Can you believe it's March already? While the official beginning of Spring is still a few weeks away, I suspect just about everyone reading this is probably ready for much warmer temps.
I love Springtime and it can't get here soon enough for me. As we all wait for the rise in the mercury, perhaps this colorful quilt project will warm you up a bit.
The soft, fun colors of these pretty fabrics remind me of a tasty bowl of orange sherbet. Yummy, that's one of my favorite desserts.
The pattern I used is a super simple one that involves a series of rectangles sewn together to create each block.
This quilt was made with 12 identical blocks and you can see how the first one came together in the photo below.
I stitched the 12-blocks together and ended up with three rows containing four blocks each. Then I simply stitched the three rows together.
By the way, this is the same quilt pattern I featured in a previous post entitled From Start to Finish. Here's a side by side comparison of the two quilts in the photos below.
Both quilts have an orange palette but you can see how a simple change in fabrics can yield a different look and feel despite the use of the exact same pattern.
On a side note, I had a fair amount of scraps after cutting the quilt pieces for this latest quilt. Since I hate to throw away good scraps, I put them to good use by making these cute pincushions.
You can see more of these fun pincushions in another previous post entitled Scrap Happy and Fabulous Fat Quarters.
Getting back to this latest quilt, after sewing the three rows together, I added an 8-inch border. I selected one of the same fabrics found within the block.
Thanks to my son Jordy for being my cute quilt-top handler.
I picked up a coordinating orange marble fabric for my backing and I think the daisy quilt design really stands out against this selection.
Because I love the look of a scalloped quilt edge, I have to use a continuous bias for the binding.
Making continuous binding takes a bit more time but if you have a scalloped edge you must use this technique.
Continuous binding is actually pretty easy to make. For more detailed instructions on making binding, you can click here.
Because this type of binding is created on the bias (diagonal to the fabric grain) it has the necessary stretchiness to bend and fit nicely over the curved scallops in the quilt.
Attaching the binding is a bit time consuming for me because I use a ton of straight pins. I think the more pins the better because it really helps keep the binding from puckering as it's stitched to the quilt.
Once the binding is stitched to the quilt all the way around, fold the binding over and iron and then slipstich the open end of the binding to the other side of the quilt. Gently iron to get the finished binding flat and crisp.
Trust me when I say, once you scallop a quilt edge, you may never go back to straight edges ever again. I think there's just something about that scalloped look that makes a quilt so appealing.
I love the colors in this quilt. You may already know that green is one of my favorite colors anyway. I really think this soft peach and the apple green contrast is a wonderful combination.
Even though all indications suggest Punxsutawney Phil may have been correct in his "late spring" prediction, we can only hope that the cute little groundhog was mistaken this year.
In the meantime, this light and colorful quilt at least makes me feel like Spring is in the air.
absolutely love that orange paisley of the boarder, then you showed the quilted daisies, they are great and that orange backing is to dye for.
Posted by: Heather | April 30, 2009 at 10:23 AM
Beautiful! The colors are wonderful!
Posted by: aimee | April 24, 2009 at 06:26 AM
wow! these are great!! I have some of Heathers fabric, I love it! great colors!
Posted by: Stephanie | April 23, 2009 at 02:42 PM
Your quilt is beautiful! I love those colours!
Posted by: meggie | April 22, 2009 at 04:21 PM
I love every bit of it! Great work!
Posted by: Sarah | April 20, 2009 at 03:45 PM
What beautiful colors and patterns. You combined them into a pleasant mix and then bordered with one of my favorite things paisley. Fantastic.
Posted by: Penny G | April 19, 2009 at 06:23 PM
Ok, not only is your quilt fabulous, but your photography is amazing too. I could feel the love girl! The scallops were a WOW from my lips!
I'm coming back here for sure!
Posted by: nanci | April 18, 2009 at 03:29 PM
Very pretty! I love the scallops :)
Posted by: Zonnah | April 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM
Lisa,
You know I have already commented on this fabulous quilt. But I will say it again, it is so beautiful. And I loved the scalloped edge. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Jocelyn | April 17, 2009 at 10:29 PM
oh, i love this!! the scallop border is perfect!! i would love to try to do that on a quilt in the near future.
Posted by: kerri | April 17, 2009 at 10:16 PM
Ok Lisa so I had to visit your blog since you peaked at mine and I'm so glad I did! You have inspired my next project for me to do on my free time (ha ha whatever that is!). I want to make another quilt but with scalloped edges (maybe):) I just wish I could quilt patterns like the daisys you did. I am just finally getting use to free motion quilting.
As far as our Jordan's, how ironic is it that we sometimes call our son Jordy! Our neighbor's little girl started when that and it just stuck!
I'll be checking out your blog again for sure!
Thanita
Posted by: Thanita | April 16, 2009 at 09:29 PM
I love your Cheaper By The Dozen quilts; I can't decide which one I like better! When you blogged about the first one, I'd decided then to make myself one, but, sigh, I haven't gotten around to it yet. Maybe soon. ;-)
Posted by: Laurel Harper | April 12, 2009 at 06:47 PM
Oh, how I love your quilts. YOU were the one who inspired me to get started quilting (like I needed another hobby). I bought and Moda Jelly Roll from a quilting store in Colorado and just stitched all the strips together. I did that last July. Just last week, I finally bought the batting and the back panel and a coordinated fabric for the border. I'm anxious and nervous about how this first quilt will turn out, but I'm looking forward to finishing it.
Thanks, as always, for the amazing inspiration!
Posted by: Tina Cockburn | March 15, 2009 at 11:19 PM
What beautiful colors and such a gorgeous quilt. That was a LOT of work! But, I'm sure it was SO worth it! ;-)
Posted by: Jackie | March 15, 2009 at 04:34 PM
Definitely SPRING! Love it.
Posted by: Vanessa | March 14, 2009 at 08:35 PM
Make something for St. Patrick's Day...Okay - so I am being selfish...cause that is my birthday...
Posted by: Julie Size | March 12, 2009 at 01:51 PM
Wow, another beautiful quilt. I love the scallop border, such a nice touch! TFS!
Posted by: berta | March 11, 2009 at 02:19 PM
beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! Those colors are quite yummy. More and more, I find myself wanting to use some pastels; usually I go for bright colors.
Thanks so much for the tutorial on the scalloped edging. I'm definitely going to give it a shot in the near future.
Posted by: Phyllis | March 10, 2009 at 12:06 PM
Marvelous blend of colors, as always. I am awed by the unlimited possibilities for unique creations with color, texture,and various shapes and patterns. It means that we all can make something from fabric and yarn that expresses just who we are and still admire the work of others. I am inspired to try some new ideas.
Posted by: Elaine Tutman | March 10, 2009 at 08:57 AM
Your quilt is incredible. Everything about it...colors, patterns, border and the gorgeous binding!!! Do you have a commercial long arm? Love the daisy stitching.
I just posted about quilting myself. : )
Posted by: Mary Lou | March 09, 2009 at 07:34 PM
Wow Lisa. That is so beautiful. Another fabulous project!
Posted by: Elena | March 08, 2009 at 06:14 PM
I love Heather Bailey's designs. I have actually just made my 2nd quilt this past summer. I used Heather Bailey, Anna Maria Horner, and Amy Butler fabrics for it. Once I finished, I couldn't stop there. I had to make the shams, bedskirt, and throw pillows.
AND then...the shower curtain and decorative skirt around our sink.
Love it!
I, too, adore the scalloped edge of a quilt. I am a bit intimidated by it though. My next quilt will have it. There. A challenge to myself.
See. You are inspiring!!!
Thanks!
Meghan :)
Posted by: Meghan Cobble | March 07, 2009 at 12:58 AM
Beautiful quilts!You do lovely work.The colors are wonderful!
Jocelyn
Posted by: thepainted fern | March 07, 2009 at 12:52 AM
It's beautiful Lisa! Thank-you so much for walking us through your quilt making process, I always appreciate that about your posts!
Posted by: Penny | March 06, 2009 at 10:51 PM
Thanks so much for your kind words, I have a long, long way to go but I am learning! Your little helper is a cutie too!
Thank you again.
Posted by: alison | March 06, 2009 at 03:36 PM
What gorgeous quilts! I really love the scalloped edging, which I must try someday. I also love the quilting design you used. Well Done!
Posted by: Terriaw | March 05, 2009 at 09:52 PM
Seriously...do you sleep????:-) Amazing quilt and I am in love with all of Heather's fabrics.
Posted by: Jeanne | March 04, 2009 at 05:55 PM
You make wish I was a quilter! That is the most yummy spring quilt ever!!
Posted by: melissa @ the inspired room | March 04, 2009 at 03:49 PM
That quilt is just so delicious! I love the daisy quilt design. I am just getting to grips with free motion sewing so I am really impressed with how that looks.
Fantastic!
Posted by: alison | March 04, 2009 at 03:10 PM
Absolutely gorgeous, those colors are so fresh!
Posted by: Jen Davis | March 04, 2009 at 10:53 AM
This is so pretty! Actually, both versions are. Come on Spring...we are all ready for you sweet friend!
Sheree
Posted by: sheree | March 04, 2009 at 10:35 AM
That quilt is beautiful, and this posting is great for me because I'm making a quilt right now that I want to put a scalloped edge on, my first one. How do you cut and shape the scallop? Do you freehand it? Use a template? Beautiful work.
Posted by: SummerSadie | March 04, 2009 at 09:46 AM
Lisa I am always so grateful when you pop in..look at you go..your ideas are boundless and so inspirational.
Posted by: Jennifer | March 04, 2009 at 09:08 AM
beautiful but i know i don't have your patience for the edges! do you sell your quilts or even those cute pin cushions?
Posted by: kristen@PajamaMama | March 03, 2009 at 02:17 PM
Cremesickle for me too! Just beautiful. I would have never picked orange, but those oranges are spectacular! I do like the scalloped edges as well.
Posted by: elenka | March 03, 2009 at 02:10 PM
so beautiful. love that fabric!!! any bed would be lucky to have that as it's cover.
Posted by: traci | March 03, 2009 at 02:02 PM
The minute I saw your first photo, I thought "Sherbet". We're so on the same track. I'm happy to report that the first Robin red breast showed up in my yard today. Take that you weasley groundhog!
Posted by: Barbara Jacksier | March 03, 2009 at 12:15 PM
Both the quilts are gorgeous Lisa. I hope Spring comes quickly for you - I hate winter too.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
Posted by: Kerryanne English | March 03, 2009 at 02:49 AM
Pretty, pretty, pretty! I love quilts and Free Spirit fabrics. As always, Lisa, your blog is very inspiring.
Posted by: Judith Norman | March 02, 2009 at 05:53 PM
That is so pretty! I love the colors and the scallop edging. The scallop edging does something wonderful to a quilt. It would be hard to go back to straigt edges.
I'm going to make a quilt too. I bought some fat quarters while on sale at JoAnn's. Hopefully I'll get to it soon enough.
Thanks so much for the inspiration!
Posted by: Cassandra | March 02, 2009 at 03:42 PM
Beautiful as always Lisa. Your photography is perfect every post. This quilt is so classic.
Posted by: Nanette | March 02, 2009 at 03:29 PM
That is so beautiful!!!! I love quilts that are color coordinated. Some are too mish-mash for my taste, but this one is stunning!!
"Mish-Mash"...is that really a word???
Posted by: Julie Size | March 02, 2009 at 03:13 PM
Hello Lisa,another beautiful quilt , I am a patchwork,quilter myself and I wear quite a bit of orange but I have never used it in a quilt.I left you a comment last week. I shall definately keep my eye on your blog ---cottonreel
Posted by: Kathleen Solomi | March 02, 2009 at 01:50 PM
beautiful quilt lisa. do you do your own machine? or do you send it out? love the meandering daisy!
Posted by: jessie | March 02, 2009 at 01:24 PM
gorgeous, just plain ole gorgeous! I love the colors...i need to learn how to sew!
Posted by: Tara | March 02, 2009 at 10:50 AM
WOW! It's realy GREAT!!!
I love this colors!
Posted by: Olga | March 02, 2009 at 06:25 AM
I love the quilt, the binding, the pincushions...everything! It certainly does say "spring!"
Posted by: Sherri | March 01, 2009 at 11:53 PM
It's just beautiful Lisa -- I love the pictures of the two versions of your quilts side-by-side. Did you have this quilt quilted or do it yourself -- I love those daisies!
Posted by: Thimlbeanna | March 01, 2009 at 10:51 PM
Lisa - this quilt really makes me smile! And what a willing, happy, quilt-holder Jordy is! I've never seen that backing fabric - reminds me of an orange cream-sickle! I've really wanted to give scalloped borders a try - I think you've finally taken me over the edge and I must try it! And I will no longer feel bad about the amount of pins I use in my bias bindings - it really does help!
Cheers!
Posted by: Candace | March 01, 2009 at 09:43 PM
A really beautiful quilt -- you do extraordinary work!
And yes, those colors do give the feel of a very welcome spring breeze.
Have a great week!
Posted by: Janis | March 01, 2009 at 09:01 PM
What a beautiful quilt you have done...I also love orange sherbet. I did one of the quilts I send off for christmas with a scalloped edge and you were right, it is so easy and it does make the quilt look more beautiful. This one that I'm finishing will also have the scallope edge to it. Thank you so much for your inspiration.
Posted by: Maria | March 01, 2009 at 06:33 PM
Gorgeous quilt! The fabrics are so fun and bright - definitely perfect for spring.
Karla
Posted by: Karla | March 01, 2009 at 06:03 PM
Such a fresh, pretty quilt and such a cute little photo model! I'm making a quilted throw right now with Erin Michael's Lush collection and I think I'll do a scalloped border too - you've inspired me. Let's all pray for a warm and mild March.
Posted by: Sarah | March 01, 2009 at 05:22 PM
I love this quilt, it is absolutely beautiful! I love the soft yummy fabrics. Your work is always so well done. My favorite color is green--so of course I love the binding choice.
Lovely work!
Posted by: Allie | March 01, 2009 at 04:04 PM
Absoultely gorgeous! I adore the scalloped edges and that daisies in the quilting are beautiful!
Posted by: Stephanie | March 01, 2009 at 04:01 PM
Wow! What a beautiful quilt! Perfect for snuggling and drinking hot chocolate with extra marshmellows!
Posted by: Staci | March 01, 2009 at 01:56 PM
Great quilt! I've not done scallops yet - but you are tempting me!!
How's your studio space coming?
Posted by: Amy @ parkcitygirl | March 01, 2009 at 11:40 AM
Beautiful quilts! I love the scalloped border. I have yet to try it, although many have told me it's not very difficult. Just one more thing I want to try someday :).
Posted by: Jennifer | March 01, 2009 at 11:39 AM
Lisa that quilt is absolutely beautiful! I love the colors! You did a fabulous job! Jen
Posted by: Jen r sanctuary arts at home | March 01, 2009 at 11:27 AM
Your son is adorable. Beautiful quilting!
Posted by: artgirlatl | March 01, 2009 at 11:18 AM
oh wow. oh wow. BEAUTIFUL. You know, I really think a quilt may be in my future. (the son's not so bad looking himself).
Posted by: christina(apronstrings) | March 01, 2009 at 09:51 AM
Oh! It is so beautful and I love the scalloped border. But, the daisy quilt, it is gorgeous!
I wish I had the time and the patience for making these quilts. But, I have to admit to myself; I am more of a max5hour-project type of person, and making a beadspread for a double-bed would probably take more time than that... ;-)
Posted by: Kaja | March 01, 2009 at 09:49 AM
The colors are beautiful. I always admire women who quilt. Your son looks so sweet...and very proud of his mom's beautiful finished piece of art....Blessings..Julie
Posted by: Julie | March 01, 2009 at 09:31 AM
Lisa! I'm so glad I found your blog again! The quilt is gorgeous - those colors with the green binding is just perfect and I love those cute pincushions (I've been wanting to make some of those).
I'm going to get a cup of coffee and see what you've been up to.
Manuela
Posted by: the pleasures of homemaking | March 01, 2009 at 08:54 AM
Beautiful and I love scallops...I have not done any yet though. I do have a baby quilt ready to mark with scallops, hopefully this year! Love the apple green binding.
Posted by: Stephanie | March 01, 2009 at 08:29 AM
Girl how GORGEOUS!!!! I have GOT To try quilting!
Posted by: adrienne | March 01, 2009 at 08:22 AM