I need to think of a better name for it – don’t I?
This is the fastest quilt I have ever made – it came together really quickly and I absolutely LOVE it! For those that are interested in the details, I was inspired after seeing the colourful string quilts at Film in the Fridge and the Daisy Chain Strippy Quilt at Amy Butler.
I made 48 blocks that were 8 1/4 inch square (because that was the size of the A4 printer paper that I used for the paper piecing). The white strips measured 1 1/2 inch wide. I used mainly Midwest Modern fabric in the blue/green/lemon colourway and white homespun.
The finished quilt measures 64 x 78 inches. I quilted it with horizontal lines, one inch apart. I used the blue/cream honeycomb linen on the back, with a scrappy border on the two long sides. The left over fabrics were put together in a scrappy binding.
I can’t decide whether this quilt should be used as a throw in our bedroom….
or in the living room…
but either way it is going to be used!
I wanted to give a special thank you to Sheri Howard who has featured our His PJ’s to Her project on her blog. Sheri has lots of fun projects on her blog and has a book coming out soon. She has just given her magazine holders a make-over.
If you live in Australia, you still have time to enter our giveaway!
Posted by Lisa
Just so fresh looking, in any room it would look terrific.
Gasp! What a breath taking quilt!! I love it! I think it does need a name. It looks so refreshing and summery. “Land and Sea” or something like that, because it reminds me of the beach. Great job.
I’ve spent far too long admiring your new quilt . It really is beautiful , love the design and the colours , love it !
Wow, it’s SO beautiful! I adore these string-pieced quilts, and I love the fabrics and colors you put together. Just stunning, on both the bed and the couch. You should be so proud of this one!
Lisa,
you’ve really outdone yourself, it’s so beautiful!
Lovely quilt.
I’m so glad it will be well used and loved.
Yum, Lisa! The colors of the quilt remind me of the sea which is interesting since the midwest of Midwest Modern in no where near the sea. Go figure!
Happy weekend,
Cassie
that quilt is very beautiful and i can’t believe you used the qord quick in the description – that woukd take me about 6 months if i had the balls to try it 🙂 Well done!
It’s so beautiful! I love the colors, the quilting, everything! It’s wonderful!
Oh Lisa, it’s just beautiful! I LOVE the colors!
I have the perfect name for the quilt….it should be called “MINE”!
Love it!
And it would look good in all of those places at my house too!
Your quilt is lovely. How about calling it “Midwest Window Pane”. At first glance, It appeared like I was looking at a green field through a window.
Just my observation…good luck naming it.
Absolutely beautiful!
Gorgeous Lisa! I love it! Looks great in your loungeroom 🙂
It’s gorgeous! I love the muted color palette, so fresh!
Lisa, that quilt is beautiful! I would throw it on my bed, if I were you. I think the colours are perfect for a serene bedroom. But as you said: anywhere you would put it, it would look lovely!
I love it Linda! The colours look so fresh together. A spider web quilt is on my to do list too
Lisa well done it looks gorgeous. The colours go so well together and yeah to you for qilting it yourself.
xx Linda
Beautiful colours ! the design is sopectacular, its just so fresh and clean and modern and ……really really striking!
Fabuleux!
What a really lovely quilt and the colouring is gorgeous.
It made me think of the sun shining through the forest and waterfalls. All those different shades of greens, yellows and blues depending on the intensity of the sun.
Just stunning. I’m in a swoon.
It beautiful, it will look lovely wherever you put it.
Karen
Your quilt is lovely, anywhere in your home is just a great spot for it.
What a gorgeous quilt! It looks fabulous anywhere in your home!
Beautiful and I really love how you quilted it. It’ looks perfect everywhere.
hmmmm… I love it with the browns in the living room!
but wherever you put it–bravo!
it will look awesome anywhere. lovely colours.
OMGosh it’s so gorgeous, clever you!
Stunning! I love it!
The quilt is beautiful!!! I love the string quilts, definitely on my list quilts to make in the future. I love your fabrics and colors. I say keep it in your living room so everyone can see it!
Lisa, the quilt is stunning… seriously, it is absolutely breathtaking…*sigh*…I love that you will use it, really use it, and so you should all that work–enjoy! And the back is as lovely as the top. I love those soft blue-y greens and subtle patterns of the fabrics. What about “Sea & Sky” for name? Either way, it’s just gorgeous! Happy weekend ((HUGS))
I love this. It is beautiful. Great color choices. Thanks for the links. I am thinking this a must do sometime! I vote the bed…but it is hard to choose because it just looks so nice anywhere!
I absolutely love the colors in your quilt.
so pretty, I think you’ll just have to have it in the sitting room during the day and then take it to bed with you on a night 🙂
I love it! It looks so cosy on the end of your bed but then again it lends itself to snuggling under it on the couch. Enjoy!
What a fabulous quilt! Enjoy it… wherever you decide to use it!
You did good! It’s a beautiful quilt!
It’s beautiful wherever you decide you decide to put it.
Beautiful Quilt…Love the Quilting & the Back…
cheers
The quilt is absolutely beautiful!!! I love everything about it! I am in the process of re-doing our master bath and sprucing up our master bedroom. This quilt would be perfect. I might just have to make one! Thanks for the inspiration. ooxx`jodi
OMG Lisa your quilt is asolutely exsquisite and whatever you call it I’m sure it will be the most appropriate name for it.
That is a great quilt, and your fabrics …YUMMMMMMY!! Beautiful pictures.
I love your quilt how many different fabrics did you use and how much? Hope you don’t mind me asking.
this is beautiful! i really love it on the bed!
It looks fabulous folded on the end of the bed! Clean, crisp and lovely.
Absolutely gorgeous – I love the colors – very restful. Now you can put your feet up, bundle up in your beautiful quilt and relax!
Just gorgeous!!!! ‘Midwest Masterpiece’ I say… LOL!!!
Take Care
Jodie 🙂
Wow. It looks stunning. What fresh colors. With 2 girls, Im so over the pinks and purples. Congratulations on a quilt to be proud of!
Wow, wow, wow!!! It looks amazing! Well done!
I love everything about this post. The photos, displays and colors! It is all so dreamy and beautiful. Lovely musical name for the quilt. Thanks. Dogwood
what a beautiful, beautiful quilt! It would look perfect anywhere. The backing is gorgeous too!
Beautiful quilt! I love string pieced quilt and this one is stunning! It will look fabulous anywhere.
Thanks for sharing!
Ta da! A huge well done to you. It’s beautiful. You should be deservedly very pleased with yourself!
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Wow, it’s stunning! I just love your color and fabric selections – so beautiful! And it looks lovely at the end of your bed. Thanks for the link!
Your quilt is gorgeous Lisa. I think I want to make one, if only I wasn’t too lazy for paper piecing.
Absolutely stunning quilt, love the pieced blocks and the colors, and in particular the quilting. Very inspirational. Thanks for sharing.
Rita
Too pretty! The colors are just dreamy!
Lisa,
its beautiful and Amy’s colour palette makes the workload easier….it seems that it can live in a number of places so will be very versatile for you and the family…I dont think I ould tire of this
What a lovely quilt – it could be used ANYWHERE.
Kris
That is such a beautiful quilt. Where ever it lands it is going to a great eye catcher.
It is absolutely amazing and so is your bedroom.
If I took a picture of my bedroom you would yell over the net ‘Renee, for pete sake, make your bed.’
Love Renee xoxo
is so stunning! i love it in both places. beautiful!
Wow!! It is just stunning-really beautiful-you must be very proud of yourself-love it!
I LOVE your quilt. The colors, the quilting, the pattern. Everything. It looks gorgeous on your white bedding.
Absolutely beautiful. Love the colour choice!!
I am a follower of ‘Film in the Fridge’ and I am about to start on this quilt but in greens. I noticed that I had collected lots and lots of greens!! Can’t wait to start….
Just discovered your blog and just love your quilt! Good on ya mate!
I loved this quilt when I saw it months ago. I’m pleased to have “found” it again.