Bloggers Quilt Festival: Neighbourhood

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I am so excited for the opportunity to enter this quilt in the Blogger’s Quilt Festival, as it is definitely my favorite finished quilt so far.

Neighbourhood was one of my first designs I posted for Quilt Design a Day. The design reminded me of a neighbourhood block with houses and fences. When thinking about fabric, I knew I wanted to try Oakshott Colourshott Cottons with this one. Those vibrant colors would be perfect. I paired the 10 x 10″ Colourshott cottons with Kona Oyster.

Neighbourhood_Finished_Front_CloseupThe back of the quilt was made from left over scraps, designing as I went to produce these improv blocks. I love the look of the totem pole on the back. I really wanted it offset.

Neighbourhood_Finished_BackI struggled with the quilting on this one, as I did not want to take away from the design. I decided on straight line 1/2″ quilting but changed it up a little by adding angles. I used painters tape/washi tape for guides.
IMG_2519 I think one of my favourite decisions was the choice of the Aurifil #4658 wt. 50 (Sunshine Variegated Thread) which is so hard to capture in photos. It just adds that little something.Close-up Quilting_Neighbourhood

Details

Name: Neighbourhood
Dimensions: ~ 31″ x 33″ Mini Quilt
Design: Michelle Wilkie (inspired by a rug)
Quilted: Straight line quilting  Aurifil #4658 wt. 50 (Sunshine Variegated Thread)
Fabric for Front: Oakshott Colourshott Cotton + Kona Oyster
Backing: Dottie, Cotton and Steel + Oakshott Cotton + Kona Oyster
Binding: Kona School Bus

Neighbourhood_Finished_Front

Additional Blog Posts

Finished Quilt (additional photos and details)
Quilting Close-ups
Quilting process and steps
Back Details
Top Finish
Design + Initial Color Palette

The wonderful Amy is hosting the Bloggers Quilt Festival again, and I am entering in the Small Quilt Category. I would encourage you all to have a go and enter in one of the categories. Good luck and have fun!! Voting begins 1st November.

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The B Side

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I suffer a little from Quilting ADHD… I really do. As I mentioned before I really like working on the tops and then I typically loose interest. So this week, I have refocused on getting some of my backs (the B Side) finished so I can get to the quilting stage.

The second of the two backs are underway…it is the one for my Jungle Ave Tapa Quilt. Not overly complicated….I am using the ladder design also on the back with the fantastic elephant print. I love this print.
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Projects and Progress

Project Target Date Current Status
Phased Circles Quilt  OCT2014  TOP, BACK, BASTE, QUILT, BIND
Cherie Quilt  OCT2014  TOP, BACK, BASTE, QUILT, BIND
Jungle Ave Tapa  OCT 2014  TOP, BACK (UNDERWAY), BASTE, QUILT, BIND
Bjorn the Bear  OCT2014  TOP, BACK, BASTE, QUILT, BIND

Also, I have finished the top and back (the second of the B sides this week) for the Cherie Quilt…which is going to be named “Cheri d’amour”. Here is a sneak peak…tutorial is on its way.
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If anyone, has recommendations for a quilter, I am going to send at least one of these two quilts out for quilting (60 x 60″ or 60 x 70″). I have ideas for the Cheri d’Amour quilt but am struggling to come up with something for the Jungle Ave Tapa (design is here)…quilting suggestions are also welcome.

Linking up with Lee over @ Freshly Pieced for WiP Wednesday (see button on the right).

QDAD: Quilt Design a Day (Week 16)

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Amy @ Badskirt did a fabulous job last week at coming up with the most fabulous and varied color palettes for us to use…credit for all the photographs go to Amy. They were a blast. I don’t seem to be able to move away from the minimal design style yet…so you may see it for the next couple of weeks at least.

6 October:
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I really liked the neutrals in this palette that looked like a great graduation. That lead to this great oversized triangle quilt design.

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7 October: Boxed
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The perfect Melbourne day was captured in this photo of Amy’s and the tram’s colors add so much to the palette.

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8 October:Garage
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While on vacation this past week, my eye was drawn to garage  doors of a building. I used those door separators as the inspiration of this design. Not a favorite design.QDAD_GarageDoorsSplit_08OCT2014

9 October: Rangers Station
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This color palette surprised me, as I was not sure I could really make this work, but it turned out great. This design was based on symbols on a Rangers station at Chimney Rock, NC (another vacation location).

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This is definitely one of the designs I want to make up. A couple of other color choices:
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10 October:
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This image is so appropriate at the moment with the State Fair coming into town. I really wanted to play with layers again and the bright colors.

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11 October: Drawers
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I could not find a way to incorporate all these colors but I did like the warm color palette. I loved the idea of the drawers and the round handles. The widths and distances could reflect open vs. closed drawers, even the placement of the handles would move. This is the design I went with to reflect these thoughts.
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If you would like to make or use one of my designs, please email me (ml_wilkie(at)hotmail(dot)com) or leave a comment below. I am happy to talk with you on options and provide the relevant measurements etc. or have you test out a pattern. Also, if you use one of my designs, please use the following text to credit me the design: “Designed by Michelle Wilkie @ Factotum of Arts”.

Linking up with Lorna @ Sew Fresh Quilts for Let’s Bee Social (see button on the right).