Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Happiness Is......

.... a finished quilt....


When I got these lovely fabrics from Sharon in the OASS swap in November


and I saw Dawn Hays pattern in the Homespun Magazine (Issue 12.10) I knew they would work together beautifully..... you can see the start of this quilt HERE ...


I quilted around each of the flowers...


and did feathers on the border ....


and straight line quilting in the coin parts....


we have had some rather dull grey days so a gentle sun on a pretty quilt...


is going to cheer up any day.....


Thanks to Sharon for getting me out and about using some new colours of fabrics and thanks to Dawn for a lovely pattern..

there's enough fabric to make the cushion in the pattern shown in the top picture.....


Righto, Gotta Go.....  new quilt to start

41 comments:

Sue said...

Wow, I'd be happy if I'd made that gorgeous quilt too. Lovely colours and gorgeous quilting. You're a whizz!

Sharon - Lilabelle Lane said...

WOW Fiona, it looks spectacular. I am a little (well a lot!) chuffed that I had something to do with this quilt comming to life :o) (Yes some days I will take any credit I can get ... lol ) And you cushion is just perfect .... always did like that pattern, might have to go and get one for me now :o) hugs, Sharon

Jeanette said...

Very stunning Fiona. Lovely colours & love your quilting. Hugs,

Miss Hillbilly said...

I am still completely in love with this. It is FABULOUS!!!!!!!!!!

Michelle Ridgway said...

So Delicious Fiona....you have done a spectacular job of it. All that clever quilting. I am in awe. It certainly makes you feel all summery. Is that you I can hear "NEXT!"

Chookyblue...... said...

it beautiful and fresh.........well done...........

Cheryll said...

The quilt is gorgeous Fiona! You'll sleep well under that pretty sight. Absolutely well done! :)

Wonky Girl said...

Beautiful, really (but you knew that-LOL). Great pattern choice for the fabrics. It is fresh and lovely as others said. Glad to find your post as I was catching up on reading.

RG said...

I love this!!!
So fresh and pretty :D

Bev C said...

Hello Fiona,

Just beautiful,love the freshness of your quilt. Just one question though,how many packets of Soft Jelly's does it take to make this quilt???
Happy days to you Fiona.
Bev.xoxo

Anonymous said...

wow how awesome is this quilt Fiona,love it the style the colours everything,what a wonderful job you have done and that cushion is gunner be kind of cute also.xx

Cardygirl said...

The quilt is lovely and the quilting is amazing!

Tarnyia said...

Fiona it is gorgeous a great finish as well xxx

Sheila said...

It is gorgeous Fiona , has a wonderful look of spring and hey those are great feathers . Hugs Sheila

Christine M said...

Your quilt is beautiful Fiona!

Just Ramblin' said...

Just beautiful! Nola

Melody said...

What a fabulous quilt. I love the fabrics too. So fresh and happy.

Larissa said...

Wow! This quilt is oh-so-pretty!!! What a fantastic twist those green-y fabrics gave this gorgeous pattern!! Loving your quilting too! Hugs!

Susan said...

I love the colours and the quilting looks fantastic!

regan said...

This quilt is lovely, Fiona! I love it! So springime!

Janet said...

I love this quilt - it is beautiful. You did a great job on the feathers too.

Anonymous said...

Fantastic quilt. Lovely and fresh. Good choice of pattern.

marina said...

what a magnificent finish! So fresh and crisp.
A new quilt?

Karen said...

This quilt is wonderful. I have loved the colours from the start. Your choice of design is perfect. Lovely work with the quilting, too.
Fantastic finish!!

Sunnybec said...

Love it!! Love the colours and I especially love the flowers. Hey feathers! Love them too! I think I love this quilt..... LOL

Maria said...

What a gorgeous fresh looking quilt. Love your quilting Fi.

Quilt Kitty said...

Delightful quilt Fi & yes I am loving the colours too though it's a new comblination to me too. Your quilting is prefection. I am so in awe of people who can do that. Tracee xx

Unknown said...

I love the freshness of this quit,beautiful

Cyndi said...

I absolutely love those fabrics, Fiona, and they work wonderfully with Dawn's pattern. That is one beautiful, happy quilt!

XOXO,

Cyndi

Grethe said...

Pleasant colours of your fabrics in the quilt,looks ever so nice:-)
Love the way you show it from outside. Happy Quilting!

Laurie said...

wow !! lovely such lovely fresh spring colours hugs Laurie

Grammasheri said...

Fresh, clear colors and the perfect design for them. Beautiful!

Lyn said...

Love the fabric you used and the different ways of quilting the quilt are so effective...you must be so thrilled with it

Unknown said...

Congrats on a great finish :) I remember when you started this quilt...I is simply beautiful, so fresh and restful feeling.
Hugs Tanya

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

You must be so very pleased Bubz, your quilt is stunning

Wendy said...

Your quilt is gorgeous Fiona, lovely fresh colours and pattern. Your quilting is amazing too. It will look lovely with the cushion.

Jindi's Cottage said...

Fiona that is one gorgeous quilt...love the fabrics, they are so perfect...especially like how the biggest flower reminds me of a peacock tail, beautiful...

Dawn said...

Wow Fiona this looks absolutely amazing!!!... your fabrics look stunning and so fresh...you have done a great job... I am so pleased you made it.(I love it more than the yellow one...) and the borders look 'perfick'
Lots of quilty hugs
Dawn x x x

Wendyb said...

just gorgeous Fiona.....I love your spin on Dawny's pattern! Your vision, in seeing that fabric come to life, picked a winner!
xxx sugary hugs
Wendy :O)

Wendy said...

Wow Fiona, your quilt is stunning! It looks like the cushion is going to be beautiful too!

Vicki ♥ said...

Wow is right Fiona....its absolutely fabulous :) Love the colours and it is really gorgeous! Well done :) hugs Vicki x

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