Sunday, November 6, 2011

Tangled Windows quilt top

Terrain quilt top

I have spent just about every free moment I could grab this week down in my sewing room piecing this quilt top together like a mad woman (and the extra hour I had this morning, thank you end of daylight savings time)!  It was almost addicting seeing this sketch come to life in fabric just as I had pictured.  

Terrain quilt top

While I came up with this design myself, I'd like to think if this quilt and this quilt got together and had a baby, it would be this Terrain quilt top.  I just love the geometric design of both the Sanctuary Squares and Garden Fence quilt patterns by Hyacinth quilt designs, and certainly had that idea in mind while I sketched this idea out.  I always have the worst time naming my quilts, but for some reason the name Tangled Windows has stuck with me from the get go with this one.   

Terrain quilt top

I pieced this top together using a layer cake (and a few extra fat eighths) of Terrain by Kate Spain for Moda, Kona Coal and Kona White.  I have quite a bit of left over scraps of Terrain, as a layer cake wasn't quite ideal for the piecing measurements of this quilt top.  I'll definitely incorporate the leftovers into the quilt back {{scrappy quilt backs}}.

 Terrain quilt top

I just love how the bright vibrant colors are framed in white and then off set with the grey.  I have all intentions  of this being a Christmas gift...but I am oh so tempted to claim this as mine.  

Terrain quilt top

I'll be linking up to Sew Modern Monday over at Canoe Ridge Creations, stop over and check it out! 

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31 comments:

  1. kellyNovember 6, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    beautiful. my first thought upon seeing this is that it kind of embodies the modern quilting movement.

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  2. Heather D.November 6, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    It's wonderful, and I love that Terrain fabric. Thanks for sharing!

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  3. felicityNovember 6, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    Wow! Gorgeous! I have a Terrain Layer Cake and this is giving me ideas!

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  4. LynneNovember 6, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    It is absolutely stunning. I just came from a blog post where a "Garden Fence" quilt had been finished so I could see the relationship immediately!

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  5. DebbieNovember 6, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    Just beautiful! Love you 'tangled' design!

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  6. DenaNovember 6, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    Such a great quilt. You did so good. I just love it.

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  7. SusanNovember 6, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    I say 'keep it'! It will be too, too hard to give away!

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  8. AmyNovember 6, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    Very cute design! Sure like the Terrain fabrics.

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  9. DebNovember 7, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    Oh my, that is gorgeous. I love Terrain and I love what you have done with it.

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  10. sternwerferNovember 7, 2011 at 3:00 AM

    What a beautiful Quilt, very very nice!

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  11. AnnNovember 7, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    Gorgeous! I love the Terrain fabrics and kona coal is my favourite neutral. I'd be tempted to keep it too!

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  12. CindyNovember 7, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    Wow! Love the design, love the fabric choices. Beautiful!

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  13. CityHouseStudioNovember 7, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous!
    I LOVE your design, and the fabrics and colors are just perfect!
    I would definitely keep this one! :-)

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  14. doloresNovember 7, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Awesome! I don't think I could part with this...unless it's for someone who you see a lot so you could visit it often!:) This would be quite a treasure!!

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  15. Quilt GeniusNovember 7, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    I love your quilt. It reminds me of the Mod Times Quiltalong over at Twin Fibers...just square. LOL

    Mary
    http://www.quiltgenius.com

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  16. Sue DaurioNovember 7, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Oh that is gorgeous. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the pattern. the fabrics just make it all come alive. I want one of these :)

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  17. krisgrayNovember 7, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Very pretty! A wonderful way to showcase the prints.

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  18. LeeNovember 7, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Just beautiful! Love the gray and white with the Terrain prints. And when I first saw this top, I thought for sure you must have had to use set-in seams, but now I see how you did it without that—brilliant!

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  19. Lindsay ConnerNovember 7, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Oh, I just love it! This would be a good design for those 10-inch Echino squares I have laying around...hmmmmm.

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  20. Carolyn S.November 7, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    That turned out so beautifully. I love the balance of the bright colorful patterns and the serene geometry of the white and grey.

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  21. JennyNovember 7, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Very cool design!! love it!

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  22. Lucy | Charm About YouNovember 7, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    Gorgeous! Fantastic design and I adore the fabric choice!

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  23. Katy CameronNovember 7, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Just love the Terrain with that Coal/White combo, it looks fab, and the colours really pop

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  24. JulesNovember 7, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    umm i'd keep it!, it's a keeper.

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  25. Archie The Wonder DogNovember 7, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    It's beautiful, not sure I could part with it!

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  26. CarlaNovember 7, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Another awesome quilt Jessica!

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  27. M-R CharbonneauNovember 7, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Wow, beautiful, Jessica!

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  28. Marlene @ KISSed Quilts . comNovember 8, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    great design! Well done.

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  29. Jackie RussellNovember 8, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    Love this quilt! And one of my favorite fabric lines! Will you be offering a pattern?

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  30. scraphappyNovember 8, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    I am absolutely inspired! I have some rainbow scrap blocks that I have been pondering a setting for. I think something similar to this would be just perfect. It is a beautiful quilt.

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  31. MeganNovember 9, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    This is beautiful! I love how you combined the two quilt designs! :) Thanks for linking up to {Sew} Modern Monday and have a great week!

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