It's time for the Bloggers' Quilt Festival once again! :) A big thanks to Amy for hosting and all the hard work putting this together!
My entry this time round is the 1000 Pyramids Quilt I made for my sister Averil. I think it's one of my very favourite quilts I've made, and the fact that she loves it so much makes my heart sing :) I never thought Averil would ask me for a quilt because she'd never shown interest in having one on her bed. Little did I know her silence was just her thinking about what she'd like!
Deciding on a colour scheme for the quilt was a little grr... my sister was super fickle about what colours she wanted on there so she hemmed and hawed for eons. Finally I just told her I was going to make it and that was that hehe
Deciding on a colour scheme for the quilt was a little grr... my sister was super fickle about what colours she wanted on there so she hemmed and hawed for eons. Finally I just told her I was going to make it and that was that hehe Thankfully the picky little princess loves it, and she was so thrilled when I laid it out on her bed for her to find when she got home from work :) The best part of it was that I was able to take the quilt to Singapore and deliver it personally. Our grandma had just passed and it was a wonderful thing to be able to do something for her.
It was the first time I'd made a quilt with 60 degree triangles, and even though I was a little apprehensive (especially making a queen-sized quilt!), I pressed on and I'm so glad I did. It wasn't as difficult as I thought it was going to be and I learned to do something new :)
I work at my LQS and I try to tell beginner quilters (and even those who aren't beginners) that trying something new doesn't have to be a scary process. Everyone had to start somewhere, and learning is part of growing your skill. I wouldn't say I'm fearless, but I always tell myself that if someone else can do it, so can I!
45 comments:
It is a gorgeous quilt and the colours are so soothing. Your sister is very lucky.
Your quilt turned out beautiful! I'm sure your sister loved it and that you got to deliver it in person is the best!
Your triangle quilt is lovely. 60 degree angels are not so bad after all. In Jan. 2012 C&T Publishing is coming out with a new book of mine called "Simply Triangles". Keep up the good work. Barbara
The colors are great. You are so right about trying new things . . . what do we have to really be afraid of?
Great colours, wonderful piecing and such a heart warming story, whatelse could we want from a quilt? Lovely.
Fabulous quilt! I love the modern feel and the colors you used!
wow that is a truly stunning quilt, eye catching and modern! LOVE IT!
Absolutely worth trying something new! Looks great!
Gorgeous quilt! I love one patch quilts and you have done a wonderful job with this one!
Jennifer :)
It turned out wonderfully!!
Love the colors and they truly make the pattern sing.
Gorgeous quilt! Gorgeous colours! A thousand pyramid quilt is on my "I wish to make someday" list.
It's gorgeous - a traditional pattern but it looks totally fresh and new, the color scheme is perfect!
Beautiful quilt and story. So glad you could give it to your sister in person. Love your philosophy. I am pretty much that way too but I've been sewing for 55 years. Of course I keep my seam ripper handy! Sometimes I've re-done a part six times but just keep plugging away. Thanks for sharing and have a great day
Love it Audrie, and glad your "picky little princess" sister does, too :-)
Love it! The colors are so beautiful. You are an AWESOME sister :)
This quilt is so beautiful! I have to ask though, how hard was it to get all the points perfect? They're impeccable!
Its a wonderful entry. i so want to make one of these 60 degrees triangle quilts. Your sister is very lucky.
This is a great quilt.The simplicity of the design is what makes it so beautiful. Love the colour choices. What a wondeful gift.
gorgeous quilt! love the triangles, the colors, and the story behind it. Thanks for sharing. :)
Love the colours on this one. Thanks for sharing.
Lovely quilt and lovely story! Thanks for sharing!
Darn. I did a 'cut & paste' boo-boo. My previous comment was incorrectly linked! (Sorry Marci!)
It's a beautiful quilt ; I love those colors. Lucky she!!!
what a good sister you are! love the quilt
This is really gorgeous. I'm so jealous!
1000 Pyramids is a favorite pattern of mine! I love the colors you chose! Great job!
Yummy quilt. Great use of colors and light. Inspirational. I truly want to make one just like this. Love yours.
....and I want to add that I also love Singapore very much. Hadn't previously met any quilters from Singapore.
SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com
Gorgeous! the colors are perfect...just enough zing to make this quilt top really stand out!
Beautiful, Audrie! Another one I'd like to try someday.
lovely quilt. simple and stylish. i love the colour scheme too.
Wonderful colors... simply beautiful
I love 1000 pyramids, and this one is lovely. Good job.
Gorgeous quilt! I bet those triangles weren't nearly as scary as you thought they were going to be! Love your colors, it's delightful.
Beautiful. I love the color scheme. I don't think I've ever seen anything made with these kind of triangles.
It's gorgeous! I love the colors you used. This quilt is just breathtaking in it's simplicity. Your sister is very lucky!
The quilt is beautiful, and the colours are gorgeous. Lucky sister!
I love this quilt Audrie! It is so soothing. I'm itching to try a triangle quilt. And so sweet that you made it for your sister and that you could deliver it in person at such an emotional time. I'm sure it was good for both of you.
Hope you are doing well!!
I have a triangle quilt that is half cut out. I really need to get into gear and finish it up! Yours looks great.
You can see my submission to the Blogger's Quilt Festival here: http://blog.petitdesignco.com/2011/05/bloggers-quilt-festival.html
gorgeous! fabulous palette!
Very striking! Love the colors!
What a lovely quilt! Sometimes it can be so hard to make a quilt for someone else, but I think making it yourself and not letting her choose as much worked out great!! I am sure she appreciates it everyday.
Cheers!
Rachel
http://www.dewberrylane.com
Very lovely! I was a little apprehensive about making a quilt with lots of triangles, too, but I got over my fear and the result was beaufitul. you did a great job.
Gorgeous - I may attempt 60 degree triangles yet if the result can be this awesome.
Gorgeous! I've never tried 60 degree, but I've been meaning to. Since you say it's not that bad, I guess I should give it a go!
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