I love the pink line of flea market fancy fabric, and I had several large pieces of it in my stash. The only problem is that they don't match many of my other pink fabrics. Weird, I know! So I put all these pretties into one quilt. There is a little bit of Heather Bailey's Freshcut fabric and an Alexander Henry print in the mix, too.
I'm fairly happy with the results, although looking at the photos of the quilt, I see that I should have used more contrasting fabrics.
I love how the muslin crinkles after it's washed.
I used a bias stripe fabric from Moda to bind it. The print is on the diagonal, so you can cut the strips salvage to salvage, but still get the fancy looking diagonal stripes. It's perfect for binding.
For the back, I cut 11" squares and joined them into a strip, then used muslin for the rest. I love a pieced back. The nice thing about this one is it came together quickly. I liked using the large blocks a lot.
All the materials for this quilt came from my stash. That being said, I'm hoping that I can actually notice a dent in the stash sometime soon.
102 comments:
Very pretty! I love how all of the pinks look together...nice job!
Yet another pink-ish creation! I adore your simple yet powerful creations.
And thanks to you I have for the first time tried to freehand machine quilt last night - woot! A success story, I tell you!
I dare you to do some in violet/purple - I bet it would turn out amazing!! LOL.
Thanks again for sharing with us :)
Wow, that it gorgeous - your work is so inspirational. It makes me want to break into my pink stash!!!!
oh how cute.
i love that binding!!!
it SO looks like you had to do it the hard way...lol.
:D
So pretty! I love the pink and orange together :)
I do love how you quilt. I love that crinkly look!
great tip about the bias stripe fabric ... i'll have to put that on my fabric "needs" list.
Sweet quilt! It looks like it is trimmed with peppermint sticks.
Your quilt is gorgeous and that binding looks really cool!
Another gorgeous quilt! I love it!
I loved the pattern so much I whipped up one of my own this weekend! Thanks!
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Beautiful quilt. I am always amazed at how many quilts you produce. Winona
so beatiful! The crinkly-ness is just perfect. I can't believe the white is just bleached muslin - that seems so simple, but creates a stunning combo. Nice job!!
Beautiful quilt! Love the binding!
Beautiful quilt
I love the quilt. It is beautiful. I like how simple and elegant the pattern is.
Ariane
Another lovely quilt. I have that same problem with pinks too. Some match with each other, and some don't. I wonder how a quilt with ALL of them in would be.
I love that quilt! The binding fabric is fabulous!
What a beautiful quilt in pink. I love the wrinkled look too after the quilt went through the washing machine. I enjoy your quilts and blog so much!
Lovely pinks. That Flea Market Fancy quilt pattern is great, I'd love to try it sometime.
I'm about to try stippling a quilt. I'm very nervous, I've only done in the ditch or other various straight lines.
I'm beginning to think that your stash must be the size of a large quilt shop. I do like your quilts though and wish I had your energy!
Happy Stitching...Ann :)
It is beautiful. Love pink and love the binding.
With as many quilts as you make, I'd think that you'd have a dent in the stash very soon! My DIL called me this weekend and said "Mommy (that's what she calls me LOL) I went to that Crazy Mom site and ... She IS Crazy!" Thanks for all the great inspiration you provide. My DIL is a beginning quilter and I think you're going to be very instrumental in getting her hooked!!!
Every time I visit your site, I get quilt envy. I don't quilt, but I adore they way they look - fabulous and functional.
Your quilts are always gorgeous!!
Every time I visit your site, I get quilt envy. I don't quilt, but I adore they way they look - fabulous and functional.
Your quilts are always gorgeous!!
Beautiful! Love the binding and the pieced back!
I have "stash" envy! Yet another gorgeous quilt.
It is lovely. I love the muslin and the crinkliness. I am hoping to make one with bleached linen from your inspiring quilts.
Absolutely stunning. You've done such a brilliant job! I'm thinking of attempting one myself...
That's a really beautiful quilt!
love the pink.
those pinks are orange-y....but i do love them. the quilt looks great!
It's absolutely wonderful! I love the binding!
What a pretty creation you have there! I love the pieced back, too.
I am fast becoming a fan of pieced backings...the pink quilt is pretty - even though I'm not a pink person - I do like it...
Awesome! as always! I can't wait to see what's next. :) so where do you get your bleached muslin?
Ooo I love this one! The binding reminds of a strawberry candycane or something. Really pretty quilt.
Your quilts are always so lovely. If I am only a quarter as talented as you I'd call myself lucky. I love that crinkly look of the quilt once it is stippled and washed, too.
did you use muslin on the quilt top? Do you usually do that? I love the quilt its so modern yet feminine.
love pink...love flea market fancy...love this quilt.
I just love that quilt pattern. I'm going to make one some day. I didn't realize how much I like it until I bought a shower curtain and it looks just like it.
it's beautfiul!! i love all the pinks too!
Its awesome... and I particularly love the fabric you used for the binding, its the perfect touch.
i love the colors. i think you did the perfect combination.
You're amazing! Turned out wonderful as usual!!
It's beautiful! And I actually know just want you mean about the flea market fancy pinks...They sure do all look pretty together in your quilt!
That striped binding looks so great! I'm about to start this same quilt for my sister's 40th bday using Heather Bailey's POP garden. I'm so excited! Thanks for the great inspirations!
lisa,
i did use muslin on the front of this quilt. i also use quilter's only cotton in the color parchement for some of my quilt tops-like in the snippets quilt top.
aj
What a sweet quilt! I really love the diagonal stripe binding. I should consider more white space in my own quilts.
debbie in San Diego,
i buy my bleached muslin at JoAnn's.
aj
I thought of you today as I was looking through my photos for something pink to post in a week of color project I'm participating in. I thought, "If only I were Amanda Jean. I'd have tons of pink fabric and quilts to shoot!" While I'm not a huge fan of the color, I love what you do with it!
I love it! I see some of my favorite fabrics in it!
Looks wonderful! I have enjoyed visiting your blog and getting some inspiration. I have vowed this year to dig into my stash to quilt. My hubby was helping me rearrange my Craft Studio the other day and he said "more creating & less buying is needed up here" I guess that is a HINT!
The crinkled look with lots of quilting is my favorite kind. That's a very pretty quilt.
I love it. The striped binding gives it a really nice touch. I love the crinkly look too. I finished mine today. I am so happy with it.
Congrats on another beautiful quilt, Amanda. So happy to see that you are not hindered by your aches and pains and continue to inspire us!
I just love this pink quilt! This is actually a great inspiration for me and a certain 5 year old I know... I just made a Flea Market Fancy quilt for my 14 yr old and I am finishing the binding even as I type. I have greatly enjoyed reading your blog, you are an endless source of inspiration!
Thank you!
jenn
As alwlays, it's beautiful my friend!!!
I don't suppose your sweet husband could do a longer video of you stippling??
I hate to seem ungrateful - I'm not; I SO appreciate all of your tutorials & help. BUT I am having trouble with my stippling looking nice & I thought, maybe, if I could watch you a bit longer (4-5 minutes, instead of 1-2) maybe I could get a better handle on it....
thanks so much for all you share! As usual, it's a lovely quilt!!!
I love the muted colors. I think it is a very peaceful quilt. I also love a pieced back. Thanks for sharing.
mau,
i use warm and white batting.
aj
I don't think your pinks are lacking in contrast...I think you chose wisely for this and I love the finished look of it.
Your quilt is great! I espically love the binding. Thanks for sharing the backs of your quilts. Lots of inspiration there;)
just darling. love the binding. you never cease to amaze me!
Very pretty! I love the way the muslin crinkled, it gives it a vintage 30s look. Love the pieced back, a simple, extra-special touch! Good job!
it's beautiful amandajean!!!
The diagonal stripes on the binding remind me of the old fashioned stick candy stored in apothecary jars. They always look better than they taste. I bet your binding looks better than it tastes too.
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Drool.....so pretty. Your work is so admirable....someday I hope to make such pretty quilts.
I'm still amazed how fast you can get these together. Did you hand stitch your binding down?
I've had pink on the brain for awhile now so thank you for letting my quilting dreams become a reality through your talents. ;o)
I adore bias binding made from striped fabric. Just heavenly.
I love, love, love this quilt!
I love it! The stripes on the bias look fantastic. Thanks for the tip, I'll keep that in mind when I go fabricshopping :)
Wow! love it! Especially like the binding-it just sets the whole thing off perfectly!
Have a terrific Tuesday!~Tam:D
Every time I see this simple pattern made up I love it more. I made it in browns for a college grad. I adore your pinks; soft and cozy. And the binding is perfect!
You always find the best fabric for your binding! It had definitely made me look twice at what I plan to use on my pieces! Thanks for the inspiration!
this is really beautiful...your quilting always looks so fantastic!!! I can only imagine what your stash looks like if this is the gorgeous result of a stash raid.
this is so darling!
Question: what size are the blocks. They look rather large. I am working on a similar quilt -- inspired by you and have cut 3 1/2 inch strips for the blocks. The finished blocks will then be 9". I was wondering if that is what you did so I have an idea how mine will look.
What a lovely quilt! The binding is perfect for it. The pinks make me feel like spring.
I love it and the fact that it's fairly monochromatic. Also, I'm in binding envy, currently making my own bias binding with non-bias fabric - such tedious work!
BEAUTIFUL!!!
Wonderful as always!
paula,
the center squares finish at 4.5" and the larger squares finish at 10.5".
aj
This turned out lovely! :)
I love, LOVE that binding!!!!!!! The whole quilt is fabulous, but that binding!!! Oh man!
That binding is fabulous. Makes me think I need to keep my eyes out for diagonal striped fabrics.
Love the way it crinkled up. Beautiful quilt. My colors!
Love the pink, I am a pink girl. I finished my version of this quilt and love it so thanks for putting up the measurements.
no way, i think it is perfect. i like how it is monocromatic! beautiful.
the photo of it on the stairs is beautiful! wow!
Love it! Love the colors & the binding. You did an awesome job!
The pink quilt is very pretty and I like the pieced blocks with the white back.
You must have 36 hours in a day!! Another gorgeous quilt!
It is awesome! What more is there to say?
Yours, Karin!
I love your quilts...EVERY last one of them! You are such an inspiration! I especially like the colors you've chosen for this particular quilt. The pinks are so tranquil, so soothing. Thanks for sharing your outstanding work!
Abby
PINK! I love it! It's hard to believe pink was once my least favorite color. When we purchased our current home the previous owner had installed pink carpet in the entire thing and it took me YEARS to get rid of it, one room at a time. Now I find myself looking for ways to add pink back into the mix. Who'd have thunk it? :D
SO beautiful! I love it!
Very nice, i love the antiqued crinkly look the quilting has given it.
I LOVE this one!!!
This is gorgeous :)
Inspiring!! Was there a tutorial on this? If not, is it possible? Just started quilting, so utterly impressed with your work and vision!!
Do you happen to know the name of that beautiful kind of cherry blossom looking print? I love it!
I read somewhere that you think a good lap size quilt is 60" x 72". Is that the measurement of the top before quilting? or finished quilt? Is that taking into account "shrinkage"? How much do you add to a top for shrinkage?
Thank you! Glad to see you back.
Linda M.
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