Scallop quilt

I have really been looking forward to this project and I already have an intended recipient (my good friend's baby shower next week) so I was excited to get this scallop quilt going.
 The quilt came together really fast and I am very happy with how it turned out.  I didn't love piecing the curves (hated it), but there weren't very many and I the directions left plenty of room to trim them down to the correct size.
 I was really confused about quilting; I actually initially started to echo the scallops but I wasn't happy with how that looked (or how annoying it was).  So I ripped out those stitches and went with straight lines.  They are a little under an inch apart.
I am very happy with how the quilt turned out and am happy to pass it on next week.  The fabrics that I used are a Moda crossweave (so soft!), Children at Play by Sarah Jane, and a Kona light pink (can't remember the name of the shade).  I absolutely love the Children at Play line and have actually made a couple of other quilts from some of the other fabrics.  I have used up my stash so I better get some more!  I have lots of baby showers coming up!

Comments

  1. Meredith DanielFebruary 24, 2012 at 5:00 PM

    The straight lines were a great choice! I think it looks perfect! I love the balloon print from Children at Play, and the backing fabric is just fantastic!

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  2. CityHouseStudioFebruary 25, 2012 at 5:52 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous! I just finish up my quilt top today, but am stumped on how to quilt it, too. Your straight lines are a great choice!

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  3. twelfthzodiacFebruary 25, 2012 at 3:24 PM

    The quilting on this makes me love it even more!

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  4. Rachel HauserFebruary 25, 2012 at 5:45 PM

    So fun to see. Yes, the straight lines do work! Thanks for taking the plunge for us with the quilting. What a perfect gift!

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  5. randi--i have to sayFebruary 27, 2012 at 7:29 PM

    this is great! a truly lovely quilt!

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  6. Mrs DFebruary 28, 2012 at 2:55 PM

    You've have done a beautiful job. Amazing how such a simple layout and quilting can be so effective. Looks like your curves class is inspiring you.

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  7. ElaineMarch 1, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    love the quilt and congrats on your feature in Modern Day Quilts!!! I am still waiting on the fabric to make mine!

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  8. YEYEMarch 13, 2012 at 5:49 AM

    gorgeous! beautiful job

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  9. GoldogmomMay 17, 2012 at 7:48 AM

    Very pretty! I've never tried curved piecing and hear it is very hard. I agree, the straight line quilting looks good with the curves, brings them out.
    Michelle

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  10. PaulaJuly 8, 2012 at 5:19 PM

    Can I buy pattern or do you have a tutorial on this quilt?
    I just love this!!

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  11. Jenniffier KramerApril 15, 2014 at 9:28 AM

    Looks fantastic. I really like everything about it. I too am interested in the pattern, did you design it or is it pattern from somewhere?

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