Here is my quilt top made from the blocks I received from the Virtual Quilting Bee. It's nice to finally have it assembled!
I thought long and hard how to put these blocks into a quilt top. I couldn't decide what color to use for sashing, so instead, I added a 3" border (3.5" cut) around each block, which made each block 18.5" unfinished. The blocks are HUGE! It was fun to be able to put 12 monster blocks together to make up a substantial quilt top. I much preferred adding borders to each block rather than working with long sashing strips. The colors of the blocks lent themselves well to adding white borders to half of the blocks and red to the other half. The quilt top measures 54" x 72".
Now I have to come up with something for the back. From my stash, of course. :)
I'd like to say thanks to the lovely ladies that sent me such fabulous blocks!
wow!! i love the red and white, so crisp!!
ReplyDeleteYou're brilliant Ms. Crazy! But then we knew that, didn't we??? Adding those alternating borders is a stroke of genius and pulls the whole thing together so perfectly!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! So clean and crisp. I love the look of the individual frames. Great job AmandaJean
ReplyDeleteWow! I love it and the borders look great. I too would rather put borders then work with the large pieces of sashing.
ReplyDeleteOoooh, that's a fun one!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a striking quilt. Love your idea of adding borders to each block - it really ties all the blocks together.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! The big borders on the blocks really help unify them! ~ Jennie
ReplyDeleteFantastic borders. This looks stunning with so many different styles of blocks.
ReplyDeleteI love it! I wish I could do something half that good. Wow! I am impressed.
ReplyDeletejust AMAZING! we need a tutorial on some of those blocks on there!
ReplyDeleteLong time blog-stalker, first time commenter...
ReplyDeleteI LOVE THIS! It's amazing!
That quilt top is stunning. I've been looking for a virtual bee, but I always find them too late. Do you know of any other ones starting up?
ReplyDeleteOhmigosh, I love this quilt. You did a fantastic job--as usual!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so very cool, AJ. I love the border you added...pulls it all together really well. Nice job! :)
ReplyDeleteIt looks so great! I love the borders and how crisp each of the blocks look. Have fun figuring out the backing :)
ReplyDeleteSometimes a simple/plain concept is the most beautiful. I think that applies here!
ReplyDeleteMost beautiful Virtual Quilting Bee results I have seen yet! Nice.
ReplyDeleteI like how you surrounded each block in red or white and then alternated those blocks. Makes the quilt very visually interesting.
ReplyDeleteLove it! I like the upper right corner the most.
ReplyDeleteWendy
That looks so fantastic. I'm glad you posted the final product. Sometimes the simplest things (just red and white) really open themselves up to tons of creativity.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great quilt,i love it. Wig.
ReplyDeleteI love it! What a beautiful piece--I can't decide which block is my favorite. The borders make each block pop--the perfect touch!
ReplyDeleteoh I'm green with envy here...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Bordering each block was a good idea. That way you can trim each block to exactly the same size. It looks really good.
ReplyDeleteOh I love red and white, so crisp and clean, stop by you just might to join my Rainbow swap, red is still open!!
ReplyDeleteStunning!!
ReplyDeleteFantastic! I've been collecting red/white prints and solids to make a 2 color quilt, but am nervous about it because I don't pre-wash my fabrics. Are yours pre=washed and if not, how are you going to prevent the red from bleeding? Will you use a color catcher every time you wash it?
ReplyDeleteamandajean,
ReplyDeleteit looks GREAT. if haven't even seen a sneak peak of this. which is all the more fun sometimes. can't wait to see what you come up with for the back. it will be fabulous for sure!:)
fabric fanatic,
ReplyDeletei don't know if i pre-washed the fabric or not. i did a hot water test to see if the red would bleed or not. i had 2 red solids that i did this on. one bled and one did not. the one that bled, i handwashed until it wouldn't bleed anymore. you can be sure that i will be very very very careful when i wash this one. every time. :)
aj
This is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteLove how you put those together!
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry mine hasn't arrived to you yet. It has been so crazy around here with the baby. Anyway, I'm still sending it, even if you can't use it. So sorry!!
ReplyDeletei like the sashing done in every other color...very clever and fun! i may have to give that a go on one of my quilts :)
ReplyDeletei love the red and white together. it is going to be great.
ReplyDeletestunning!
ReplyDeleteI love this.
ReplyDeleteIt almost looks like a quilt for looking at, not using.
I can't wait to see how this one comes together! Love the top.
ReplyDeleteIt looks stunning. The white and red borders make the blocks stand out so much more. Great look!!
ReplyDeleteMy first thought: Grandma W. would have loved it.
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous! I love it! Great job!
ReplyDeleteThat quilt is so beautiful. I love the blocks...they are such interesting blocks...
ReplyDeleteI've always liked the simple combination of red and white (I'm Canadian..so that figures..eh!). Great job on the quilt!!
ReplyDeleteI too would love to know of any virtual quilting bees or block exchange groups. If you know of any maybe you could post them...you got people interested in it now. tammy
wow, it's so nice to see one of these virtual quilting bee quilts come together! It looks great!
ReplyDeleteIt's spectacular. The borders look very much a part of each block - like they came with the blocks. I love our little (big) virtual world of sewing bees - it's such a fun modern interpretation of the craft we love so much.
ReplyDeleteI. am. in. love.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!!!
It looks wonderful. The border for each block is inspired! Looks great.
ReplyDeleteAndi :-)
Wow, I love red and white! The individual blocks are incredible! Can't wait to see what you come up with tfor the back!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful quilt top....
ReplyDeleteEach one of those squares are so intricate and beautiful. People are so very talented. And patient.
ReplyDeleteIt looks great! I love the borders, it's perfect!!!
ReplyDeleteThis just makes me so happy.
ReplyDeleteThe read and white look very stunning together. I really like it.
ReplyDeleteWell I'm a fan of red and white and of your work. This is another great finish. Well nearly finished.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great quilt! I may be in the minority, but I think it would make a great quilt for a baby (maybe with a black and white back). It would be so visually stimulating!
ReplyDeleteAnyway, it looks great. I love your site. You inspired me to make my first quilt (with a very simple pieced back too!).
Yet another fabulous quilt!
ReplyDeleteWow, it looks great. I love it!
ReplyDeleteFor the person who said they didn't get their block to you in time to put into the quilt, a matching pillow would be great!
ReplyDeleteTerrific quilt and terrific idea. I always have trouble with sashing and this has given me an easy way to create a great quilt. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThat is a stunning quilt--that was a very effective setting you chose, and I loved those blocks!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun quilt top! It is interesting to see the different ideas that people come up with.
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic! I love how all of the blocks came together perfectly!
ReplyDeleteOMG, it's so refreshing, i love it !! - hope i can try it too as soon as my baby grow bigger :D
ReplyDeleteA perfect finish! I LOVE how it turned out.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great quilt! I love the big blocks, the boldness of the two colour theme and the fact that many hands worked on it. Fantastic!
ReplyDeleteFabulous!
ReplyDeleteThe third row is my fav.
OH. SO. STUNNING!
ReplyDeleteRED is my favorite color so I am GREEN with envy.
It looks great! I really should put mine together.
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job! I'm not surprised you were the first to piece yours!
ReplyDeleteit looks great. how clever to add borders instead of sashing!
ReplyDeleteWhat great things come from collaboration! But your finishing decisions is what makes the quilt smashing.
ReplyDeleteI love it! Red and white quilts are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know how to email you...
ReplyDeleteDo you ever use sheets to back quilts? I do.
On the Bargainst website today...they mentioned a sale at The Company Store. They have cute sheets on sale for $3.00, $4.00, $5.00 would make fab quilt squares or back your quilt them with at super great prices.
I ordered 3 cute twin sheets and paid $10.97 with free shipping. Details are on my blog. That is over 6 yards of fabric? Do you think this is a steal?
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I love red and white quilts, too.
ReplyDeleteThis one is beautiful! Everyone that made a block did so well.
this makes me so happy to see them all together!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the red and white! One day I want to make an all red and white quilt. They are so gorgeous!! And you always do such a beautiful job on all your quilts!
ReplyDeleteRed and white - quilter's delight...although I would say that wouldn't I? Love this and how special to have such a keepsake.
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend!
Lovely! just love every new piece of work by you;) thanks for sharing!!! Cheers! Mag from Singapore
ReplyDeleteAmanda - you are a star! I love it so much I want to eat it! I bet it would taste like a peppermint candy : )
ReplyDeleteA great quilt from great blocks! I have used that method of framing each block instead of using sashing and it works really well.
ReplyDeleteTHis is wonderful!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat were you directions for your blocks?
I mean when you sent out the fabric did you say, just make something or have each person make a different thing??