Happy Together, a finished quilt
This happy quilt was a quick and easy-going project. Not too many choices since I followed the look from the pattern cover, plenty of certainty and a satisfying, predictable result.
I used the Sew Kind of Wonderful pattern called Happy Together and colored it in with Forestburgh fabrics by Heather Ross and Windham’s Ruby + Bee solids. The result is cheery and exuberant, just as I had hoped.
It’s a gift for Elora’s kindergarten teacher, who has been the perfect teacher for Elora these past 2 1/2 years. She’s firm, but fun. Welcoming. Definitely playful! From the fun clothes that this teacher wears, I believe that a bright, happy quilt will be right for her. Elora has three weeks of school left before summer vacation (finally) begins, so we still have plenty of time to gift this together.
Sew Kind of Wonderful patterns are designed to be sewn with unique rulers. For this quilt I used the Wonder Curve Ruler, which I received from the Dutch quilt shop Nanno Creative (who also sells printed Sew Kind of Wonderful patterns). It’s the only ruler/template needed for the pattern and quite cleverly designed. If you have basic curved piecing skills, as for a drunkard’s path block, you have the skills to sew Happy Together. Just keep in mind that the Sew Kind of Wonderful patterns do need to be closely read. These are ideal for people who like to follow directions. Yep, that’s me sometimes!
Of course I really enjoyed getting to explore Heather Ross’s new Forestburgh collection for this quilt. I know, I know - I am super lucky to have my hands on it early. Did you notice that binding? It’s the extra wide Broadstripe from Forestburgh. I had to give it a try for binding. What do you think? Does it remind you vaguely of caution tape? Hmm, hopefully not - - -
As for the backing, it’s a widleback called Night Visitor, also by Heather Ross/Windham Fabrics. So much love for that one!
In The Netherlands our July is starting off super windy, rainy and cool. As in, we’ve been wearing pants and a jacket outside. Here’s hoping that there are more summer days ahead!
I have a new swimsuit to break in ;)
I love my Crossweave quilt design with its playful X’s and pointy diamonds. And then to sew it in fabrics by my very favorite designer, Anna Maria Parry; well, that was the cherry on top!
Hurrah, for another Rainbow Over Head! This sweet-sized quilt would be perfect for that baby or toddler in your life OR to hang up on a wall where you sew. She’s 41” square and 100% made with love and light.
Ta da, my finished Scrap Cabin quilt! She’s bright and warm and made from so many, many scrap fabric strips, folks. It truly boggles my mind that I have this many scraps, given how many scrap quilts I sew. Where are they coming from?
My Hourglass Curves quilt is sewn with drunkard’s path blocks. It’s straightforward curved piecing, which suited these bridal gown silk scraps just fine. The silk is crisp like quilting cotton, but lightweight as silk will be.
But the quilt! I love that too. It turned out great, if I do say so myself. I already had faith in it as a scrap quilt, but the green and black sashing pushed it way beyond ordinary. I imagine that it will bring such a cozy, joy to someone’s home.
I have never hung a quilt in my home before. My ex disliked quilts in general and color in particular. I accepted that it was painfully so, until one day when I realized that disliking someone’s art is rather similar to disliking their soul. In my new life post-divorce, I see how important it is that a lover also loves what I make and how I express myself in color and shape. So, in that context, you can imagine how dear it is that my boyfriend asked me to make quilts for our living room and our bedroom walls. And that hanging this first one up really makes that house my home.
Gosh I love this quilt! She was so fun and fast to make. I tried to work mostly with softer tones, while allowing for strong contrast in the improv crosses. The combination is more spunky than sweet, more wild than cultivated and positively buzzing with island energy.
Red-orange-yellow-green-indigo-violet or ROYGIV, that’s the rainbow and she never gets old. I have recreated my Dear Dottie quilt as Dear Roy. He is a square-format color wheel quilt made up of delightful, scrappy polka dots. And I love him, love him, love him!
I am quite happy with this finish! I find it pretty irresistible with its bright colors and playful, improv setting. Check out these summer vibes! It captures the slightly reckless, high-energy state of summer. Like waves crashing on the seashore or butterflies flitting over bright blooms.
a finished quilt