Monday, April 18, 2011

In Full Bloom

Spring has sprung! This is my newest class sample. The fabric line is called Deliah by Tanya Whelan for Free Spirit. I just fell in love with the paisley like background fabric. So I decided to use the whole line to make the quilt. I even made a bias stripe binding for the first time.
The pattern is just the center of a big quilt from the book called Bloom Creek by Vicki Bellino. There are lots of great patterns in this book I plan to make.


With Passion,

Carrie P.

29 comments:

WoolenSails said...

Beautiful quilt for spring.

Debbie

Loris said...

Lovely! I like that paisley background too. This is a fun applique look with the bright textures of the pieced background. Very cottagey and spring fresh!

FlourishingPalms said...

Gosh. Are all those blooms coming from your yard? Already? We're still in the dark, gloomy, windy and cold weather, and the trees have barely begun to bud. It sure doesn't feel Easter-like at all! But your quilt definitely speaks spring, and "perky." Very nicely done, Carrie! Enjoy yourself. Have a blessed Holy Week.

Yvette said...

What a pretty spring quilt.
Your flowers are wonderful too. I just love gardens but unfortunately I do not have a green thumb.

Toni said...

YEH FOR SPRING!!! What a beautiful class sample! Love the colors and design!

Allie said...

Gorgeous flowers Carrie, how I'm longing to see some spring around here - that quilt is really lovely, I love the shape of the basket and the flowers. Wishing I could take a class with you!

Raewyn said...

A very pretty class sample quilt - love the appliqué against the paisley background.

Janet said...

Very pretty Carrie! I bet it will be a really popular class.

Cyndy said...

Oohh la la,,, beautiful! Love Free Spirit n Bloom Creek! Yum!

Abby and Stephanie said...

Oooo and aaahhhh! I ope the room is big enough to hold everyone who will want to take this class.

Stina Blomgren said...

Happy Spring Quilt to you!!!:0)
Love your new quilt..,pretty!!!! beautiful fabrics and lovely applique...:0)

KaHolly said...

Ahhh, Carrie, you've picked a winning combination there!! Quite stunning. As always, I am envious of your students. Stephanie has a very good point! ~karen

Linda said...

Gorgeous!! I love the beautiful applique!! The flower blossoms are also gorgeous! I woke up to 3" of snow. Hopefully, I will be seeing some blossoms soon!

Shakerwood said...

Isn't the weather just beautiful today!? And it won't be bad the rest of the week, either!

Jenny of Elefantz said...

Carrie, it's glorious!! Perfect fabric range for the quilt, and beautifully made by your talented self. :-)
I received a charm pack of Delilah for my birthday and then bought some yardage...yummy!
Hugs
Jenny

Miriam said...

Beautiful flowers, Carrie and gorgeous quilt! I love the spot leaves and stems and I can't resist paisleys! Good luck with the class. I am sure it will be a huge success.

antique quilter said...

so nice to see things in bloom isn't it?
oh my what a beautiful quilt, perfect class if I was closer I would come sign up in a heartbeat!
thanks for sharing
so fun to see what your up to!
Kathie

Dorothy said...

Lovely quilt Carrie.
Your floral photos are wonderful! My tulips haven't bloomed yet.

Crispy said...

Oh Carrie the quilt is beautiful!! I love that paisley background too :0)

Crispy

Anonymous said...

Carrie, the quilt is absolutely beautiful!!! Wish I lived closer.....that would be a great class take.

Dawn said...

Lovely quilt Carrie... just gorgeous colors...
Hugs Dawn x x

Rumi said...

Lovely Carrie!

Robin said...

It is beautiful, Carrie! The fabric makes me think of summertime.

Brandie said...

I love those colors! All your flowers are gorgeous.

Candace said...

Just stunning, Carrie! Looks like you're escaping all the bad weather in NC, too!
Cheers!

Kim D. said...

Beautiful photo's of the flowers! I love the quilt, so sweet and perfect for spring.

Nanette Merrill said...

This post made me really smile. Love your applique. The flower is very cute on this windy day here where I live.

Janet said...

What a lovely quilt and gorgeous blooms in the garden too. I love Tanya Whelan's fabrics.

Ivory Spring said...

Carrie, love love love that quilt.