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Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Amy Butler Quilt and NTT

I made excellent use of my cold day yesterday and finished up a quick quilt top with the Amy Butler bundle I have been itching to get into for quite some time.  These fabrics are a mix of Cameo, Love, Alchemy, and Lark- and I absolutely adore the violent assault of color that they have together.


Amy Butler's fabrics are so bold and graphic that I always worry about cutting them too much and losing the effect of the print.  I also tend to think that a pattern that is too fussy runs the risk of detracting from their beauty as well.  

This quilt is certainly busy, but I think the pattern works with the fabrics instead of against them.  These are 4 inch strips (finished) cut the full width of the fat quarter (21 inches), so the fabrics are in pretty decent sized chunks.  In person, that makes it seem not quite as busy.  The quilt measures just over 60x60 in.  I had lots of fun arranging the strips randomly and sewing them up, and it went together quickly!  I can't wait to get this one finished.  I love it that much!

Last week there were so many fantastic links to kick off the new year and I had so much fun browsing through all of them!

Pretty Little Quilts shared this stunner-


Squeeze Quilts shared this gorgeous quilt, made using my Purse Strings block tutorial.  I'm so honored!


and Amanda at What the Bobbin? linked up this blue and orange block sampler.  Love the colors!


Y'all started 2014 with a bang!  I can't wait to see what you've been working on this week!  Let's party!  Just remember...

1.  You can link finished projects or WIP's , but just keep it about quilting and sewing!
2. Link to your specific post to make it easier for others.
3. Spread the word and post my button or a text link.  
4. Spread the comment love far and wide!
5. Following me is not a requirement to link, but is so very appreciated!



29 comments:

  1. I love what you did with the Amy Butler fabrics! Gorgeous!

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  2. This is amazing!I I LOVE. AMH prints would look great like this, too! How are you going to quilt it?

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  3. That is beautiful! I bet it is really fun to look at in person - you'd keep finding something new to focus on!

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  4. Love the quilt Kelly! The fabric is just beautiful!

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  5. I love what you did with the Amy Butler prints, and you're right, they're so big that I was afraid to cut them too--good point.

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  6. I LOVE your Amy Butler top. Honestly, when I first looked at it, I though it was a small quilt. I think you nailed the proportions for these large print fabrics. Beautiful!

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  7. Your new quilt is dreamy! Love that fabric.

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  8. Your quilt top is great Kelly! You're right, the fabrics together are very busy but that is what makes it so brilliant.

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  9. Another great quilt, Kelly. I love the way they all look together such a fun and happy quilt :-)

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  10. I love it! It's simple but it looks great! Mind if I borrow your strip idea sometime?

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  11. Your quilt top looks fabulous! Love all the colour. The 4 inch strips are the perfect size.

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  12. I love your Amy Butler fabrics all together. Her fabrics blend so well together.

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  13. I love this! I would have been afraid to put all of them together--but really, it is amazing!! I think I need to add Amy Butler fabrics to my stash!

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  14. Eek! I love it! So cheerful. There is no way you could be grumpy snuggling in that quilt!

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  15. Thanks for hosting a great link party, so many talented quilters - you included! have a wonderful day!

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  16. Ooh! Lots of yumminess going on here!

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  17. Ever wonder what the latest trend in modern quilting is? It seems, and rightly so, the focus is on the fabrics. You are on the right track in your design efforts, Kelly! What a fabulous top!

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  18. You did an amazing job with the prints!! Great way to spend a cold day :)

    -Soma

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  19. Another gorgeous quilt top! Instead of making hay while the sun shines, you made quilts while the cold freezes! Thank you for featuring my quilt today :)

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  20. Happy New Year Kelly!! Beautiful quilt I love the mix of fabrics together!! Beautiful highlight quilts too! As always, many thanks for hosting the linky party!

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  21. So excited to participate and be here. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to share and be a community. Have a good weekend. Happy Sewing.

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  22. Love the AB goodness! Thanks for showing off my little quilt :)

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  23. Love Amy Butler fabrics!
    Your quilttop looks great!!!

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  24. I'll never get tired of Amy Butler fabrics. I like your simple strips. It shows off the fabric nicely. How will you quilt it?

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  25. Your Amy Butler quilt is awesome!

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  26. Love your Amy Butler quilt!! I am planning a king sized quilt using a mix of Cameo and Lark in my head right now and yours is great inspiration!

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  27. I adore this quilt pattern and have been searching for something that would work with Kaffe Fassett fabrics. Is there a pattern available? Thanks so much!

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    1. Wanted to add that I'm talking about your Amy Butler quilt top... didn't know if that came through or not.

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