This quilt was inspired by the photo in this post. When I saw it, I knew I just HAD to make a color wheel quilt. I whipped the quilt top up for a sample for the retreat, because I thought it would be a good scrap quilt idea to share. I wanted to do a circular layout, but the math made my head hurt, so I went the easy route. I do like the layout this way. A lot. You really can't see in the photos, but the two center white blocks are pieced from scraps as well. Each block is 12" finished.
It measures 44" x 60".
Hurray for another one off the WIP list! :)
The yellow square is my favorite.
I swirl quilted each of the color blocks with matching thread.
Then I stippled the sashing in white. I haven't washed it yet, but I'm sure it's going to shrink and pucker like crazy because it's pretty heavily quilted. I can't wait.
I bound in with a gray solid, because black was too black, white was too light, but gray was just right. I like how the gray compliments each color. And the backing, too.
Since I changed thread colors for each block (in the bobbin, too) the backing is a bit chaotic, but actually, I love it. This was a really fun quilt to make. I want to try another color block quilt (someday!) but without the sashing. I have no shortage of scraps for just that. :)
Then I stippled the sashing in white. I haven't washed it yet, but I'm sure it's going to shrink and pucker like crazy because it's pretty heavily quilted. I can't wait.
I bound in with a gray solid, because black was too black, white was too light, but gray was just right. I like how the gray compliments each color. And the backing, too.
Since I changed thread colors for each block (in the bobbin, too) the backing is a bit chaotic, but actually, I love it. This was a really fun quilt to make. I want to try another color block quilt (someday!) but without the sashing. I have no shortage of scraps for just that. :)
It measures 44" x 60".
Hurray for another one off the WIP list! :)
I love how the finished product turned out - it's a beautiful piece.
ReplyDeleteclever idea for a quilt, LOVE the backing fabric
ReplyDeletewhat a great scrap buster! Love it
ReplyDeletegreat job! You sure are whipping through those Wips!!
ReplyDeleteYes, Yes!! Amy's post was great. You really took the ball and ran with that one. Love the quilt and your interpretation of the color wheel. Great job!
ReplyDeleteVery cute! I'm glad Amy's post inspired you! :)
ReplyDeleteI can't wait till I have enough scraps for this! LOVE IT!
ReplyDeleteGotta love IKEA! ;]
Love it!
ReplyDeleteIs that backing an IKEA sheet? I love when you do the blocks with all scraps of one color. When I'm ready to stashbust, this is next. You are just knocking these out, girl!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this one! You should write this up as a tutorial.
ReplyDeleteSo, did you ever decide to host a retreat in MN so I could come on over and learn from you? Not that I'm inviting myself though. My mum dragged me up better than that. ;)
It's wonderful!!
ReplyDeletethis looks beautiful. i love rainbow quilts, they are so pretty
ReplyDeletethis looks beautiful. i love rainbow quilts, they are so pretty
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea, I love it.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, a tutorial would be nice. ;) It's such a fun and happy quilt. I love it!
ReplyDeleteVery colorful. Now, you weren't by any chance standing in a chair in a pile of snow to take that photo, huh?? ;-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love the backing! That print is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! (Beautiful, too!)
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love your take on the color wheel concept. You are an amazing--and prolific--quilter! AND the number of quilts on your "in progress" list is down to ten! Yay!
ReplyDeleteI managed to bring a quilt with me and hope to finish the rows tomorrow. I want to go home with a finished quilt top!
ReplyDeleteI am fascinated with the colour-wheel quilt - what a great idea and the sky is the limit! I partiularly like the DQS7 quilt!
ReplyDeleteHugs - Lurline♥
That is so pretty!! You have inpsired me to make one too!! I like the idea of using scraps!! So I will have to make one as I go along! I have a lot of scraps I need to look through and start using them for different projects I have in mind! But I really like the color wheel!! Good job!! I have been working like crazy doing my WIP too! Or is it UFO??? No idea!!
ReplyDeleteHey thats super cute.. maybe I should color seperate all my scraps.. ..
ReplyDeleteLove the gray, its my new "go to" color... it feels so modern.
I love that you told how big it is, because I thought it was _way_ smaller. I like it much better now knowing its a usable size not just a doll quilt or placemat.
I absolutely love this quilt! I am feeling inspired tonight so I just might have to try one out!
ReplyDeleteThe yellow block is my favorite too.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! I love the swirl quilting.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous as usual Amandjean , I could not pick a favourite block, they are all beautiful.
ReplyDeleteso pretty! i love it!
ReplyDeleteWonderfully creative quilt! Bravo for another finish!
ReplyDeleteAnd there you are with yet another wonderful quilt! I love the idea of doing a square colour wheel - oh, I got a sudden urge to go through my scrapbags! ;-)
ReplyDeleteAmy's post was very inspiring, this is a wonderful 'go for it' quilt! Great job!
ReplyDeleteNeat idea, Amanda Jean! Will you hang it in your studio?
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful quilt! I am in awe of the amount of work you can get done - you must have elves who come overnight?? :)
ReplyDeleteOops, I commented on the previous post by accident. I double click on the photo to enlarge it, and the detail of the white squares shows up so well.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work! I'm very very slowly growing my scrap collection so I can make some scrappy quilts. Any tips for getting the scrap pile to grow quicker? I'm too impatient.
Very Cute! Well done!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun idea! Great use of scraps and very cool quilting!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! How did you hang it for the picture? I've been trying to figure out the best ways to hang quilts outside for picture-taking, especially in snowy weather, and yours look so good.
ReplyDeletei did this one time, but the result was NOT pretty...ugh. yours- i love! great job!
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Great idea and a really fun backing fabric!
ReplyDeleteThe binding plays a very important role yes...the amount of space sometimes the material needs or the color as you just mentioned...lovely squares to make the fine quilt.
ReplyDeleteI really love this quilt! Ok, which quilt of yours do I not love??!! I think it is better than those from which you were inspired!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays and Congrats on finishing another quilt!!
(I am still living vicariously through your quilting!) :)
I love that even your whites come in different "shades".
ReplyDeleteNow I am sure I also have to make one - a colour wheel quilt....
ReplyDeleteYours is fantastic! I love your quilts so much!
Oh that is stunning. I love the idea of a color wheel quilt.
ReplyDeleteStunning as usual AmandaJean!!
ReplyDeleteI love your color wheel quilt! The quilting looks so fun. I just realized I had traffic coming from you - thank you :)
ReplyDeleteI love this design - a pretty and colorful quilt!
ReplyDeletemy color blocked boxed scraps is next on my wip list...congrats on getting this one finished...it's a cutie!
ReplyDeleteI really love this quilt idea! What fun! And lovely quilting, too!
ReplyDeleteThis is really beautiful but I'm a little miffed with you. I spent over half an hour clicking through your link and checking out all sorts of color wheel quilts! Wait, that's not really your fault is it? ;-)
ReplyDeletethis quilt is gorgeous! I'd love to try something like this sometime!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to see the finished quilt. I like the layout.
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt to bits it looks so fresh :)
ReplyDeleteI would be happy to do the math for a circular layout color wheel quilt! I'm always willing to help out with crafty-math.
ReplyDeletesimple but strong. i like it AJ!!
ReplyDeleteLove it! The layout is great! You have been a busy lady!
ReplyDeleteI love the backing on this quilt! It is so cute. It looks like it would make a really cute whole cloth comforter for a child.
ReplyDeletewhat a fun quilt! I love the yellow block too...it's so vintage-y and summery
ReplyDeleteI just love this and your blog! I have one favor, though... would you please, pretty please, do a quilt-a-long with the bento box pattern? I've been drooling and drooling and your finished product is so much nicer than the "patterns" I see out there. In my best whiney voice, PUH-LEEZE?
ReplyDeleteBeck
I LOVE this quilt. It's beautiful. I'd place it right next to our easel or use it on the floor as a color sorting activity for the children...You should make some smaller ones that're rug size & contact the Montessori gals! I LOVE this! I want one...
ReplyDeleteHoney
What a beautiful creative twist on the rainbow. Love the focus piece!
ReplyDeleteAfter I saw this post, I've started sorting my scraps by color and piecing 10" blocks together. I keep a stock pile of blocks at the ready- They make great baby quilts in a hurry! Check out this one I made-
ReplyDeletehttp://downtosew.blogspot.com/2010/10/happy-scrappy-baby-quilt.html
Thanks for the endless inspiration!