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APQ Quilt Along

January 30, 2014 / 27 Comments

As I walk through my house searching for anything mauve or purple, I realize I don’t own a thing.  Maybe that’s why this quilt has been so much fun.  The colors are a refreshing change for me.

APQ I added two little birds to my applique basket.  They seem to go with the vintage feel of the quilt.

APQ applique

APQ BirdAnd then I added a border…a purple one!

APQ Border

Borders are the hardest part of a quilt for me.  I debate over what fabric to use until I drive myself crazy.

This print looked too large,

Border and this one too small.

Border 2 I ended up picking this one…the scale is good and I love the print.

Border_2_(1_of_1)

My quilt is finally at the quilter and it’s such a good feeling!

If you’d like to add the applique block to your quilt, you’ll find the pattern below:

Spring Basket Block

The fabric I used is called Plum Sweet by Blackbird Designs.  The bundles are just arriving at quilt stores now and the yardage will ship in March.  I’ll show you the finished quilt after it’s quilted and bound!

Be sure and visit the Flickr group to get inspired!

Anne

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27 Comments

  • Jennifer Anderson

    February 27, 2014 at 5:01 pm Reply

    I love the quilt. I’m hoping to get my hands on some of that Plum Sweet, it’s so pretty! Thanks for the basket and sweet little birds.

  • Debbie G

    February 21, 2014 at 12:49 pm Reply

    Thanks for the chance to win. Wish I could be clever and post a comment using alot of “b” words. I would be here all day and never get a chance to finish my comment. Loved your post! So witty.

  • Barb

    February 17, 2014 at 5:05 pm Reply

    My friend just sent me the link about the new Moda blog spot. Yours was the first one I clicked on because I LOVE bunnies. I wasn’t disappointed. I knew it would be wonderful and it was. I can’t wait to get started on one of your patterns.
    Thanks for this opportunity to join in the fun.
    Barb

  • Sydney Von Flue

    February 17, 2014 at 3:19 pm Reply

    Boy oh Boy hate to Brag But Bunnies and Bowsmen Better known has snowmen are my Berry favorite. Been waiting for the Winter Wonderland fabric to Be available . Hope to Be the Bucky one you Bag the fabric up for.
    Sydney

  • Sabrina Yohn

    February 17, 2014 at 12:38 pm Reply

    I am in love with your fabric, blog , quilts they are so so beautiful. I look forward to following you and getting tips tricks and inspiration

  • Karen

    February 6, 2014 at 5:06 pm Reply

    I just wanted to say that out of all the quilts I have seen in this quilt along, yours is my absolute favorite. I love the vintage feel and the appliqué blocks. I don’t have purple in my house, but I love this BBD fabric line. I definitely am using yours for inspiration. Thanks for sharing and I look forward to seeing it completed.

  • Barb

    January 31, 2014 at 5:25 am Reply

    Oh this quilt is just beautiful – I’m so looking forward to seeing the finish pictures. I know it will be stunning. Thank you, too, for the basket pattern – as usual, you are so generous!

    Has Milkshake settled in, doing well, and a wonderful, happy addition to your family? Give her some love from all of us.

  • Mary T Salmon

    January 30, 2014 at 8:24 pm Reply

    Anne:
    I adore these colors! Right up my alley. The applique basket and bird is lovely. You will be offering this pattern?
    How is Milkshake? I imagine she is like an old shoe now…
    Thanks for the block pattern.
    Love,
    Mary

  • Patricia G Hayes

    January 30, 2014 at 7:59 pm Reply

    Anne,
    Very happy to see your quilt portions, Love the one border that you choice, however I would have liked the first one also. I like the larger contrast with the smaller blocks choices. Anyway it is your quilt and I will happily await the unveiling. I like it very much. I am not a purple lover and guess I did not realize it was mauve and purple. It looked maroonish to me on here. Anyway good job and I approve, ahahah. Now I think I could handle purple with your mauve. See I am growing still with my likes. Time to move on and enjoy new.
    Thanks for sharing with us.
    How is your new pet faring in your busy household? I am so looking forward to the day when I can have a little pooch to share our pet kitty. We travel too much for a pooch at this time.

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