What do you get when you combine hot pink with large insects? Why, my newest finished quilt!
I fell in love with this large bee print fabric from Melody Miller’s latest line, Ruby Star Spring, when she first showed sneak peeks of it. I was thrilled when she sent along a bit of each of three prints, including the wonderful bee print. I wanted to feature the bees, so I fussy cut two big bee blocks and used them as the starting point for these uneven stacked blocks.
I decided to quilt it with randomly-spaced horizontal straight lines. I used a great variegated Sulky thread that’s mostly pink, but also changes to purple, orange and yellow, and I think it works well to pick up some of the colors of the other great solids in this quilt.
I splurged and bought more of the bee print for the backing. I love that it’s 62″ wide so it fit this quilt without having to piece it. (I adore pieced backings, but occasionally it’s nice to use one solid piece, you know?) I used the same pink solid for the binding. I like how it blends in on the front, but provides a lovely border on the backing.
And can I tell you how lightweight and soft this is now that it’s finished? I hadn’t thought about it, but it seems that the combo of the lightweight Pure Elements fuchsia solid and the linen blend Ruby Star Rising prints makes for a quilt with a really great weight – just perfect for the end of summer!
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And speaking of this fabulous big bee print, don’t you think it would make a perfect skirt? If so, you’re in luck, because you can now find a free pattern (and video tutorial!) over at Whipstitch. Take a peek at this cute video Melody created!
I have my pattern printed out, and I’m hoping to run over to Nido tomorrow to pick up a bit more of the bee fabric…
Wishing you all a very happy weekend!
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Oooh, I love it! The hot pink is not something you see all the time, but it really sets off those bees.
Ooh, I love, love, love that quilt back. that’s definitely my favorite colorway. Looks so very cool!
Very cute! I was kinda confused with the hot pink choice, but when I saw that the bee had hot pink, then it made sense!
Very nice job!
Love the quilting in straight, yet unevenly spaced lines. And I LOVE variegated threads for quilting. It just adds a neat little detail that can only be appreciated while you’re snuggled up close to it.
Bee-utiful xx
Love it, and love seeing it against the colors of that building…did you paint the window frame so it would echo the quilt colors? 🙂
Is it for sale? Please say yes! And then sell it to me.
i felt a little sad when she kept crumpling up those cute drawings!
What do you do with your quilts??
That sure is a great pink!!
Looks great – love the bright pink! & yes I’m with you on the backing……
I love it! AND I’m so glad to see you post. I was worried about you guys! We have a cabin in Chester and altho it is fine the devastation is great around us. YAHOO for Vermonters!
It’s so beautiful! Unique, colorful and modern! Woot! Love the stacked block effect! I really love love love how you quilted it, way cool!
I love your quilt!! The hot pink is perfect and I’m sure the thread looks great against that grey!
ps I was born in Burlington and have been thinking about everyone weathering the floods hope you’re ok!
Looks special photographed against the black wood building. Love the fabric choices too. That big bee calls to me.
This is the BEST!!! You’ve given me inspiration for two beautiful pieces of large print that I can’t bear to cut up……can’t wait to get sewing.
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