Friday, May 17, 2013

reunion @ midnight

Welcome to the Blogger's Quilt Festival . . . thanks again, Amy!
This quilt falls under the "bed quilt" category.



"reunion @ midnight" will make a perfect boys dorm quilt, especially with the dark back.  I really love Lizzie's original pattern, but I had to alter it to fit an "extra long" dorm mattress.



I found the pattern in this fun book by Lizzie House.  It has 4 quilt patterns, with beautiful illustrations and step by step instructions.  The photography is incredible, not sure if it's photographed in Nepal or Utah.  Here, here and here are links to her blog posts telling about projects and showing some of those beautiful pictures from her book.





You will recognize her fabric from this popular line several years ago . . . yip, stashed!




I used this nifty Lazy Angle by Creative Grids ruler to cut the shapes.   Available at Fat Quarter Shop.  There are many sizes and variations to this design using this ruler.




Quilted on a HQ Sweet Sixteen.  You can learn more about that wonderful machine here and here.  





Learn more about the quilting in this post, which tells why I wanted to quilt . . . .



this design:










The back is created from the "discard" pieces while cutting the front.




I love how the quilting pattern shows up on the back of the quilt.









That quilting link above also tells more about quilting a name into your quilts.









Photographed in Sundance, Utah.



2 college quilts . . . DONE!
Laura is modeling the back of apron strings.



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30 comments:

  1. DonnaSeptember 12, 2012 at 3:36 AM

    It's a beautiful quilt, love the dark background and the quilting pattern does look cool on the back.

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  2. Blog editorSeptember 12, 2012 at 4:03 AM

    Very nice - I love the fabrics and the off-centre pinwheel blades. Jiill, Sydney

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2012 at 5:04 AM

    Very nice quilt. I love the color choice !!!
    It seams to me that this quilt is ready for winter because it is sitting on a telepheric sit, don't it?
    Christine from France

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  4. CarlaSeptember 12, 2012 at 6:56 AM

    Fabulous finish! Your quilting is awesome too ; )

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  5. Heidi GrohsSeptember 12, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    It looks SO great! Is that one of those seats for a ski lift?!!??! COOOL!!!

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  6. a maidenhair fernSeptember 12, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    Yes, Heidi! it's an old ski lift turned into a porch swing.

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  7. Connie Kresin CampbellSeptember 12, 2012 at 6:00 PM

    Beautiful quilt and quilting! Is that a seat from an old Ferris wheel? Thanks for sharing.
    Freemotion at the River Linky Party Tuesday

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  8. heartsease54September 12, 2012 at 10:05 PM

    Photo on a ski lift. Nice quilt,love the colors.

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  9. GillSeptember 19, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    I love this quilt! Is the Lizzie House book still in print? I'm gonna have to get myself a copy of that pattern!
    It looks like your quilt is on a seat made from a ski lift???

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  10. a maidenhair fernSeptember 19, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    Yes Gill, it's a ski lift. I don't know if the book is out of print. You can still find both the ruler and the book on Amazon.

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  11. OPQuiltSeptember 19, 2012 at 2:06 PM

    Looks like we have windmills on the brain, you and I. I slipped on over to your blog to see what you meant, and I think you've done an amazing job. All the movement in the colors and the quilting really add up to one terrific quilt. Bravo! as my nephew would say.

    I look forward to browsing the rest of your blog and getting to know your talents and quilts--thanks for stopping by my blog!

    Elizabeth E.
    opquilt.com

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  12. JeanetteSeptember 20, 2012 at 5:21 PM

    I just found your blog from Flickr, love your work. I'll have to join so I can keep an eye on your beautiful work.

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  13. QuiltstorySeptember 24, 2012 at 6:18 PM

    Cute project! Awesome quilting! Would love for you to come share at Quiltstory.blogspot on Tuesdays too!

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  14. JenniffierFebruary 8, 2013 at 12:33 PM

    Oh my gosh that is an amazing quilt! Love the colors and the quilting. You did a fantastic job. I will have add that pattern book to my wish list.

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  15. CarlaMay 17, 2013 at 7:23 AM

    I agree. Perfect for a boy : )

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  16. AnonymousMay 17, 2013 at 7:32 AM

    I really love this piece - wish I'd seen it when I was searching for a manly quilt!!!

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  17. PauletteMay 17, 2013 at 11:42 AM

    Really loving this quilt! Great job!

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  18. audreyMay 17, 2013 at 9:16 PM

    Love this quilt! Great colors.:)

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  19. CarolynMay 18, 2013 at 8:40 AM

    This quilt is perfect for a boy's dorm room. The color are great, love how they pop off the background. Love the extra design on the back. And the quilting is great, too.

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  20. ElizabethMay 18, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    What an awesome quilt. The fabrics are great and I love the quilting; it really fits the design of the quilt.

    xo -E

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  21. CitricSugarMay 18, 2013 at 12:01 PM

    Oh, wow - great job!

    I have that book, that ruler, and that peeps stash... Maybe I should start putting them to use. :) Thanks for the nudge!

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  22. Katy CameronMay 18, 2013 at 4:27 PM

    Heh, great name for this!

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  23. Seams Sew TogetherMay 18, 2013 at 6:17 PM

    Yep, perfect for a boy, love the dark background, lovely quilt!

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  24. stitchingandbaconMay 18, 2013 at 7:05 PM

    I love this quilt, but I think that it would be perfect for anyone! I am totally not a boy, but I love these colors and prints.

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  25. RachelMay 18, 2013 at 7:31 PM

    How do you like the sweet sixteen?

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  26. RobinMay 19, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    I love this quilt! What a great combination of fabrics. The quilting is just beautiful and totally cool-looking, and I love the back as well. Thanks so much for sharing!

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  27. KatherineMay 19, 2013 at 8:56 AM

    Fantastic quilt! I love the dark background - so many quilts use light backgrounds, but this is definitely something I'm going to try. Love these colours together!

    Cool idea to stitch the name into the quilt and love that pieced from leftovers backing. Awesome quilt!

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  28. LizMay 20, 2013 at 7:29 AM

    I love the wonky windmill look of this quilt! Great idea to use a dark color since it'll be used in a college dorm room. One day, I'll have to sit myself down to try out a Sweet Sixteen machine. I do my quilting on my DSM and haven't ventured very far into the free motion quilting world.

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  29. AnonymousJuly 30, 2013 at 5:44 AM

    Gorgeous quilt!! I have some reunion stashed away somewhere, I should get it out and use it!!

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