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Tuesday, April 19, 2011

It's a Hoot quilt top finished!


 Can I just say that I love and adore this It's a Hoot fabric? It's so summery and bright and cheerful. And I love being on holidays from work, I got so much done last night when I wasn't wrecked after a day at the office, and again this morning. So much that I got this quilt top finished!

 You know how I love to put names on my quilts, I can't help it, I just do! So I'm calling this one "A Walk in the Woods" - isn't it apt? I was really pleased with how it came together although I noticed one or two seams that I'm not happy with when I was taking photos, I need to do a little repair work to strengthen them up.

 

After I put all my blocks together with the sashing, I decided it needed a little something extra and I had lots and lots of scrappy 1.5 inch strips left over from cutting the framing strips, so I pieced them all together randomly to form a little extra sashing line around it. I'll be honest and say that I got the idea from the sashing on the Dresden quilt top I'm doing for the Lily's Quilts QAL so I have to credit Lynne for that! I do think it draws it together though.


And happiest of all, we had a nice day here today so I could get some good pics - I love the ones of it blowing in the wind so apologies for indulging myself with lots of pics! Look at the blocks though, aren't they pretty? I love how the white space in the "tree" blocks creates its own little spatial pattern.




I have ordered the backing and binding fabric but it will be next week before it arrives from the States so I'll put this away for a few days and take a break from it now. I'm linking this up to Fabric Tuesday on Quiltstory and some other great blogs - check out the links in my sidebar!

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38 comments:

  1. Lindsay ConnerApril 19, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Love this fabric line! So cute what you did with it--nice job. :)

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  2. KendasCraftsApril 19, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    So colorful! I love it!

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  3. CarolApril 19, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    That extra little scrappy border sets the quilt off so nicely. I really like this.

    Stopping in from Fabric Tuesday. My link is http://carolburris.com/quilting/string-pieced-place-mats/ ‎

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  4. Sara @ Sew SweetnessApril 19, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    So beautiful! They look like they're all in their little picture windows! Great job, I love it!

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  5. Kelly @ Vintage Fabric StudioApril 19, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    this is so fun! And you are right about that little boarder, it ties it all together! Nice job!

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  6. Mrs Flying Blind...April 19, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    It's turned out so delicious! My layer cake is now down to the teeniest scraps, ie. about an 1" and I can't bare to chuck them!

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  7. patchworkdelightsApril 19, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Looks fantastic, so colourful!

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  8. Elizabeth DacksonApril 19, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    This looks fantastic, I just love it, Sarah!!! Great job :)

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  9. JustPamApril 19, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    I bought a fat quarter pack of this to make a quilt for my granddaughter. So cute, I can't wait to start working with this fabric.

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  10. Becky (My Fabric Obsession)April 19, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    OH I love it! that extra skinny border is too fabulous! I'm never that patient to do that. I'm always in a hurry to get it done. ;) That really makes the quilt.

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  11. noga quiltsApril 19, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Beautiful quilt top! It's a Hoot is also my favorite line, and you used it in the beat way. The pieced border is so clever, really sets the quilt off, congratulations!

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  12. CindyApril 19, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    This is absolutely beautiful! Really nicely done. Did you use a pattern for this or make it up as you went along? I'd love to make something similar :)

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  13. MelindaApril 20, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    Adorable! I have no idea what seams you are talking about correcting either! We're always so critical of our own work...

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  14. JenApril 20, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    I have been eyeing that fabric for a while, but I keep telling myself to use what I have! I love this top though! So beautiful. I would love to have you come and share this at my Fantastic Friday link party. http://ironvioletdesigns.blogspot.com

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  15. Sweet Little SmoothieApril 20, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    Absolutely beautiful!! I love how the background really sets off those gorgeous blocks!

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  16. Kimmie @ Hello MessApril 20, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    SO adorable!!

    Thank you for linking up to What I Whipped Up Wednesday! xo

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  17. JocelynApril 20, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Looks gorgeous! What an accomplishment!

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  18. Oxford ImpressionsApril 20, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    You make the cutest stuff. I always look forward to seeing your newest project. Can't wait to see what you got for the backing and the binding!!

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  19. CityHouseStudioApril 25, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    This is so, so pretty, Sarah!
    I love this line of fabric, and LOVE what you did with it!

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  20. All Things FeeApril 25, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    Beautiful!


    Would love for you to share at Calling All Crafters, today!
    http://allthingsfee.blogspot.com/2011/04/calling-all-crafters-4th-edition.html

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  21. The Sunflower PatchApril 25, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    Found your blog through the Manic Monday Linky party! Love the extra border, it makes the quilt pop!
    Would love to have you over to my blog for a visit :)

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  22. CharmaineApril 26, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    Wow, this is so bright and sunny; I love your choice of fabrics. Thanks for sharing.

    http://licklepickle.blogspot.com/

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  23. ~Carla~April 26, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    Gorgeous! You're right about the border, it really gives an extra *POP* to the quilt! Love it! :)

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  24. Rachel // Maybe MatildaApril 27, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    I LOVE the scrappy sashing! That is so fun! This quilt is gorgeous--I love all the bright colors. Beautiful work!

    Rachel @ Maybe Matilda

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  25. SewHappyGeekApril 28, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Wow - that's so awesome, I love it!

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  26. Lynne (Lily's Quilts)May 1, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    This really is such a happy, sunny quilt and thank you for the mention on the scrappy skinny sashing - it looks lovely all the way round like that!

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  27. Canadian AbroadMay 1, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    You have a great eye for colour. Wonderful quilt.

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  28. juliaMay 1, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    what a fabulous quilt - love the skinny scrappy binding!
    any plans on how to quilt it`?

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  29. DanaMay 1, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    LOVE that fabric where can i get it?, im in the uk!

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  30. NikkiMay 1, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    what a gorgeous quilt, love the colours the blocks the skinny sashing, I want one :)

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  31. LeslyMay 1, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Oh it's the bomb - I love the cheery fabric in this quilt and that thin sashing around each block does it up a treat. Great finish!

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  32. Fiona @ Poppy MakesMay 1, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    This is really lovely. I love that fabric and you've really made a lovely job of your quilt top!

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  33. NickyMay 1, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    I do like that random extra sashing line - it really works! Great line of fabrics and great quilt!

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  34. DebbieMay 1, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Love your Hoot quilt! The skinny border you used really added to the whole.

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  35. MandaMay 1, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Its beautiful! You've picked a great name for it too!

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  36. Miki WillaMay 1, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    I really like what you have done with this fabric line. It really shows the fabric well. I especially like the colorful inner border. It is really wonderful.

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  37. EricaMay 1, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    These fabrics are so gorgeous & you've used them to great effect. x

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  38. tusenMay 2, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    looks lovely, and the scrappy border is a great idea.

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