I started with some fun strips. I had enough of my background fabric to make a really large table runner or bed runner. I'm going to hang it on my sewing room door as it's about the right size for that.
I laid out the pieces to make sure my colors were all spread out. Christa's directions are really clear and easy to follow.
I ran out of my background fabric, but had two similar shades of pink to choose from to put on a final border. I opted for the darker color instead of the light.
Then I got to have fun quilting my quilt! Christa has great suggestions in her book. I am not as good at stitching Crazy Eight quilting as she is so I opted for matchsticks in the gray and outer border and then did a design on my own, arc swirls in the background.
I also used a striped binding which just adds so much sparkle!
The final quilt all ready for my door!
You can purchase a signed copy of the book from Christa at http://shop.christaquilts.com/
You can also leave a comment to be entered for a free ecopy of Christa's book!
Friday August 18
Kathy Bruckman Blog: Kathy's Kwilts and More IG: @kathyskwiltsandmoreKate Colleran Blog: Seams Like a Dream IG: @seamslikeadreamquilts
Sharon Parcel Blog: Yellow Cat Quilt Designs IG: @punkydoodle53
Saturday August 19
Sandy Maxfield Blog: Sandy Star Designs IG: @sandystardesignsJoanne Harris Blog: Quilts by Joanne IG: @turtlequilterjo
Teresa Mairal-Barreu Blog Sewn Up: IG: @teresadownunder
Monday August 21
Nancy Scott Blog: Masterpiece Quilting IG: @masterpiecequiltingJenny Wilding Cardon Blog: Stitch This! IG: @martingaletpp
Lorinda Davis Blog: Laurel Poppy & Pine IG: @laurelpoppyandpine
Tuesday August 22
Sherry Shish Blog: Powered by Quilting IG: @poweredbyquiltingMichelle Bartholomew Blog: Michelle Bartholomew IG: @michellebartholomew
Allison Dutton Blog: Allison Sews IG: @allisonsews
Wednesday August 23
Lissa LaGreca Blog: Lovingly Lissa IG: @lovinglylissaSherri Noel Blog: Rebecca Mae Designs IG: @rebeccamaedesigns
Sandra Healy Blog: Sandra Healy Designs IG: @sandrahealydesigns
Thursday August 24
Laura Piland Blog: Slice of Pi Quilts IG: @sliceofpiquiltsCheryl Brickey Blog: Meadow Mist Designs IG: @meadowmistdesigns
Jen Frost Blog: Faith and Fabric IG: @faithandfabric
Friday August 25
Jessee Maloney Blog: Art School Dropout IG: @jessee_artschooldropoutJessica Caldwell Blog: Desert Bloom Quilting IG: @desertbloomquilting
Anjeanette Klinder Blog: Anjeanette Klinder IG: @anjeanetteklinder
Saturday August 26
Terri Vanden Bosch Blog: Meanderings Along Lizard Creek IG: @lizardcreekquilterSuzy Webster Blog: Webster Quilt IG: @websterquilt
Katie Joy Church Blog: Wild Prairie Studio IG: @katie_joyquilts
Monday August 28
Pam Cobb Blog: The Stitch TV Show IG: @thestitchtvshowJen Rosin Blog: A Dream and a Stitch: IG: @adreamandastitch
Rashida Khanbhai Blog: No. 3 Quilt Studio IG: @no3quiltstudio
Tuesday August 29
Lynn Kline Blog: Monkey Needle IG: @monkeyneedleKathy Bruckman Blog: Kathy's Kwilts and More IG: @kathyskwiltsandmore
Wednesday Aug 30
Jen Shaffer Blog: Patterns by Jen IG: @patternsbyjenSandra Starley Blog: Textile Time Travels IG: @textiletimetravels
I hope you get to quilt today!
Suzy
Your quilt is beautiful. I love the background and border colors.
ReplyDeleteYour door quilt is very pretty! Good job! cknapp3626(at)sbcglobal(dot)net
ReplyDeleteYou did such a great job with it and the quilting looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteLooking at all the projects on the blog hop makes me want to give it a try!
ReplyDeleteI agree that that striped binding is terrific.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your project. I love the look of the striped binding.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of hanging a quilt on the back of my sewing room door!
ReplyDeletesilverthimble@shaw.ca
Looks fantastic. Love your color choices!!
ReplyDeleteLove where your quilt is hanging
ReplyDeleteNicely done Suzy!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilt, I love your color combination!
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt, love the color choice.
ReplyDeleteGreat version of this quilt. I love your quilting as well as your colors
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt! I love the idea of sizing it to fit on a door!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing! Love it!
ReplyDeleteLove your idea of hanging your quilt on your door! Thank you for sharing, Susan
ReplyDeleteGreat to see your quilt and clever spot on your door to feature it.
ReplyDeleterozz01 at cox dot net
I love the striped border, and the darker pink really pulls that color from the stripes and makes it zing!
ReplyDeleteDoor quilts are great, I have them on my sewing room door.
ReplyDeleteStrips are fun to use in bindings.
djcutting2(at)gmail(dot)com
Never heard of a door quilt before. It looks great though!! Love the striped border. ndfromsd(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteIs the rafflecopter not working? It would not open for me.
DeleteNot working for me either! :-(
DeleteWhat a great idea -- to make a door hanging! It looks great!
ReplyDeleteVery nice--I'd love to see your flow pattern for the quilting that is in the red areas. I really like it.
ReplyDeleteI love your version of Christa's quilt, both your colors and your clever quilting.
ReplyDeleteWonderful colours! Maybe it was a happy accident that you ran out of background fabric because I love the dark pink border :) Tamara tamaraferguson(at)Hotmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteI love your version,
ReplyDeleteIs the rafflecopter supposed to work?
I have really enjoyed seeing the different options. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove the red.
ReplyDeleteNice idea making a door quilt!
ReplyDeleteLove your quilting. Looks great for a door quilt. I often use a table runner to fill a narrow wall space.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea!... to put a special quilt on a sewing room door!
ReplyDeleteI really like your color, fabric, and quilting choices, too... (The darker red border and the stripe binding do give a depth and sparkle!)
Pat T.
I love your quilt and the colors. Love the idea of putting it on your sewing room door.
ReplyDeleteMust win a copy of this book, so many fun quilts. lutzcats (at) yahoo (dot) com
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing how you used the pattern. Love your colours.
ReplyDeleteYour windows on the world will be great for giving air to your sewing area. Thanks for sharing...btw, rafflecopter doesn't appear to be working...
ReplyDeleteI would love to try out all of the quilts in this book!
ReplyDeleteOhioholman at aol dot com
Great job! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteVery contemporary pattern. Would love to see in batiks. Never thought of a door quilt.
ReplyDeleteAwesome job on this door quilt from your fabric choices to the quilting! Thx for sharing!
ReplyDeleteRafflecopter isn't working for me (technically challenged maybe?), but here is my comment anyway. Your red quilt is quite striking. I think you've led me to a new idea for finding hanging space for small quiltlets. swalker287(at)aol(dot(com)
ReplyDeleteLove it. No rafflecopter, though.
ReplyDeleteI like your door quilt and the quilting.
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of using this as a door hanging
ReplyDeleteGreat door hanging! the separating strip creates a nice sense of movement ~ ~ augmented by your interesting quilting! I like it.
ReplyDeletelove the door handing and this design!
ReplyDeleteThe striped binding is so perfect.
ReplyDeleteI love the red background. I'm going to use it on a quilt soon.
ReplyDeleteI love your idea of a door hanging and I'll definitely be trying out your background quilting design, so pretty! Great job!
ReplyDeletecathylouwilson@gmail.com
I love the idea of decorating a door with a quilt! I have a rather random door in our foyer that is always open, but would look even better with a cute quilt on it!
ReplyDeleteJust lovely! The quilting is so gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteFabulous. What a great quilt to see on your door. How did you hang it?
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is fantastic! Thanks for sharing it with us.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of a door quilt - so many options for holidays. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love this pattern - your version is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI hate to repeat but your version is fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteNice quilt. I really like the matchbook quilting.
ReplyDeleteThe door quilt idea is really great. After awhile you run out of places to put your smaller quilts to use. This pattern is great and one I'd like to make--hoping to win a n electronic copy!!
ReplyDeletegrat quilt - love yoru fabric choices! The door idea was inspired!
ReplyDeleteYour background color choice is eye catching. It is certainly fit for a door hanging. Nice.
ReplyDeletetushay3 (at) yahoo (dot) com
I like your idea of a door hanging.
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