I have another “nearly finished” quilt to share…my “Hopscotch” quilt (pattern by Camille) came back from the quilter. All I have left to do now is hand-stitch the binding.
This is another quilt that has been “in the works” for quite a while. After making a “Hopscotch” sample for Camille in December 2011, I knew I wanted to make my own version but simply couldn’t decide on fabrics. I taught this quilt as a class at a retreat at Ruby’s Inn at Bryce Canyon last February and used a couple of Vanessa’s Simply Color Jelly Roll strips to start my sample blocks. After making just a couple of trial blocks with those fabrics I knew I’d found the fabric I wanted.
At the time I was going to use a solid grey for the alternating diamonds, but after seeing the grey pin dot in Happy Go Lucky, I decided that was the grey I needed, so the quilt was put on hold while I waited for the yardage to arrive in shops. I finally got the blocks and quilt top put together this June while at a retreat….
And then I couldn’t decide on quilting. At first I was going to try some straight line quilting, but I talked myself out of it, worried I would somehow mess it up. I decided to take it to Abby last weekend, and she suggested chevrons…
I am absolutely in love with the quilting. The chevrons keep the modern feel and yet don’t overwhelm the quilt which has a strong graphic design and is made with some pretty bold fabrics. I used the pre-made Moda Bella bias binding in aqua which seemed to be the perfect accent. I’m glad I went with a solid instead of using one of the fabrics in the quilt which might have been a little “too much.”
I also went with a grey Moda Bella solid on the back (the one I was originally going to use for the star points). I love how the chevron quilting really shows up on the grey.
My binding pile is starting to pile up…maybe I can get some finished up over the long weekend. More pictures to come after the binding is complete!
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Kate says
Eeeek, I love it!
Marissa Turner says
This is fantastic, I too have this pattern but not yet brave enough to tackle it. Wonderful quilting too 🙂
Carol says
Love that quilt and the quilting is just wonderful! Great finish!
gailss says
Very nice!!!!! So nice when a group of fabrics come together and make a "Wow" quilt. Love it!
Jeanna says
Beautiful! The chevron quilting is perfect for that quilt.
Love the aqua binding too!
Anita says
I love it! The chevron quilting is perfect with it too. I have this pattern and a jelly roll for it but haven't gotten to it yet. I love your fabric choice!
Carla says
This is so pretty. I love that pattern
Sheryl says
These certainly seem like the perfect fabrics for Hopscotch. So pretty!
laurajane says
It's beautiful,I have this pattern but not the courage to start it.x
em's scrapbag says
Great quilt! I still need to finish mine. I had so much fun in your class.
Helen L says
Beautiful!! I have that pattern too, but haven't made anything with it yet. I love your fabric choices and the quilting is just perfect for it. But why did you have to tease us with only PARTIAL shots of your quilt: I want to see it all!! 😀
Hugs, H in Healdsburg
l carolyn Ghearing says
That is one gorgeous quilt! Thank you for sharing!
Mania says
Beautiful!!!
2ea7fbdc-74c1-11e2-b6c0-000bcdcb5194 says
Hi Sherry,
I also think your quilt finished beautifully.
I have a question regarding a post from early May when you shared Water Lily. That is my all time favorite quilt! The question pertains to Sunnyside by Kate
Spain and your indication of a future quilt. Any up dates to be shared? The fabrics in this new line are gorgeous and I'm anxious to see how you use them.
And thank you for the time you take in blogging.
Pam
Anita says
Love it! That gray pindot is one of my favorites too!
Shirley says
That's a beautiful quilt and really love the binding and backing.
OPQuilt says
Beautiful, Sherri. I could see bits of this on IG, but so glad I came over here to get the full story, esp. to see the quilting on the back–love it!
Sarah @ FairyFace Designs says
Looks great!
Barb Gibney says
I have had this pattern for a while and you have inspired me to get at it, It's gorgeous
CitricSugar says
This looks great!! Those ombre fabrics really add dimension.
Maxwells says
Oh your blog gets me in trouble! Quilts I never would have thought of making turn into quilts I must have 🙂 too many on my list as it is! Great job, I love it.
Slowpoke says
I agree with Maxwells. i love your blog but you make so many
gorgeous quilts with fabrics I would not have thought of,that turn into quilts I must have
and I love them. Your color and fabrics choices are stunning and I love them all.
One question though and I hope you have time to answer please? Where do you
get Moda pre-made bias binding please? Is it that you have pre-made them before
or can it be purchased? Thank you for your time and great inspiration.
Very gratefully yours, Luba Kale(Canada)
Thimbleanna says
It's beautiful Sherri! Sometimes waiting to make decisions turns out to be the best. I love that you used so many solids!
Elizabeth Bolton says
That is a beautiful quilt, and the chevron quilting is perfection!