Friday, April 10, 2015

bright birch trees redux complete

Welcome to finish it up Friday!
I'm happy to share a completed quilt with you today! It's been awhile since I finished a big project. Let me tell you, it feels GREAT! This is my second time making this quilt (pattern is here) and I seriously want to make another, but this time with a variety of neutral backgrounds. I don't see that happening anytime soon, but it's fun to dream about! :)
This quilt is the poster child for "every scrap deserves a chance". It's so enjoyable to look at all of the little scraps used. I LOVE this tiny running chicken detail! (I'm so glad it's head didn't get cut off. ha!)
This kitty face is pretty cute, too! My daughter did a lot of happy squealing when I pointed them out to her. So fun!
I had the hardest time deciding on a back for this quilt, but I found this small gray print that tones down the brightness of the front quite nicely. I quilted it with an all over stipple in gray thread and it's bound in a gray solid, too. Hurray for gray! The quilt measures 60" x 75".

This is only my second (non-mini) quilt finish of the year. Can you believe it??? I need to get crackin'!

Now it's your turn! Please link up your finishes for the week. Thanks for joining me for finish it up Friday! It's nice to have you here! :)
finish it up Friday, 4/10/15
1. Batik Table Runner  74. cath@wombat quilts  
2. Kat & Cat Quilts  75. The Inside Stori  
3. Michelle @ From Bolt to Beauty  76. Purple Triangle Quilt  
4. Lizzie Lenard Vintage Sewing  77. Fancy TARDIS quilt  
5. Rachel @ Quilt Or Dare  78. Etno "archer" quilt  
6. Donna : Blog Giveaway  79. Leanne @ Devoted Quilter  
7. Mari @ The Academic Quilter  80. Quilting is more fun than Housework  
8. Eva-Bambi-Johansson  81. Sara in SD  
9. Geta  82. Winter Forest Flannels  
10. Shelley @The Carpenters Daughter who Quilts  83. Dee  
11. Maple leaf @ Augustsnow  84. Margaret @ Pieces of My Heart  
12. Zig Zag @Augustsnow  85. Maja  
13. Dino Tails@Augustsnow  86. Swap blocks by ipatchandquilt  
14. Comma Wedge Quilt  87. Busy Hands Quilts Nanas Basket  
15. Another Charm Pack Superstar  88. Two pouches by ipatchandquilt  
16. Lucky Zig Zag  89. Judy @ Sew Some Sunshine  
17. Grace and Favour  90. Being Laura  
18. Darcy @ Modern Cozy  91. karen @ badlandsquilts  
19. Janeen@Quilt Art Designs  92. Johnna @ Yellowbird Stitches  
20. Sophie-Looking for Mr. Right  93. Alison@thechainpiecer  
21. Miss Alissa Creates  94. blockMquilts - key rings!  
22. Brigit @ brigitgail  95. Julie Bagamary  
23. Birds of a Feather  96. Circle Medallion @ Augustsnow  
24. Titti  97. New Quilt Fabric Pull  
25. Julie @ That's Sew Julie  98. Bethany  
26. The Colorful Fabriholic  99. Lina@Smultronbopieceful  
27. Katy @ KatyQuilts  100. Marina-Quilt+  
28. Karen  101. annilu  
29. Gunilla  102. Valerie @ Meek Manor  
30. beth@lovelaughquilt  103. Gemini Jen NZ lap quilt  
31. Ruth @Stitching Impressions  104. Jennifer @ Glinda Quilts  
32. Colleen @ Piecemakerquilts  105. Wendys Quilts and more  
33. Heidi @ Buttons and Butterflies  106. Megan: Sew Stitching Cute  
34. Sea and Sand Log Cabin  107. Triangles & Squares  
35. A Quarter Inch from the Edge  108. Maartje in Amsterdam  
36. Soho Blouse:: Porcupinestew  109. Dresden Quilter  
37. Pamela @ Mama Spark's World  110. Debbie @Angelscrapsquilting  
38. Teething Rings:: Porcupinestew  111. Lucy @ Charm About You  
39. hydeeann @ splish splash stash  112. Scrap Dance Mystery QuiltAlong  
40. Mary @ SeeMaryQuilt  113. molly:tooth fairy-rewind quilt  
41. Brooke @ Silly Mama Quilts  114. Kate @ Thread Everywhere  
42. Julie @ Julie's Quilts  115. Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation  
43. Judy@Quilt Paradigm  116. Deana @ Dreamworthyquilts  
44. Kitty Wilkin  117. Erica @ Kitchen Table Quilting  
45. Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanity  118. Julie@ PinkDoxies  
46. Bernie @ Needle and Foot  119. Maria Shell @ Tales of a Stitcher  
47. Lorna @ Sew Fresh Quilts  120. 1 Small & 3 Tiny Finishes  
48. Heather @ Modern Parti Quilts  121. Rebecca@OneWeeBird  
49. Jayne ~ Twiggy & Opal  122. CarolQuiltsSometimes - Buzzsaw  
50. Paula  123. Nancy@PugMomQuilts  
51. Katie @ Good Golly Ginger  124. Terri Faust Quilts  
52. Stacey @SLOstudio - Baby quilt  125. Gail in Ontario, Canada  
53. Cindy@Live a Colorful Life  126. Terry@Quilt Crazie  
54. A Small Quilt  127. Baby quilt pattern  
55. Snowcatcher  128. Quilt in a not-Shell  
56. DIY Quilted Jacket  129. bower bird patch: SW Garden  
57. Liberty London Patchwork Top  130. Simple Sewendipity  
58. Joanna@ Riddle and {Whimsy}  131. Beth @ Cooking Up Quilts  
59. Sarah's Rainbow Mini  132. Susan's Quilt Creations  
60. Corrie @ Mountain Stitches  133. Tanya Quilts in CO  
61. Hilary Florence @ Quilting Workshop  134. Tanya Quilts in CO  
62. Mystery Quilt Parade  135. Kim @PersimonDreams  
63. Cheryl @ Meadow Mist Designs  136. Jack's Room  
64. Gretchen @ My Pieced Life  137. TakeMeThereTotes  
65. Sarah @ Confessions of a Fabric Addict  138. Mary @ Fleur de Lis Quilts  
66. Janine Marie: Fun blocks  139. Baby Things at Suebee's World  
67. Tablet Stands  140. Emilee  
68. Susan @ Quiltfabrication  141. mystery finished  
69. tubakk, Norway  142. Ella and Nesta's Littlle Room  
70. Wash Day  143. i am blue  
71. Jane  144. big & low  
72. Heidi  145. Patriotic Flare  
73. Vera @ Negligent style  

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32 comments:

Jocelyn said...

This quilt is SO cool! I do love the backing too.

Michelle @ From Bolt to Beauty said...

I can relate to the sense of accomplishment. My submission for FIUF is my first non-mini, non-bag finish since last October. Eep!

This is such a happy quilt, and the fussy cuts add to its charm. I can see why you're already dreaming of a third version of this lovely.

Geta Grama said...

Beautiful color palette, I imagine it will look great in neutrals too.

Muv said...

Wonderful colours, and great fun with the tiny pieces. The meandering FMQ is my favourite for texture on a brightly coloured or scrappy quilt.

Would you like to join in on the FMQ linky on my blog? No real rules, it's all about doing your own thing.

Love from England,
Muv

Anonymous said...

So cute to see the details of those scraps--that little polar bear face is adorable!

beth s said...

little tiny scraps are SO fun!

the momma said...

I do like your bright birch trees! I need to make one someday (with the pattern you so generously gifted me last year :-) although - I'm having a panicky moment and wondering if it was saved on the computer that died a few months ago?? oh, I hope not!)

that chicken is so adorable! I don't suppose you know the name of the fabric it came from??

Congrats on a big finish!

Heidi Grohs said...

Only second? Say it isn't so!!!!!!!!

The little rooster/chicken. I have that on a bag and I just love them every time I see them!

Colleen said...

beautiful ! I have to hand it to you - I would surprise myself if I ever made the same pattern twice !

Terri said...

Love this quilt! I definitely want to make one... someday. I really love the bright colors for the backgrounds. And I love looking at all those little snippets too. I have only finished sketchbook pages this week, but I'm excited to be sewing today!

hydeeannsews said...

such a great finish and really wonderful use of those bitty scraps! we just bought a mountain cabin and it's going to need a LOT of quilts for snuggling. i think this pattern would be fun and perfect for just that. happy friday!

Christine @ 12,450miles said...

This pattern is on my "summer bucket list!" I love the bright colors and I have a thing for birch trees... I might need to start sooner than I planned though. LOVE THIS.

andrea @ tideline quilts said...

Such an incredibly beautiful quilt to show off! What a great finish - in every way. This pattern has just jumped onto my bucket list!!!!! Just loved seeing it.

Unknown said...

your quilt is gorgeous! I love all that bright saturated color. Very nice work! I just saw that you have a new fabric collection coming: congratulations! looking forward to those great blenders

Unknown said...

your quilt is gorgeous! I love all that bright saturated color. Very nice work! I just saw that you have a new fabric collection coming: congratulations! looking forward to those great blenders

Michelle K said...

Really enjoyed your talk at Rochester Quilters' Society Monday eve. I bought you book and am having a great time making quilted storage boxes from scraps. Thank you.

Tracybug Creative said...

I love how the first photo of it quilted contrasts with the i quilted one. Quilting gives it depth, demintion and a grab me, cuddle me use me appeal!

Sew Stitching Cute said...

This turned out so good and I love the bright backgrounds as well as the little details as well! Cute on the chicken! haha. These always look fun to make! I should make one!

Lucy | Charm About You said...

I love the brightness and those adorable fussy cuts! The grey works so perfectly too :) I seem to be on a run of small finishes and need to get cracking on the big ones!

JanineMarie said...

Love the chicken and the kitty. And the tiny flying geese. Oh, my! I love this pattern in bright colors, but it would be neat to see it in neutrals, too.

Jessica Christensen said...

So lovely. It turned out SO great.

Svetlana said...

Beautiful quilt, I'm planning on starting one soon. I'm sure it will be a super fun quilt to work on.

SuperMomNoCape said...

What a happy quilt. And those fussy cut chicken and cat face are squeal worthy for sure.

Mystic Quilter said...

What a happy, cheerful quilt. Great colours.

Anonymous said...

HI
I love this pattern and the 2nd version of this quilt you just finished! My daughter and I are working on this quilt jointly even though she is in Seattle and I am in Memphis. We have almost completed the squares and hope to meet and join them soon. I had been wondering how to quilt it, so thanks for your inspiration -and the pattern!~

Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanity said...

I knew there was a reason why I kept every little scrap! Looks beautiful.

Rebekah said...

absolutely gorgeous! I want to make one just like this!

Christi said...

Love your quilt! Your quilting thread color was perfect! It look gold, teal, pink, depending on the background color. Blends in amazingly.

Sherry said...

Congrats AmandaJean on a wonderful finish - LOVE this quilt!

Cheryl Arkison said...

Did you see the neutral version of this that Aurifil was sharing. Saw in on FB. Totally different, but I love your brights.

Laura Chaney said...

Beautiful quilt! I have this pattern from when you SO SO generously gave each person one of our choice and can't wait to give it a whirl!

Kort og Søm said...

This is beautiful :)