As named because that’s what I anticipate will be the actual date of completion! It’s huge (well, huge for me!) and I don’t really relish the thought of quilting it on my regular machine. In fact, I’m tired just thinking about it!
I started this quilt a few months ago and then promptly put it away so I could work on other projects. I was hoping to make a queen sized quilt for our bed (we definitely don’t need any more lap sized quilts!). At the time, we were still in the midst of a long winter and so I selected a bunch of spring-y colors. As usual, many of these fabrics are my very favorites, so I opted for this quilt design so I’d be able to see larger pieces of my favorites.
I’ve used this design many times, but I’m not totally tired of it yet. I like the simple look as well as all the white. Plus, it goes together so quickly… even this size! And speaking of size – it currently measures 91″ x 99″, so it should be the perfect size after washing.
Taking a picture of it was more difficult. Our neighbors most definitely think we’re crazy – I’m tying a quilt to a tree, Morgan’s on a ladder and then I’m running around taking photos from all angles. Perhaps it’s providing them with evening entertainment…
So here it is on the bed – I’ll be taking a good look now, as it might be the only time I see it on the bed!
color block dress
small projects
I love the new quilt. I have a similar goal this summer – I’d like to finish a quilt for my queen size bed. We’ll see how it goes since I’m not an amazing quilter by any means.
Maybe this is the quilt you send out to a long-arm quilter? I know I’d want it on my bed NOW.
Very pretty and fits the bed so nicely. Is it possible to quilt a large quilt like this on a regular old machine? I think I’m ready for something bigger than a baby quilt, if so!
It’s wonderful! But I know what you mean about the quilting. Good luck!
love it !
It’s beautiful! I have become such a fan of white because of your quilts.
I LOVE it! I’m putting a stash together for a king size quilt for myself right now and this gives me hope that I can go that large!
This is beautiful! I have a couple of completed queen-sized tops that I’m going to have to send out, too– it’s going to be so hard to do it!
Just lovely! I adore the “simple” pattern – and yet it looks Modern to me. I’m currently working on a Queen sized quilt too – its my biggest ever! (90 x 95″)
Well done!
ooooh I like it!
That is beautiful!!
The quilt is great and looks very nice in your bedroom. I also like the picture above your bed. Tell us more about that.
Thanks Suzette! Here’s a link to the post about the fabric wall hanging above the bed – http://www.filminthefridge.com/2008/09/30/the-bedroom-gets-a-makeover/
Love the quilt and all the fabrics. I wish you lived closer so I could invite you over to quilt it on my longarm.
love it! ( as I do all your quilts..)
I’m fairly new to your site; please forgive me if you’ve done this already….
Could you share a tutorial, or a link to one, for these blocks? please?!
thanks!
love all the dresses, too!!
Hi Tracy – thanks! I didn’t do a tutorial for this quilt, but I did provide measurements for the blocks here – http://www.filminthefridge.com/2009/03/26/seagull-baby-boy-quilt/. I used the same sized block for this quilt, just increased the total number of blocks to make it large enough to fit our bed. Hope this helps!
Hi, just found your blog yesterday and I’ve had a chance to look around. I love it! My mama and I quilt some and I’m just getting back into sewing. Just wanted to let you know your quilt is gorgeous!
What a great quilt! I love it. You really are a talented quilter. Thanks for sharing your progress!
it looks amazing. i bet you will have it done in no time,
i have to tell you, your yard, or where ever it is you take all of your pictures is beautiful!
I think it is great! I love the name too, primarily because the first thing I thought of when I looked at the whole shot, was a bunch of paint chips from the home store…very cool.
Looks good. Have you thought of turning it into a duvet cover? No quilting required
I think it looks great and if you want support while you are quilting it, you’ve got it right here. I’m currently quilting a oversized queen quilt for my sisters wedding. It measures 106 x 100 or so. It takes awhile but I am just taking it slow on the quilting I do one or two bobbins full of thread on it a day. Good luck!
What a great job you´ve done! It will be very nice when its quilted!
I LOVE this quilt. I need to try something like this. That’s a GREAT size. I LOVE it!!! Great job!!!
This is absolutely gorgeous, a beautiful burst of spring inspiration!
Wonderful! I love it. Let us know how the quilting goes. I have a king-sized quilt that I have started to quilt by hand, and am very discouraged. Now I am wondering if I could do something simple with it on my machine! Thanks for the inspiration Ashley!
That is one big quilt! Stunning, looks great on the bed. Why don’t you send it out to be quilted! Best of both worlds
THis is a lovely quilt! I like your design and wrote down the sizes! But why wouldn’t you see it again on your bed? Because you can’t quilt it. I can understand how you feel about doing it, but I think this one is worth the quilting, so maybe save some and let some long arm quilter do the quilting job. Or… torn the middle seams and do a quilt as you go in four pieces.
i love it!! i too would be scared to quit one that big, but i know lots of people do it on their regular machines, and if anyone can do it than i’m sure you can.
it looks very lovely on your bed!!
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it looks wonderful! i’m working on stippling my king size quilt. it scared me so much, i made myself start quilting immediately so i wouldn’t chicken out.
i’m sure that you will do great!
it’s beautiful!!!!! and i applaud you for the size!!! can’t wait to see it done…
this is beautiful…i love it blowing in the wind! have you decided how you’re going to quilt it?
Just gorgeous! Absolutely beautiful.
Hi, I love your work, I love your bags and clothing. Can I buy/order some of your work? I saw some of your bags for sale, but i am interested in your quilted bags or some of your clothes. Let me know, thanks!
Lynda
Looks great! Don’t let the quilting scare you. If you do a design that goes from end to end it actually comes together quite quickly. Faster than regular stippling, at least. You could do loops, variegated straight lines, waves…