Saturday, January 19, 2013

COMMA

Comma is finished, but small. With my fat eighth bundle, I was only able to make a few blocks before I ran out of the black. My boss Katja graciously let me have her fat quarters from her bundle and I was off and running again.  It was my "felicity" for the week.



This quilt definitely satisfies my love of  X blocks, as well as + blocks. The best of both worlds I'd say.



The fabrics are very masculine, but fun at the same time. The quilt measures 38 x 51 so I'm thinking that I will set it aside until the yardage comes in. Then the plan is to make more blocks until it's a good size lap or twin.  I'm hoping one of my boys might like it  : )

That's it for this week. Hope you get some sewing time this week end.

Linking up with Friday Felicities

fe-lic-i-ty : a source of happiness


42 comments:

Connie Kresin Campbell said...

Beautiful quilt and I love the colors!

Mary on Lake Pulaski said...

All time favorite x & + quilt! Beautiful!

Archie The Wonder Dog said...

Gorgeous!

Grit said...

Fantastic.
Liebe Grüße Grit from Germany

Marlene said...

Very nice.

Hilachas said...

I love your color combination. Beautiful Man, it looks cold outside where you were taking photos. Bundle up in that quilt.

Jackie's Stitches said...

It's a wonderful quilt! Love the colors and the pattern suits the fabric very well.

Lynne said...

What a great quilt! I love how the orange plus blocks pop to the foreground.

Marit said...

Great way to do an x and + quilt. Like how "tidy" it is:)

Heather said...

It's beautiful! Such a striking color combination!

Janine @ Rainbow Hare said...

This is beautiful!

quiltmania said...

Looks great so far, I'm sure one of your boys will love it!

beaquilter said...

looks awesome and yet so simple!

Rina Mason said...

Perfect color selection! Beautiful!

Heidi Staples said...

Carla, this is fantastic! I've had a pack of Comma in and out of my basket all week. I'm definitely going to have to buy it!

Rene' said...

It's great Carla!

Brandie said...

You work sew fast! I love the colors and the name, it's perfect!

Sana Saroti said...

Beautiful, but you scared me and I feel so guilty for not having made your bee block yet :( I was hoping to get to it tomorrow. xo Sana

Karen said...

Very nice, and the colors are certainly different than what we usually see here!

Nat at Made in Home said...

It is an amazing quilt! I love the colours together!

Teje Karjalainen said...

Carla, your 'Comma' quilt top is beautiful! I love orange as you may know and even I'm not veryu comfortable with black, it's perfect with this pattern! I would love to make this pattern, too! x Teje

Lucy | Charm About You said...

Beautiful, I love the colours!

Catherine said...

Fantastic. Love those colours

Jess @ Elven Garden Quilts said...

Awesome! I prefer x and + blocks when they're not scrappy - these are perfect!

Cathy said...

Love it! Yay for this colour combo!

felicity said...

WOW I looove this, Carla! Definitely a felicity. Thanks for linking up!

Mary Marcotte said...

Impressive! I knew that it would be great when I saw the blocks but it's even better than I imagined.

CitricSugar said...

You're right - this would make a great guy's quilt! Awesome colour choices.

Carla said...

This is the first x&+ that I've seen done in a limited pallet...so striking!

Richard Healey said...

I love this fabric line. One of those things I am going to have to buy.

Teresa in Music City said...

Just gorgeous!!! I love the Comma line, and the black and orange combination is very striking.

Krista Schneider said...

Oh it's awesome! How nice of your boss to loan you fabric, hope the yardage arrives soon!

Sophie Belle Designs said...

It's perfect, just beautiful.

Kelly said...

Absolutely love it!

Debbie said...

oh I love this to bits!!!

Julie Cefalu said...

This is so very cute. I love the snow in the background! Perfect place for a quilt to be.

Sarah said...

Very clever use of color. I know you are going to make more blocks but what about borders? I always struggle with borders so I like to hear how other's decide...

Cindy Sharp said...

Sweeeeeeeeet!

Deborah said...

Once again.....fabulous!!!

**nicke... said...

i cannot wait to get my hands on comma yardage! this is such a beautiful quilt!

Celtic Thistle said...

Looks wonderful Carla, definitely one for the boys I am sure they will love it!

Kim P. said...

This is one of my favorite quilts that you made. I like the pattern and color choice. It would look lovely in my house!