At last my Musical Stairs quilt top is finished! Yesterday I arranged and sewed the rows together. The seams don't match perfectly from one row to the next but that was never the most important part of this project. What has been pleasing is the joy in piecing and that both twins helped in making this quilt which is for their bed.
Mmmm, the difficulty of attempting a photo shoot by myself....
Today I have bought batting for this quilt and discovered that one of our two small independent fabric/quilting shops in town has closed :(
Tomorrow I will wash the backing which was bought on sale at The Fat Quarter Shop June 2013 when I had just begun the quilt (Patty Young's Flower Shop from her Lush fabric range). It surprised me to realise I've been working on this quilt so long - definitely a slow quilter, with more than one quilt on the go. Our autumn weather is good motivation to finish this quilt and see it put to good use. Now I'd best hop to and start trimming all those loose threads on the back.....
NB My Musical Stairs quilt is based on Sarah Fielke's Bass Line quilt.
Sharing at WIP Wednesday.
Ha I see the skyline of a big city in it. Nice one.
ReplyDeleteI've been really looking forward to seeing the finish of this quilt. It had a brightness from the start of those rectangles, even with my non-visual-quilt-mind, that has turned out as vibrantly as I predicted. I love it. Like, I LOVE it ! I know I'm tireless in saying this but how you manage co-ordinate all this range of colours (like you do with all your quilts), amazes me. Renee.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely to has this one together! The twins must be very excited! I think you did a great job of getting photos! When I'm on my own I tend to resort 'flat' on the ground shots!
ReplyDeleteLove the way all those fabrics dance against the white background :) It's a really pretty quilt!
ReplyDeleteThanks Serena. The twins (16 yr old girls) helped decide the colour scheme - not too much pink, just a touch of red - blues and greens are ok etc.
ReplyDeleteIm always so in love with your colorful quilts, amazing work, cant wait to see it finished
ReplyDeleteand I struggle also with the photoshoots I have to do on my own, my kids are still too little to hold such large quilts up
Love your quilt top.....absolutely stunning!
ReplyDeleteWhat a happy quilt and you had the help of your twins. That's great!
ReplyDeleteThe backing is just right for this quilt.
Have a wonderful Easter ~ FlowerLady
Congrats on a very lovely finish!
ReplyDeleteI saw the Base Line quilt and loved it, your variation is awesome too! Beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteJust wow - I can´t even understand how you pull all of those pieces together for something lovely like this! :-)
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Oh, this is lovely, Karen! The bright happy colors are just perfect! What a special project for you and your girls. I'm sure it will be treasured for many years to come. I really like the fabric you chose for the backing too. All of the colors just make me feel so happy! It must be such a good feeling to be able to create something so beautiful and so useful at the same time. Your girls will feel wrapped in love. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. And stunning, as someone else already said. :-)
ReplyDeleteLove that looking up shot. So unique.
And look at that green grass and blue sky with little clouds. Your weather looks quite stunning too.
I have new snow cover, this morning. Yish... But it will melt!
Oh I love this so much Karen. Brights with white are always such a great combination. And the backing fabric is perfect.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt looks amazing! I love the colors. I'm actually planning on using Sarah's pattern when I get around to making a quilt for my Dad who is a musician. So glad I saw your version!
ReplyDelete'Tis a rhapsody of colour and pattern, Karen...simply gorgeous. I love the rumpled quilt on the ground shot. The backing fabric is perfect.
ReplyDeleteThat's some very nice job! I love it!
ReplyDeleteYou do such wonderful work my friend. LOVE this quilt.. Had to smile at the photo shoot.
ReplyDeleteHugs~
Greatful quilt work, dear Karen! Looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteWish you and your Family a very happy Easter <3
Greetings by Heidrun
Absolutely gorgeous! So cheery and bright! :)
ReplyDeleteOh ~ it's fabulous!!! So bright and cheery :-)
ReplyDeleteIn the top photo (which I love, btw) there is a red fabric two spaces to the left of a piece of California Dreaming (I see it again in the same row towards the right hand corner of the picture)Do you by chance know the name/designer?
So sorry to hear about your shop closing ~ we've had a couple of little fabric shops in my town that just can't seem to make a go of it : /
I am excited to see how you quilt this one :-)
Happy sewing ~ Tracy
Absolutely stunning!
ReplyDeletePretty, pretty quilt! Good work!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful! I didn't know it was for the kids' use - that makes it all the more special.
ReplyDeleteI understand all about "slow projects." :) Life must happen in between working on project progress.. and I wouldn't have it any other way.
I painted the ceiling, trim, and walls of our old bedroom since we've finally moved out, in preparation for Lilly to move in. I'm very excited to create a loving space for her. It would have been lovely if she'd had a sister to share it with.. but she makes due wrestling with brothers.
It turned out just beautiful, Karen!!
ReplyDeleteI so love all of those cheerful colors.
Hi Tracy, I’m pleased you like it too! The fabric you are asking about is actually a rich, bright orange, but also comes in a red. It’s from the Gypsy Bandana range by the designers Pillow and Maxfield for Michael Miller fabrics.
ReplyDeleteI bought a little of several fabrics in this range shortly after they were released early 2011. You may have trouble finding much of it now - maybe easy or ebay? I noticed Amazon has some but not this print. You can see more of the range here:
http://www.sew4home.com/tips-resources/interviews-inspirations/interview-fabric-designers-pillow-maxfield
http://www.pillowandmaxfield.com/gypsy_collages.htm
Such a cheerful top! And the backing is fun, too. Will the twins share the quilt?
ReplyDeleteHi Mary, for several years the twins have shared a double bed with a single bunk above for their older sister, Miss E (22). When Miss E left for college/uni in February, one of the twins moved to her top bunk. They are enjoying having their own space but will need to share a bed again whenever Miss E is home on holidays.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love the colors. The backing mimics the front perfectly!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful, fresh looking quilt and I love your backing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful finished top Karen! You may have taken a while to make it but it was well worth the time it is just gorgeous, and will look fantastic on your girls' bed! I love the backing you chose too. Do you have a binding fabric in mind yet?
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt top! I've admired taht pattern, too. How fun to work on it together.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! I don't have the patience to quilt myself but I certainly to appreciate those that do! Love this piece!
ReplyDeleteAs always:) Awesome:)
ReplyDeleteStunning quilt! - and so special that your twins helped with it. I'm sorry about the quilt shop closing. I love little independent shops, it's always a little sad when they close.
ReplyDeleteVery colorful and nice photos.
ReplyDeleteThese are just beautiful photos...love the colors in this quilt!
ReplyDeleteStunning!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd I love it that perfection is not the aim, but the opportunity to connect and contribute to a project, and make memories.
Beautiful. Thanks for sharing the pics, and a blessed Easter to you and your family. :)
Perfection. You did a beautiful job.
ReplyDeleteIt's an amazing quilt!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your kindly comment.
Happy easter greetings from Lienen...
Michaela
What a wonderful top. The colours are so fresh and joyful.The backing fabric is so pretty and perfect! It's sad when sewing shops close down. Three have closed in the little town I live and now we have none. :(
ReplyDeleteHi Karen! What a beautiful, colorful quilt. Sounds like it was a fun project.
ReplyDeleteMagnificent! A true beauty - this is going to make one wonderful quilt.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous, Karen! Love all those bright colours!
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