Thursday, August 1, 2013

Happy-go-Lucky...

Oh, how I enjoyed quilting this one! It's my 9-patch/snowball combo quilt made with Happy-Go-Lucky by Bonnie and Camille {plus a few stash pieces thrown in}. It was done with Charm Squares and you'll find my method here.


I do have a love affair with fabric and what made it fun to quilt was all the eye-candy as I sewed.


And the quilting was pretty simple. Straight lines through the squares and a free-motion design in each of the Snowball blocks.



I struggled choosing a border for the quilt. If you remember my earlier post, I was determined to put a navy border on it. In fact many of you agreed with my choice. But it started to seem a little overpowering for the quilt and I ended up with the aqua and a navy binding.


The back is one of my favs from the collection.


Couldn't resist this overexposed shot with the garden and the beautiful blue sky.


Hope you have a "happy-go-lucky" day too!

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24 comments:

  1. SherriAugust 1, 2013 at 1:43 PM

    Oh yes, the last shot is my favorite!

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  2. AnonymousAugust 1, 2013 at 1:57 PM

    How pretty! I love that fabric line.

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  3. anyadahabAugust 1, 2013 at 2:03 PM

    I adore this quilt!

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  4. trishAugust 1, 2013 at 3:03 PM

    Oh how cute!! I love your quilt! :o)

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  5. Archie The Wonder DogAugust 1, 2013 at 3:29 PM

    It's really pretty! I'm making a blue and white ninepatch/snowball quilt and it's taking me ages to piece!

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  6. Christine SAugust 1, 2013 at 4:55 PM

    Very pretty and I love the border and binding choice!

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  7. Clara {Clover and Violet}August 1, 2013 at 5:12 PM

    Such a pretty quilt! I just finished my first project using Happy-Go-Lucky and I really love this collection!! Your last garden shot is perfect!!

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  8. SharonAugust 1, 2013 at 5:46 PM

    Very pretty! These fabrics are so fresh and the white looks so good with them

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  9. CathyAugust 1, 2013 at 7:01 PM

    Very cheerful, another fun quilt! I always like seeing your work.

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  10. BethAugust 1, 2013 at 10:04 PM

    I like the lighter border & navy binding. Great choices. What I love most about this quilt is how simple the blocks are--but when put together they are stunning. I'd like to make one.

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  11. AnonymousAugust 2, 2013 at 12:34 AM

    What a gorgeous quilt. Just love this fabric. Thanks for sharing.........Marie (mlismore@optusnet.com.au)

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  12. DarAugust 2, 2013 at 1:47 AM

    Very cute quilt, Cindy. Like your choice of the lighter border too.

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  13. AnonymousAugust 2, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    Beautiful! The aqua border and navy binding are perfect! The palette is just lovely.

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  14. kimAugust 2, 2013 at 1:08 PM

    You did a beautiful job with the quilting. What machine do you use?

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  15. Janet @ Simply PiecedAugust 2, 2013 at 1:34 PM

    Happy Go Lucky is such a great fabric collection and you did such a nice job showcasing it with your quilt. Your quilting looks great, too!

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  16. SandyAugust 2, 2013 at 7:24 PM

    really pretty!

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  17. CarlaAugust 3, 2013 at 9:45 PM

    I love this pattern! I have a top waiting to be quilted I made using the same blocks and American Jane fabric :)

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  18. Kim GAugust 3, 2013 at 10:25 PM

    Beautiful quilt and love that pattern!!

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  19. LynneAugust 5, 2013 at 12:58 AM

    So pretty. I love this line, and your quilt is just the perfect sprinkling of all those lovely prints. Beautiful work!

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  20. Deb@asimplelifequiltsAugust 5, 2013 at 1:43 PM

    What a beauty! This is one of my favorite patterns and it looks great in Happy Go Lucky.

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  21. CarlaAugust 5, 2013 at 11:10 PM

    Oh, this is just so pretty! I have some of Happy go Lucky as well as other charms by Bonnie and Camille. I'm planning some grandie quilts in the near future!

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  22. MaterialGirlQuiltsAugust 6, 2013 at 2:07 PM

    So beautiful Cindy! I love that line and am using the mini charms of it at the moment to make a postage stamp quilt. Seeing your quilt makes me want to finish it up quickly :) Love your quilting too.
    Amanda

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  23. ThimbleannaAugust 13, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    Another FABULOUS finish! I love your combination of fabric and pattern!!!

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  24. AutumnOctober 10, 2013 at 7:07 PM

    This is SO lovely! I am currently starting on a baby quilt for my next child in Happy Go Lucky. Would you mind sharing what some of the other fabrics you added are? I recognize "Pearl Bracelet" and couple of other Bonnie and Camille fabrics.

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