I put the finishing stitches in Sarah’s quilt today and I am so pleased with how it turned out. It is my favourite quilt I have made so far – there is something about Bliss fabric that makes me smile every time I look at it. Sarah is thrilled with it.
It is quilted in parallel lines, 3/4 inch apart and finished with a red polka dot binding.
The backing was pieced using the Blue Medallion print, a strip of red polka dot, and some white kona cotton.
The quilt is based on the June Bug Pattern by Thimbleblossoms and is a twin bed size. The fabric is available here.
Next up is a matching pillow for the bed, and a mat for the dressing table and bedside table.
I love the summer holiday period – it is so nice to make the time to work on projects for my sweet family. I am still trying to find out what colours my son would like in his quilt. I am leaning towards a solid colour only design – hope to pin him down soon:)
It will probably be a quiet here over the next two weeks – I plan on spending the last of the school holiday period with the family. It has been fun playing lots of board games (I am still the undisputed champion at Scattergories), taking my 16 year old son for driving lessons, watching lots of dvd’s, and reading – such a relaxing time of year!
I am in love with those colours! Beautiful choice.
oh my goodness it is just perfect! I love the colours but then I love bliss. I’m doing a quick quilt for a flood victim we know, just simple jelly roll all sewn together but now I must get that pattern as it looks beautiful!
well done, so fresh and lovely and i love how you quilted it.
corrie:)
It is gorgeous, perfect pattern for that fabric!
beautiful………can’t wait to see the rest………bliss is a wonderful range……
Beautiful, just beautiful!
It is Blissfully lovely. I really love how you took the orange peel applique out into the borders. Very clever.
Lucky Sarah this quilt is stunning,you have done a fantastic job and love your choice of fabric.
cheers Sheryl
http://shez-enjoyinglife.blogspot.com
Red polka dot binding is the perfect ending to a really sweet quilt. Our family loves to play board games. We played lots of Scattergories during the holidays.
Lisa, I am out of breath…your artwork is adorable! I wish I could see this beauty alive!!
Perfect job! Love! Bela
It sounds like you are having a great time with your family!
Love Sarah’s quilt! Great border and backing. Lucky Sarah (o:
oh its just gorgeous!!!
omgoodness! It really is darling. I would love to see a photo of it on the bed. I really need to get this line, before it’s all gone.
Stunning. And I love the polka dot binding. Camille of Bliss would be pleased! I really love how some of the flower motives are echoed in the border, it really looks fab. Well done!
The quilt is beautiful! I love how the aqua makes everything pop!
Have a great summer break!
I am in love! So pretty! I have been dying to see the full reveal of this!
Lisa the quilt is stunning, you gotta love the holidays and lazy days.
That is fantastic! I just love those colors & prints 🙂
Gott, ist der schön. Den würd ich sofort nehmen *g*
Super schöne Farbkombi!!!!
Liebe Grüße Myri
Just beautiful Lisa. I love everything about it…you have done a wonderful job.
Wow – That is absolutely adorable! The color combination is fantastic, and I love the polka dot border!
Beautiful quilt – that peppermint colour is so fresh – great work. And we’re loving this time of year also.
The quilt is so beautiful. Do you quilt it on a regular sewing maching?
Love those fabrics. This looks like one cozy yet “cool” quilt. Very eye-catching.
What a fabulous quilt. I love the poka dot binding! Scattergories is a favorite at our house too.
This quilt is just gorgeous! The fabrics are all so bright and fun, and all of that straight line quilting looks fabulous!
I can see why you are pleased with how this turned out – it’s so gorgeous! I love this fabric collection, and think you picked the perfect pattern to showcase these colors and prints. I bet Sara will love having it in her room!
The quilt is just beautiful!
Enjoy the rest of summer vacation 🙂
No wonder you are pleased, Sarah’s quilt is spectacular! They should do a magazine shoot of her room when you are all done.
It’s gorgeous – such fabulous colours. I love that medallion print on the reverse.
Well well, to me this quilt is just extremely beautiful!! I love the colours, the design, the fabric you used… every bit of it! Have a great weekend,
love Maaike
Oh, my you have totally “out done” yourself with this absolutely BEAUTIFUL quilt. The colors are so so so wonderful together. Job well done.
Enjoy your day!
Absolutely stunning!!!
Yes, I agree, Bliss is one beautiful collection and it looks so good in your quilt. Fabulous!
Sarah is going to love the quilt. Beautifully done!!!
It’s just beautiful! There is something special about Bliss, and you’ve chosen a special pattern to make it shine! Love it, love it, love it.
Wow! It is certainly beautiful and you have done a fabulous job-Sarah will treasure it for years
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous, she is a very lucky girl and if for some mad reason she doesn;t want it I will gladly give it a home 🙂
What a beautiful quilt. I just love it….I bet you were so proud ot give it to her.
Lovely colous and design….lucky Sarah.
Hi Lisa! 🙂
Sarah’s quilt is absolutely STUNNING!! Bliss is a beautiful range and your choice of fabrics, colours and design is a delight to behold! Love the polkadot binding!!!
It’s lovely to hear you talk of your family – puts a big smile on my face!!
Big hugs! Vikki xo 🙂
The quilt is BLISSfully beautiful! 🙂 Lucky Sarah! Enjoy the rest of your holiday.
Wow! Sarah’s quilt is so lovely. It sounds like you’ve been having a really lovely family time. The weather here has been cold and wet of late so it has been a case of puzzles galore and open fires 🙂 I look forward to seeing the quilt you make for your son x
Beautiful, happy quilt! I have the Bliss Medallion in my laundry room – it is such a lovely print.
It’s is fantastic! No wonder she is thrilled. What a lucky girl and what a talented Mummy! Simply beautiful.
DIVINE!
I realy like your blog!
This quilt is fantastic! And the color are so wonderful together!
Hugs
Ione
ionedartes.blogspot.com
Absolooootly blumin’ perfick! Sarah must be thrilled. xxxx
Its been so lovely to see this quilt grow from start to finish 🙂 It is ever so beautiful, just like Sarah!
We absolutely love your quilt! Sarah is one lucky girl!
Laura and Michele
Sarah’s quilt is gorgeous! There’s nothing as delicious as this colour combo – especially when it’s made from Bliss and bound with polka dots. Oh, my!
Wonderful quilt you have made! Thanks for sharing!
that quilt is amazing! great job!
thelibertybelleblog.blogspot.com
I love the colors. Beautiful quilt!
Just beautiful, lucky Sarah.
My first time writing to you…just can’t help to say…WOW! The quilt is so beautiful!
I love the soft turquoise blue based with pink and red! Hmm, I would surely play with these colours as well my next project. ^_~
Isn’t that Bliss fabric so fun? Love your quilt!
Krásné…
What a wonderful quilt! And yes, a fabulous time of year. I’ll be sad when my kids go back to school next week, it’ll seem so quiet around the house…..
Beautiful!!! Simply beautiful!
Such an adorable quilt.I love your choice of colours!
The quilt is lovely no wonder Sarah loves it.
Oh, I could just cry… this quilt is sooo BEAUTIFUL, Lisa…*SUPER SWOON*… I just love the aqua blue/greens paired with the cheery red. You are just the crafter extraordinaire! ;o) Sorry slow to visit… I’ve been under the weather, again–just now on the mend. Happy Weekend ((HUGS))
Oh, stop by my place, if you can, during the weekend–I’m having a fun Valentine Giveaway!
That is so beautiful..I love the color combination.
What a lucky duck you are Sarah! Your new quilt is gorgeous. I agree with you about ‘Bliss’ – such happy fabric. Glad you are enjoying your holidays. We have been at our farm with no internet access, so only just catching up with your blog. Spent 10 days in January doing a quilt for Homespun later in the year – at least no internet means more sewing time! Funny that you mentioned Scattergories! We have been playing it too, and doing a lot of rolling about laughing! Also playing Kadoo and Articulate. Lots of fun. Looking forward to seeing what you two get up to in 2011. Best wishes, Ros x
Sorry to sound like a bit of an echo Lisa but it is just stunning! I bet your girl will treasure it for ever! Hope you are enjoying your little family break 🙂 School is back tomorrow here…
It’s beatiful! Your blog is beatiful. I’m following you!
Oooooooh, what a fabulous work – lots of hours in this fantastic piece.
The quilt is just so so beautiful. Great job. The colours are perfect. Enjoy the rest of the summer,it’s a great time of year.
Great, i love those fabrics! 🙂
Hola te quedo hermoso el quilt, quisiera saber que maquina usas para quiltearlo ,,un preciosura,,un beso!!!!!!!!!!
gORGEOUS!!!
wish i could do it too!
take care,
Rosa
That is COMPLETELY lovely. I knew as soon as I saw the pictures of the colour scheme ages ago that it would turn out fabulously!
wow, Sarah is so lucky to be gifted with such a beautiful, creative quilt!
hi lisa, i just found your blog and love it 🙂 looking forward to read many inspiring posts from you this year… greets from germany, rike
Wow, I love it!
Congrats on the cover project in the latest issue of Stitch! (We’re magazine friends now – I have a couple projects in that issue, too!) I hope you don’t mind I linked here in my last post about the Spring 2011 issue.
ps. Just made some Martha cookies this last weekend. YUM!
Wow, no wonder your daughter loves it, it is gorgeous! I love the colours, and the way you have done the backing. Also love the way you have quilting it with just parallel lines, is that the first time you have done that? Did you start in the middle? Hugs n Blessings from Sue in Oz.
This is a beautiful quilt- love the colours, the design and the quilting.
What a fantastic quilt! So beautiful and creative….the colors work so well together, too.
That is gorgeous! I love those colors together.
Beautiful! I am a huge fan of Bliss and everything Bonnie & Camille create. Your quilt looks fabulous!
This is beautiful!
stunning quilt!
Great quilt — wonderful colors!
Oh my gosh, this is BEAUTY-FULL!!!
Gorgeous quilt! I found it on pinterest, and used it as inspiration for a card! I so wish I knew how to sew! Your blog is so inspiring.
http://www.cardmakermagazine.com/blog/?p=6281
The standard and design of this quilt is an inspiration to us all . Well done.
this quilt is just beautiful. I love love love the colours and the little design.
this quilt is just beautiful. I love love love the colours and the little design.
Did you applique the “petals” on? Were the petals an “orange peel” size or the Joseph’s coat size? What size were the individual blocks? Thanks!
Hi Kathryn – Check out the Bonnie and Camille pattern for all the details. The petals were appliqued on using raw edge applique technique. The blocks were 8 inch square (finished).This is one of my all time favourite quilts!