Thursday, January 29, 2009

Latest quilt



My quilt is back from my long arm quilter Russ and I'm over the moon in love with it.






Late last summer I designed some fabric and had it printed at Spoonflower. I've decided that every quilt I make in 2009 will have a bit of it on the back. Then each year I'll design a new fabric so as to identify the year I made it. Know what I'm sayin'?



I've got a series of fabric in my head to design . . . if I could only figure out how to make the seamless repeat on it. Unfortunately, that is at the way, way bottom of my to-do list.

-dana

41 comments:

  1. ElissaJanuary 29, 2009 at 10:47 AM

    it is just happiness in a blanket! and that is such a cool "signature." you are just incredible!!!

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  2. SabraJanuary 29, 2009 at 11:14 AM

    What a great idea to chronicle your work! Brilliant.
    The quilt is every bit of over the moon. I need 'Dana' lessons. I did find the pattern I am going to use for my first quilt attempt since acquiring my sewing machine. I can't wait.

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  3. AmyJanuary 29, 2009 at 12:17 PM

    I love this quilt, especially your signature fabric, I love that idea!

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  4. UnknownJanuary 29, 2009 at 12:20 PM

    LOVE this Dana! Those pinwheels with the fussy cut corners - bliss! and of course the signature on the back is ingenious - will there be anything more to a label?

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  5. Beki - TheRustedChainJanuary 29, 2009 at 12:42 PM

    Gorgeous!! I think this is my favorite one yet.

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  6. La YenJanuary 29, 2009 at 12:48 PM

    That is amazing. I just made my second quilt, and decided I would never do it again. And it was baby sized.

    Now I have to go try it out again! Curses!

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2009 at 1:49 PM

    No wonder you're in love with it-I love it too!! And I see you've been keeping secrets from me-who knew you designed your own fabric! You are so cool!

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  8. ArtfulifeJanuary 29, 2009 at 1:50 PM

    What an awesome quilt Dana. I love the idea of a fabric signature. Such a unique idea.

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  9. LeneJanuary 29, 2009 at 2:23 PM

    Amazing....and so cool to have your own signature.

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  10. CindyJanuary 29, 2009 at 2:35 PM

    Gorgeous quilt, as usual.

    Check out my blog-there's an award for you!

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  11. TheBackPorchQuiltersJanuary 29, 2009 at 3:49 PM

    Dana

    It is an awesome quilt. It look so much better in person. I guess i am one of the lucky ones that gets to see your work!!!!

    Russ the long arm quilter

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  12. Dandelion QuiltsJanuary 29, 2009 at 4:45 PM

    FUN, CHEERY...Just like you! Cool idea with your own fabric, too!

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  13. SheybJanuary 29, 2009 at 5:06 PM

    I LOVE it!!! And what a unique idea to add a little bit of your designed fabric on it! :)


    Shealynn
    www.shealynnbenner.blogspot.com

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  14. SalGalJanuary 29, 2009 at 6:06 PM

    Amazing!! I busted out my granny's sewing machine the other day instead of buying myself a brand new one. You know, since I don't even know how to thread the darn thing....

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2009 at 6:13 PM

    What an awesome quilt! You amaze me!!!!

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  16. Sarah PeadJanuary 29, 2009 at 7:04 PM

    Beautiful. Just beautiful. I love your idea of identifying each quilt's year by your own fabric. In the words of Yoda, "So clever are you!"

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  17. ~Caroline~January 29, 2009 at 7:19 PM

    It's gorgeous Dana! Love it. Mean it!

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  18. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2009 at 8:24 PM

    Wow! It makes it feel like summer. Love the bright colors.

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  19. SarahJanuary 29, 2009 at 9:07 PM

    Love it. I need a friend close-by who can do my quilting.

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2009 at 9:39 PM

    I *love* it! And I love the quirkiness of putting in a piece of fabric that doesn't "go" with it. What a great way to chronicle your fabric!

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  21. Bloggy MamaJanuary 29, 2009 at 11:29 PM

    How many quilts do you own?
    How many do you think you have made?

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  22. Cheryl ArkisonJanuary 29, 2009 at 11:56 PM

    Fantastic!
    Great idea with the fabric.

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  23. Stephanie DJanuary 30, 2009 at 4:25 AM

    What a cool thing to do--print your own fabric design! I've never heard of them before. Thanks for sharing that.

    And a terrific idea about chronicling. Should, God forbid, anything of yours ever be stolen, it would be a cinch to identify it and reclaim it.

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  24. pescbricoJanuary 30, 2009 at 6:04 AM

    Very, very beautiful :)

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  25. suesuebJanuary 30, 2009 at 8:55 AM

    simply gorgeous! looks like it's from anthropologie!

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  26. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2009 at 10:30 AM

    This is SO incredible...I wish I were as crafty as you!

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  27. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    It's scrumptious!

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  28. AlisaJanuary 30, 2009 at 11:29 AM

    Incredible! I love all the happy colors. Your signature is so creative.

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  29. ReginaJanuary 30, 2009 at 8:52 PM

    How fun is that!

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  30. King FamilyJanuary 30, 2009 at 9:15 PM

    Ok, here goes, incredible, fabulous, amazing, scrumptious, beautiful, fantastic, awesome, cheery, ingenious, creative, over the moon, happiness in a blanket, and let me add; the bomb.
    You rock Dana.

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  31. JudyJanuary 31, 2009 at 11:30 AM

    Very lovely quilt and I LOVE the fabric idea. Thanks for the link, I must get designing something soon!

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  32. The Young OnesJanuary 31, 2009 at 11:32 PM

    Man, you really know your stuff! Amazing as usual! Love the signature fabric square. You keep outdoing yourself, I look forward to seeing the next adventure! Beautiful work Dana, snuggle it to death! -Tonya

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  33. taraFebruary 1, 2009 at 11:25 AM

    Super awesome quilt. Oh the possibilities with printing fabric.

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  34. jacquieFebruary 1, 2009 at 5:48 PM

    took me awhile to catch up on all the posts i've missed...missed this quilt from start to finish! fab work, dana. i can see why you love it. is your heart back in its rightful place? when your kids are in an accident...injuries or not, it's so scary. i know it took a long time for me to settle back down after jon's accident. take good care!

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  35. UnknownFebruary 1, 2009 at 10:26 PM

    Dana,

    Wow! I love this quilt. You are an amazing talent! Hope all is well with you and your family.

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  36. Cinnamon*Sticks BoutiqueFebruary 2, 2009 at 5:00 PM

    Dana! IT's stunning!!! I love the fabric you designed. I have an idea for you, I'll send you an e-mail in a bit.
    Canela

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  37. UnknownFebruary 2, 2009 at 6:23 PM

    I LOVE that idea!! I love the quilt too.

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  38. tamFebruary 4, 2009 at 3:14 AM

    Hi Dana! Your quilt is just gorgeous! WoW-totally lovin it and the idea for your fabric you design using it on the back-very cool! ~Smiles~Tam!

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  39. Pearl MapleFebruary 4, 2009 at 6:00 PM

    Have been changing jobs, computers and moving and not visiting as often as we like, your use of colour in your projects is so fresh and inspiring.

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  40. Amanda JeanFebruary 12, 2009 at 9:58 PM

    what a gorgeous quilt! i love the fussy cut flowers from the pop garden (is that the right line?) line. and the spooneflower fabric is a genius idea, too.

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  41. hannaFebruary 24, 2009 at 10:13 PM

    that is just stunning!

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