February 27, 2011

Oops!

I realized I forgot to share pictures of the Spider Web quilt after I finished quilting it.  This is definitely one of the brightest quilts I've ever made -- you know, being such a "brown" person. 



I always thought a Spider Web quilt would be difficult to piece, but Marit has made it painless.  To see her tutorial for a foundationless block, click here.   I made smaller blocks for this quilt, but I'll be making the 12" block next.  Can't stop at one, right?  This one will soon be on its way to Bumble Beans, Inc.'s BASICS Quilt Gather.

I haven't gotten very far with my Jelly Rolls.  I unrolled them and added them to my stash of strips, and they're still waiting for me.  I like to stack the strips individually and put them in clear shoebox-size storage containers.  It's easy to pull them out and "audition" them wiith other fabrics.  I'm sure you've noticed how some of the fabric designers will incorporate a color or two from an older fabric line into a new one.  I really love it when they do.  Combining the new and old prints makes the quilt more interesting.  



Hope you've had a good weekend!

Kim

46 comments:

Mary on Lake Pulaski said...

What a wonderful Spiderweb quilt for Basics! Some family will be thrilled with that quilt Kim!
Your jelly roll strips looks so cute all let out of their tight binding!

Sherri said...

I love your spiderweb quilt, and I'm so happy you shared the quilting too! I really want to make one of those quilts!

Sandie @ crazy'boutquilts said...

Gorgeous spider web~ and I love your quilting! You will definitely brighten someone's day! Your jelly rolls look fun!

Abby and Stephanie said...

Spectacular quilt and what a very generous thing to do! I still have a spiderweb quilt on my "bucket" list. I love how you unroll your jelly rolls, fold and store. I've never used a jelly roll but I know I will soon. :o)

Jennifer said...

Love the spider web quilt!

Barb said...

Oh my, don't ever come to my sewing room.....

Love love love your spider web quilt!

Anonymous said...

WOW..I just love it...though not my usual sort of colors either. A family will really love it! I do hope they TREASURE it!

Connie said...

like you spider web very bright, and the quilting is beautiful. I am working on a spider web and doing it in blues, i got 4 block done and working on the 5th. wish it was done!! Happy sewing!

Darlene said...

That quilt is going to make someone very, very happy - it's adorable, Kim. I'll have to go review the tutorial you followed.

You took the ribbon off your Jelly Rolls?????? Oh no - be still my heart. ROFLOL

Carol said...

From one "brown" girl to another...I love your spiderweb quilt!

Lori said...

Your quilt is adorable and I'm sure it will be loved and appreciated.

Karen said...

The stack of fabrics grabbed my interest!

Carol said...

I like your spider webs. It is Very pretty!! I bookmarked the tutorial so I can make it later. Thanks for the link.
I was in A&E in Pensacola last week and saw your book. I loved the Picnic quilt on the cover so I bought a copy and that is on my to do list too. Now I've stumbled upon your blog. I wish I would have found it sooner, I might have been able to win a autographed copy :)
Happy Sewing!!

Mary said...

This is a great quilt. I love it.

Miki Willa said...

This is an amazingly beautiful quilt. I love the colors and the pattern. Wonderful!

West Michigan Quilter said...

Love your quilt. Those colors are fantastic. I especially like the way you have quilted it. You did a beautiful job.

Quilter Kathy said...

Love your spiderweb quilt...it's gorgeous!

Karen said...

Love the Spiderweb - definitely bright and cheery!! And unwrapping the jelly rolls is a good thing :).

quiltmom anna said...

KIm a beautiful spider web- I love the riot of color. Congratulations to all the winners of your wonderful new book.
I had so hoped I might be a lucky one too.
However I will just have to buy it- I have your first one and love it.
Lots of great patterns to make.
Thanks for the inspiration.
Regards from Western Canada,
Anna

carol fun said...

I love this quilt - so bright and cheerful! I have to check out Marit's method since I'd love to have a quilt like this for me --Happy stitching-

Carrie P. said...

I love it and I love the quilting on it much better than the way I had mine quilted.

Jana said...

This is really a one cheery quilt! And I love your quilting. You are quilting on DSM? Have a great week.
Jana in Prague, Czech Republic

antique quilter said...

love that spiderweb quilt its on my list of quilts to make one day.
on storing strips, oh yes mix those old ones in with the new ones.
I am getting ready to organize my strips by color!
I am finding I hunt a lot now by color vs using what I have...ok so now what does that say? yes I have a lot of strips!
have a great week
kathie

*karendianne. said...

wow! This is fantastic. Thank you for remembering. The quilting is really great, too.

Victoria Findlay Wolfe said...

REALLY! that beauty is going to BASICS! oh JOY! I can see I am going to have another weepy distribution day! So much love is going out to these families starting over... I was overwhelmed with joy last time... sigh. thanks Kim!

Sharon said...

Very pretty...this one is on my "to-do" list! I spent the weekend at a retreat sewing on "Kitchen Sink"...everyone loved your book!

Wendy said...

The quilt is gorgeous and the quilting is stunning, I would have a hard time giving it away.
The jelly rolls look so tempting.

Sinta Renee said...

That is an amazing quilt! I love the colors (you did a good job coming out of your comfort zone)!
Great job!!!

Mama Pea said...

Your spider web quilt is really amazing. Gorgeous. And I love the quilting. That's a really good idea about the jelly roll strip storage. I will keep that in mind. I just won a jelly roll and am going to try one of your quilts from your new or old book with it. Since the jelly roll was a gift, I will likely donate the resulting quilt to a charity event. I like the gift to keep moving. :-) Thanks for all the inspiration!

Sujata Shah said...

Your spiderweb quilt is gorgeous! One quilt I must make in near future!
I am sure it is going to be well appreciated.

Allyson said...

Gorgeous quilt! And the photo of your jelly rolls strips is fun to look at too!

Pokey said...

Your spiderweb is sure a bright and happy one. I have one started, maybe I should look at those easy directions...!
:-}pokey

Cheryl said...

That quilt is beautiful!! Love the quilting.

Lynn said...

Your spider web quilt is fabulous! The colors may be out of your usual spectrum, but they are beautiful.

Michele said...

I love the spider web quilt and how you are organizing your fabric strips! Beautiful quilt and a great tip!

Elaine Adair said...

This is THE BEST spider web quilt I've seen! The brights are used so well and they are happy, cheerful, and full of fun! Thanks for the inspiration. I'm wanting to transition to more bright/more modern fabric and this one is a great encouratement to get started with NEW fabrics. 8-)

Anne Simonot said...

This is a beautiful spiderweb quilt - congratulations on stepping out of your comfort zone! I just wanted to say that I just received my (Amazon) copy of your new book, and if I thought I liked the first one, this one is incredible! There at least six quilts that I want to make right now...

Marit said...

Congratulations on a BEAUTIFUL spiderweb quilt! You are so generous to give this one away, Kim. And thank you for the lovely link.
I have just "discovered" your book and made sure to put it on my wish list right away! The cover quilt just grabbed my eye- love it!!! Your post have also inspired me to open up my jelly rolls ... starting planning new quilts. Thank you for all the inspiration!

Millie said...

Wow wow wow Kim. Your Spiderweb quilt is stunning and the quilting too. Great stack of fabrics. Can't wait to see what you are going to do next.

Kat said...

Today I got my copy of 'SB Sensations' and 'SB Surprises' bought.
these are all very beautiful quilts. :))

greetings from germany
Kat

Litamora's Quilt & Design said...

Your spiderweb quilt turned out just gorgeous! And thode fabric stacks looks just great! So many yummy fabrics! Hope you'll get to play with them soon!
Want you to know the book arrived safe :o) Thank you so much! Hope to start one of the quilts soon, and I'm looking forward to it!
Wish you a great and creative Sunday.
Laila

Thimbleanna said...

Wow -- your spiderweb is gorgeous! The quilting is so beautiful. Thanks for remembering to show it to us!

Anonymous said...

The quilting you picked for your spider web works great.

Red Geranium Cottage said...

I love it!! I've made a couple of them and they are so much fun. I love your bright one. It's so happy.
I have to tell you I've sold so many copies of your new book on my website Daisy cottage Quilting. It's a great book. Love it.

Mary Lou Weidman said...

My goodness that would look so pretty in my house....does it matter?lol
The colors and the quilting and the whole thing are just fabulous! Great jon!

Victoria Findlay Wolfe said...

LOVE IT!!!! oh my! I can't wait to hand that quilt to it's new owner! there will be some happy tears,,,from me! thanks so much!!!