Monday, February 16, 2009

nest

another on my to-do list done! That leaves 2 'in progress' quilts, I am so close. I used the tutorial here to make this disappearing nine patch (except my starting squares were charm packs --5in square )

I used Tula Pink's Nest line of fabric (I love her!), and am happy with it. It's so bright and colorful! I had hoped it would be a little bigger (it measures 50in x 44in), but I ran out of charms...

I pieced the back with fabric from the same line.
***edited to add: I made 14 nine patches using 126 five inch squares******
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  1. KerriFebruary 16, 2009 at 9:20 AM

    what a bright and colorful quilt! love the disappearing nine patch. will need to do one of those in the near future.

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  2. UnknownFebruary 16, 2009 at 9:21 AM

    Love this! Her fabric is so fun, and vibrant - some of my favorite too :) The disappearing 9 is a great use of all those charms!

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2009 at 9:22 AM

    What an amazing combination of colors. I just love it!

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  4. KatFebruary 16, 2009 at 9:28 AM

    Lovely! I'm a huge fan of this pattern. I used the same one to make the quilt for my bed. I did mine in blue and green Amy Butler fabrics.

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  5. PamelaFebruary 16, 2009 at 9:51 AM

    the fabric looks all so different, I am surprised it is from the same line!! it is beautiful pamela www.frenchknots.blogspot.com

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  6. JulieFebruary 16, 2009 at 10:02 AM

    Ha, wonderful -- but then I would think so:

    http://www.alittlepregnant.com/needles/2009/02/nest-laid-plan.html

    (Am still piecing the backing of mine.)

    I wish I'd seen yours before I started to put mine together, because I sure like the touches of white all over yours. I used assorted fat quarters rather than the charm pack, and didn't have quite as many lights at my disposal -- they really move the eye around your quilt. Love it!

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  7. AimeeFebruary 16, 2009 at 10:08 AM

    Very cute! That pattern is fantastic!

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  8. DarciFebruary 16, 2009 at 10:33 AM

    I love her fabric! This quilt is so rich in color, it is great.

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  9. Smila ♥February 16, 2009 at 11:29 AM

    It is so beautiful! I just startet with patching and quilting... and one day I´ll make something as wonderful as this! (At least I hope so.)

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2009 at 11:54 AM

    Gorgeous colours!

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  11. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsFebruary 16, 2009 at 12:05 PM

    Oh I just love that quilt, so bright and fun!

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  12. LauraFebruary 16, 2009 at 12:41 PM

    SO nice!!!!!

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  13. NancyFebruary 16, 2009 at 12:42 PM

    Love the quilt. How many charms did it take to get that big of a quilt. I have two packs of Wee Play and this would be a cute pattern to use...

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  14. nettieFebruary 16, 2009 at 12:45 PM

    Hi Nancy,

    I believe I used 3 charm packs, and then I added several 5 inch squares myself.

    a wee play quilt like this would be so cute.

    nettie

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  15. AlissaFebruary 16, 2009 at 1:04 PM

    Oh so lovely lovely lovely!

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  16. HannitaFebruary 16, 2009 at 1:24 PM

    oh, oh, oh! i love it. i've got a nest charm pack and a cake(?) waiting to be made into a quilt. I'm thinking of framing the smaller charm pieces with white and then alternating them.

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  17. UnknownFebruary 16, 2009 at 1:46 PM

    So, in effect this is a reversible quilt?
    It looks like that. I love it.
    So colourful.

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  18. RebeccaFebruary 16, 2009 at 2:07 PM

    love it! just another reason why disappearing nine patch is number one on my list of patterns i've got to try!

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  19. AmyFebruary 16, 2009 at 3:38 PM

    I love this! How many original 9 patches did you use for this size quilt?

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  20. LizFebruary 16, 2009 at 4:24 PM

    I love how it looks with the quilting.

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  21. MichaelaFebruary 16, 2009 at 4:40 PM

    The color is amazing, so vibrant!

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  22. Simon - aka BlokeFebruary 16, 2009 at 4:53 PM

    Gosh - that is almost cheating!!! love it..

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  23. LisaFebruary 16, 2009 at 5:18 PM

    love your colorful quilt! how many charm packs did you use to make it this size? It is adorable!

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  24. Gari in ALFebruary 16, 2009 at 7:49 PM

    I really love your quilt. My DNPs have been three color quilts. How many charms did you use for this size of quilt?

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  25. nettieFebruary 16, 2009 at 8:09 PM

    if my calculations are correct, i made 14 nine patches with 126 five inch squares. (3 charm packs from moda, and 6 squares cut from my stash).

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  26. AdeleFebruary 16, 2009 at 8:18 PM

    This quilt looks so awesome! I have a few nest charm packs that are waiting for a project... this might be it!! Love it. :)

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  27. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2009 at 9:45 PM

    breathtaking!

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  28. Pikku- KettuFebruary 16, 2009 at 10:48 PM

    Beautiful! I love to see what people make of these fabrics because I still have the whole FQ bundle in my stash.

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  29. StoryFebruary 17, 2009 at 6:39 AM

    I love this beautiful work of art!
    linda

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  30. heatherFebruary 17, 2009 at 7:59 AM

    Looks GREAT!! How very fun and bright. Love it. I just might have to try one. I have one to many in progress right now though. I need to do some finishing up!! heather

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  31. MichelleBFebruary 17, 2009 at 8:07 AM

    It looks great! Isn't that a great pattern for charm packs? I did same pattern with Tula Pink's Flutterby line, but I did add borders.

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  32. Amanda JeanFebruary 17, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    nettie,

    this quilt is so fantastic! i was just thinking, "what would this look like in wee play fabrics?" and then i read your comment. i have never tried the disappearing 9 patch yet, but it's now at the top of my list! :)

    aj

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  33. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    I love Tula Pink. This is such a cute quilt!

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  34. SaraFebruary 17, 2009 at 2:04 PM

    I've been gaga over your blog (over my sister's shoulder) for a while now. It's GORGEOUS!! Your quilts have this 'freedom' look to them that I adore.

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  35. Simon - aka BlokeFebruary 17, 2009 at 7:35 PM

    PLease Please - stop posting Photos of nice projects as I work full time and simply don't have enough time to make the things you are creating inspiration in me with!!!!

    ;)

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  36. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2009 at 5:45 PM

    I love the M.C. Escher-inspired geometric prints!!

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  37. jacquieFebruary 20, 2009 at 9:16 AM

    beautiful nettie! love that nest fabric.

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  38. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2009 at 3:56 AM

    This looks sooo good!! I love a good split nine patch!! Lx

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  39. EmilyFebruary 21, 2009 at 4:26 PM

    Oh, I love this quilt!! Tula Pink is my favorite designer.

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  40. ChristyFebruary 23, 2009 at 11:55 AM

    I love the way this turned out!

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  41. CarolynFebruary 25, 2009 at 7:38 AM

    so fun!!! i'm making a 9 patch nest myself (but a standard 9 patch). ;)

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  42. KyFebruary 26, 2009 at 7:17 AM

    I love this quilt. what's the pattern you used for it? I'd love to make one!!!!

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  43. EmFebruary 28, 2009 at 1:18 AM

    Hi Nettie -
    This quilt is so bright and colourful!!! I picked up some charm packs of Nest a while ago and now inspired to use them soon!

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  44. UnknownMarch 8, 2009 at 7:19 PM

    Stumbled upon your blog and LOVE it!!!

    Had to comment on this post when I saw your nest quilt...I used the ame fabric and the SAME pattern back in early February to make placemats!!

    http://marphilback.blogspot.com/2009/02/some-valentines-day-decorations-and.html

    See above link...

    How ironic is that? Great minds think a like!

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  45. MomooMarch 13, 2009 at 10:50 AM

    I love your disappearing 9 patch. My quilt club worked with the block before Christmas, but no one completed a quilt. Most of us just made table runners. It's neat to see a complete quilt with the pattern.

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  46. AnonymousMarch 25, 2009 at 9:01 PM

    I am so in love with this quilt!! I was just wondering though, normally, I would wash and dry all my fabrics before starting a quilt, but I guess if you are using charm packs, you can't really do that. Maybe because they are all from the same line, they would all shrink at the same rate? Just curious?

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  47. nettieMarch 25, 2009 at 9:27 PM

    hi leebee,

    i would not wash and dry a charm pack, i actually never wash and dry my fabrics (personal preference), and haven't had a problem (knock on wood) with shrinkage or bleeding. good luck,
    nettie

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  48. ConnyMarch 30, 2009 at 10:11 AM

    wow, a great quilt. and so colourful.

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  49. MandalinMarch 30, 2009 at 4:53 PM

    Your quilt is divine, and such a fantastic way to use charm packs. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  50. JaclynJune 2, 2009 at 9:39 PM

    Just found your blog and I love your quilts! I look forward to seeing what you come up with next...

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