Sunday, March 27, 2011

Spring Wheels Quilt Completed!

Welcome Spring Wheels :)

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Reminds me of warm spring days with a slight breeze in the air:

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This is the newest addition to the studio. I had a blast making it. I love all the different colors and how they all combined together to create different wheels:

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The back repeats the spring wheels:

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Don't you just love that pretty and playful Starling fabric? There's some in the front and the back of this quilt - adding a whimsical touch:

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Binding is from the Peaceful Planet line from Studio E:

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This is quilt #1 of 2 Spring Wheels.  For this one I decided to use a free form quilting style.  It adds a whimsical feel to the quilt and make each of the part of the quilt flow into the other.  I love how it adds a consistent texture to the whole quilt.  I'm working on quilt #2 now - it has more of a structured straight-line quilting style.  I can't wait to see how the two differs once it's quilted :).  I'll share #2 as soon as it's done.  For now I am enjoying looking at #1. 


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Quilt Information:
Spring Wheels (#1)
Front: 100% Cotton Prints and Solids.  Showcase fabric: Starling by Alexander Henry
Batting: Warm & Natural 100% cotton
Backing: 100% Cotton Solid (Amy Butler & Kona Solids)
Completed Dimension: ~60" x 66"
Quilting Method: Free Style Meandering
Binding: Machine Sew to Front and Hand Sew to Back (Peaceful Planet by Studio E)

Pattern to come :)

I am sharing this quilt at these great Linking Parties.

42 comments:

BakingMama said...

Beautiful! I don't have the confidence to try making a quilt yet, one day soon though...

Hi, I'm Suz!! said...

I love your quilt! It's beautiful!! Great job!!

Hugs ~~ Suz

www.inspiringcreativeness.blogspot

Jennifer said...

This is beautiful. All of your quilts have a great light, airy, fun air to them that is my absolute favorite. :)

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous quilt!!! I love the design!

Andrea
www.addicted2tutes.blogspot.com

Kimberlee, The Spunky Diva said...

That is just gorgeous. Very fun pattern, and the fabric is darling. Visiting from Sew Chatty.
-Kimberlee
www.TheSpunkyDiva.com

Lindsay said...

So pretty! I think I am making a pinwheel quilt again for my next project!

Unknown said...

I love it!! I'd love for you to link up to Wow Me Wednesdays!

http://polkadotsonparade.blogspot.com/2011/03/wow-me-wednesday_23.html

Leslie said...

this is lovely

Lizzy said...

What a beautiful quilt! Love all the colors!

Unknown said...

You're quilts are just works of art. Seriously. They're all beautiful. I looked at them on Etsy WAAAAAY before I stumbled upon your blog...when I saw your Poppy quilt I remembered :)

Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen said...

Love this quilt! I wish I could sew, but my mom can & I am going to send her a link to your site. Beautiful!

Sandra said...

This is beautiful! The way you repeated the pinwheel blocks looks really sharp:)

Leigh said...

Hi! I'm visiting from Tip Junkie! WOW! Your quilt is just beautiful! I wish I had the gift of sewing!! Really great job!

Cindy @ Cinsarah said...

Beautiful Quilt!!

Ladybird Ln said...

So sweet, I love the bright colors, and simple design, just beautiful!

Carlee,
ladybirdln.blogspot.com

Susie said...

This is so beautiful. I appreciate how much time it took! I love your choice of colors. I am your newest follower visiting from Creative Itch Sew Cute Tuesday. Please come visit me!
Susie at Puddle Jumper Creations

Shabby Soul said...

The pinwheel is one of my favorite quilt squares! I love the variety of colors on your quilt!

Ginger said...

Very pretty! Thanks for linking up to Mad Skills Monday!

Milica said...

Gorgeous quilt!!!! It gives me motivation to get to work on one of my own!

Jessica @ Sunny Tuesday said...

Such a fun quilt!

kara@elements-interiors.net said...

I LOVE this! Its PERFECT for you to Link up at my Linky PAR-TAY,

Whassup Wednesday!!!

And I have a party button you can grab so your friends can come too:)

*ENTER LINKY PAR-TAY Here! *

xoxokara

Mandy Beyeler said...

Thanks for linking up to Take-A-Look Tuesday over on Sugar Bee Crafts - I featured you today! Mandy, www.SugarBeeCrafts.com

Kelly @ Run With Glitter said...

So Beautiful!I'd love it if you Linked up to the Glitter Party!
http://runwithglitter.blogspot.com/2011/03/weekly-tues-thurs-link-party.html

Stephanie said...

Beautiful work!

Leanne said...

That is amazingly beautiful. Thanks for linking to We're ORganized Wednesday.

Stacey - Elle Belle said...

Wow I LOVE it! I really like the details you added with the borders, the framed in pinwheels on the back, and that adorable fabric on the back! Oh and your pictures are so lovely!!! I worked so hard on a quilt that I'm super happy with, but I haven't posted about it on my blog because I my pictures just didn't do it justice... thanks for the inspiration!

Kim said...

So beautiful! I bet you are super excited it is finished and it turned out so well!

Katherines Corner said...

Oh this is lovely!!! Happy Friday Hugs! P.S. have you made it over to my new location?

chris said...

The pinwheels are so whimsical and fun! Perfect for springtime.

An Oasis in the Desert said...

That is what I would label a "Happy Quilt" because it just makes you smile.
CAS

Cindy said...

Fun, fun, fun. I love your quilt. Good job.

Alison Agnew said...

you are so talented and creative...as usual, these colors are lovely...thanks for sharing your passion on fridays unfolded.

blessings,

alison
stuff and nonsense

@pril said...

This is very nice indeed. I saw you at It's a Hodge Podge Friday by It's a Hodge Podge Life.

Today is my blog's first linky party. I would love for you to add this: http://koolbeenz-blog.blogspot.com/search/label/Funky%20Fresh%20Fridays.

Quiltstory said...

I love this layout and design! So pretty! Thanks for linking to Fabric Tuesday :)

liberal sprinkles said...

wow its beautiful. I don't think I'll ever piece so well, I'm only on my first quilt!
I bloghopped my way over, have a great weekend!

Threeundertwo said...

I love this! Great design and colors. Thanks so much for linking up to Finished for Friday.

Beth- the mama bee said...

Oh, It's going on my list! Beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

Megan said...

so pretty. I love the stripes in between.

megan
craftycpa.blogspot.com

Wendy @ Ramblings from the Sunshine State said...

That is gorgeous! I want to learn to quilt so bad. I have made one, but it is FAR from perfect. It's been over a year & I still havent bound it!

Visiting from Under the Table & Dreaming!

Ashley @ Decorating Obsessed said...

That is beautiful! I wish I had talent in the sewing department.

Krystine Stephenson said...

Oh my goodness, I love it! I think it is so pretty!

http://lucyluvinyl.blogspot.com/

avisiontoremember said...

beautiful! Thanks for sharing on Check ME Out Saturday on http://iamonly1woman.blogspot.com

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