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Wednesday, June 17, 2015

#cityscapequilt

A couple months ago, my cousin asked if I would consider taking on a commission project.  Now, I generally don't sell my quilts (because, as Molli and Sam have so thoroughly and expertly explored, "We are $ew worth it.")  But being ever so optimistic about my newfound "free time" (read:  maternity leave), I enthusiastically accepted the challenge :: a skyline-inspired quilt in soft blues, greens, and creams for her best friend's mid-June baby boy.


True to form, I kicked off the chain piecing with a stack of 4" oakshott squares, churning out an array of monochromatic HSTs for the "sky" while I continued to mull over how it would all come together.  Until the mid-June baby turned out to be a mid-May addition, at which point I cleared the design wall and starting shaping out that #cityscapequilt sky.  Once I had found a happy medium (read: gradient), I started piecing some improv low volume buildings to fill in the blanks...


After a little rearranging, and some itty bitty baby building construction...


I was ready to bring it all together.


Quilt it.


And send it to its new home.  (Which, I'm told, was going to be inspired by this serene little Serena & Lily nursery.)


From what I hear, it's a big hit.  Which kind of makes my heart sing.  Loudly ;o)

Linking up with Amanda Jean for finish it up friday!

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23 comments:

  1. JenniferJune 18, 2015 at 12:44 AM

    Love this!

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  2. HayleyJune 18, 2015 at 3:56 AM

    Just gorgeous. You are very clever - I'm a big fan

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  3. jednoiglecJune 18, 2015 at 4:49 AM

    This quilt is just awesome! Perfect for every child, not only a boy:)

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  4. JayneJune 18, 2015 at 8:59 AM

    What a gorgeous quilt! You out did yourself of this one. The low volume city is just amazing!

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  5. BenJune 18, 2015 at 9:10 AM

    Looks great! What a wonderful quilt. I like the architectural print you sneaked in there too.

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  6. KatJune 18, 2015 at 11:32 AM

    Awesome quilt design, I love it! Kat @ katandcatquilts.blogspot.com

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  7. StephanieJune 18, 2015 at 12:28 PM

    Completely love this, really beautifully done! Perfect mix of creams, blues and greens.

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  8. Teje KarjalainenJune 18, 2015 at 1:19 PM

    This is gorgeus! I love all your quilts and this is again one special, unique, very creative quilt!

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  9. AnnJune 18, 2015 at 2:22 PM

    Congratulations on a uniquely lovely quilt!

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  10. Teresa S.June 18, 2015 at 3:29 PM

    Wow, that is really beautiful! I admire your creativity!

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  11. Molli SparklesJune 18, 2015 at 5:20 PM

    Once again the ballpark is way over there somewhere and we are all standing around here looking at where you hit it.

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  12. SusieJune 18, 2015 at 5:30 PM

    You are one of my FAVORITES! I am always so happy when you post anything, anywhere. I believe you are a rising star.

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  13. UnknownJune 18, 2015 at 7:07 PM

    I love the mix of HSTs and the improve blocks. It's great that you were able to turn your idea into a beautiful baby quilt that's different than anything I've seen.

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  14. KittyJune 18, 2015 at 9:25 PM

    So good! This quilt just sings. What a lucky baby!!

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  15. ClaireJune 20, 2015 at 12:28 PM

    Wow! A stunning quilt. I like that the motion is in the sky and the stillness in the skyline, a most interesting flip. Low volume certainly worked well for the buildings. knitnkwilt.wordpress.com

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  16. Marla aka YaYaJune 20, 2015 at 4:18 PM

    This quilt is a new favorite. Thanks for posting your process. It's fabulous.

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  17. Kathy@KayakQuiltingJune 28, 2015 at 3:07 PM

    Oh my that is just spectacular. Great dimension in the sky. Very special.

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  18. AnneJuly 5, 2015 at 8:00 PM

    I'm slowly getting caught up on my RSS feed and saw this show up. As always, GORGEOUS WORK!! I love the way you blend colors into textured expanses, and there's always something interesting in there for the people willing to look closely! <3 <3

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  19. VeraJuly 6, 2015 at 6:05 AM

    It is lovely! You are the master of LV and tiny pieces + just the right amount of color :)

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