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Ethel A 04-19-2009 06:43 PM

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Hello! I made this quilt top, today. I used the "Tranquility" fabrics by Moda. I love the 'retro' look of these panels and all of the coordinating fabrci. It's a lap quilt (53" x 66"). Took about 8 hours to cut and piece (it was my weekend project). Now, that it's pieced, I will take it to the LQS to quilt and bind because I'm way to anxious and am itching to get started on a new quilt top I've been dying to make. (I know, I'm bad). Thank you for looking!

Harmony 04-19-2009 06:48 PM

Boy you work quick! Your quilt is beautiful--fabrics are way cool!

Evelynquilts 04-19-2009 07:00 PM

what a lovely quilt... :-o

Blue Bell 04-19-2009 07:09 PM

What an awesome quilt. I love the birds. I will be on the look out for this fabric.

tlrnhi 04-19-2009 07:15 PM

That's beautiful! I really like it!

sharon b 04-19-2009 07:24 PM

Love it ! Great job :lol: What pattern did you use?

Sharon

sewnsewer2 04-19-2009 07:34 PM

Really really pretty!!

amma 04-19-2009 08:11 PM

I can almost hear all of those birds chirping!!! Beautiful fabric!!!! :D :D :D

Alaskan lady 04-19-2009 08:19 PM

Your quilt is gorgeous. Love the bird and coordinating fabrics. Great job!

quiltswithdogs 04-19-2009 10:05 PM

I love your fabrics, especially the birds of course!
Cathy

mamabird3 04-19-2009 10:14 PM

Everything about you quilt is sooo cool!! Love it.

Ethel A 04-20-2009 02:12 AM


Originally Posted by sharon b
Love it ! Great job :lol: What pattern did you use?

Sharon

Hi Sharon! Thank you for your kind words. I made up a "pattern." There were six birds that came in one panel. You can see where I placed them on the quilt top. Then, I just cut strips 2 1/2" wide for the sashing. The 'opposing' blocks are made up of one large rectangle (8 1/4" x 12"); one smaller rectangle (6 1/4" x 4 1/4") and a square (4 1/4" x 4 1/4").

key4unc 04-20-2009 02:25 AM

I AM IN LOVE WITH THIS QUILT :!: :!: Is it a kit or did you choose from coordinating fabrics in the same line?

MadeinMaine 04-20-2009 02:38 AM

Fabulous! :D

reneebobby 04-20-2009 02:38 AM

That is so cool

Ethel A 04-20-2009 03:08 AM


Originally Posted by key4unc
I AM IN LOVE WITH THIS QUILT :!: :!: Is it a kit or did you choose from coordinating fabrics in the same line?

Thanks so much! I just chose coordinating fabrics from the same line. The line came out sometime in February / March. I bet your LQS will still have some bolts of this fabric. It had quickly sold at our LQS. I was fortunate to grab some before it disappeared.

Chele 04-20-2009 03:12 AM

Gorgeous! I love those fabrics and your pattern shows them off beautifully!

key4unc 04-20-2009 03:54 AM

Thanks Ethel. I'll have to check my LQS today. I found some online but unless it's HUGELY discounted, I prefer to support my LQS if they have it.

Bevanger 04-20-2009 03:57 AM

I love it. Its so cute

Ethel A 04-20-2009 03:59 AM


Originally Posted by key4unc
Thanks Ethel. I'll have to check my LQS today. I found some online but unless it's HUGELY discounted, I prefer to support my LQS if they have it.

Good for you!! I'm the same way! I love the friendships and relationships I've developed with the ladies that work at my LQS. I can't imagine not supporting them, whenever possible. It's already hard enough for LQS' to stay open when the economy is good. Imagine how much they're struggling, right now.

TeresaP 04-20-2009 05:15 AM

What stunning fabrics! That quilt really lives.

sewjoyce 04-20-2009 06:15 AM

That is just beautiful! Love the fabric!!!

DJ 04-20-2009 06:27 AM

A beautiful and fun quilt! Is it for you?

littlehud 04-20-2009 06:29 AM

Love the quilt top. Your fabrics are really cool.

Sharon M 04-20-2009 06:42 AM

great quilt!! Love the fabrics. You really did an excellent job of placing the birds then adding to them :thumbup:

Rose Marie 04-20-2009 06:45 AM

WOW.
The fabric is beautiful and you used it to perfection.

SulaBug 04-20-2009 12:08 PM

WOW!! :D I LOVE this quilt, it's beautiful.
The retro birds are so fun to see. The colors
you chose to put it together, are wonderful.
Thank you so much for sharing.
:D :D :D :D

Marcia 04-20-2009 02:58 PM

Adorable fabric!! and a great quilt!!!!

RedGarnet222 04-20-2009 03:03 PM

I like your quilt very much Ethel A. Your right those moda fabrics are just great together. Nice work, hon.

vicki reno 04-20-2009 03:05 PM

I like your creativeness. It looks really nice.

RedGarnet222 04-20-2009 03:13 PM

Darn it Now I have to go shopping! See what you did? :lol:

sewjoyce 04-20-2009 03:50 PM

Found a place on line to buy this fabric (and panel!!). Can you tell me which ones you bought and how much of each??? No, I won't make mine identical but I love the way all the colors you chose blend..... :roll: :roll:

Ethel A 04-20-2009 04:49 PM


Originally Posted by sewjoyce
Found a place on line to buy this fabric (and panel!!). Can you tell me which ones you bought and how much of each??? No, I won't make mine identical but I love the way all the colors you chose blend..... :roll: :roll:

Sure! No problems!

I bought one panel of the bird panels; 1/2 yard of each of eight coordinating fabrics; 1 1/4 yd of the border stripe fabric; 3 5/8 yards for the backing; 1 yard for the binding.

sewjoyce 04-20-2009 06:08 PM

Ethel, thank you so much for the info! :!: :!: :!: :D :D :D

Nursesews 04-21-2009 03:21 AM

Awesome, love the colors!!!!!

dhanke 04-13-2011 11:34 AM

I have that panel stashed away, thanks for the pictures of yours, it gave me inspiration!

Yarn or Fabric 04-14-2011 03:53 AM

The fabrics are just wonderful!! I would have had to buy those bird materials as well. I am a sucker for birds!

Mamaskeeto 04-14-2011 03:55 AM

Love your fabric. The quilt turned out great.

Annaquilts 04-14-2011 03:56 AM

Very cute!


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