I know I already said it…but I heart this quilt. I wish you could see it in real life because pictures just don’t do it justice.
The backing is an aqua sheet from Target and it’s almost EXACTLY the same color as Kona Aqua. The aqua in the quilt top is Kona Aqua and you really can’t tell any difference between that and the backing. The weave is tighter on the sheet and its softer than Kona Aqua too…it makes a great backing. (in my Target they sell the flat sheets in boxes against the wall, I think it was $7.99)
This quilt is going to be perched in my living room for a long time….or at least until I make a new favorite….hmmmm.
Quilted Cupcake
Wow! That is beautiful. Thanks for the tip on the Ikea sheet - gotta check that out.
Trisha
Beautiful quilt! Thanks for the idea to get a sheet from Target. Less expensive than buying fabric by the yard.
beth
Lovely quilt. Thanks for the "hot tip" about the backing!
jaime
I have a stack of Amy Butler fabric just waiting for the inspiration to hit. I think this is it! How big are your blocks???
Maegan
I look at Goodwill stores too for sheets to use as quilt backs. They are $2.00 at our local Goodwill store.
Erica
Could I ever bug you to share the color of the green and tan solids you used... I would like to do a shower curtain for my BR and need something solid... thanks so much! Your quilt is amazing!
My e-mail is greganderica@myclearwave.net
Thanks
Stephanie
I love it!
emily
I love love love this! It looks amazing.
Do you find sheets work well and hold up as backs? I just finished a version of your raw edge circle quilt and am on the hunt for backing fabric.
Also, do you do all your own quilting or do you take it somewhere?
Sleepy Cat Hollow
I love the aqua & avocado colors!
Katie
Okay, that is so beautiful. You give me such quilting inspiration. I just finished my 3rd quilt last night. I am determined to do some fun blocks for my next quilt, as I have maintained simplicity with simple squares until now. i always love seeing your quilts!
Jenniffier
So beautiful. It would be my favorite too. Great idea with the sheet for the backing.
Haws Family
Gorgeous!!! I love using sheets for quilt backs. in fact, sometimes I just sandwich two sheets together to make a blanket (we need lots, and have few) when I don't have time to piece a quilt.
BaileyGirl5
I heart it too ....
Jemm
Wow. That's all I can say. You are amazing. I don't quilt (yet), but I have a HUGE appreciation for it. And I'm really drawn towards quilts. They are just really, really intimidating to me. I know you probably get tons of questions, but do you have a suggestion for a first time quilting project? Maybe a table topper or runner that is simple. I have only basic sewing skills, I think :)
Marie
Those are my favorite colors! And it's just beautiful...great job!
kimland
The quilt is beautiful and LOVE the color combo. Great job!
fiberdoodles
It's beautiful! Such pretty colors.
Pokey
It is a beautiful quilt to love!
Tracy
oh my gosh, gorgeous!! How do you do it? How do you have the time to finish all your quilts? Are you secretly "wonder woman" ??? : )
Purple Quilter Queen
Oh Allison! It's beautiful. Very tranquil. Love the backing too. I've got to go check out my Target for some sheet backings. Cool! Jenn
live a colorful life
Can I just mention how gorgeous the quilt looks sitting on top of that white chair with the polka dots. Perfection...
Daisie
So beautiful!! I love the colors!
Caroline ~ TrilliumDesign
It's gorgeous - i can see why you love it. Great tip on the sheets - i will have to scope out my Target next time.
Kristine Hanson
that is lovely!
Amanda & Brian
Lovely! How do you deal with the hems and the top portion of the sheet? Does that get cut off ?
wishes, true and kind
Great quilt -- and it looks wonderful on that chair :)
Blue Is Bleu
Absolutely stunning quilt! I've always loved the Modern Meadow collection and your quilt's possibly my favourite I've seen made with it :) I actually used the aqua Target sheet on the back of my last quilt... love the colour!
Amber
I really love the quilt Allison, especially sitting on that chair :)
Amanda Joy
This is my favorite! Awesome job.
Princess and the Pea
I love those colours together - I would never have thought to put the yellowy green colour with the aqua but it looks amazing!
Jennifer
It's just beautiful! I love the colors. Isn't it fun to have a new favorite quilt? I just finished one too.
Jennifer :)
Melissa
It is beautiful! Great job!
Di~
awesome quilt Allison, I love it and thanks for the backing tip! there is a Target store 8 minutes from my home.
Sarah Kate Quilts
I love using targets individually sold flat sheets for quilt backings too. Its a great way to have a soft comfortable...yet inexpensive... quilt back.
I'm in love with this quilt, so beautiful!!!! I do know what you mean by "wish you could see it in person" ... I think about that everytime I post a quilt picture in my flickr account!!
Amy Sp
I loved it when you showed the top, and I love it now! I really want to get that fabric for my month in a bee, but it's not until February, and I'm afraid I'll find another line I have to have before then--I'm sure you know how that goes!
I'd love to know how big your blocks are.
SarahVee
Love your quilt. This is a fabulous line of fabric and what a great way to display it. And love it for all time!
Mary
GORGEOUS! I love this fabric line, and I love how you've mixed it with solids.
Jeni
That is really beautiful! That's my favorite colors of that line! :D
Made.By.Jess
I just wanted you to know I love the blog and nominated you for a blog award on my blog.
You can come pick it up @
http://sewcraftable.blogspot.com/2010/06/blog-award-my-nominees.html
Thanks, Jess
Karyli
That is so beautiful! It is definitely worthy of "favorite" status. I love the colors you chose.
a little bit biased
It's a beauty! Good job!
Maree:
WOW.! what a Beautiful Quilt...Thanks on the tip about the sheet...must check out our Target ones...
cheers
Sonia
I lurve it!!! I bought the same aqua sheet at target. I gravitate toward that color, so I figured it would definately get used!
Sherri
It's just gorgeous...I love these fabrics and still haven't decided on a project for mine...but yours is perfect for them!
Carol
Wow, this is a really pretty quilt. It looks like you would feel so peaceful if you were snuggled under it.
Nancy
This quilt is absolutely beautiful! Great job!
SheilaC
Your quilt is beautiful!!
SheilaC
freshlemons
It turned out awesome! And thanks for the great tip on the Target sheets - I'm going to have to check that out!
Jean @ Quilted Cupcake
Duh - guess I should have ready closer - Target, not Ikea. Even better!
Mary on Lake Pulaski
Fabulous quilt! And so happy you are keeping it to enjoy.
Merry Made Quilts
Soooo pretty!! I love your colors! I'm glad to see someone else using sheets! I feel validated! My grandma always used sheets as the backing because they just feel snuggly!! I have done the same. You've given me the "ok!" to continue with my "dirty little secret!!"
Lovely quilt!
Rene' Sharp
This is STUNNING!!! Love everything about it. I am busy trying to sew my first quilt, and it's actually harder than I thought it would be, lining up all those blocks. I really need to work harder at sewing straight even seams. Oh well, I am learning as I go along. Wish we had Target here in South Africa!
kersten
LOVE it! You did a fantastic job.
momto2wasd
That's wonderful!!
Dionne
That is a BEAUTIFUL quilt! Love the photos, you have a great eye.
Carla
I love the colors of your quilt...I'm so in love with aqua right now. I'll have to try a sheet for backing someday.
bleuvanille
gorgeous, it's a favorite collection of mine too. Thanks for the tip for the backing, very clever!
randi---i have to say
beautiful! you did a great job. the colors are just perfect!
Deanna
The setting for the photography really compliments the quilt. It makes me think cool-and-comfortable even on a 90 degree day.
Kristie
You have just determined my next fabric purchase, thank you! What a beautiful quilt!
Chris
LOVE IT!!! Thanks for keeping it real and sharing the Target tip! The price of backing fabric is killing me lately. You're showing us how taking a chance can have huge payoffs. Well done!
amandajean
my bento box has a matching aqua sheet on the back. for a king i only paid $14.99. what a GREAT DEAL for a king backing, no? i'm still giddy over that one. our quilts have matching backs!!! ;)
Tasha
It really is just fabulous!! I love to back quilts with sheets too. Especially big ones. Love all the aqua. Beautiful. Just beautiful.
Miss Sews-it-all
A beauty!
Jenny
This is lovely. Thanks for the tip about the flat sheets from target and the price. :)
Jessy
I absolutely love this quilt! For starters, how can you ever go wrong with Modern Meadow. Is this pattern something that you created? If it is, would you ever consider creating a tutorial or pattern? I love the way it showcases the collection and think it could be just what I was looking for for my Hope Valley.
Diane
Beautiful! This would never leave my living room.... or never enter... I may be too afraid someone would spill on it.
Solveig
Love it!!
Rinachiyya
You are amazing.Love your quilt and you sure can do that quick.
Ellie-CraftSewCreate
It really is beautiful!!
by Daisy
i really really really really really LOVE it! wow... just... wow!!!
teedle.
Stunning - beautiful work!
Kristie
Hi there,
First off, I am an admirer and follower of your blog- great stuff! Today I blogged about the motivation behind some of my lastest fabric purchases, and your Modern Meadow quilt was among them. I linked back to your post. If you want to check out my post, the link is:
http://ocd-obsessivecraftingdisorder.blogspot.com/2010/07/stash-additions-and-ramblings-of-fabric.html
Have a great day,
Kristie
Susan
wow! I heart that quilt too : ) beaut
Nicole
I love the pic of it folded on the chair. It looks so homey and soft, comfy! Pretty!
Alexandra
What green solid did you use? I've laid the fabric next my Kona color chart and can't find one that looks good!
Krista S.
Still one of my all time favorites and I keep coming back to it :) I recently aquired a fat quarter pack of FMF and I think a quilt like this would do it justice. Just wondering if this is the same as the skipping squares pattern?