Wednesday 5 November 2014

Jewel-y Brights Quilt Top - Done!

After much cutting, sewing, pressing, cutting again, sewing again, & even more pressing, I have finished my quilt top, woo hoo! (truth be known, I finished it Thursday last week)
You may remember that the fabrics were a garage sale find thanks to my eagle-eyed Mum.
Around that time, I'd also been imagining some kind of one-block quilt, put together to somehow look interesting. I searched around, & found some great inspiration in the IMAGES tab of Google, & the main idea for layout was found here. Yes, it's 36 identical makes of the Scrappy Trip block, made famous in recent times by Quiltville.

My original plan was to make it 4 x 4 blocks, which I did, but border fabric just didn't work... so I set to, & made a bunch more blocks to make it up to 6 x 6, in order to keep the established pattern. I love the secondary colour patterns too!

It measures about 73 inches square. The backing is going to be a pink in the same tones as in the top, not sure about binding colour yet.

Happy Me, I Love It!
Now I need to call my quilter so she can work her magic...

26 comments:

Unknown said...

Wow! The top looks fabulous Anthea. Such happy colours. Sharyn:)

Kim said...

Looks great Anthea. Can't wait to see how you have it quilted.

Kaylee said...

It is just stunning Anthea, great job...

Lisa V said...

Great job Anthea!

Christine M said...

Your quilt top looks great, Anthea.

Raewyn said...

Beautiful! You've done a great job...imagine those fabrics coming from a garage sale - great find!

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

Stunning!!!

Cheryl said...

Those lovely fabrics were a great find Anthea and love the design you chose. It looks stunning

Jeanette said...

Wow. Stunning !!!!!. Hugs, xx.

debbie said...

I agree, stunning is the word! It is stunning and gorgeous. xx debbie

Cheryll said...

No wonder you are pleased with it...it's gorgeous!

Kate said...

It's a beauty, Anthea!!

Anonymous said...

Hi Anthea ,wow this quilt is gorgeous ,well done my lovely friend.xx

retdairyqueen said...

Wow It turned out beautifully

sunny said...

Great job! That's a lot of stitches, and some very happy fabric.

Fiona said...

Just fantastic having the blocks identical.... a beautiful jewel of a quilt...
Hugz

Jeneta said...

Wow - it's beautiful!! And what a great size. Perhaps an orange binding?

Lin said...

I love it too - fantastic. xx

Outback Craftaholic said...

Beautiful Anthea! You've done a great job. Cheers, Tracy x

Narelle said...

Gorgeous finish!
Any of those colours as a binding would frame it beautifully :)

Wendy said...

It's gorgeous, I can see why you love it!!

Susan said...

Terrific. This is certainly a quilt that doesn't need borders.

Maria said...

WOW !! Fabulous...

Jindi's Cottage said...

Gorgeous! I think you made the perfect call ditching the border idea...I love the secondary patterns too and the bright happy colours...well done!

Binsa said...

Such a bright happy quilt.Enjoyed your posts. Kind REgards, O'faigh

Quilting Chemist (Danette) said...

Gorgeous quilt Anthea, I love the bright colors!

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