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| Summer Tourist quilt top, just after I finished it almost exactly a year ago |
My new book, Sew Organized for the Busy Girl, is filled with projects that are fairly quick to sew, but I also included a chapter of projects that can be made over a longer period of time. The first project in that section is my Summer Tourist Quilt.
I have to tell you... I loved making this quilt. You all know how much I enjoy seeing things in color order, and these blocks just make my heart sing. There are so many memories in here as I look at all the different prints and remember when I bought them and what I've sewn with them. It's such a simple quilt design, but sometimes I think the simplest things are my favorites.
I've been wanting to make another (possibly larger) version of this quilt for a while, and last month I finally started working on it. This time I'm making the Summer Tourist Quilt: Designer Edition. Instead of focusing on color, each block will be made from fabrics created by a different designer. The first I made was the one above featuring prints by Anna Maria Horner, and I absolutely adore it. These blocks are so much fun to make! Choosing the prints, watching the rainbow appear as I line up the squares -- every time I sew one of these, I get the same rush of happiness. I'll be posting my designer blocks on Instagram as I finish each one, so stay tuned...
Love this quilt! What a fun idea to make blocks by designer. Can't wait to see what you create.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful way to showcase favourite fabrics. I definitely agree that simple is often best.
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt. Can't wait for your book to come out!
ReplyDeleteLoving your scrappy quilts that make the most of the fabrics. Inspired.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great idea! Love the eclectic nature. Looking forward to your new book!
ReplyDeleteOh I sure do like!
ReplyDeleteThese blocks are fantastic! I particularly like the designer version. Great fussy cutting too!
ReplyDeleteThis is so fun! I love that block and can't wait to see the rest of the quilt, it's such a great idea.
ReplyDeleteI'm with you: I love color order and I love the tidiness and simplicity of small squares sewn together into a bigger block. Beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely adore this quilt. I've been enjoying your updates on Instagram.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait for your book to come out.
That's a cool twist on the original design. I could totally see Amy butler and Joel dewberry and Denyse and Tula in the same quilt with AMH fabrics.
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