Thursday 19 February 2015

Comma and Pluses: A quilt for home

Of all the quilts I have made so far, only one of them has remained in our home. So this year I have decided that I need to make quilts for both my boys, and hopefully one for me too! Now, it is hot where we live, all year round, and there is only the odd evening in the year when we might even think to snuggle under a quilt on the couch. But they still look good draped over the couch or folded on the end of a bed. And I guess a time will come when we move away from the tropics, so it is good to be prepared! 

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My second son turned eight this week so his was the first quilt I needed to work on. He was very particular about choosing the fabrics and design he wanted, and even specified that he wanted the quilting to be 'doodles all over in yellow thread'!! I love him for that!

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I am really trying to use the fabric I have at the moment, and so decided to piece together a back. The lovely Leonie agreed to share with me the design that she put together when she made this quilt for her daughter. I had to adjust the sizes a little as her quilt was bigger, but the effect was completely worth it.

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I used the last pieces of left-over fabric for the binding, and the overall effect is a colourful, but definitely boyish quilt. Mr. 8 loves it!

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The design for the front of this quilt came from Issue 1 of Love Patchwork and Quilting Magazine, so I am linking up with Sew the Library this month. 

Also linking up with Needle and Thread Thursday, TGIFF and Finish it Friday.

This is my one and only finish for Q1 of the 2015 Finish Along (my original link up post is here)


42 comments:

  1. No wonder Mr 8 loves it! This is a brilliant finish both front and back. Seems Mr 8 has good taste in colours and quilting ideas. Definitely room for a personal quilt regardless of the climate.

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  2. Meant to also say how much I love your photo shoot location, perfect for this quilt, including wonderful reflections.

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  3. Beautiful quilt. I love that you took your son's requests and made him this lovely. It's a good boy quilt that can grow with him. Maybe it'll be on his bed in college someday! www.quiltartbymegan.com

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  4. Mr. 8 has fantastic taste, and what a great request for the quilting! The back is as beautiful as the front. I hope he loves it for years and years!

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  5. Love the front and back of your quilt! What a lucky birthday boy!

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  6. Congrats on a gorgeous finish. Great choice with the back! It's pretty much reversible! I love the warm colour sin this especially that green.

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  7. Really like this (nice backdrop too)!

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  8. A lovely quilt! I love comma fabrics and the design fits it so well. How great that he knew exactly what he wanted! I wish someone would tell me how to quilt my quilts and with what colour thread!

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  9. Beautiful design and you've used such colourful fabrics. Lucky Mr 8!

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  10. Quilt envy - he is obviously a child of extremely good taste! I love those spicy colours paired with the bright tropical green. -seems just right for where you are.

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  11. I love this quilt for it's bold pattern and wonderful colours, and especially because you involved your son in the design decisions even down to the quilting. Next he'll be the one at the machine sewing quilts.

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  12. I know it has been said a few times already, but your son has great taste! This quilt is wonderful, front and back.

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  13. This is gorgeous. I love the design, the fabric and colours you chose and the back is just terrific. Great finish!

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  14. Your quilt is beautiful from the front to back. The Comma line of fabrics and plus quilt designs are two of my favorite things. Awesome combination! Happy Birthday to your son as well. Thanks for linking up to this week's TGIFF.

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  15. Awesome quilt, front and back! Very appropriate for a boy, but not childish, he will treasure it for years.

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  16. This is absolutely wonderful. I love that an eight-year-old could totally dig this, but when he's older, he'll be able to use it as well! And the pictures are great!

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  17. What a beautiful finish! =) I love the fact that your son was involved in the crafting process! What a fun project and memory for him!

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  18. What a gorgeous finish Deborah! Your son has a good eye for color. I'm sure he will treasure it forever.
    And the backing is the perfect complement to the design of the quilt.
    Thanks for linking up to Sew the Library!

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  19. Deborah! I love it! Your son has great taste! I think quilts make such precious, long loved gifts for kids. :)

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  20. Very very cool! I love the two dark background blocks as a point of difference for the eyes - your son has great taste in colours!

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  21. Awesome quilt! Love the colours, a great way to use that range. :-)

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  22. Really like the colour combinations :)

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  23. Deborah, I LOVE that your little son knew exactly what he wanted... he has amazing taste! LOL
    This is a great quilt and the backing is terrific in the way that it reflects the whole design!
    We only have one thing in our home that I've quilted too. Quilts and quilty things make such good gifts.

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  24. What a lovely quilt! And I love the photos of it by the pool too - perfect :-)

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  25. Mr. 8 is a lucky boy! I love the photo with the quilt reflecting in the pool. That is a great shot!

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  26. Mr. 8 is a lucky boy! I love the photo with the quilt reflecting in the pool. That is a great shot!

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  27. This is a fabulous quilt! So modern and perfect for a young boy. And I LOVE the back. Hats off to you for such a hard work!

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  28. Looks great and I love your pics with water reflection! So COOL!

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  29. Fantastic Deborah! That was nice of the other quilter to share how she made the back because it really makes this quilt super. Even if it's not cold where you live now I'm sure your son will take it with him even when he's grown up. Such a special momento of your love!

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  30. This is one very cool quilt! I love the back as much as I love the front :)

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  31. What a great finish! Gorgeous quilt :-)

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  32. Awesome finish, Deborah! I love it, love the back and loved the little story of your son choosing the doodles for quilting. isn't it great that they have an appreciation of all the design decisions that go into a quilt?

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  33. This is a fantastic finish! I'm right with your thought that you need more quilts for your home despite the climate. Those kids will grow up all too fast, and it will be very nice for them to have some pieces to take away with them as they move out. I just LOVE what your son chose, and the fact that he knew even what quilting he wanted - and THREAD COLOR! - is just adorable.

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  34. This is such a lovely finish! Your son will cherish it. Quilters are so generous,and willing to share! Personally,I love a pieced back for quilts,this one is quite beautiful!

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  35. Your quilt is amazing and that backing is fabulous!

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  36. The back of your quilt is so neat!! Making quilts for specific people is so rewarding especially when you get to be present for them receiving it. *warm heart*

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  37. Oooh! I love both front and back equally. It is truly reversible, and Mr 8 must be thrilled to bits.
    If he wants yellow doodles, is that a hint for a goldendoodle (groodle) puppy in the future?

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  38. Gorgeous! Love the giant plus block on the back.

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  39. I love the back of this quilt as much as the front; love the way you pieced the back! Beautiful!

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  40. Love it so much!! It has turned out beautifully - what a wonderful collaboration between you and your son! :)

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  41. Very very cool and what a great backing!!!

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  42. This is a beautiful quilt and your photos are gorgeous too!

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