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Maymont from TheEclecticAbuela

Maymont--A Bonnie Hunter design--80" x 92"

Earlier this summer, I began Maymont, a design by Bonnie Hunter. That post is HERE.

This quilt is a hodge-podge of fun fabrics.


Maymont (fabric detail)

Maymont (fabric detail)

I had so much fun re-visiting some of these fabrics! They make an overall impression, but when you look more closely there is much to find.

I backed it with a favorite floral--to me, these look like the painted roses in Alice. I was fortunate to have a binding fabric that complemented the backing--the shades of color are almost identical!

Maymont (backing ...

added by TheEclecticAbuela 1 year, 8 months ago. under binding , bonnie hunter , floral fabrics , maymont , novelty fabrics , pink , quilt backing , red , scrappy quilts , scraps

Three Finishes from TheEclecticAbuela

I haven't been posting much lately, but the quiltmaking continues!

This is a flannel couch quilt. A dear friend gave me some flannels, and I added a few of my own to the mix. I backed it with a piece of fleece I had on hand that happened to be exactly the right size!

Old-Style Winter Print Flannel (60" x 71")

Old-Style Winter Print Flannel (detail)

Old-Style Winter Print Flannel (backing and binding detail)

Next up is a Hallowe'en Trip Around the World. I know it is out-of-season, but next October, I'll be ready!

added by TheEclecticAbuela 2 years ago. under bonnie hunter , bowtie , boxy bow ties , flannel , hallowe'en , large quilts , novelty fabrics , scrappy quilts , scraps , trip around the world

It's Mystery Time Again from TheEclecticAbuela

Every year, I look forward to Bonnie Hunter's Mystery quilt which begins the day after Thanksgiving here in the US. It is fun to quilt along with so many others from around the world.

I've completed Clues 1 and 2 of this year's mystery--Rhododendron Trail.

Rhododendron Trail (Clues 1 and 2)

I'm looking forward to seeing how this mystery comes together.

If you would like to participate, it is easy! Simply visit Bonnie's blog and click on the Rhododendron Trail tab at the top. All the instructions will be posted there each Friday. There is ...

added by TheEclecticAbuela 2 years, 4 months ago. under bonnie hunter , flying geese , hsts , mystery quilt , neutral fabrics , novelty fabrics , pink , red , rhododendron trail , scrappy quilts , scraps

Tom's Big-Boy Quilt from TheEclecticAbuela

I like to make a flannel baby quilt for additions to the family.

Here is my grand-nephew's baby quilt.

Safari Baby

Once kids get big enough for a bed (rather than a crib), I like to make them a big-boy or big-girl quilt.

This big-boy quilt started with the backing--I wanted to use this Thomas (as in Tank Engine) fabric since my grand-nephew's name is Thomas.

I didn't know how I wanted to do the front, but the RR crossing sign gave me the idea to use Xs.

Tom's Big-Boy Quilt 64" x 84"

I used ...

added by TheEclecticAbuela 3 years, 2 months ago. under baby quilt , big-kid quilt , binding , flannel , i-spy , nine-patch , novelty fabrics , safari baby , scrappy quilts , scraps

Grassy Creek--Part 3 from TheEclecticAbuela

So far, I'm keeping up with the clues in Bonnie Hunter's Grassy Creek mystery.

Haven't trimmed the dog ears yet!

It is a lot of fun, and it is not too late to start!

added by TheEclecticAbuela 3 years, 4 months ago. under bonnie hunter , grassy creek , mystery quilt , neutral fabrics , novelty fabrics , orange , pink , qsts , red , scrappy quilts , scraps

"I Spy" Quilt for kids, Thanks Joan! from Elaine Adair Pieces

Joan, I'm using your novelty fabrics! So cute

I quilted this in big swoopy swirls - nothing fussy. I put 2 straight lines of quilting in the border.

(Notice, our lawn is still GREEN!)

This backing is some of the fabric given to me, hoping I'd use it in a kid's donation quilt.

added by Elaine Adair 4 years, 6 months ago. under i spy , joan , novelty fabrics

Expecting a Baby from TheEclecticAbuela

No, not I!

My son and his wife will be parents in November. What is an Abuela to do in that situation? Make a quilt, of course!

I was going to try to make a calm, sedate baby quilt, but my style choices are usually about as peaceful as a riot. Once I saw the Laurel Burch flannel--I was a goner. No more plans for pale green and grey--I wanted her wild animals.

Wild Baby 42" x 54"

Wild Baby (backing)

Wild Baby (backing and binding detail)

I went with a simple pattern to show off the fabrics. Also, since ...

added by TheEclecticAbuela 4 years, 6 months ago. under baby quilt , flannel , laurel burch , nine-patch , novelty fabrics

No Passport Required (Part 2) from TheEclecticAbuela

In my previous post, I outlined the steps I took in preparing to make this Trip Around the World quilt.

No Passport Required 112" x 122"

After the prep, it was time to sew!

I don't have many pictures of the actual sewing--it was just stitching square to square...to square...to square...

I worked from two corners towards the center, making two identical rows and attaching them to the previously sewn sections. In this way, I was building up two parts of the quilt at once. In the end, I would join the two pieces to create the ...

added by TheEclecticAbuela 4 years, 7 months ago. under large quilts , novelty fabrics , trip around the world

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