Autumn Squares Quilt
Just in time to see the last leaves turn and fall from the trees, I’ve finished my fall quilt! I started to feel the pressure this week as the wind and rain came and blew so many of the beautiful red leaves away. I considered waiting for a day with blue skies to take my pictures….but hey, this is Chicago and that could be awhile!
I used fabric from my stash for the blocks of this quilt – lots of Amy Butler, with a sprinkling of Lizzy House and Heather Bailey. I originally planned on making this quilt twice as big, but life got in the way so I used the spare squares on the back for a really cool effect. The sashing is Stone by Bella Solids. I love how it has the look of linen without being linen.
I quilted it free motion style but further apart than I usually do because I wanted it to be a it looser. My husband says this is his favorite quilt so far, which surprised me because he wasn’t all about it when I was making it. It measures 62″ x 44″.
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Tagged as: Amy Butler · Bella Solids · Heather Bailey · Lizzy House · Modern Quilts
Looks awesome!!!! Enjoy your cozy time under it this fall & winter! I need to START my quilt
Cheers!
Oh wow! This is simply beautiful! I love the darker background fabric you choose. It switches the colors from spring to fall perfectly!
Oh…My…Gosh! I love, love, love every bit of this!! I want it
-Jaclyn
I really love it! Really like the sashing you chose too!
I love this quilt! The grey is perfect. It looks so cozy!
What wonderful colors!!
Love that binding! the whole thing rocks and is inspirational! but that binding is hands down my favorite aspect!
I absolutely love this quilt. What wonderful colours.
A stunnin gquilt! The back is fabulous x
Gorgeous colors! Love the gray! Really cool quilt!
joan
We don’t get fall here in Cali. the way you do, I miss all the beautiful fall colors. Your quilt captures the fall season perfectly. It makes me want to snuggle up to a fire with a good book and cup of hot cocoa!!
This truly is beautiful! Your style is amazing…what great taste!
NICE! And it gives me a good idea for how to use some fabric I just ordered which didn’t have quite enough contrast for what I planned to do with it. Good tip on the Bella solids too.
It looks wonderful! I hope to make an autumn quilt one of these years too.
Wonderful quilt! I found you via Flickr and am LOVING your blog and your beautiful work! So fun to find a new, modern quilting blogger – you have a new reader!
Beautiful! And I love how it’s Jeremy’s favorite quilt. Can I make fun of him for that?
It’s fantastic! I love the colors, so perfect for October!
Ooo, it is very nice! Haha, Kara is that a valid question? Isn’t the answer always yes between the two of you?
Ooo, I got one, I got one! Ask Jeremy if his nailpolish matches his apron.
Wow! I saw this and instant LOVE. This is wonderous!
I literally gasped when I scrolled down and saw this gorgeous thing! The colors are absolutely stunning. Brava!
this is so beautiful! perfect for this time of year!
THIS IS GORGEOUS! Oh! that stone color with the clay coriander?! WOW – really sets it off! Great eye you have!