I am so excited to join in my first Blogger’s Quilt Festival! Even as I was making this quilt, I knew I was going to enter it as I love it so much. Evidenced by the fact that this is third time it’s gotten a mention on here! First for the Sweet Treats blog hop, then TGIFF, and now this.
Blue Birds Fly was a mini quilt I designed and pieced for the aforementioned blog hop, using 2 packs of Simply Color mini charms plus Bella Turquoise. It’s bound in Riley Blake ‘Girl’ Small Chevrons and backed in a Timeless Treasures spots.
This was the first time that I really focused on how I quilted the top. I had won a set of rainbow Aurifil threads and thankfully they mostly all matched.
I also need to mention that all the quilting was done with a plain old sewing machine foot. No walking foot, not FMQ foot. Which means that quilting the grey cloud was a pain in the neck. Literally. Every corner meant stopping, lifting the foot, turning, foot down, repeat.
But it was so worth it! And what do you do when you head to Tokyo and the Imperial Palace? Take it with you to get some more photos…
All those massive stone walls? Hand cut. Hand transported. Hand built. Hundreds of years ago. Kinda puts my little grey quilting and whinging to shame…
Details:
Entry #262
Quilt Measurements: 17.5″ x 17.5″
Quilted by myself with Aurifil (5002, 2145, 3920 (variegated), 5017, 3770 (variegated), 1128, 1243) and generic grey thread
Best category: Favorite Home Machine Quilted Quilt, Favorite Doll/Mini Quilt, Favorite Wall Hanging
Rachel Booth says
I still love this mini quilt!! And I LOVE that you took it to the Imperial Gardens! ONe of my favorite places in Tokyo!! 🙂
fallingforpieces says
Lovely! I’m very impressed with the quilting.
Leanne says
This is a lovely quilt and I love how you quilted it!
Shar says
I still love this quilt. I love the quilting.
CitricSugar says
That’s adorable! Love the photo shoot.
Crafty Tokyo Mama says
Love your action shots!
Janice says
It looks beautiful! I adore rainbow quilts!
Amy, a redeemed sheep says
I really, really love this mini quilt. The quilting is what makes it really shine.
Kathleen says
This quilt is so cute. I love the bright colours and the cute hexi on the back. Also love the style of quilting.
Gemma@prettybobbins says
This mini is beautiful Alyce, great use of colours on grey!
LisaW says
Such a gorgeous quilt Alyce! Love all of the colours, and love how you’ve styled your photos.
♥.Trish.♥ Drumboys says
Beautiful Alyce