Wednesday, July 31, 2013

BEACH HOUSE QUILT #1

Last week I bought a few pieces of fabric for a new project.  My little grand girls live at the lake and they are two doors down from their Great Aunt.  Auntie Carol has decided to turn a little shed on her property into a Beach/Guest house for her own grandchildren as well as my two. Well, if I ever needed an excuse to make a quilt, this is it! As a matter of fact - two, as there will be bunk beds.


 Carol has painted a dresser and little desk a bright turquoise so I went in search of fabrics that I thought were sort of 'airy'.  I started with an old layer cake of Hunky Dory and just used the turquoise and pinks. Then I went on the hunt for more.


I have hoarded the birds forever! I thought they would be a perfect addition so I threw them in. My quilt quickly grew


A little white sashing (moda white #98)



I love how everything just seems to work together


The pattern is an old jellyroll pattern called 'Jelly Squares' and instead of every block being the same,  I used a printed 8 1/2" square as an alternate block. I like it a lot. 
my daughter rolled out of bed at 6:30 and was holding this up before she knew what hit her  :)


 Now onto number two!  Doesn't Janie just look like she "needs" a beach house?



Quilt Stats :
48 x 68
Fabrics are a little of the following : Priscilla, Hunky Dory, Posh, Wrenly, Glamping, Bliss, Noteworthy, Bella Butterfly, and Dream On.  
(that was for you Gloria)

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48 comments:

  1. Vicki BJuly 31, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    Lovely, airy quilt!

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  2. Vicki BJuly 31, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    Lovely, airy quilt!

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  3. Kathy @ Kwilty PleasuresJuly 31, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    Lovin this kwilt!

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  4. CathyJuly 31, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    Love it!!!

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  5. BarbJuly 31, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    Beautiful, Carla! I love how you used the large blocks to showcase those lovely birds.

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  6. Bettina DangerJuly 31, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    The birds are gorgeous! I love the fresh feeling of this quilt.

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  7. Sewing MomJuly 31, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    It's beautiful Carla! And love the picture with the little one!

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  8. Heather D.July 31, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    It's gorgeous Carla. So much sashing!!!

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  9. JodiJuly 31, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    Oh, it's beautiful, and I love how you didn't overdo it with the birds, it's just perfect. Now, that dress that you ? are wearing? Love it! Is it handmade?

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  10. RachelJuly 31, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    Very lovely quilt. I really like the soft colors, it's very beachy. Are you planning to add borders?

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  11. Deb@asimplelifequiltsJuly 31, 2013 at 11:43 AM

    Just beautiful! I adore those birds too...

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  12. Teje KarjalainenJuly 31, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    Carla, this quilt is perfect for the beach house! Your fabrics are beautiful and your had great idea to make the alternative blocks with whole fabric. I picked your matching nails! x Teje

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  13. quiltmaniaJuly 31, 2013 at 11:54 AM

    The quilt is great, but little Janie is adorable!

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  14. dutchcomfortJuly 31, 2013 at 12:11 PM

    A perfect quilt for a Summerhouse on the beach!

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  15. DeborahJuly 31, 2013 at 12:32 PM

    This quilt is delightful! And so is the little cutie!

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  16. Studio VJuly 31, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    very pretty!

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  17. LadyquiltsalotJuly 31, 2013 at 1:06 PM

    I really like it too!!

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  18. Nat at Made in HomeJuly 31, 2013 at 1:09 PM

    Great quilt! And love the lst picture!

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  19. vintage greyJuly 31, 2013 at 1:27 PM

    Beautiful quilt and darling photo!! xo Heather

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  20. SusanJuly 31, 2013 at 1:44 PM

    Showcasing the bird fabric with white sashing and the wonderful patched blocks has resulted in a really beautiful quilt! Janie is so cute!

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  21. Vikki BJuly 31, 2013 at 2:36 PM

    I love the birds and how you used them! Great quilt.

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  22. GinaJuly 31, 2013 at 3:14 PM

    Beautiful quilt Carla!! I love the colors and design; very be achy and airy!!

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  23. Heidi StaplesJuly 31, 2013 at 3:29 PM

    I love this quilt so much, but mostly I love that last photo! :)

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  24. Adrianne @ On the Windy SideJuly 31, 2013 at 3:30 PM

    So beautiful! I love how you've mixed all these lovely beachy bright fabrics together - it's going to be a lovely quilt to snuggle under!

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  25. Carrie P.July 31, 2013 at 4:31 PM

    I just love that quilt. I want to be a quilter like you when I grow up. I wish I had your eye for fabrics.

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  26. Marjorie's Busy CornerJuly 31, 2013 at 4:37 PM

    I really love this quilt.

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  27. DeeJuly 31, 2013 at 5:47 PM

    Wishing I was your granddaughter too! Sew soft and it is perfect for what you're making it for!

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  28. DeborahGunJuly 31, 2013 at 6:12 PM

    I love this quilt - wonderful design and fabrics :-)

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  29. BillieBee (billiemick)July 31, 2013 at 8:04 PM

    Bright and fresh! The baby is soooo cute and happy!

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  30. KimJuly 31, 2013 at 8:42 PM

    'Tis a glorious world your grand girls live in....lovely family, house by the lake, li'l houses just for them and the pieces de resistance....beautiful quilts stitched with love by their grandmother! Carla, your quilt is just perfect!! Aaah...'tis a blissful life those grand girls of yours lead!!

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  31. CarlaJuly 31, 2013 at 9:14 PM

    You have the best taste in fabric. It is perfect for a beach house.

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  32. NancyJuly 31, 2013 at 9:32 PM

    What a beautiful quilt, Carla. And what an adorable granddaughter!

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  33. Maple Garden QuiltingJuly 31, 2013 at 10:26 PM

    Carla, your quilt is awesome, and so is your little Janie. She looks very happy.
    Debbie

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  34. wendyroomcreationsAugust 1, 2013 at 12:47 AM

    I don't know how you do it Carla. Your beautiful quilts just seem to jump from fat quarters to a finished top in the blink of an eye. As always you have a brilliant eye for colour. I love it. Philippa xx

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  35. LindsayAugust 1, 2013 at 3:40 AM

    The bird fabric matches perfectly and adds something special for the girls to look for in the quilt. It is the perfect touch for this quilt! Great job!!!

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  36. ipatchandquiltAugust 1, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    I love it, I love it, I love it!
    Esther
    esthersipatchandquilt at yahoo dot com
    ipatchandquilt dot wordpress dot com

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  37. MarieAugust 1, 2013 at 2:00 PM

    What great fabrics - and the pattern is perfect for them. I think there will be a couple of very happy little girls at the beach house.

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  38. Dawn HughesAugust 1, 2013 at 9:30 PM

    Love it Carla, perfect for the beach house....great job.....

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  39. CarolineAugust 1, 2013 at 9:53 PM

    Perfect beachhouse quilt!

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  40. Gramma QuilterAugust 2, 2013 at 3:38 AM

    Perfect fabric pics. So love the birds! Cutest GB to. Mine will be here tomorrow nite! Surrounded by kissable faces. So cant wait!

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  41. LynneAugust 2, 2013 at 7:53 AM

    This turned out great Carla! I have been "hoarding" the same bird fabric too, waiting for the right project. This just proves that our fabric stash will eventually come through with a winner.
    Looking forward to seeing #2.

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  42. LisaAugust 2, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    Gorgeous!!!

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  43. vintagemodernquilts | LisaAugust 2, 2013 at 5:28 PM

    So pretty!

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  44. CarlaAugust 2, 2013 at 8:39 PM

    What a perfect quilt pattern and fabric for the little girls!! I just love it!!

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  45. Clara {Clover and Violet}August 3, 2013 at 6:16 AM

    Beautiful quilt, love your picture, so sweet!!

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  46. FlourishingPalmsAugust 4, 2013 at 4:08 AM

    This quilt is WONderful! Such great colors. Will you quilt it too? That last picture is simply precious. How lucky that you have a girl to girly-up. (I'm green with jealousy about that!)

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  47. Live a Colorful LifeAugust 14, 2013 at 7:10 PM

    So cute. I would LOVE to sleep under that quilt. Janie indeed needs a beach house...

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  48. BrendaAugust 27, 2013 at 4:36 PM

    Oh my goodness you do beautiful work. I just came by your blog for the first time and enjoying all the inspiration!

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