The pattern is Picture This from the Happy Hour book by Atkinson Designs. I have seen so many variations of this pattern, and I just love them all. (I've linked to some of those quilts in this blog post). You can see where I messed up on the placement of the squares. There are 3 that are facing the same way in the middle of the quilt, and they shouldn't be.
I didn't do a very good job on the quilting either, as you can see here.
I was trying to channel Mrs. Schmenkman and her quilting abilities - but she wasn't coming through very clearly - so I gave up. *sigh* I just finished it up by stippling it.
And the back. Yes, the back.
No, it doesn't go all that well with the front. But I had the fabric and decided to use it. My girls gave me a hard time about using that backing fabric.
But the binding - ah, the binding. Even though I don't have a good picture of it, the pieced binding is just wonderful.
Why did I choose this quilt? I'm choosing it because I sleep under it every night. Now, keep in mind, even though I do share a bed with my husband, only I sleep under this quilt - because it's not big enough to fit over our whole king sized bed. And at night when I'm laying in bed watching tv I tend to look at the quilt once in awhile, and when I do, I just love it every single time. I think it's the colors. They are so girly and so soothing. All I know is that even with all of its faults, this is my favorite quilt (right now).
Thanks Amy for hosting another Blogger's Quilt Fesitval!
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Michelle, I love that this is your favorite quilt! It just proves that perfection is overrated!! I actually like those 3 in the middle that are facing the same way!
In my book anyone that completes a quilt is awesome!!
It's beautiful Michelle! Don't you love that pattern? So perfect that you sleep under it every night too -- I love that!
Oh I love quilts with "faults"! This is so great.
I can see why you love it! It has a snuggle up and love quality!!! We all have favorites like that and it's never a "perfect" quilt.... :-) thanks for sharing!!!
It's great Michelle! I love the three blocks in a row thing...I was searching! :) It gives it a story, you know? ;)
I don't see imperfections, I see a fabulous quilt that is loved and used, such a precious thing! It's gorgous in all it girly snuggly lovelyness! And I even love the quirky back too! Thanks for sharing!
It's a beautiful quilt and I love the backing too!
I love that pattern too. I made something similar using a Bali Pop and I loved the result.
I think a lot of the time our favorite isn't our best work but the one that gets the most use.
I like your favorite quilt. And the best part is that it is lovingly used by you. Thanks for sharing it with us.
It is beautiful!
Gorgeous. Love all that quilted texture.
I love your quilt, Michelle. Of I love ALL of your quilts! I love that you use it and it's a part of your daily life. How quilts should be!
oh, i had that backing fabric too! and i used it on a backing for one of my quilts. i don't know why i'm always so surprised to see that someone else has the same fabrics that i have :-) good job on your quilt--it's lovely.
The backing DOES go with it; just stick to your guns!!!
margaret
www.quiltsoflove.blogspot.com
Love that pattern! Your quilt looks SO COZY!!! Yummy texture!
i would have NEVER noticed the 3 blocks facing the same way. i had a hard time finding them after you pointed it out. i do love that pattern, too. i've made that same quilt in several versions myself. it's a fun one. and quick!
Very pretty--love the colors.
Michelle, you are definitely being too hard on yourself. I love your quilt. I have that book and have seen that pattern made numerous time and in different fabrics and I love them all. One of these days, I will make one myself. Thanks for sharing.
great story to go with your quilt! the best part for me is that you sleep under it every night. i haven't achieved that yet...it's a goal.
Thanks for sharing your fav quilt. The colours are lovely even the back. I think you did great with the quilting.
This is a lovely quilt in soft colors - I can see why you love it so much. Some quilts are made to be hugged and wrapped up in. Enjoy!!
What a beautiful quilt! I love that pattern.
I, too, sleep with my own quilt at night. It has helped to solve our "blanket stealing" fights in the morning and now I get to stay warm all night :)
Michelle, your quilt is gorgeous! I love the colors and the quilt look so soft. You did a very good job on the quilting and I think that makes your quilt so special.
this quilt is great! i love the colors....don't worry about the blocks...errors are what make a quilt special!! at least i keep telling myself that! :o)
A well loved quilt is the perfect quilt. You say this has imperfections, but who cares? You love it, it is very pretty, and it is well used. It's lovely and needs no apologies.
Lovely quilt that you actually use and get to love it more every day.
Pretty colors. WHo cares about imperfections. The quilt police aren't around anyway :)
It's a great quilt! Atkinson Designs are such good patterns. Don't worry about the quilting. You'll get better and better on each quilt you make.
And as others have said, perfection is overrated! The fact that you love it makes it perfect!
This is the quilt I intended to do for my grandnephew but couldn't remember which quilt I loved and what I had planned on. Does that ever happen to you? I think that is what I am going to do and then several weeks go by and I forget. However this time I'm not going to forget. I have a baby quilt for a good friend I need to make over the weekend. She's a girl I work with and I want it fast, modern and cute. So I am going to steal YOUR idea on this one! Thanks.
I think it's wonderful. I did not notice any faults.
Beautiful quilt! I love the colors. I'm trying to work my way through the quilt festival. So many lovely quilts to look at!
Absolutely beautiful quilt. Great colors, great fabric, great design. You did a fantastic job. I love it.
SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com
Lovely quilt! I just saw we have a similar blog titles! That's funny!
I think you did a great job on the quilting! The backing looks happy colors!
Happy sewing!
Zlaty
I like how your quilt turned out. I don't see anything wrong with the backing fabrics or the quilting either. Good job.
it's fabulous Michelle, and I never would have known the blocks were misplaced had you not said it!
i love this and the quilting does look great.thanks for the tip on the tunic pattern. i have not seen it yet, but i may have to get it!
I love your quilt! The quilting is wonderful and I just happen to think the backing looks great. :)
I need to get a quilt up! Love all the prints.
You have some great quilts in your blog. My favorite is also on my bed and I do not share it with my husband either.
Nice quilt Michelle. I love it. I love all of her patterns. They go together sooo easy. And always look great. Plus she's a very nice gal too. A bonus! lol
This is just gorgeous!
OH, just looking to see who was also lucky enough to get in on Amy's PIF and I love your quilt. Is this block as easy as it looks? I really want to try this one!
Ok, see, I haven't been here in AGES, cuz this was posted way back in October and I'm just not getting around to it. I love the quilt, and uh, I didn't see the misplaced blocks til you said something. Crazy girl. :)
heehee, my word verification is chokes. :)
Thats a gorgeous quilt
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