So I have been hiding in my sewing room to get back in the groove.
I found this heart block on Quilters Cache site and just had to try it. Now to decide how to quilt it. I think I want to stitch in the ditch to make the hearts puffier. Any suggestions?i

That's a happy quilt! I have no quilting suggestions. Still have to learn quilting. I'm sure whatever you decide will only enhance your beautiful top.

I have a GREAT suggestion!!!
Once it's done....send it to me!! :) :)

It's beautiful! You did a great job!

Its gorgeous! I'm no expert on the quilting but I did do an "echo" around the heart for emphasis.

This is great! I'll need to find nice scraps to make one like this.

A Happy in Love Quilt! Sew sweet! I would outline the hearts. I like the idea of echo quilting the hearts! :lol: :lol:

Lovely quilt...went to the sight but could not find scrappy hearts pattern...does it have another name??? :-)

What a great quilt. Can't help but smile when I saw you hearts.
Mary Ellen

Very Pretty ! I love hearts and you did a great job on it :lol:
Sharon

Very pretty!!! Don't have any suggestions for quilting though.

Thank you all so much :) You guys definitely make me smile and I am so grateful for all the kind words!

tlrnhi - you will have to fight my daughter for this one. We have already decided that we are going to have to repaint her room to match one of the colors. She fell in love with it :)

Evelynquilts - the name on quilters cache is Patchy Heart. Couldn't find it when I posted this so just named it scrappy.

Kimmers:
Lovely quilt and a great scrappy quilt. I like yours better then the ones she show on Quilter's Cache.

Kimmers:
I like in the ditch, maybe one echo around each heart, I think the square is big enough.

That is so pretty!! I love how you put all the colors together.

Your quilt is beautiful. Love all the colors.

Oh! Now that is one beautful scrap quilt! I love the happy colors.

what a great job. I love all the bright colors. Thank you for sharing you work.

Wow! I love your quilt!! Thanks for the name too so I can go look it up :D

I LOVE IT!!!!
Great Job!!!
Kirsten

what a pretty quilt, not surprised at all your daughter fell in love with it. Great job :thumbup:

You found a great HIDEOUT! And I would agree that you are definitely back in your groove. Love the quilt.

I love your idea for quilting it. What a wonderful colorful quilt. Looks great.

Really love your quilt, it is so colorful and bright.

Very very nice - love scrappy quilts.

Yes it does make a person smile...........

I love it! Your hearts are great.

Dittoes! I like the idea of echoing the heart as a quilt pattern.
And thank you for the picture of your quilt and the source of your inspiration. Seeing your quilt motivated me to print out the pattern. Your use of color is a real motivator <g>.

What a beautiful work of Love.
I like everything about it!! :D
Thank you so much for sharing.
:D :D :D :D :D

That's beautiful, kimmers! I've done one of these blocks which is on a little sampler my DD has in her room, it looks great as a whole quilt! As for the quilting, if you really want to make the hearts puffy, I would outline quilt AND echo at 1/4". I'm currently quilting a bed quilt with appliquéd hearts like that and they really POP! I've got wool batting in as well which is really fluffy.

K x

I think your heart quilt is so pretty, I love the colours too :D

If you really want the hearts to pop you could use trapunto method by adding an extra layer of batting just to the hearts before layering up the quilt as normal :D

Wow, it's so bright and cheery :)

I love this! Since I can't hand applique nowadays, I thought I had to give up my heart blocks idea. Now I can do it... thanks!

I found the Patchy Heart 10" block pattern --- on Quilter's Cache... #47 in her 2005 collection.

Very nice.

What an awesome looking quilt!! Aren't you glad that you locked yourself in your sewing area!! Great creativity and colors!! I think no matter how you quilt it...it will look great anyhow!:)Looks great!Skeat

I love it!!

Kyia

What a cheerful, happy quilt! :) Beautiful! :)

I'm a tie gal. Sorry, but your quilt is gorgeous, GREAT JOB!

I love the scrappy hearts! Was it easy to put together?

Everyone has already said it but here it is, I love it . Its just beautiful :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!

I really like the idea of putting some extra batting under the hearts for a little more puff!

I am heading to Florida to see my mom for Mothers day so when I get home I will have to get started on it cause I am really excited to see it totally done!

Gorgeous quilt! You can't go wrong with scrappy! Great work!