Bold, wild, not-to-be-ignored…this quilt took me a whole year to finally finish. I got inspired to make a zig zag quilt when I joined this group on Flickr and found out how easy it was to do when I read Amy’s great instructions on how to piece it the non-triangle way. Of course, I fell way behind the quilt-along group, but I never thought I would not finish this one…and last night I put the finishing touches on it.
This lap quilt measures 49″ X 56″ and uses the entire collection of Anna Maria Horner’s Chocolate Lollipop fabric. I used a basic chocolate solid fabric between each row of patterned fabrics which really makes the colors pop.
Although I like the front of this quilt…it is the back that really inspires me. I used a large piece of my favorite fabric from the collection, and then pieced together some scraps to make this a truly reversible quilt.
Quilting this piece was simple with straight lines following the zig zag blocks. I followed the seams and so each zig zag has two rows of quilting.
I’ve got this one draped over the back of my couch for a bright splash of color on a warm summer afternoon.
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I LOVE this quilt! I bet it looks spectacular draped over the back of your milk chocolate leather sofa! But more importantly, do the kitties love it too???
That is gorgeous!!!
Both sides of your quilt are beautiful, but I’m partial to the zigzag side.
I am just in awe of you quilting ailibity! This is absolutely beautiful!
While I have no interest in sewing, I LOVE the concept of quilting: piecing different colors and patterns together to make a cohesive whole. I think that is why I like scrapbooking – I can pretend to do that with paper
I LOVE the flickr group and plan to visit spend some time viewing all the other lovely creations.
Oh wow! That is just beautiful! I would love it so much if I were creative enough to make something like this. You did an excellent job with it!
This quilt is so beautiful it makes me want to learn how to make them! Or at least learn how to sew. Thanks for sharing!
Gorgeous, Wendy!! It has a bit of a tropical look to it, don’t you think? Maybe something Polynesian.
Have you ever thought about opening an Etsy shop for your quilts? I’d bet you could sell them as fast as you make them! Have I already asked you this??
Wow…some of those patterns are crazy, but some of them are great.
That’s beautiful! I love the zig zagging. And you’re right, the dark brown really does make the colors pop.
Paula: Yes, the kitties love it – especially Gizmo who blends right in!
Swapna: Thank you!
Kathy: Thanks! I am beginning to love the zigzag too (although I STILL love that back the best!)
Molly: My favorite part of the quilting is selecting the fabrics and designing…then watching the whole thing come together. I also was into scrapbooking for awhile! The flickr groups are WAY fun. If you search groups by just putting in the word “quilts” you will find dozens and dozens of amazing quilts.
Zibilee: Thanks so much for your enthusiasm
Cass: Thanks…hope you’ll take a quilt class. It is so much fun!
Les: I hadn’t thought of tropical…but you’re right now that I look at it again!
LOL, re: Etsy. I actually DID create a space there, but I have to admit I am not ready to sell quilts yet. You can’t see all my mistakes in the photos, but I need to get more skilled, I think, before I sell anything!
Serena: Wild isn’t it?? LOL! I have to admit, it was the wildness that drew me to the fabrics!
Kim: Thanks! It is so fun to see what different colors do and the impact they have on an overall piece.