The suns been shining down on us here in Whangarei, perfect for heading outside to snap some quilt photo's. This layer cake quilt works well next to our lemon tree. Draped over the number eight wire fence.
Kerryn started to make this quilt at our annual retreat. Made using one layer cake and some yardage, this pattern is called: "Hexagon Hip Hop", from Pam and Nicky Lintott's book "Layer Cake and Jelly Roll and Charm Pack Quilts".
The quilt measures 56" x 61" the batting is Matilda's Own Cotton /poly, thread by Gunold.
My quilting design is inspired by Jamie Wallen. I watched one of his video's on YouTube on his basic swirl and thought I could use that design.
Loving the texture this creates, there is movement this way and that to keep your eye roaming over the surface of the quilt.
Satisfying you back lovers out there!
Back in 2012 I used the same quilt pattern to make my Dad a quilt. My Dad loves his quilt, he has it on his bed at the rest home.
If you want to see more details of that quilt you can pop to this spot on my blog.
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Ooooo such awesome citrus colours and the quilting pattern is awesome! you're right it does keep your eye moving over the quilt!
ReplyDeleteThat is a very happy quilt! I have watched that video of Jamie's. You translated it very well. I still need to work on it!
ReplyDeleteI especially love the colors of your Dad's quilt--very warm and cozy. : )
Love that last picture!
The quilt looks just as good in the flesh!
ReplyDeleteYes that definately IS a very citrusy colour scheme there Leeanne. Love how you have chosen to quilt it too - that one you made your Dad is just lovely too. I love the last picture but I would be just as happy to have that airstream trailer parked up in my backyard :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a good daughter you are making your dear old dad a quilt for his bed, and he would be so proud of you and it. I made my boys bears once for xmas when they were little, they still have them. Nothing like the pattern and they turned out a little on the special side, but they were well loved by the lads. Wonder what they will whip up for me in my old age, maybe some grandchildren?
ReplyDeleteHey Leeanne ditto to Raewyn's comment its lovely the colours just pop with the quilting, and I remember you making your Dads one!! xxxx
ReplyDeleteWow love the quilt. The big hexies look amazing. But the FMQ is stunning and lots of it. I must practise FMQ more!!
ReplyDeleteWow this quilt looks wonderful finished. I love the colours and the quilting. A great birthday gift.
ReplyDeleteI am in awe of your quilting! I don't know how you did those swirls on a domestic machine.
ReplyDeleteOh where would Kiwi's be with out No 8 wire????
ReplyDeleteLove your quilting and the Citrus quilt is beautiful - love your Dad's quilt too.
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Hexagon hip hop indeed, quite funky!
ReplyDeleteI also made a quilt for my dad in the rest home, I put birds in it, because he liked them very much. He Always had that quilt with hem, he even wanted it on his knees when they took him for a ride in the wheel chair.
He passed away last january. I still miss him a lot. My mum has the quilt now.
What a great pattern. I love both quilts.
ReplyDeleteGreat swirling and love what you did in the border :)
ReplyDeleteBoth quilts are so pretty. That is so neat that you have your own lemon tree. I am trying to grow one in a pot. It get too cold where I live to grow one outside.
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