the vqb quilt
There's just something about a quilt. Especially one you've made yourself, one that you pull out of the dryer and wrap up in while it's still warm.
This is the Virtual Quilting Bee quilt, and it's completely inspired by this amazing quilt. The back is a piece of thrifted chenille. The backing dictated the size of the quilt. It's about 4 feet x 5 feet- perfect for snuggling on the couch but too small for a bed. I wanted it simple, simple, simple. It's assembled from 12 nine-patch squares (made by the quilting bee ladies) with plain white sashing all around.
I intended it for our bedroom, but I think it'll stay down here. I love it too much not to show it off. And on an entirely related note, I may have the quilting bug. I have something like this one in mind for J's room.
I'm not the only one smitten with the new quilt.
Comments
just beautiful, Alicia. that chenille back - so snuggly - and I am especially smitten with the binding. warmer still is the fact that it was made with the loving hands of friends.
I have a similar (to jack's) quilt in mind for our bedroom in this new house - receycling some of Tim's old shirts that he didn't purge before we moved and that have not come out of a box since....
My inspiration: http://www.thecompanystore.com/Stanton-Quilt/CY78-ps,default,pd.html?start=4&cgid=quilts-bed-covers-quilts
Cheers! and happy March!
Posted by: Lori [laeroport] | March 9, 2011 1:37 PM
hip hip hooray for the quilting bug!
your quilt is fabulous.
Posted by: laura | March 9, 2011 1:45 PM
Alicia we're quilting soulmates. The simpler the quilt, the better for me. That quilt is beautiful and I can almost feel the just-from-the-dryer warmth. And that pinterest quilt is so stunning in its simplicity. Now go make it : D
Posted by: blair | March 9, 2011 2:07 PM
It is so, so pretty A!
Posted by: heather smith jones | March 9, 2011 2:08 PM
so pretty, and it totally looks like you.
Posted by: rach | March 9, 2011 2:15 PM
This is so, so great! I love the chenille backing and the colors, and all the white. I've never made a quilt yet, but this is among the most inspiring I've seen yet. Love the simplicity!
Posted by: Molly | March 9, 2011 3:17 PM
I am so happy you finished it and it's gorgeous! I need to finish mine.
Posted by: Mama Urchin | March 9, 2011 3:28 PM
any details about how you quilted it? i'm getting close to needing to do that to mine and i'm both ignorant and terrified.
Posted by: emily | March 9, 2011 5:46 PM
I love your quilt! Thanks for the link love and for your sweet words :)
Posted by: alexia | March 9, 2011 6:25 PM
It looks great!
Posted by: Jennifer | March 9, 2011 8:46 PM
LOVE your new quilt!
Posted by: sarah | March 10, 2011 7:07 PM
it's wonderful!
I love that the white gives it a modern feel, but the flowery squares make it rustic and old feeling.
such a good combination.
Posted by: martha | March 11, 2011 7:58 AM
Oh, oh, oh, it is SO beautiful, Alicia! I love it so much. All that green! So perfect.
Posted by: Grace | March 12, 2011 12:29 AM
It's beautiful. I love quilts like that. I probably wouldn't be letting anyone use it, mind - I'd be on stain-watch 24 /7...
Posted by: UK lass in US | March 12, 2011 12:58 PM
Nothing short of gorgeous! Any kind of hand-made quilt looks amazing to me!
Posted by: Mary Smith | March 13, 2011 9:57 PM
Your simple yet beautiful quilt has inspired me to try my hand at quilting. x
Posted by: Vicky@coffeesandmilkies | March 17, 2011 8:22 AM
mmmmm...so yummy.
Posted by: penny | March 20, 2011 2:46 PM
it's just perfect. i want to snuggle with it too.
and of course you want to show it off!
Posted by: Veronica TM | March 28, 2011 10:22 PM