For my first-ever Bloggers' Quilt Festival entry, I offer some Four-Patch Parrots. This is a happy quilt for me, not only because of the bright colors, but because it was all my creation!
The quilt began as simply an experiment with making stack & whack style 4-patch blocks. There are a number of patterns and tutorials on creating this type of block, so I did some Google studying then raided my stash for some likely fabric. I came up with some tropical parrot fabric and had a blast cutting and positioning the parrots in kaleidoscopic fashion.
Before long, I had a stack of 4-patch blocks in search of a quilt. Back to the stash for some coordinating candy-colored solids. Then more studying to figure out the cutting dimensions for the square-in-a-square blocks and the HST border. This is the final result as it hung on my design wall.
My quilting collaborator, Annie, came up with a swirly quilting pattern and used a multi-colored thread on the top. The quilting really complimented all the crazy birds!
Thanks for stopping by to see my quilt and I hope you are inspired by all of the fantastic quilts in the festival!
What a fun and happy quilt! Thanks for sharing. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat how you did your blocks! Very bright and happy quilt:)
ReplyDeleteI like your happy parrots! I see you're a new blogger, too. Welcome!
ReplyDeleteI love the color combination that you used:)
ReplyDeleteThat's sure a colorful quilt, Angie! I like it, and the quilt in your blog border too. I am sure you'll love blogging, just as I do. It's a great way to make new friends all around the world.
ReplyDeleteBTW, I found you through your comment to me. I wanted to reply to you, but you're a "no-reply" blogger. You might want to consider changing that in your profile. Thanks for visiting my blog and commenting on my quilt. Linda, in Iowa (http://www.FlourishingPalms.blogspot.com)
Wonderfully colorful and happy! A Jimmy Buffet fan - Parrothead - would LOVE it too! I like that you made it for you!
ReplyDeleteI've done a six and an eight (although cut and sewed by hand) but never tried a four. This is a great design and you can be so proud of the finish!
ReplyDeleteI just love this quilt...a kaleidoscope of parrots - lol. I haven't done a stack and whack yet, but you've convinced me to give it a whirl (no pun intended...) :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great quilt for the Festival!! Love the technique and the colors. How fun.
ReplyDeleteSuch a bright, fun quilt! Love how you've put it all together. Thanks for sharing and have a great day
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