I just finished my courthouse steps quilt top! I started collecting fabrics for this quilt in the fall. I didn't start sewing till last month and it went slowly with the holidays and school vacation thrown in there. But it is complete now and just the way I had pictured it which is always a nice surprise.
I used many, many shades of each of four colors: grey, mustard, aqua and coral. I will make a list of the fabrics used and share them when I finish the quilt. I am still working on compliling the list and wishing I had done so as I went along.
I used the basic design of the traditional courthouse steps block but varied the width of my strips from 1" up to 3." The quilt top measures 60" square. I have a backing fabric all picked out but need to piece a strip to complete it. I am a bit stumped in terms of quilting. I'd welcome suggestions!
That is a wonderful quilt!! I love the design and the colors. Just read "about you" and (back in the day), I was an art history major. [But then I proceeded to do a complete change and earned a MS degree in Environmental Education. I am a SAHM as well since working for a non-profit doesn't financially justify my continuing and paying someone else to watch my kids. But I like being around for them during these formative years. Congrats on the beautiful quilt top finish!
ReplyDeleteP.S. I have your iPhone pouch tutorial bookmarked on my list of projects to try and I LOVE your Cathedral Windows quilt in your profile photo-- one day I will attempt that!
ReplyDeleteOh my Amy! What an utter beauty! I absolutely love this quilt
ReplyDeleteComplete stunner. I would be tempted to do no more than quilting in the ditch so as not to detract for the beauty you have created.
ReplyDeleteComplete stunner. I would be tempted to do no more than quilting in the ditch so as not to detract for the beauty you have created.
ReplyDeleteComplete stunner. I would be tempted to do no more than quilting in the ditch so as not to detract for the beauty you have created.
ReplyDeleteAmazing!
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning! I can't wait to see how you finish it off!!
ReplyDeleteOh I love those colours with the grey, and the improvy nature of the step sizes
ReplyDeleteVery nice, Amy. I love the colors that you chose. Gosh you are a busy woman!
ReplyDeleteIt looks fabulous, Amy! Maybe a boxy meaner quilting?
ReplyDeleteThat isn't a color combination I would have thought to use...it looks great! The colors are so striking against the grays and the variation of shades within each color adds so much dimension to the quilt. Fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors it looks great!! Try checking out Christina's How Should I Quilt this group on Flickr it might give you some ideas for the quilting.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, your color choices are perfect! Can't wait to see it "live": )
ReplyDeleteOh, that is amazing! For quilting I am thinking big, vertical zigzag lines that intersect within the diamonds.
ReplyDeletethis is amazing Amy! you did a beautiful job picking the fabrics.
ReplyDeleteLove it!! The colors are great and it really is just so...beautiful!!! I almost can't find words.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Amy! Love the colours and how it has come out looking a little like lanterns. :)
ReplyDeletewow! this is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty, Amy! Love it. And I love you new profile picture as well :)
ReplyDeleteMagnificent! If I had a tenth of your ability what a supreme boost it would give my sewing! You routinely astound me and I love it. Your colors awaken my senses. It's a real beauty Amy!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful and it seems you have completed it really fast.
ReplyDeleteAmy!!! It's absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove the colour choices!! Quilting...Hmmm. What about circles to play off the squares?
ReplyDeleteLove the quilt, but about to fall off my chair laughing, I decided after finishing two large quilts for family members for Christmas, to do some selfish sewing. Top of the list, my quilting process mini that has waited far to long. I did swap out one block....for a court house steps block!!!!
ReplyDeleteI will blog about it soon!
Great job on fabric choices and putting it together. I like the idea of circles in quilting it, possibly doing an all over flower design?
ReplyDeletethis is gorgeous! i love your color choices, esp. the brights with the gradient grays.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt and I love the colors! Great job!
ReplyDeleteOh My Goodness! This would take me 8 lifetimes to even start, let alone finish! Amazing job.
ReplyDeleteReally super cool, Amy. I love it. LOVE it.
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing! I love the colors and variations of gray.
ReplyDeleteJennifer :)
Oh, so beautiful! I just decided to add pops of color to my family room: lime, turquoise and tangerine. This would be a great quilt!
ReplyDeleteAmy - Your quilt top is stunningly beautiful! I also really like your new avatar picture. :)
ReplyDeleteOh Amy this is lovely. You have taken courthouse steps and elevated it to a whole new level. Well done!
ReplyDeleteAs far as the quilting is concerned - I have no clue but am sure you will settle on the perfect thing!
Absolutely beautiful - my favorite courthouse steps quilt I've seen!!
ReplyDeletewhoa, that quilt rocks. i love the modern twist and great play of colours in there Amy. another beautiful rendering!
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