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Friday, March 11, 2011

Innocent Crush Double Hourglass Quilt



I was so eager to share pictures of my completed quilt that I took pictures this morning even though it is a very overcast day.



I started with a fat quarter set of Innocent Crush by Anna Maria Horner. It was a Christmas gift from my husband. When I set out to make this quilt, I decided that I wanted to try using solids in a different way. I didn't want to use just one solid for sashing and I wanted to try to avoid Kona Ash, simply because it seems like it is the go to solid for Innocent Crush and I wanted to try something different. I decided to pair each print with a coordinating solid. I looked for a block that used just two colors and settled on the Double Hourglass. I kept the blocks big since the print is large scale.



I was anxious about this quilt when I started making blocks. Although I liked them separately, I wasn't sure how they would look combined. I decided to keep going with the original plan and I ended up liking it!



For those of you who like to let your eyes rest a bit, then the back is for you. I decided to back the quilt with a natural linen and a pieced stripe. I love the grid that was formed on the back due to the quilting.



Quilt Stats:

Block style: Double Hourglass, 10" finished size
Dimensions: 60" square
Fabrics: Innocent Crush by Anna Maria Horner (not all prints were used)
Kona wine, lilac, eggplant, crimson, candy pink, burgundy, school bus orange, aqua, navy, turquoise lagoon and peacock. Binding = Kona eggplant. Backing = 100 % linen
Quilting: Straight Line, 1/4" on both sides of seams, Gutterman 518

27 comments:

  1. It's lovely. Can't wait to dip into my Innocent Crush stash!

    I love the misty morning view as well...perfect day to curl up with a new quilt and a mug of tea!

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  2. Wow, what a lovely quilt! I actually think the contrast is nice between the fog and the clear bright colors. Congrats on your beautiful finish!

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  3. I absolutely love it! Your photos are great too... the quilt is so striking against the grey day.

    Jennifer :)

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  4. It turned out beautifully!! The bright solids are fantastic with those prints.

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  5. Hooray for you! You stepped out of your comfort zone and yet you STILL ended up with a gorgeous quilt (we're not surprised)! :)

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  6. Those fabrics are so beautiful with the fog! What a lovely quilt!

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  7. Just raving beautiful! your backdrop couldn't have been better! I love you used a linen back, will give it all a wonderful feel.

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  8. I love this quilt, Amy...I'm glad you stuck to your original plan!

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  9. I just love this! What a perfect day to get the pictures too! You did a great job!

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  10. That quilt is AMAZING mate!I absolutely adore it!!!!
    Well done!

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  11. It looks fabulous, Amy! You put that quilt together pretty quick. Enjoy it.

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  12. Fantabulous Amy! I love the pictures as much as the quilt! What a wonderful location to take the photographs! And the back... yet another gorgeous quilt!

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  13. Beautiful, absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

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  14. Awesome! It turned out great!

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  15. Beautiful! Just as pretty as the background. I love gray and brights together.

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  16. The quilt is FABULOUS! Great job.

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  17. Gorgeous! I love the beautiful colors & pattern with the overcast sky...this serves as inspiration to try my hand at quilting!

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  18. this turned out so wonderfully! love the colors. :)

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  19. It looks wonderful!!! I love how it turned out!!

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  20. Wow, fantastic quilt! I really like the solids along with the prints, and your pictures came out great!

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  21. I like the foggy mist...makes the deep colors of this AWESOME quilt more inviting!! Missed you...catching up soon!!

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