Most of these fabrics are Suzuko Koseki, Lecien, Anna Maria Horner, Denyse Schmidt, a little Moda Hometown and some Lakehouse seed packet fabric. I challenged myself by using red, white and blue and muted tones while trying to make this traditional palette look modern. So, I named this one Americana.
I think the perle cotton big stitches and x's in black really make this quilt.
Here is the back.
The part that took the longest was burying the diagonal stitches of the x's in between the layers of the quilt so you can only see horizontal and vertical lines on the back.
Here is a shot after washing the quilt. The binding is from Moda's Mama Said Sew line. I love that charcoal dictionary print.
Right now this quilt is neatly tucked next to the couch, but I'm certain that soon it will be dragged into service for Henry. His favorite books seem to need a lot of naps in my bed lately. "Buzz book sleeping...shhhh...Wake UP!"
I love the colors and love how those black stitches pop and add texture to the quilt.
ReplyDeletethe colour pallette is perfect, and the hand quilting is great. Nice work.
ReplyDeletethis is wonderful! i think you are right, the hand quilting really makes it something special. nice work! :)
ReplyDeleteI love this! I'm trying to figure out what makes it look modern to me, because it definitely does, even though some of those prints have a more vintage feel to them. I'm not sure, but the whole thing just works so well. Great job!
ReplyDeleteOh my! I love that quilt too! Right down to the last stitch, it's wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI want to hug this quilt!!!
ReplyDeleteYour stitching is over the top with those little x's!
Love!
Perfect. :-)
ReplyDeleteI love this so much! The little X's make my heart skip a beat. I adore it all washed up. Your fabrics are so awesome. Love, love, love.
ReplyDeleteThat is a fantastic quilt Melinda. Your hand stitching is just incredible. I can certainly see why your little guy is going to want to make this his own.
ReplyDeleteIt's just gorgeous! I adore the little x's! Such a lot of work, beautifully done :)
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love it. How did you do the hand quilting? Did you use a large hoop?
ReplyDeleteThe hand quilting is perfect! I really love the little x's. :)
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh- love your quilting.
ReplyDeleteI love your hand quilting! Yay for a fun finish! :)
ReplyDeleteSimple patchwork is always a favorite here, but that hand stitching really makes it shine! So, so good, Melinda!!
ReplyDeleteVery nice. All the details are perfect. Does Henry still nap too then? :)
ReplyDeleteThe colors are truly inspirational! Someone should be paying you money to design for retail...
ReplyDeleteI love the story about Buzz book taking a nap!
This is definitely Americana but it is also very "antique" looking with the quilting stitches. Love it!!
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt! I like it red, wet and blue but muted, like its antique. My favourite thing is your hand quilting. Looks great!
ReplyDeleteOh my, those fabrics are delicious. And the quilting - never have I wanted to hand quilt until I saw this! How long did the quilting take you?
ReplyDeletenow usually just a mention of the words "craft project" and "americana" has my eyes rolling to the back of my head and i fall asleep... but good lord woman, this quilt is so fabulous i may never sleep again!!!
ReplyDeletei love it!
and i know i've said it before but your hand stitching on this one is completely inspired.
i love every single millimeter of this quilt!
-melissa
I love it!
ReplyDeleteI really love this quilt. It is Americana without being "flaggy" and without screaming it loudly. Great quilt.
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful, I want!!!
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