I have had this bundle of Good Folks for almost 3 years, and was too paralyzed to cut it. I knew I wanted something special just for me. Finally, I decided it was Time. And go big or go home....how about a king quilt for our bed?
Being a king quilt, I wanted larger blocks to keep things proportional. And, I am not gonna lie to you, I didn't want to spend a million years cutting teeny tiny pieces, so that by the time it was done, I hated the thing. Besides, Anna Maria's fabrics look amazing in larger chunks. These blocks finish up at 15" each.
I am happy to say (and I have witnesses), that not only was I gushing and giddy the entire time that I was sewing this top, I didn't even utter a single swear word during its construction. True story!
It came together much faster than I had even dared to dream it would. But I was on a mission. Juki and I went hard!
I decided to use a mixture of low volume fabrics as my neutral, and this is one of my favorite parts of the quilt.
I bought a bunch of buttery Little Folks voile for the back.
This baby finishes up at 120" by 90"! It will be sent to Krista to do some quilting magic :)
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ReplyDeletethis is absolutely lovely! I made a lap quilt in this pattern and have been itching to do it again!
ReplyDeleteIf it's going to Krista it will be completely AMAZEBALLS :-)
ReplyDeleteI L.O.V.E. This quilt! It looks sooo good and the color choices are amazing! I've started dreaming early this morning! :)
ReplyDeleteIt is lovely! My fav part is also the use of many different neutrals!
ReplyDeleteI also have a few fabric lines that I am too paralyzed to cut into! Congrats on taking the plunge...and it loks fabulous.
ReplyDeleteStefanie
yes I distinctly remember hopping about and clapping my hands over seeing this!
ReplyDeleteOh, just dreamy Kristie! I'm glad you made it safely back to Canada with that one.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt! Such a pretty line of fabric.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDelete120"x90" and no swearing - you are a saint! Beautiful x
ReplyDeleteIt will be even better when you can snuggle under it! Rest assured that cutting that pretty fabric up has made for one hell of a quilt! Great job!
ReplyDeleteThis was even more gorgeous in person! I love that you will think of our great weekend whenever you see it!
ReplyDeleteI sure hope this fabric line gets reprinted. I missed out the first time and I love it so much. This is going to be so special
ReplyDeleteShe's a beauty alright - a big beauty.
ReplyDeleteIm going to have to ask for a signed notarised statutory declaration from those present that no swearing went into the making of this quilt top....
It looks amazing. I love the way the fabric makes those blocks sparkle.
ReplyDeleteLovely. You are a master.
ReplyDeleteLovely. You are a master.
ReplyDeleteAmazing! That quilt is huge! I love the large blocks, it really looks proportional and it sounds like it helped you keep your sanity so double win!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous. I love how you used those prints and just the thought of a king sized quilt is enough to make me woozy.
ReplyDeleteSo beatiful! I can't wait to see the finished product! PS - I am living my quilting world vicariously through you :)
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