Welcome to the Great Outdoors Blog Hop from the Island Batik Ambassadors! I'm sew excited to show you what I've been making from the fabulous Sweet Tweets collection.
When I received these fabrics in the mail I was so excited. They are so springy and fun (this was in February in Minnesota....think snow!) I love the combination of lime, turquoise and orange.
Here is a sample I made of all the fabrics in the line for Island Batiks sales reps.
I love these colors so much I knew I wanted to make a throw size quilt. I used the gorgeous Aurifil thread for piecing. It's such a joy to work with.
Here you can see part of my work in progress. Yes, those are Legos. They are all over my house with two little boys! Why the John Deere Flannel? Simple...if you have flannel over your ironing surface it sticks to the fabric and you get significantly less stretch. When I learned this it was the only piece of flannel in my house. I suppose I should get something less busy, but it always makes me smile so I use it.
I purposely designed this quilt so all the pieces (except those that are 12 inch finished) could be cut on my Accuquilt Go cutter. It's amazing how much time that saves! My mother says now she can buy and cut fabric faster than she can sew it.
The top all done! I am really happy I used the dark turquoise fabric for the background. It's one of the darkest fabrics in the collection, but it sure does make the other colors pop.
All quilted up and bound. I was out of turquoise so I used a yellow from the collection. I like to use different colored bindings. I think it's fun. This quilt has Hobbs 80/20 cotton/poly blend inside. My favorite batting.
I must admit that I saved my scraps from cutting off my half square triangles. Aren't they fun? I made them into this little block. I'll have to get it quilted soon.
Be sure to check out all the other amazing Island Batik Ambassadors on the hop! It ends tomorrow and then there will be prizes! Speak of which...
Here is a giveaway from Island Batik
a Rafflecopt er giveaway
I am also giving away a prize! FOUR fat quarters from this amazing collection. To enter leave a comment and I will randomly draw a number on Saturday, September 8th.
I hope you get to quilt today!
Suzy
Oh those colours! They are so bright and happy, and you showcased them so beautifully in your quilt!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun quilt, love love the fabrics!!
ReplyDeleteI love the southwest flair to your quilt. The colors are fabulous. Thanks for sharing. grinnie1961@ gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is gorgeous! Those blues just glow.
ReplyDeleteThe colors pop against the dark turquoise, your quilt is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is great. It is just so amazing what someone can think up and put together from fabric.
ReplyDeletepetuniakr@aol.com
wow your quilt is fabulous. i agree the turquoise for the background is perfect. thanks for sharing and inspiring today.
ReplyDeletequilting dash lady at Comcast dot net
Pretty design for the quilt. Bonus pillow? and a table runner. All looks good. 24Tangent@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteWhat a bright, happy quilt!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is gorgeous! I love the way the colors pop on the turquois! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteyour quilt is so cheerful and so is your ironing board. the flannel is a good tip.
ReplyDeleteWow what a vibrant quilt love the turquoise I does make everything pop just moved from the southwest this quilt reminds me of the colors there
ReplyDeleteI adore your quilt. Fantastic design. The background is exactly the right colour to make all the others pop. This collection would be super fun to play with. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThat orange is wonderful. I save triangles too.
ReplyDeleteLove your quilt. Love the turquoise background.
ReplyDeleteI just love your quilt! Great colors together. Is or will there be a pattern?
ReplyDeleteJanet I am working on it...let me know if you are interested! websterquilt at gmail dot com
DeleteWow! What beautiful colors!
ReplyDeleteThe colors in this fabric collection are fabulous. I love your quilt design as well. It is unique, beautiful, and really shows the fabrics nicely.
ReplyDeleteI love the turquoise in the background, it really makes the pattern stand out. I have never heard the tip of putting flannel on the ironing board. I will have to give it a try sometime.
ReplyDeleteLove everything about it! I am so happy you shared the flannel idea with me earlier-I use it all the time!!
ReplyDeleteThat is stunning!!! It just sings, you really showed those yummy fabrics how to shine.
ReplyDeleteThat is a really beautiful quilt! Shows off those prints really nicely. Thanks for the chance at the giveaway too.
ReplyDeleteSuch wonderful colors! I love your design.
ReplyDeleteLove your choice of turquoise for the background!
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Freaking Awesome Colors! I love what you did with them!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely quilt! Really shows off the collection! That turquoise is a good choice for the background. Love it!
ReplyDeleteI think your quilt turned out really nice...any chance of a pattern (free or purchase?) The fabric choices are terrific! ljbisme at msn dot com
ReplyDeleteOoooh! I love your quilt pattern and these colours are so fresh and delicious!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt! Such a fun hop full of inspiration! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty quilt and a beautiful way to show off the fabric. I really like the design.
ReplyDeleteI love your quilt design and the great fabrics!
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is beautiful! It is a good way to brighten up these long Minnesota winters for sure (plus keep you warm)!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt! I love the colors and pattern. This quilt would definitely brighten up a Winter day.
ReplyDeletececilialyoung at gmail dot com
What a gorgeous quilt! Love the pattern and the beautiful blue background really does make the other colors pop. Great job! Thanks for the tip about ironing on flannel to stop the stretch of fabric, good to know!
ReplyDeleteYour quilt reminds me of a glorious stained glass window! The turquoise fabric is perfect and what a great way to use up those triangle pieces!
ReplyDeleteVery very nice and the looks great and so does your binding. .. happyness04431@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI lived in MN for years and know that this would definitely brighten up the February days! I love that turquoise as the background, and the bonus block from the cutoffs looks great!
ReplyDeleteTerrific use of color! And I love the quilt design, I’m working on something quite similar.
ReplyDeleteSuch a fantastic quilt. The turquoise, the orange just so happy. How can anyone not smile and be happy covered in this beauty.
ReplyDeletetushay3 (at) yahoo (dot) com
Gorgeous, and you're so right about the turquoise. It's like a refreshing pool at a summer resort. It's so welcoming and fun.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love your quilt! That turquoise is gorgeous! Thanks for the tip about the flannel on the ironing board. I'm going to try that!
ReplyDeleteI have really enjoyed this blog hop! So much eye candy. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love the bright colours in this collection and your quilt looks great
ReplyDeleteLove the quilt, the colors are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteThe turquoise was a fabulous choice for the background. It really sets off the other colours in an already very pretty quilt.
ReplyDeleteI love your quilt. The turquoise background fabric really does make the other colors pop. Thank you for the giveaway opportunity.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely quilt! And good for you, for making something out of your leftovers. I do that, too, and often wind up with mug rugs, bowl cozies, or just orphan blocks to be used in some later project.
ReplyDeleteYour Quilt?Throw is soooo Gorgeous!! You are so creative!! And the block from leftovers is Super! Thank you for chance to win your Give-a-way! :)
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is beautiful. I will try the flannel tip. Thank you for sharing, the blog hop has been great fun.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is gorgeous! You're right about the turquoise really making the other colours pop. I had never thought about using flannel on a pressing surface. I might have to give that a try!
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