Wednesday, May 07, 2014

candy coated III

Thanks to a little bit of focus and a lot of perseverance, I finished piecing the third version of my candy coated quilt.
I love this pattern because it EATS fabric scraps! (That's a good thing!)
Lots and lots of strings.
Lots and LOTS of thread.
Lots and lots of color. Just the way I like it!
(Shoot even the back is pretty!)

Pattern is Candy Coated, found in Sunday Morning Quilts.
(It also happens to be the one featured on the cover.)

It measures 65" x 88"....so a lovely twin size quilt.

In case you are wondering, I haven't run out of scraps yet!

51 comments:

Judy said...

Wow!! Looks like this is going on my bucket list. I need something to tame my scraps!

sonia said...

The change of colours makes a great difference, from the pink on the book to this colourful version. I must say I love both!

jen c said...

Amazing how different it looks in a bright palette. I love it!

Jana Machado said...

Yes, it's pretty even on the back! Your passion for scraps is very inspiring... I've your book and this quilt is on my to do list for a while.

Annilu said...

So - this ist scrap project no.69?!
I really LOVE it! Well done!

www.randomthoughtsdoordi.com said...

a person as creative as you will never run out of scraps. This is so lovely

Laura said...

Scraps never go away...it seems like the more you use them, the more they multiply!

Jess (a.k.a. Rosie) said...

Wow!! Absolutely gorgeous!! What a great way to use up scraps :-)

~ Jess ~
Everything Is Coming Up Rosie

Anna said...

I'm definitely going to try and make this. Yours is completely beautiful. So happy, too. :)

Cara said...

I bought your book for the Candy Coated quilt on the cover, and this version is just as beautiful! So bright and cheery, I'm totally lovin' it. Congrats on finishing the top!

Jasmine said...

That is such a fun quilt top. If I made it, my scraps would be gone. Your scraps must multiply when you aren't looking. ;)

tink's mom said...

Beautiful. Bright and fun. Another wonderful example of scrap management.

Di~ said...

Yes, the back is beautiful, so glad you took a shot of that! :) You are creative even in your photography! Nice quilt. So glad your book is in my sewing room library. Got to get to those quilts some day!

Patti said...

It's so pretty! I love all your scrap projects. They are always so cheerful. Love your book too!

Deb said...

So pretty and springy! Scraps rule, especially when you work your magic with them!

Marie-Claude said...

Amanda Jean, do you worry about the grain of the fabric when piecing with your scraps? Thanks!

Kat said...

Love that pattern! I plan to make another soon.

Sharon said...

Pretty and fresh! Great finish. This is great for scraps, and would make a good starter and ender project, too.

Quilter Kathy said...

I love this book and I love this quilt!!

Diane said...

it is definitely lovely and you really must not sleep. seriously.
;)

Live a Colorful Life said...

I'm saving scraps for you!

Teacosy said...

Just so nice all those colors together. Where do i find the Pattern for that. Also the placemats are gorgoues.
Viele Grüße Sylvia

Gemini Jen NZ said...

Looks fantastic!

Nicky said...

It is a beautiful quilt! I love scrappy and love this

Nicky said...

It is a beautiful quilt! I love scrappy and love this

Nicky said...

It is a beautiful quilt! I love scrappy and love this

Helen@Till We Quilt Again said...

Love, Love, Love! the colors, the scrap and design!!!

S Staum said...

Another pattern that is on my bucket list!!! All those bright colors make it sing!!

SueAnn W said...

Nice !

Diane Harris, Stash Bandit said...

Such a great quilt! I love it. Thanks for sharing it with us!

margaret said...

so colourful a delight to the eyes

Brenda said...

looks great. I've made variations on this and they use lots of bits plus look fabulous at the end.

Flo @ Butterfly Quilting said...

so pretty !! I gotta make one of these!( I even have the book!!)

Jessica Christensen said...

I'm thinking you will never run out of scraps, girl. You'll just keep making more (if they ever stop multiplying on their own)! This turned out great!

Anne / Springleaf Studios said...

I must say this one is a favorite. I love the colorful stripes.

Wendi said...

It's so beautiful! Thanks for the inspirations : )

Unknown said...

That quilt is so cool I love it!

Christa said...

I love it, definitely on my, to make list, love all your work. Thank you for the inspiration and sharing it with us..

Caffeinated Cotton said...

love all the color.

Leanne said...

Glorious! Love it <3

Julie said...

Your color choice and fabric selections remind me of "Lily's Quilts". She is fantastic and so are you! Everything inspires fun.

Thimbleanna said...

Wait! Did you forget to write what number scrap project this is??? It's fabulous!!!

Angela Atkins said...

Oh--I need to make another one. I made a little one the first time for my daughter but this time I have WAY more scraps.Thanks for the inspiration again!

✾Jamie Lee Cooley✾ said...

Just gorgeous!

Alycia~Quiltygirl said...

So your last comment - you aren't out of scraps yet.... do you ever think there will be an end to them? Personally I think my scraps procreate in the night... ;-)

Richard Healey said...

I love the strings quilt. My pile has turned into 3 large boxes. I really need to get them turned into something soon.

Carla said...

Oh, I must do this! Thanks for sharing...so inspiring!

Catnip and Kitty Whiskers said...

Awesome quilt! Love that it uses your scraps, and is so pretty also! :)

Cheryl Arkison said...

Slow down!

And that reminds me, I need to pick up mine from where it has been on loan in a store...

Barb N said...

This quilt looks like your logo border on your web page! Just so fresh, and colorful, and happy!

Unknown said...

I must say I adore your book. It's the only crafty book I own that is getting tattered from so much use. And the Candy-Coated pattern is one of my favorites! I'm itching to make one (or 10!) as soon as I finish up my current projects.