I'm kind of hesitant to share this quilt today and I'm not quite sure why. Maybe because it feels so different from most of my work? Maybe because I pushed myself out of my comfort zone a lot while making it? I don't know, but I did like the challenge. And I do like the quilt. A lot.
The basic design idea came from a button down shirt. As I was working on it, the quilt took on a life of it's own and it ended up quite different from what I imagined it would be. That's all a part of the fun, though. It's all part of the process. I used a few Kona jelly rolls that I've had in my stash for years. It felt
great to finally USE them.
This is probably the hardest "simple quilt" I've ever made. It looks like I just took a few strips of fabric and sewed them together. In reality, I spent a lot of time laying out so the colors until they were just right. Lots of math, lots of photos, lots of rearranging. It makes me smile, though, because it totally matches some of my daughter's
recent artwork. The quilt will most likely end up on her bed because she
needs another quilt. Ha!
In this photo the quilt reminded me of those great big parachutes we used to play with in gym class back in elementary school. And that's how a quilt is named. :)
The quilt top measures about 78" x 84".
This quilt is fantastic! The colors are quirky and perfect and it has so much energy. It will look great on your daughter's bed. And, I understand the good feeling from using up something from your stash on the perfect project. I'm glad you did share it!
ReplyDeleteStunning! Good for you for going out of your comfort zone.
ReplyDeleteI love it! I cannot wait to see how you quilt it! It is already so FUN!
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThis quilt top is great!I love the colours you chose and the way you combined them. It's really modern patchwork, gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBeate
This quilt is stunning, will you be selling the pattern? I don't think I can do the math and color arranging on my own:).
ReplyDeleteIt's really interesting and I completely understand the name! Do kids today even get parachute days in phys ed anymore?
ReplyDeleteAnd I think it's important for people to see others doing things that stretch them creatively and challenge their boundaries. It gives others power and the nudge to experiment and dabble themselves, making our entire community richer. So THANK YOU for sharing! Signed, All of Us. :-)
It has a very easy feel which makes sense that you worked hard to make that so. Totally reminds me of the parachutes from elementary school.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love it.
ReplyDeleteSo cool! Isn't it funny that some of the simplest looking quilts take so much planning? Love it!
ReplyDeleteIt's the kind of quilt that makes you want to smile. A really fun quilt. Love it.
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt--all the colors are welcome.
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing! A fun design and the name is perfect!
ReplyDeleteit's because it's out of your comfort zone that you're uncomfortable sharing it -- but I think it's a great quilt on so many levels-- the colours, the design, the strong graphic quality. way to go!
ReplyDeleteOh this sure is a bright and happy quilt! Love it.
ReplyDeleteHappy Sewing
Wow! This quilt is fantastic! Like nothing I've ever seen before!
ReplyDeleteLove everything about this quilt.
ReplyDeleteit's so pretty! I can't wait to see it all finished, too.
ReplyDeleteIt is hard to do simple really well and you nailed it! I love this!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful!!! The colors are great :-) Cute name too... it does remind me of the parachutes in gym class.
ReplyDeleteThis is really, really gorgeous! Beautiful and it made me smile, very unique and lovely.
ReplyDeleteLove it! So bright and cheery. I had forgotten about those parachutes in the school gym. What memories!!!
ReplyDeleteFun and different. It does look simple though, lol.
ReplyDeleteI bet it looks great on a bed too. If I were your daughter I think I'd need a new quilt quite often too!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this quilt! Great job... I love how quilts come together when they weren't meant to turn out that way... it almost seems so much better!
ReplyDeleteSew Stitching Cute
LOVE this quilt. It makes me laugh. Very cheerful!
ReplyDeleteI know just what you mean and my kids love playing that parachute game - they sometimes throw plastic balls on top too. Well done challenging yourself and I'd love to see this monotone!
ReplyDeleteMakes me smile inside and out. So beautiful!!!
ReplyDeletewow!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove it love it love it! It makes me smile!
ReplyDeleteI know it's even more fabulous in person - because I SAW it!
ReplyDeleteSo different, so awesome!
ReplyDeleteLooks like fun, but I can only imagine how long it took to get it that perfect. Great work, Amanda!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun quilt! I am glad that you shared it!!
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic! I love quilting, but not the math. I'm glad you like it though. Keep it up!
ReplyDeleteIt's really quite pretty. It has dimension and reminds me of a little section of one of those vintage basket weave lawn chairs. Nice work!
ReplyDeleteWhat a BEAUTIFUL quilt! LOVE all your colorful fabrics. Can't wait to see it quilted.
ReplyDeletethis might just be my favourite off all the quilts you made!
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another wow of quilt, looks so good with just the plain colours as for those straight lines, will a mere mortal like me ever achieve anything near to those.
ReplyDeleteVery nice. Love the colors. Isn't it a good feeling when you can use up fabric that's been sitting around and end up liking the result?
ReplyDeleteYou never cease to amaze me!!!! Just love it!😀
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this one!!!
ReplyDeleteAMAZING!!! & sooooo striking!! All I can say is wow!! It is truly art! I have been wanting to make a solids quilt for quite a while, but for some reason I always shy away & I think it's what you said "the hardest simplest" :) It really is phenomenal!
ReplyDeleteI love this one! Is a pattern forthcoming perchance?
ReplyDelete(Pretty please...)
How fun! I could see this same layout being used with printed jelly roll strips as well!
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful, Amanda Jean!! Again you have inspired me to think outside the box! I think I need to get some jelly rolls!!
ReplyDeleteLove it!! You have a very good eye for color placement.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. Very cheery quilt.
Moments from Montana :-)
I love it, it's gorgeous! Very Amish, in a non-black way (which has never been my favorite part of Amish quilting). I really adore this. Great job!!
ReplyDeleteThis is terrific! I believe it - sometimes the simplest quilts take the very most time - arranging, re-arranging, stewing, dreaming, making, re-making, re-arranging again. Your daughter will love it.
ReplyDeleteLove it and can't wait to see how you quilt it. tutorial or pattern??
ReplyDeleteI love your new quilt. Can't wait to see it quilted.
ReplyDeleteI really LOVE it! I absolutely know what you mean about it being harder than it would seem. Isn't that always the way. Things that seem like they should be really easy to put together turn out to be much more involved. I'm doing one of those right now and my heart isn't in it.
ReplyDeleteJust fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI just love it, and I am enjoying happy memories of the parachutes we used in PE class.
ReplyDeleteThis is a fantastic quilt!! I'm all about color and it's great how many different ones you have.
ReplyDeletethis one is fantastic, i do absolutely love the feel of it and the way it connects with your daughters painting, as well as with it's surroundings... love
ReplyDeleteThat's a very cool quilt. You have given me ideas for my Kona jelly rolls. So glad you stepped out of your comfort zone. Hugely satisfying for you I bet.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great quilt ! I am so glad you shared it :)
ReplyDeleteso wonderful! And it doesn't look easy to me at all - great job making this look so fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI love it! The brillant colors seem like you, maybe you feel differently because of the lack of white?
ReplyDeleteYou must have had a great stash to come up with the colors for this one. Great quilt!
ReplyDeleteYou are always thinking!!! This is so great, Amanda!
ReplyDeleteStriking!
ReplyDeleteI keep coming back to look at this vibrant quilt again and again. You made something amazing, AGAIN!
ReplyDeleteFicou linda e diferente!Adoro o colorido!
ReplyDeleteBeijos
I would love to buy this pattern if it is available! Perfect for a picnic quilt as a wedding gift.
ReplyDeleteIn most cases things that look simple rarely actually are. Fabulous quilt all round. Plus i love that you snuck in one stripe with two colours. Brilliant move to quirkiness....
ReplyDeleteIn most cases things that look simple rarely actually are. Fabulous quilt all round. Plus i love that you snuck in one stripe with two colours. Brilliant move to quirkiness....
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is amazing my granddaughters would love it I just might have to try it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful...
ReplyDeleteIt reminds me of the 70's- a bathing suit I use to have. I like the weave-y look of it.
ReplyDeleteLove, love, LOVE it!!!
ReplyDeleteI love it,reminds of a fabulous technicolor dream coat. Fantastic
ReplyDeletewhat measurements did you use to make this quilt? looks stunning
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