
Posted by: Lori | 13 October 2009 at 01:01 PM
Gorgeous color scheme! Makes me want to see your living room. LoL Beautiful job on the layout and quilting, too. Thanks for sharing all the details. I think I'd like to give this one a try! :o)
Thanks for stopping by!
Posted by: Heather | 13 October 2009 at 02:52 PM
"I love that one too"
-said the stalker who went out and bought fabric to make the same quilt after she saw it for the first time on your blog.
Posted by: Trisha | 13 October 2009 at 08:31 PM
This is one of my favorites that you have made. I must confess, I am fully planning a quilt just like this (sorry to be a copy cat) that is how much I love it.
Posted by: Cami | 13 October 2009 at 10:20 PM
beautiful, rebekah! solids are so wonderful...i keep telling myself i'm going to do a quilt in solids. this is inspiring!
Posted by: jacquie | 13 October 2009 at 10:27 PM
Oh yes, I love this! And I'm loving the Paula Prass on the back - great job!
Posted by: Kaye Prince | 14 October 2009 at 12:18 AM
That is a wonderful quilt! Good job!!
Posted by: Muriël | 14 October 2009 at 02:31 AM
You get an A+++++ for this one!
Posted by: Rima Aranha | 14 October 2009 at 01:08 PM
This quilt is wonderful. I love the cool colors you used..very soothing.
Posted by: pamela | 14 October 2009 at 04:59 PM
Love this quilt. I've had one like it on my to do list for some time now. I ALSO love your spring fave, the Plain Spoken. Such great colour choices. Thanks for coming to look at my quilt too. Keep in touch.
Posted by: Andrea | 14 October 2009 at 07:57 PM
This is so much fun...I love the solid colors (love that Crate and Barrel quilt up there, too!) and your layout is just lovely...
Doris in Des Moines
Posted by: Doris | 15 October 2009 at 09:53 AM
i just love that quilt. i was going to make an orange, pink and white version. it's still on my list. i think you and i share the same love of solids. in fact, i was considering only buying solid fabrics for the next year. i don't know if i could do it, but i'm thinking about it. i know...i'm nuts.
Posted by: amandajean | 15 October 2009 at 10:34 AM
So beautiful! I love the colors and especially the quilting! What a super quilt!!
Posted by: Aimee | 15 October 2009 at 12:07 PM
This quilt is soooo gorgeous. Is that Paula Prass backing fabric?? love her. You did a wonderful job on this quilt!
Posted by: tamara | 15 October 2009 at 04:31 PM
Beautiful Quilt. Love the colors, love the fabrics, love the design.
Thanks for sharing and for participating in the Bloggers Quilt Festival.
SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com
Posted by: SewCalGal | 16 October 2009 at 01:43 AM
Gorgeous work! Love the color combination!
Posted by: Karyn | 16 October 2009 at 12:46 PM
What a cool color combo! I love everything about this quilt!
Posted by: Katie B | 16 October 2009 at 08:04 PM
This is a soothing wonderful quilt. I love the solid colors you used. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Mary on Lake Pulaski | 16 October 2009 at 10:31 PM
Love it! the backing just looks fantastic.
Posted by: Jane Macdermott | 17 October 2009 at 12:36 AM
I'm loving the colors and I would smile everytime I saw it, too.
Hey, Thanks for the nice comments about my quilt, too! I appreciate it!
Posted by: Beth | 18 October 2009 at 01:03 PM
i love the solids and the colors you used. this is a beautiful quilt...thank you for sharing
Posted by: Leslie | 18 October 2009 at 11:30 PM
I love this one still! I would love to see your whole living room with this happy on the couch :)
Posted by: Amy - parkcitygirl | 19 October 2009 at 01:02 AM
I really like your solids. inspiring.
Posted by: angie | 26 October 2009 at 07:43 PM
Your quilt is lovely! I think you were right choosing the quilting pattern that you did. It compliments the blocks!
I love the floral fabric that you used for the backing!
Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Cheryl | 29 October 2009 at 09:17 AM
Beautiful! thanks for giving the details as well!
Posted by: Diane | 02 November 2009 at 08:08 PM
Hi,
I just wanted to say how great your quilt is and let you know I've posted it as one of my favorites from the Park City Girl Quilt Festival. http://emilyflippinmaruna.wordpress.com/2009/11/06/park-city-girl-quilt-roundup-pt-2/
Thanks,
Emily
The Handmade Experiment
http://emilyflippinmaruna.wordpress.com
Posted by: Emily Flippin Maruna | 07 November 2009 at 12:29 AM
Love the colors. It's gorgeous.
Posted by: Casey | 05 January 2010 at 11:58 PM
Oooh, LOVE! What is the backing? I adore that fabric and it's the colors of my girls' room! :D
Posted by: sarah | 07 December 2011 at 12:44 PM
Your quilt is lovely! I think you were right choosing the quilting pattern that you did. It compliments the blocks!
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