Blogger's Quilt Festival Spring 2013: Bangles Quilt

As soon as I found out that Sarah Fielke had a new book coming out, I preordered a copy on Amazon.  It does not disappoint.  I pretty much want to make every quilt in the book, so when I saw that Amanda was starting a banglealong on Instagram (check out #banglealong to see photos) I started picking fabric.
bangles quilt front
I made this quilt for my niece who is 7, so I wanted something girly and just a little spunky.  All of those y-seams were a bit of a challenge, but they were definitely worth it and now they don't seam so scary anymore :)  I used the gray crosshatch print from Architextures for the hexagons, it is such a great print!
bangles quilt with backing
I backed the quilt with one of my favorite prints from Lotta Jansdotter's Echo collection.

Finished size: 53"x57"
Pattern: From Sarah Fielke's Hand Quilted with Love 
Quilted by: me
Category: throw quilt

Thanks for taking the time to check out my quilt, I can't wait to see what everyone else has to share!

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  1. NilyaMay 17, 2013 at 12:48 AM

    I love your quilt and had to order the book before writing this comment ;-)

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  2. Little Island QuiltingMay 17, 2013 at 5:52 AM

    Beautiful...but then I wouldn't expect anything less from you :-)

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  3. CarlaMay 17, 2013 at 7:39 AM

    Just fabulous!

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  4. Prof. S (the enchanted bobbin)May 17, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    It's wonderful, love the palette, the backing fabric, the quilting...an all around beautiful quilt :)

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  5. CitricSugarMay 17, 2013 at 8:29 AM

    Oh, wow - this is fun! And I'm impressed at all those y-seams!

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  6. Heather D.May 17, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    Very nice Erica. I love the feminine, girly colours.

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  7. PattiMay 17, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    Erica, this is just a beautiful quilt! I can't believe you did all those y seams!

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  8. ChristineMay 17, 2013 at 4:05 PM

    Sarah Fielke is my favorite quilt book author. I love your quilt and I am in awe of how quickly you make quilts.

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  9. CarlaMay 17, 2013 at 9:24 PM

    Oh my goodness, what a great quilt. Any little girl would be head over heels about it!

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  10. soniaMay 18, 2013 at 3:45 AM

    Love ly quilt. I really like it! Congrats!

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  11. trishMay 18, 2013 at 5:54 AM

    Your quilt is adorable!! :o)

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  12. EmilyMay 18, 2013 at 9:42 PM

    This is really beautiful! I love that crosshatch too! :)

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  13. Chris the QuilterMay 18, 2013 at 10:47 PM

    LOVE!!!

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  14. RachaeldaisyMay 19, 2013 at 1:45 AM

    Brilliant!!! Awesome fabrics and great job with the y seams. I agree Sarah's book is great and full of inspiring quilts to make.

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  15. AnnabellaMay 19, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    It's beautiful - and well done on all those Y seams!!

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  16. Katy CameronMay 19, 2013 at 3:04 PM

    Love the mix of fabrics in this :o)

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  17. QuiltSueMay 21, 2013 at 8:08 AM

    That's fabulous. I be t your niece loves it.

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  18. AdrianneMay 21, 2013 at 5:36 PM

    You know I love this quilt! I've ordered this book and can't wait for it to arrive.

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  19. Seams Sew TogetherMay 22, 2013 at 5:35 AM

    Very pretty!! Your niece will love it!!

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  20. Kwiltz by StephanieMay 23, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    Lovely! I also love your description - stay at home home and buyer of much fabric..heehee, me too! :)

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  21. KatieMay 24, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    Oh, this is such a lovely quilt! the colors are perfect.

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  22. Katie @SwimBikeQuiltMay 24, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    Oops. I was signed into the wrong account. :)

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  23. DebbieMay 25, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    oh this is such a fun quilt!

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  24. DeborahMay 26, 2013 at 5:48 AM

    gorgeous. Looks like a lot of work, but so totally worth it :-)

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  25. JeanMay 27, 2013 at 10:07 AM

    Beautiful. Fun colors. And love the design.

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  26. bethanndoddMay 29, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    Love this so much! What a special gift for your niece. Smiles-Beth

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  27. Jennifer MathisJune 2, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    This is so beautiful- love your colors and fabric choices!

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  28. KristineJune 4, 2013 at 8:04 PM

    Wow Erica,
    This is divine. Another fabulous quilt from you. Love it.

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