This wee coin quilt is for my friend's little man Ryan. This is off at my LAQ. I am really happy with how this quilt came together. I get really nervous about making things for other people!
I made this quilt as part of the windmill quilt along hosted by Dana over on the Old Red Barn Co group on Flickr. I debated making this quilt bigger, but Lynz commented on how Eastery the colours were and I decided it would make a perfect wee Easter table topper. Still undecided on the quilting... it seems like it needs something kinda circular and flowing... kind of like the breeze blowing or something?!
I also finished up my Beatnik Bee blocks... I remade two because I was not happy with my original takes... So here is my improv blocks for March and April
The two above are for March. Very pretty fabrics!
And my April blocks for Nichol. She chose some pretty funky, graphic prints.
Improv was a new experience for me. I found myself really struggling - "what if my fellow bee buddies hate them?!". Eventually I just let go and hoped for the best. These will be in the post today :)
So it's been a surprisingly productive week for me! Nothing like the thought of starting a new project to keep you motivated to get your old projects completed!! I think I've chosen my fabrics for the next round of the ORBC quilt along... This time Julie of Jaybird Quilts is hosting hexagons! After polling on Flickr, I've decided to make a Christmas quilt using some of my Figgy Pudding! I've just got one more quilt I really really need to finish!!
Happy sewing everyone! If you'd like to check out more Friday finishes, click on the Sew n Tell button to the right!
WoW I love the Easter Quilt. The colors are so great.
ReplyDeleteThe stacked coins quilt is awesome! Love those cars in that fabric. The windmill quilt is lovely in that soft color scheme. I don't think you have anything to worry about with the improve blocks, they're going to love them!
ReplyDeletei love the fabric in the coin quilt! so cute. i am sure that your friend is going to love it. the wonderland block you made is so pretty!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat great finishes! Love the stacked coins quilt. I'm also doing the hex with Jaybird. I decided to make my hexes all scrappy. Looking forward to seeing your Christmas hex quilt. It's going to be lovely in Figgy Pudding.
ReplyDeleteWow, lots of beautiful finishes! Your bee blocks are gorgeous. I know, I would love to receive them!
ReplyDeleteWow you've been so productive this week! Good to get some WIP out of the way before your next big quilt. Really like your improv blocks.
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love your pinwheels quilt top. I am sure the coin quilt will be very much loved. They make great cuddle blankets, cubbys and picnic blankets for teddys.
ReplyDeleteSuch fabulous blocks! I love both of these quilt tops. The boy quilt is just perfect!
ReplyDeleteAll of your work is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThe stacked coins quilt did come out exceptionally well. The white sashing really sets it off. Lucky Ryan! :-) I can see why you're pleased. The pinwheel quilt is very springy, and I love your beatnik blocks. Really cool man! ;-) The blocks look like a lot of fun.
ReplyDeleteYou really were productive this week! Beautiful finishes! :o)
ReplyDeleteLove the soft colours of your pinwheels and the coin quilt is just lovely! Having seen the previous ones too (also great!) has convinced me to put one on my wishlist to make!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors of the coin quilt, and the pinwheel quilt is so sweet!
ReplyDeleteYou have had a productive week!!! Love the coin quilt. Such great colors. Your pinwheel quilt is so sweet. Love the graphic prints for those bee blocks. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteNice work! Love your pinwheels.
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