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Home / My Blog / Improvisational Quilting Classes / ::Enter Sunshine::

::Enter Sunshine::

November 25, 2011 By Katie

Scrappy Sunshine could not have finished up at a better time.  We’ve had days and days of steady rain in Seattle and some rays of sunshine were definitely needed.

I made it using Magic Numbers.

I’ve had it on the bed for about a week and the weight with the flannel on the back is perfect.  I keep thinking I’ll have a moment to spread it outside, but I’ll have to wait until this storm works its way through the Sound.

This morning we sat under it reading and I had the thought that it was time to share it.

This quilting wouldn’t have been possible with out the help of my dear friend Sandie and her generously offering her time and long arm to quilt it.  We went with the Baptist Fan, which to me looks like a rainbow and fit into the whole theme of the quilt.

When it came to a decision on the binding, I decided to just not decide.  I went scrappy.  The back is purely Anna Maria Horner’s folksy flannel in this diamond yellow with the exception of the Roanism of “can we cuddle?”

This quilt is unusual in that it really isn’t my taste.  I’m not even really sure if it fits into my home or bedroom for that matter, but it has grown on me.  As we were quilting it and each row would puff up, it was pure love.  Folded down at the end of the bed it is perfect, but I still want a king size value quilt for the end of the bed.  I never seem to tire of making them.

Next week I’ll head to the laundry mat with it for a wash.  I don’t think this would come close to fitting in my machine and it needs a run through.  Maybe by then I can hang it out for a full photo.

I’m placing the binding on my Leftovers Quilt tonight and then it’s time to move onto something more improvisational.  My mode of operation has some rhythm finally and working between improvisational and traditional quilting seems to keep me inspired.

My Anything Goes Quilt is back up on the design wall and after its fourth transformation (and visit with the seam ripper) it finally has a lay out that works (I think).  Two more blocks and some paneling should complete it before I agonize over how to quilt it.

I hope you all had a day surrounded with those you love.  I sure did.

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Filed Under: Improvisational Quilting Classes, magic numbers, modern quilt, Modern Quilting, Modern Quilts, seattle quilting, seattle sewing

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  1. Claire - Matching Pegs says

    November 25, 2011 at 7:00 am

    The baptist fans suit the quilt perfectly.

    I would love to quilt a quilt with them one day.

    The quilt goes really well with the peek of the wall colour we can see in your room.

  2. Anjie says

    November 25, 2011 at 7:08 am

    Gorgeous! You are magical…

  3. Brigitte @ ZEN CHIC says

    November 25, 2011 at 7:48 am

    As long as I followed the process of the making of this quilt I am in love with it! not only the color sheme, the fabric choice, but also the quilting are simply lovely and the perfect backing, personalized with warm words, makes it a family treasure! Great job, and btw I love the minimalist pillow too.

  4. Jill Chapman says

    November 25, 2011 at 9:20 am

    I adore this quilt. The colours are beautiful and the quilting really does look like rainbows. If you decide it isn’t your taste it would fit in my bedroom perfectly…

  5. Judith Dahmen says

    November 25, 2011 at 10:23 am

    This is such a beautiful quilt and I love the cuddle detail on the back.

  6. Debuko says

    November 25, 2011 at 12:21 pm

    Another fantastic quilt!!! Beautiful 🙂 The quilting is lovely. Best, Debuko from Poland.

  7. Katy says

    November 25, 2011 at 12:54 pm

    Love the rainbow effect of the quilting (which is what I thought it was till I read down and discovered it had a proper grown-up name…) and the words on the back look fab!

  8. Molly says

    November 25, 2011 at 3:00 pm

    I feel the warm summer sunshine reaching me through the dark days of November. Love this happy quilt!

  9. Pam says

    November 25, 2011 at 3:11 pm

    This quilt is so happy and cozy looking! What little girl would not love it? Or big girl for that matter. 🙂 I can’t imagine a better choice than the Baptist fans for the quilting.

  10. Debbie says

    November 25, 2011 at 4:00 pm

    Love your quilt and the quilting. It ‘feels’ just like a quilt to be used ‘feels.’

    • Sew Katie Did says

      November 26, 2011 at 4:31 am

      It does have the perfect “feel.” Hope your Thanksgiving was nice Deb!

  11. Melissa says

    November 25, 2011 at 4:04 pm

    This has been at the very top of my list of favorites for a while now and I’ve enjoyed following your process. All that scrappy goodness is such a wonderful way to enjoy all those beautiful fabrics. And the quilting is perfect!

    Just curious about the book on your bed. Are you reading it to Roan? I have a 5 year old little girl and we just finished Charlotte’s Web. I’m trying to decide what our next longer book will be. I have Edward Tulane in my collection but haven’t read it myself yet.

    • Sew Katie Did says

      November 25, 2011 at 6:01 pm

      It’s the second time we’ve read it and I believe Roan was 5 when we read it first. It is one of my favorite books ever!

  12. verylazydaisy says

    November 25, 2011 at 5:37 pm

    I love reading your blog. All your quilts are so “happy.”

  13. Alli says

    November 25, 2011 at 7:17 pm

    I love this quilt and the Roanism (with him in the picture, too) is adorable! 🙂

  14. Sew Create It - Jane says

    November 25, 2011 at 7:23 pm

    What a gorgeous quilt and the baptist fans are perfect.!

  15. Jean Soderberg says

    November 25, 2011 at 9:22 pm

    I Love it…you are so talented!
    Happy Holiday
    Jean

  16. nicke says

    November 26, 2011 at 4:10 am

    i am over the moon in love with this quilt katie! i love love love love love it! i love the bright happy colors, i LOVE the quilting, i love the sweet saying on the back… LOVE it!

  17. Marit says

    November 26, 2011 at 9:23 am

    A beautiful finish! The quilting is perfect, and so are the words on the back. It looks so inviting! Can’t believe you pieced those words into a flannel fabric. That must be tricky? Or I just need to get more adventurous…
    Wish for some sunshine coming your way soon. If not, just staying in bed under this beauty must be the next best thing…
    ; )

  18. elsa says

    November 26, 2011 at 3:43 pm

    It’s a beautiful quilt and just love the Baptist fan quilting. Thanks for all the quilty goodness!

  19. Betty v Os says

    November 26, 2011 at 4:44 pm

    I love this quilt + the quilting too. Which pattern did you use (if any)?

  20. Julie says

    November 26, 2011 at 5:54 pm

    i adore it!, the quilting is perfect! and i love the “can we cuddle”

  21. scrambledmeggs says

    November 26, 2011 at 9:00 pm

    The back is so cute, and the quilting was a fantastic choice! I think I’m going to send my future quilts out to be long-armed after seeing that. Gorgeous.

  22. karen says

    November 26, 2011 at 9:33 pm

    This is a stunningly beautiful quilt. It has so much warmth and interest. I spent a lot of time looking at all the yummy fabrics to see if one, I recognised them and two, I owned any. Congratulations its gorgeous.

  23. RosaMaria says

    November 27, 2011 at 5:43 pm

    what a beautiful quilt Katie!!!

  24. Alison says

    November 27, 2011 at 7:31 pm

    Gorgeous. Pure and simple gorgeous.

  25. Elena @ Breakfast for Dinner says

    November 28, 2011 at 12:57 am

    Absolutely gorgeous!!! And I just adore the quilting, too!

  26. Cheryl Arkison says

    November 28, 2011 at 11:52 pm

    Sometimes we can’t predict what speaks to us. Love the contrast between the quilting and piecing.

  27. Jenny says

    November 29, 2011 at 7:15 pm

    Gorgeous backing — I’d love to go with flannel some time. You make the case very well!

    Can you tell me what that red fabric is that shows up in the backing/binding picture above? It’s one of my favorites ever, and I’d love to get some in case it all disappears. Thanks!

    • Sew Katie Did says

      November 30, 2011 at 4:25 am

      I think the red you are speaking of is Amy Butler Lotus Wallflower.

  28. quirkygranolagirl says

    December 12, 2011 at 4:44 am

    the quilting totally makes this quilt. it was lovely and bright before, but i felt that it was busy with all of those prints. but the repetition of those curves in the quilting really gives my eye something to rest on. instead of being too stimulating, the curves make it calmer and sweeter. i’m so impressed with how the changed the quilt for me. thank you for opening my eyes.

  29. sartenada says

    December 31, 2011 at 1:11 pm

    Extremely beautiful quilt. Its pattern is gorgeous and all colors are selected with good taste.

  30. Chris Coda says

    January 28, 2012 at 10:00 am

    This is just beautiful. You have a gift.

  31. Lea says

    November 25, 2013 at 8:52 am

    What a gorgeous quilt! I love scrappy quilts. I just came across your blog this morning and so glad I got to see this quilt.

  32. bethankfuldaily says

    March 9, 2016 at 3:16 pm

    I’m about to make a Magic Numbers quilt out of a stash of 1/2 yards of my favorite fabrics. In your estimation, how much fabric will I need to make a queen sized quilt?

    • sewkatiedid says

      March 9, 2016 at 4:51 pm

      Oh jeez, I really don’t know because I work improvisationally. I would look at some calculators, but unless you know the exact layout that’s hard too because of seams. Try something like this: http://quiltbug.com/articles/fabric-calculator.htm

      Have fun!

      • Kizzy T. Grace says

        March 9, 2016 at 5:58 pm

        Thanks so much for your response!

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