2.17.2010

lovely designs: the circle quilt.

Here is the project that's been keeping me up for the past two weeks.  It's a baby quilt for my soon-to-be niece or nephew.
I wanted to make a quilt that was bright and modern and didn't scream "baby".  It had to work for a boy or a girl since mommy and daddy have decided to keep it a surprise.  
I backed the quilt with a confetti print flannel to make it extra warm and snuggly.
I also made a matching crib skirt out of the blue fabric used on the front of the quilt.  Sadly there are no pictures since I didn't have a crib to display it on!  I wrapped up the circle quilt and the crib skirt and gave them to my sister-in-law this past weekend.  I was so happy to find out that she absolutely loved it!  She's now plotting out what else we can make for the nursery in matching fabrics.
I've been thinking of doing a tutorial for the circle quilt.  Would you all be interested?  It's really simple and perfect for a first time quilter (like myself).  Making this quilt was so fun, I'll definitely be making more of them in the future!
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41 comments:

  1. Julie@ duet letterpressFebruary 17, 2010 at 11:16 PM

    How beautiful and what talent you have! The baby is going to have quite a stylish room.

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  2. JenniferFebruary 18, 2010 at 6:56 AM

    I would love a tutorial!! What a great blanket!

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  3. AmyFebruary 18, 2010 at 7:15 AM

    Very cute!! A tutorial would be awesome!

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  4. MelissaFebruary 18, 2010 at 7:35 AM

    Holly, it turned out BEAUTIFULLY! And, I love that the polka-dots on the back go with the pattern on the front :) Good job!

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  5. JessicaFebruary 18, 2010 at 7:48 AM

    Very cute! I think the colors are perfect for either a boy or a girl. Congratulations on your first quilt!

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  6. Kelli WardFebruary 18, 2010 at 8:10 AM

    this is SO cute and modern holly. great job.

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  7. KatyFebruary 18, 2010 at 8:30 AM

    Absolutely. I'm looking for things to make as a first-time quilter AND I just had a niece that was born a month ago! How adorable.

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2010 at 8:40 AM

    It's beautiful. You've inspired me to go out and buy a sewing machine. I'm just not sure where to start so any tutorials/suggestions would be appreciated.

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  9. Mrs. Hot CocoaFebruary 18, 2010 at 9:03 AM

    Ooh, I love it! I can't believe you're a first time quilter -- it's so professional.

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2010 at 10:11 AM

    i absolutely love this quilt! front and back! :)

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  11. CaseyFebruary 18, 2010 at 10:58 AM

    I'd love to see a tutorial! I'm trying to figure something easy to make for my cousin's new baby

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  12. HeidiFebruary 18, 2010 at 11:15 AM

    Wow! Great job! I'd love to see a tutorial also, but I think it will just make me want a sewing machine more! :)

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  13. JillFebruary 18, 2010 at 11:57 AM

    Beautiful! I'd love to see the tutorial.

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  14. Adventures in DressmakingFebruary 18, 2010 at 1:07 PM

    What a great idea!! I am not a quilt person, but this is a great way to do a modern baby quilt. I may have to try this for a colorful quilt!

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  15. Miss Guinea PigFebruary 18, 2010 at 1:49 PM

    You did a fantastic job, I love this quilt! And a tutorial would be amazing - I have a friend who's having a baby this summer, I'd love to make this for her!

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  16. JodyFebruary 18, 2010 at 1:56 PM

    It looks great! You did a wonderful job!

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  17. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2010 at 2:06 PM

    oh my goodness it is so cute!! LOVE the colors..perfect for either a boy or girl! Nice work ;)

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  18. Little Bluebell (Adrianne)February 18, 2010 at 2:09 PM

    Love the colors. Love the circles. Excellent quilt!! :)

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  19. E @ Oh! ApostropheFebruary 18, 2010 at 2:41 PM

    WHOA! That is beyond gorgeous! I've always been intrigued by quilt-making... this was really your very first project? I'd love a tutorial.

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  20. britFebruary 18, 2010 at 7:35 PM

    That. is. adorable! You are awesome lady!

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  21. AlyssaFebruary 18, 2010 at 8:12 PM

    Please, Please, Please make a tutorial. I would love to make that quilt.

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  22. ModernGear TVFebruary 18, 2010 at 10:55 PM

    A tutorial - YES PLEASE!!!! It's awesome, and I'd love to make one for our bed, and for our son! Thank you!

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  23. JodieFebruary 19, 2010 at 7:25 AM

    Looks like a fun quilt to make, would love if you shared a tutorial!

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  24. brooke @ claremont roadFebruary 19, 2010 at 8:57 AM

    This is so beautiful! What an amazing heirloom this will be. I love that it's modern without being TOO modern (if that makes sense). You are extremely talented!

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  25. PapayaDogFebruary 25, 2010 at 10:55 AM

    I love it. I've been thinking about trying to make a quilt but it seemed too hard. I'm totally going to try it now with the tutorial. :)

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  26. Mrs LFebruary 26, 2010 at 3:38 PM

    Yes to the tutorial!!

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  27. DarwinMarch 1, 2010 at 5:16 AM

    i'm so impressed! i'm still learning and you're such an inspiration for me to continue sewing.

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  28. TashaMarch 4, 2010 at 9:44 AM

    I am completely in love with this quilt!! It is fabulous. Thank you for the tutorial as well. I just posted it on my blog as a quilt I want to make (giving the credit back to you of course). Your blog is just lovely. I am now a follower! Thank you for such a fun idea for a quilt. I love it.

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  29. Janie PhillipsApril 9, 2010 at 3:23 PM

    I would also love to see a tutorial! I'm due in June, and we don't know the sex either, so this would be perfect!

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  30. Susie and CodyMay 12, 2010 at 1:52 AM

    I love all your projects! They are gorgeous! I would also like to see the tutorial for this quilt...and for many other projects. Doyou think you'll be doing more tutorials?

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  31. StephanieMay 22, 2010 at 12:20 AM

    I love this quilt! Thanks for the tutorial!

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  32. Jennifer Mathis of Ellison LaneSeptember 27, 2010 at 8:36 PM

    Yes a tutorial please! I would love to make a quilt and love this one!

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  33. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    My granddaughter loves your quilt and would like me to make her one for her birthday! Would you please let me know the dimensions of your quilt. A tutorial would be great! Last May I started making quilts for each grandchild's birthday! We have 14 grandchildren.
    Thanks. Janice Erickson jan1quiltmaker@charter.net

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  34. Karin MarieJanuary 28, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    I would love to make thos quilt! a tute indeed would be so lovely! :) I soo love this quilt! I bet your niece/nephew & the parents did too! :)

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  35. UnknownFebruary 27, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    I love this quilt! Please send me the tutorial of it! Thank you
    Greets
    Sandra

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  36. AshleyApril 9, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    So cute! Love this!

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  37. nanimoshiranaiAugust 13, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    oh yes.... a tutorial would be awesome! :D

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  38. Keren DuchanAugust 30, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    I love circles and I love circle quilts!!! I wonder if you posted a tutorial? Going to check that out... I've not been able to sew accurately enough in a circle using my sewing machine - any circle applique I've done in the past was sewn on by hand. I also love quilts where the colorful fabric is many "islands" inside a white background! Lovely!

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  39. Kathy ParkerMarch 19, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    Please send circle quilt tutorial!

    Rodneyzgal@yahoo.com

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  40. L.May 7, 2012 at 4:59 PM

    I would love a tutorial for this quilt. My mom has quilted for years, by hand. Priceless.
    I would would love to try this with my Mom. Thanks {^.^}

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  41. Becky MootzAugust 18, 2012 at 9:16 AM

    I have spent the last few nights browsing your blog, and I have to say....I LOVE YOUR IDEAS! I love quilts that are simple and different, and each one I look at, I think "Wow! This is something I never knew I always wanted to do!" If only I could do this full-time! And your eye for pairing fabrics is awesome! Where do you get them?

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