It feels absolutely fantastic to share my latest quilt with you -- officially christened Autumn Sky. I am so ready for fall right now, and thankfully it seems like the weather may actually be starting to cooperate down here in Southern California. Of course, now that I've written that, it will be 102 degrees again tomorrow...
I adore the color palette of this quilt. It's rustic and vibrant and so very fall. The giant log cabin block lets the prints shine, which is exactly what I wanted to do.
For the backing, I used four glorious yards of colored dots from Erin Michael's lovely Lush Uptown collection for Moda. I can't get enough of this print -- it's beautiful.
This quilt is for my dad, one of the nicest guys I've ever known. I love you, Dad.
Linking up to Finish It Up Friday.
Living in a place with a similar climate to S. California I hear you on the need for autumn to arrive :) This is a gorgeous quilt and I love the dedication to your dad.
ReplyDeletegorgeous quilt, Heidi. Love all the pretty fall colors you combined, esp. the addition of blue. Hope the weather cools a little for you soon.
ReplyDeleteThat is such a great color palette!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! I love the Lush Uptown backing. Your dad will love it.
ReplyDeleteLove it! Great fabric choice, and love the large log cabin!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great quilt for your Dad- love it!
ReplyDeleteStunning simplicity ... I really want to make a log cabin quilt now. And the backing ... perfect! He's a lucky guy.
ReplyDeleteDelightful! Loving seeing these autumn colours already :)
ReplyDeleteLove love LOVE this quilt! Your color choices are awesome! And now you've inspired me to go buy some Lush - perfect for the backing :-)
ReplyDeleteOh my - it's gorgeous! And as a Florida girl, I'm dying for fall too... but no luck yet here.
ReplyDeleteVery nice finish! I love the colors. :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! the colors are wonderful. So sweet that it's for your dad ♥
ReplyDeletesuch a wonderful quilt for your Dad - love the colours and that paint palette on the back is amazing!
ReplyDeleteWell look at you! I love the fall colours. I would also love that 102 degree temp
ReplyDeleteHeidi! I love it. I have been looking for a pattern for a guy quilt and I think this is perfect. And I am so ready for fall!
ReplyDeletexo jan@sewandsowfarm
Totally suitable name for it - great work!
ReplyDeleteThat is definitely a very fall quilt - nice!!
ReplyDeleteIt looks great Heidi, I bet he loves it!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, Heidi! I love both the front and the back; such a sweet gift for your dad! Tell you what, I'll send you some autumn, and you send me some of that nice sunshine when it comes back. Ready? Here comes some forest breeze, with a hint of blueberries, leaves, and lingon berries....Watch out for the moose!
ReplyDeleteit turned out great, he's gonna love it!
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt! The color palette is so very fall - I hope it cools down for you soon so you can enjoy using it. We are still hot here in Florida, too!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is awesome! Wonderful fall colors and the log cabin design is great, how fun. You picked the perfect back also, I love that print from the Lush Uptown collection. Thanks for sharing, I just love your blog.
ReplyDeleteLove this! And the back is indeed magical! I love that print too! Nice work!
ReplyDeleteHeidi, that´s a lovely quilt! I love this design, and the Colors are great! A wish this Colors would be in our garden :)
ReplyDeleteI love giant log cabin quilts, and I love these colors and fabrics, Heidi! It's just beautiful and makes me wish for some fall weather that will be here to stay!
ReplyDelete:) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation
Oh my...it is stunning! Love the back. Lucky dad!!
ReplyDeleteOh this quilt is just lovely! And that back is awesome, I love that print :-)
ReplyDeleteI love autumnal colours, your palette is perfect! I've been eyeing those dots from Lush Uptown, it's great to see them in an actual quilt rather than just a swatch picture, they do indeed look lush! I'm sure your dad will love it :-)
ReplyDeleteI love all of your sewing projects, but I am always drawn to the completed bed quilts. This one is GREAT! Perfect for a guy and I'm with you on the backing fabric - it goes great with your colors. I know he will enjoy it for years to come.
ReplyDeleteWOW, wow! That is so beyond gorgeous, Heidi!! I love it, the colors, the fabrics, the backing. It's just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI really do like the palate on this one. Lovely and cozy.
ReplyDeleteI'm ready for fall too.
Love all the pretty fall colors you combined. It looks so comfy and cozy! you're super talented.
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