This was my first quilt made by me from an online quilting bee. But I can't really say it was made by me since I had 11 other awesome folks help bring the picture in my head to reality. And really, I think that the reality is better than the picture in my head. Lovely Amy, organizer of Bloggers' Quilt Festival, did the block in the middle of the bottom row. Of course, she did something fantastic and unique!
This is the first quilt I have ever quilted on my own little machine. It was not easy. In fact, I kind of loathed it by the time I was done. It was just so hard maneuvering all that fabric through a tiny throat space. It doesn't help that I've been spoiled and used my my mom's long-arm. (Well, it was only once. And about 10 years ago. But I LOVED it.)
I liked doing loop-de-loops (I think it hides more mistakes).
I love this IKEA fabric on the back. I'm going there this week and stocking up.
I know there are so many other quilts to go check out! Enjoy! If you are interested in seeing more photos and read about all the lessons I learned making this quilt, you can go HERE.
38 crafty mcCrafters commented:
This is a great quilt! Perfect, perfect backing!
I love the variety in the blocks. It gives the quilt a lot of energy. You did really well with the quilting, even though I know free motion quilting is one of the most stressful parts of a quilt (at least for me it is).
Amy! It's fantastic! I love how you put all the blocks together and your quilting looks great, even with all the pushing and shoving :)
Love this! Love the fabric you chose for the back, too. :)
Beautiful quilt! I have that IKEA fabric. I love it!
I LOVE the fabric choices and how your idea came to life! Truly an inspiration to me as I am still too afraid to tackle my first quilting project. It's a pretty intimidating task for a beginner. I will get there though. Thanks for sharing your beautiful quilt with us.
Yep, still love that polka dot binding. Love it! One day I'll do a big quilt at home. I made Creamie a little doll quilt (ahem, 14x20 inches) last night. And by the time i got done quilting it I was SO DONE with the whole process. So much so that I machine stitched my binding. Sigh, her poor babies don't get hand bindings this year. Maybe next year...
It looks beautiful! Great colors and an awesome collaborative effort. I agree, the backing fabric is awesome, wish I had IKEA here!
I love the colors, and I too love Ikea fabric. They are soo fun and not bad quality for the price either!
Very nice quilt. I love wonky,improv blocks! the backing fits nicely with the colors and the birds.
Cute quilt! I love the little birds added in every square:)
Beautiful work, Amy! The quilting can really wear you out, I know! You did a great job.
Your quilt is amazing:) I love the colors and the blocks are just lovely!! As for IKEA fabric... I'm addicted:) And also I can understand your pain on trying to handle all that fabric:) I know my shoulders hurt for a week after finishing MY quilt but the pain was soooo sweet:)
Congratulations on your work!!
xoxo
Eleni
What a great idea for a bee block! I love the variation in the blocks, the little birds, and of course the backing which I have in my stash! fab quilt!
Wonderful idea for a Bee quilt!! You finished it beautifully. I love everything about my Bernina except its tiny harp so I feel your pain! LOVE that Ikea fabric - it's extra-wide, too!
Awesome quilt--so amazing and unique!!
Hello! That is really beautiful quilt! I love all the blocks and sweet birds and the colours!
Ikea has great fabrics - I have that same in my kitchen curtains and I have used it also for some table mats as 'a garden'!
Sunny wishes!
Hi Amy, its gorgeous..I love the binding, great colour :)
Still just adore this one! You are soooooo talented!
You know I LOVE this quilt so anytime you wanna just leave it at my house...
I love the way your quilt has turned out! Isn't it wonderful when so many people can combine together to make beautiful blocks for a quilt. Love the quilting and the backing.
I love this quilt too! So glad that you FINALLY finished it :)
beautiful work. I love the variety of blocks
That is a seriously cool quilt! Thanks for sharing!
Those are some really awesome bee blocks! And I love the ikea fabric on the back. Great quilt.
Here a bird there a bird everywhere a bird. I adore this quilt. great colors great concept.
Gorgeous quilt! Love it!
Love your quilt... just beautiful. All your fabric choices are lovely and that polka dot binding is wonderful!
That IS a gorgeous quilt. I love the polkadot binding too, very cool!
Oooh! I love it. Not your typical quilting bee.
I love the variety in the quilt; great job on the quilting and the choice of the binding.
I love this quilt!!
Gorgeous quilt - such cute and colouful birdies in there!!
This quilt is one I am always happy to have a look at, it is just so good!
Great quilt. Love the birds. Great idea for a group quilt.
wow just amazing!
Awesome Amy! What a fabulous quilt. I love bee quilts and yours is no exception. The back is psrfect and the binding is the cherry on top! And way to go on the quilting. You rock.
That is a really fabulous quilt! I love the colors and the quilting really suits it. Beautiful job.
xo -E
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