Finish #7

My goal with this quilt was to add some color into my living room without having to do any major work like painting or spend a huge amount of money on a piece of furniture.  Back in August I spied Anna Maria Horner's Field Study in the Gypsy colorway and Pat Bravo's Indie in the Sunlight Bazaar colorway.  I knew that a fat quarter of each paired with some Kaffe Fassett odds and ends from my stash would be perfect.  I used a free pattern called Lotus Brick Path by Amy Butler.

It took me a long, long time to get the top and backing finished, not because they were difficult or time consuming to put together, but because I went on vacation, work has been hectic, and I trained for (sort of) and completed two half marathons.  I was supposed to do a third half marathon after Thanksgiving, but I didn't feel like getting out in the crazy traffic to go pick up my race packet (lame...I know).

In any case, I picked up the quilt after the quilting was completed a couple of weeks ago, made the binding and finished sewing it down earlier this week.  It was a little grey this morning, but I thought I'd snap a couple of pics while it was on my mind.  Ta da!

The quilt finished at 66" wide x 76" long and was backed using Kona Amber with a pieced strip of leftover fabrics as an accent.  It was quilted in a swirl pattern using the same amber colored thread for the front and the back.

I haven't put it out yet, since my Christmas quilt is occupying the couch until New Year's Eve - that's when this new quilt will take it's place in my living room.  I can't wait!

Back from vacation

I had a wonderful two weeks away from Florida and away from work.  It was a much needed break, and I didn't realize how badly I needed it until I came back.  Luckily, I did a little advanced preparation for my return home before we even left.  I got all my sewn strips for this quilt top pressed, so today, when I was dying to do some sewing, I was able to just sit down and start.  I finished the top just a bit ago, but haven't pressed it yet.  That can wait for another day.  I took this first picture outdoors in some bright sun, so the colors appear a lot lighter than they are.

I made this quilt to help incorporate a really, really loud area rug into my living room.  I got a great deal on it at Anthropologie but it was a little more hot pink than I anticipated.  The only way to make it look like it belongs is to add some more of the hot pinks and purples into the room.  This quilt thrown over the sofa should do the trick (I hope).  Here's a shot of the quilt against the rug.  I likey :)

I think I'm going to back this with a coordinating kona solid (I'm eyeing the color amber) unless i find a different backing in my stash.  It is so good to be home and it felt wonderful to sew again.  I hope you are having a great weekend.