I feel positively exhilarated! Since finishing up a couple of UFOs, I have permitted myself to begin a new project for each completed one. The newest project I have come up with is inspired by the brand new Yuletide Blessings fabric group (Fig Tree for Moda). Yummy faded cherry reds and sagey greens combined with a lovely yellowish cream. It is supposed to be a Christmas fabric group, but "Nonsense!", I say. This color combination works year round, and there isn't a holly berry or even an ivy to be seen in this group. Lovely fabric, gorgeous colors, wonderful silky feel--this is my next quilt. Above, you see the pattern I will use (a nice easy one at last!), Fall Frolic from Evelyn Sloppy's book 40 Fabulous Quick Cut Quilts.
Check it out. These four simple units are all it takes to make a block. You have got to make this quilt, friends. It would be so cute in a novelty print for a child, or in plaids and geometrics, in 30's prints, in some of the wonderful new lines that Amy Butler and Urban Chicks are coming out with---anything. Try it, I do not think you will regret it.
It takes no time at all to get all the pieces for the quilt cut out, and in about ten minutes you will have completed a number of blocks. This design lends itself perfectly to chain piecing methods. As far as quilting is concerned, I see a dense all-over design, but you home quilters could whip this up in no time, simply doing "stitch in the ditch".
If you are a beginning quilter, look no further, this is an ideal project. If you are an experienced quilter and want a fast, yet interesting project, this could be it. Need an idea for a holiday gift quilt? Give this one some thought.
I simply can't wait to see this quilt finished. It's going to be stupendous! xoxo
Posted by: Betty Jo | May 23, 2007 at 05:30 AM
You crack me up! You're sounding like a k-tell commercial! LOL Oh, wait, maybe I should use infomercial, I think I'm dating myself! lol It does look sweet. My LQS showed me the fabric the other day (she's only putting it out in July). Absolutely lovely! Nice choice. Isn't that your favourite all time book? I recall you blogging about a book that you refer too often for quilt patterns. Thanks for the chuckle! Happy quilting!
Posted by: carole Meier | May 23, 2007 at 05:38 AM
Love the pattern and the fabrics.
Posted by: Susan Ramey Cleveland | May 23, 2007 at 05:43 AM
Thank you for the idea!!! I was thinking what type of quilt to make for a new baby boy in my circle of friends, and I think this might be it!
Posted by: Anne | May 23, 2007 at 06:03 AM
Ooooh I like this one. I especially love the fabrics you chose. I am a sucker for reds, greens, pinks, creams, and oh oh oh - how I just LOVE polka dots of any sort. Can't wait to see the finished quilt. :) I also like this pattern. I'm a fan of a nice easy quilt, might have to give this one a try! ;)
Posted by: Quilt_Mommy/Valerie | May 23, 2007 at 06:14 AM
Love it! That is a great pattern and I love Yultide Blessings. We got word from MODA that they will not be reprinting that group so if you need any borders, bindings etc get them while the selection is good.
Posted by: Carol | May 23, 2007 at 06:26 AM
PERFECT! You're gut was right on with this one when we were discussing this line of fabric recently. I've been avoiding purchasing this one and now ... well, you get the picture. LOL
Like you, I absolutely love this book - I'm not sure how many quilts I've made out of this book but it's quite a few! Definitely a winner!
Posted by: Darlene | May 23, 2007 at 06:43 AM
Wow - great design and fabric choice. You've sold me! I'm going to use this for one of my new fun funky Moda fabric collections - maybe Blossom? or Chez Moi?
Posted by: Lisa D. | May 23, 2007 at 07:08 AM
Oh this is going to look wonderful! I LOVE that background fabric you showed - I'm going to have to buy me some of that!
Posted by: Dawn | May 23, 2007 at 07:09 AM
That is my absolute favorite book. I have made one quilt from it, but there are a number of others I have marked with post-it flags. :-) This one is one of them. It looks like it will go together really quickly. Your fabric choices are great too. I can't wait to see the finished project.
Posted by: tami | May 23, 2007 at 08:59 AM
Love it. I think I have to start on one like this as soon as my shoulder is feeling better. Perhaps using one of my moda bundles for it. How big are the square in the middle and the stripes around??
Posted by: May Britt | May 23, 2007 at 10:00 AM
OH that is too fun. Yes, I want to do that with 30's prints....
Posted by: sara, the house of charm | May 23, 2007 at 11:33 AM
Thanks for the quilt tip! It does look like it would be a great quilt to whip up for a baby quilt. I have a bunch of fat quarter bundles. It looks like it would be a great quilt to use with those as well.
Posted by: Pam | May 23, 2007 at 11:22 PM
I love that quilt pattern! I'm considering making it in scraps from my red/white/blue projects. I think it would be great! Thanks for the reminder. I love the fabrics you are using, too. That's such a pretty line.
Posted by: Susan | May 24, 2007 at 06:45 AM
Isn't this great how we can share ideas. I'm so inspired I want to make this quilt NOW!.
I'm glad you've got some ideas from my Nickel quilt. Can't wait to see what you come up with.
Posted by: Wendy | May 24, 2007 at 10:01 AM
Thanks SO much for the pictures and encouragement on your blog for beginners to try this out...I did as a baby quilt, and here is a link to the photo set of how my first quilt ever made turned out:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/26119798@N06/sets/72157605704572013/
Posted by: LuHu | June 19, 2008 at 10:39 AM