Finished Rocky Mountain Puzzle Quilt

Finally it is done.  Making a queen sized quilt really exhausts me - all of the steps take so long and the quilt is so heavy.  I enjoyed making the blocks but the whole actually basting and quilting and binding required lots of breaks.  But it is done and I am so excited.
rocky mountain puzzle quilt
I decided to use the Rocky Mountain Puzzle block (tutorial here) after seeing this version.  It is a fairly easy block, but since I made 64 of them that was a lot of half square triangles to trim!
rocky mountain puzzle quilt
The colors for the quilt were inspired by Teagan Whites Fort Firefly collection.  I LOVE this collection, but I loved mixing it with other prints even more. The backing is Heather Moore's Cut Out and Keep and it is really soft and I love this print.  I just barely had enough but I am so glad that I did.
rocky mountain puzzle quilt backing
Thanks for everyone who put in their 2 cents about the binding. After debating I decided to use another Heather Moore (Skinny Laminx) print for the binding.  I actually DID have enough of this print in my stash so while I technically didn't have to buy any fabric for the binding, I did have to buy more fabric for the binding because I couldn't stand the idea of not having more of this print in my stash.
rocky mountain puzzle quilt binding
I took these photos at the park 2 blocks from our house.  It is on a big hill and overlooks San Diego and has a pretty good view on the ocean on a clear day.  I love it here so much.
rocky mountain puzzle quilt and san diego

Comments

  1. Janet M.February 17, 2014 at 9:17 AM

    So Beautiful! I totally understand about those bigger quilts. They do take so long, but the finished product always makes me feel like I've climbed a mountain. Such an accomplishment!

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  2. AlisonFebruary 17, 2014 at 9:19 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous! :)

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  3. sophieFebruary 17, 2014 at 9:34 AM

    oh wow this is fabulous! the colors are so great !

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  4. BethFebruary 17, 2014 at 9:46 AM

    Gorgeous! This turned out so wonderful. I have been on big quilt finishes for awhile now. When they are done it is a sigh of relief. This is just so pretty!

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  5. ReneeFebruary 17, 2014 at 9:51 AM

    Hurray for a big finish! Beautiful photos of it!

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  6. Little Island QuiltingFebruary 17, 2014 at 9:56 AM

    Completely gorgeous . Love it.

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  7. knottygnomeFebruary 17, 2014 at 10:12 AM

    stunning. and so large! what a great quilt

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  8. BethFebruary 17, 2014 at 10:52 AM

    It's beautiful! And that is the perfect binding choice.

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  9. AlisaFebruary 17, 2014 at 11:08 AM

    It is stunning!! I also find large quilts cumbersome when they are put together.

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  10. JudyFebruary 17, 2014 at 11:33 AM

    Love this. I think this might be the pattern I use for the quilt I want to make for Rachael. I REALLY need to come visit. We'll talk.

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  11. karenFebruary 17, 2014 at 12:42 PM

    I bet you felt like queen of the world standing there with your gorgeous quilt looking at that gorgeous view. How could you not?

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  12. JennyFebruary 17, 2014 at 1:02 PM

    this is phenomenal. Love it.

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  13. RachelFebruary 17, 2014 at 1:15 PM

    Lovely!!!

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  14. Leanne ParsonsFebruary 17, 2014 at 1:21 PM

    That looks great! Wow, it would have been a lot of HSTs to trim. Your view outside certainly looks different from ours. We see snow, snow and more snow right now!

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  15. TamieFebruary 17, 2014 at 1:28 PM

    This is beautiful. I love your mix of fabrics.

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  16. mleFebruary 17, 2014 at 1:42 PM

    Really stunning! Well worth the effort for sure. That color palette is the best!

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  17. blocksandmoreFebruary 17, 2014 at 1:51 PM

    A like on bloglvin just isn't enough.
    Fantastic quilt !

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  18. Lorna McMahonFebruary 17, 2014 at 2:05 PM

    A gorgeous finish, Erica! Load of work, but sew worth it. Love the backing and binding. They are such a compliment!

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  19. Jo JoFebruary 17, 2014 at 2:42 PM

    Well worth all the extra effort, it is really stunning and so is the view!

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  20. Lynne TilleyFebruary 17, 2014 at 2:55 PM

    Just gorgeous. I love it! I can't even imagine making a quilt that large. Once I get a new machine with larger throat space I will tackle one, and even then I'm sure it is difficult. In the meantime I will enjoy yours. It's so beautiful! Congrats on the finish.....

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  21. AdrianneFebruary 17, 2014 at 4:57 PM

    Sooo gorgeous! I love the colours and I definitely would have felt compelled to buy more fabric for the binding! My Mum bought me the Up Up and Away collection for Christmas and I've been using it heaps since then! I have to admire your patience with trimming all those HSTs!

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  22. chrisjonesFebruary 17, 2014 at 5:09 PM

    Another beautiful creation and the backing is perfect.

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  23. Melissa at My Fabric RelishFebruary 17, 2014 at 6:50 PM

    Stunning!

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  24. DebbieFebruary 17, 2014 at 7:46 PM

    This is just lovely!

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  25. ~DianaFebruary 17, 2014 at 9:08 PM

    Love this quilt, the colors, and the quilting! All those HST! Wow! Thank you for the inspiration :)

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  26. JulieFebruary 18, 2014 at 2:53 AM

    I love this quilt. Just fantastic in every way!

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  27. redflannelpantryFebruary 18, 2014 at 5:42 AM

    I've enjoyed following along on this quilt's creation journey--congratulations on a beautiful finish! Thank you for the links to the block tutorial and your color palette inspiration--it's fun to get insight into others' creative process.

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  28. pandchintzFebruary 18, 2014 at 3:21 PM

    Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!!! Love it!

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  29. madfabriholicFebruary 19, 2014 at 8:28 AM

    Stunning- totally worth the painful work of finishing a large sized quilt! I smiled when I saw you had to replace your binding fabric so you'd still have some left- I can SO identify with that!

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  30. Heather D.February 19, 2014 at 1:50 PM

    Fantastic Erica! What a great finish. Really eye catching.

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  31. Cloud CouCouFebruary 20, 2014 at 8:21 AM

    So gorgeous, I love that backing fabric. It looks super pretty laid out on the hill :)

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  32. BethFebruary 21, 2014 at 8:21 AM

    This is a great finish. I bet you will enjoy it.

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  33. Merrilee RogotzkeFebruary 21, 2014 at 8:52 AM

    Congratulations on this finish. It is lovely!
    Merrilee
    http://stitchinpost-blog.blogspot.com/

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  34. Chelsea HuckinsFebruary 21, 2014 at 6:18 PM

    Great job! Nice modern spin on a traditional block. Congrats.

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  35. Kathy@KayakQuiltingFebruary 22, 2014 at 6:21 PM

    Fantastic! My goodness, that is a lot of HST's! Beautiful fabric combinations!

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  36. Joanie's Trendy QuiltsFebruary 23, 2014 at 5:25 AM

    Gorgeous quilt! Yes trimming all those HSTs is a lot of work let alone dealing with the size but so worth it!

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  37. Heather AFebruary 25, 2014 at 2:56 PM

    Love! Love! LOVE!!! This is one of the most beautiful quilts I've ever had the pleasure to admire.

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  38. Rose E. GlassesFebruary 26, 2014 at 7:10 PM

    Job well done. Years from now, you will still amaze yourself. Lovely!

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  39. Kevin the QuilterMarch 7, 2014 at 10:41 AM

    What a stunning quilt! Well worth the effort!

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