Yes....it's good to have another finish under my belt!! I love how my scraps and the vintage repro fabrics mix well together! I am amazed how hot pinks and red reds can play nicely with the soft floral pastels.
Even though some of the darker squares seem to jump out at you....in person this quilt has a soft vintage feeling and look to it. I am so happy it turned out exactly as I had it pictured in my mind. I split my furrows squares using two different fabrics instead of just the one color scheme. I decided not to add borders to it.....just wanted it to look like some of the old quilts I have collected through the years. I don't think mine looks a whole lot like Bonnie's, but her quilts inspire me to be creative and I love to do my own version!! This quilt measures 60" x 66". 
I wanted to hand quilt it sooooo bad....but I made this one for a gift and I thought machine quilting it would be best so that she could really use it if she wants. Don't you think it has a 'plaid-ish' look to it ???........I like!
This is my favorite block!! Mr. Brown Dirt went by the fabric store and picked these out for me!
For the binding I chose blue scraps to finish it off with. The backing is some more of that 17 yr. old fabric I also used for the back of my Chunky Churndash.....the one I hand quilted with all those concentric circles....remember? And I 'STILL' have enough of this fabric left to do ANOTHER quilt back.....man, what was I thinking when I bought all that yardage!!!
And a big THANK YOU to all you 'rowdy'.....'clowning' blogger friends of mine for harassing me about not blogging! It's nice to be missed!! I promise.....I haven't been lounging or loafing..........really......I've been stitching away...letting the fabric dust fly!!!
I love it! and you are right, the brighter colors just blend right and and give it a little spark. The quilting is great too.
ReplyDeleteI have a little piece of that backing fabric. I have used it in some of my colorwash quilts.
Oh I love it, what a great quilt well done.
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Christine
ps. I too love Bonnie's quilts
This looks lovely, a quilt with a great personality! The darker colors adds life and interest to the quilt. Love the fabric combo!
ReplyDeleteThis pattern looks so with different fabrics, a pattern with great potential... (have to put it on my list of quilts to come...)
Whoa, that is an awesome scrap quilt. I love the split burrows, more fabric is a good thing. Well done, love the binding too.
ReplyDeleteI love it!! It has a really soft, comfy look to it. Makes you want to cuddle up.
ReplyDeleteVery nice and I so love how the back looks! You must tell us how your friend reacts to the quilt.
ReplyDeleteOh Belinda, this is wonderful. What a sweet, happy, beautiful quilt to wake up to this morning. It's my first stop of the day over coffee, too. I love the blocks and the fabric you used is, well it's just perfect. Yes, the quilting does have that plaid-ish look. Very cleverly done I do believe. I like! Ahh, again, your blocks are beautiful. Happy is my morning coffee, *karendianne.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt. When I first saw the picture I thought it was an antique quilt. Normally repo fabrics don't speak to me but I love the way you have put these together.
ReplyDeleteBelinda, It is just a beautiful scrap quilt! I love it. The quilting is beautiful too. A very vintage feel indeed.
ReplyDeleteThe quilt is beautiful, and it reminds me of the quilts that we had when I was a child. I may have to try making one.
ReplyDeleteThis was worth the wait!
ReplyDeleteThis quilt really does look like a vintage one. (And you sure are a precise piecer!)
This is sooo beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYeah for Belinda! I a hve missed you!
ReplyDeleteBTW-Did you enjoy the snow?????
Looks lovely Belinda. I think it has the vintage feel you were hoping for.
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is making me smile big! I love it. All the wondeful scraps playing so nicely.
ReplyDeleteSoooo pretty! Love the "plaid" quilting, and the fabrics. And you were right to not attach any borders, it's perfect the way you did it.
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt!! Perfect choice of fabric and you are right about no borders...perfection!! Glad to have you back!
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Yay, pictures! I like quilts without borders too, it does give the more vintage look. Pretty and sweet, lucky lady who is getting it!
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is beautiful and inspiring! "Blog without Obligation" but thanks for the pictures and all. I better get busy posting as well.
ReplyDeletelove it and the quilting is perfect for this pattern. Lucky person recieving this gift. Glad you came up to breathe and post! Life gets us too busy sometimes.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteand yes, I've been wondering where you were and now I know.. but then I can't say too much because I haven't been blogging either.. just not enough time but I do read them all..
Be still my heart, that is so besutiful. I love how some of the darks "pop". What a lucky friend to receive that beauty!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great quilt. I love 4-patches and this one is a real winner -
ReplyDeletehave a great weekend -
Nice header too!
It is gorgeous Belinda!! What an awesome gift!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt! I love seeing your interpretation of Bonnie's design, it's great to be inspired by others but make it your own way.
ReplyDeleteI love it! And the quilting pattern you used is perfect for this quilt.
ReplyDeleteLove at first sight... gorgeous quilt..:o)) Great job on the pattern and I love the scrappy look... it is fun to work with unexpected colour combinations like orange and the soft pastels..:o)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Belinda! And, the plaid-ish quilting is perfect.
ReplyDeleteOhh I adore this quilt - it does look so vintage. I agree - no border is best. I'm generally not a fan of borders unless they really make a statement, not just a piece of fabric to make the quilt bigger. The 30s blues are great for the binding - all in all a wonderful quilt - I might have to try my hand at one - since you don't seem inclined to send this one to me. LOL
ReplyDeleteMr. Browndirt is a good fabric piccker outer.
Glad you are back!!! Hey - did you just call me a clown? LOL
Wow, I love this quilt.....I love looking at it...I don't think the darker fabrics jump out at all.
ReplyDeleteGreat job!!!
Congrats on the finish! It is so much fun to look at scrappy quilts and figure out how on earth they work so well -- like you say, who would have thought red would be the thing here?
ReplyDeleteOh, and as for a little time off blogging ... well, I understand!!!
ReplyDeletewhat a great quilt. i really love a quilt without a border.
ReplyDeleteOh I love your 4 patch and furrow!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful. Makes me want to cuddle up in it.
ReplyDeleteLots of fun fabrics in that quilt. The new owner will surely love it.
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt. It speaks to me. I love the fabrics and the texture your quilting makes. Yes, it is like a plaid. Good job. This is a wonderful finish.
ReplyDeleteOh the softness of this quilt. I am so happy a place has been found for all your backing fabric. Sometimes it just takes that long to find the perfect home for stuff...and Mr. Brown Dirt has good taste.
ReplyDeleteOh Belinda, what a knock-out! I LOVE this quilt! It does look very vintage. Isn't it amazing how all those scraps play so well together? I like your split furrows! Your quilt looks like it came from a different time period than Bonnie's does. Isn't that fun? I think this pattern just moved farther up my bucket list!
ReplyDeleteGlad you're back among the blogging! I like your new header...very YOU. And that Goober is a little cutie!
I love this quilt!
ReplyDeletetotally love your work , I am a new blogger and completly do not know how to plan my page at all but I am enjoying learning my my mistakes so far no followers , but live in hope.
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