Bloomsbury II Quilt ~ 53 inches x 53 inches
441 squares each measuring 3 inches (including seam allowance)
I love working with fabric scraps! It's so satisfying to create something out of what seems like nothing, those scrappy leftovers. Obviously there was plenty of fabric leftover from my 1/4 yard bundle of Bloomsbury fabric to create a useful and practical size quilt.
I pieced this quilt in a process similar to that described in the Postage Stamp Quilt Tutorial, (with wider ~ 3 inch ~ strips). And I have quilted this quilt in a grid of straight lines outlining seam lines, staying clear of cross-hatching (diagonal lines) so as not to add another graphic element to this already "busy" quilt top.
For the back of the quilt I have used a delicate and low volume print by Valori Wells - Del Hi Paisley in Scarlet.
At this point I normally link up to where this quilt can be purchased. However, on this occasion the quilt was sold prior to completion! I have a feeling this quilt will be much enjoyed by my customer.
It's ready for shipping.
As always, thank you for stopping by!
Rita
Bloomsbury Gardens Quilt (A Snowball Quilt)
Binding fabric: by A Day in the Country ~ An Australian fabric company that produces an extensive range of excellent quality basic fabrics: stripes, checks, dots, and small scale designs in a wide range of colors.
As always, thank you for stopping by!
Rita
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Bloomsbury Gardens Quilt II ~ in progress Bloomsbury Gardens Quilt (A Snowball Quilt)
Just beautiful. I've been admiring the Bloomsbury range and now I'm even more inspired.
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful, summery quilt and I absolutely LOVE the binding fabric. So nice.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty quilt Rita - beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful quilt! You always inspire me. Do you normally use a design wall?
ReplyDeleteJust lovely! I can't wait for this line to hit the shelves, I have been saving for it!
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL! Did you use all five color palettes in these two quilts? Thank you. sdorsey@psln.com
ReplyDeleteso beautiful rita!
ReplyDeleteIt's so very pretty, and that backing!!
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing ! I have gone back to the very beginning of your blog. Your stuff is so well done. Wish you would do a small tutorial on how you seam your backing for sizes over 44". I can't ever decide which way to seam and there seems like so much waste of fabric. Even though I save the scrape fabric.
ReplyDeleteThat backing is just beautiful - excellent choice!
ReplyDeleteTake care - Byrd
Wow I don't know how you make so many quilts in a month! Gorgeous finish! =D
ReplyDeleteVery nice, Rita! When you sandwich the layers together do you use safety pins or straight pins to hold things together??
ReplyDeleteThis is so gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteMmm so yummy!!
ReplyDeleteLooks great Rita.
ReplyDeleteLove the fabric. Your quilt looks thin, does it have any batting in it and if so, how thick?
ReplyDeleteSuch a happy quilt!
ReplyDeleteJust lovely! I'm very curious to know how your store your scraps - are they by colour or fabric range? Or do you use them before you can store them?
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! So cheery, too!...would light up any room. I'm inspired. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Your quilts are so inspiring - yesterday I signed up for a quilting course at my local fabric shop, it starts in October and I am so excited!! I have had my sewing machine out, gathering little hints and tips from you and other very clever ladies on-line. I have to say my first little attempt at quilting was not too bad! I was quite proud :-) I look forward to seeing more of your gorgeous quilts, and maybe managing one of my own soon!
ReplyDeleteKaren x