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Tuesday 3 September 2013

Full Moon Lagoon Quilt Top

I have done a bit of improv piecing in the past - I'm not sure how I forgot how much fun it is! I have been working obsessively on this quilt top over the last week or so, and I'm in love :o) We've had some glorious spring weather in the last week or so - and the colours in this quilt just scream summer to me, so it's been a fitting project to work on.

I managed to include a heap of my favorite designers - loads of Lizzy House (mostly pearl bracelets and jewels), Tula Pink (Prince Charming greens) and even a bit of Anna Maria Horner. I tried to continue the fade-up effect - although the magenta and purples are much more saturated than the blues and greens, so it's not so much a fade effect between those (more a giant leap?). But still, it has come out exactly as I'd envisioned.

It's ended up fairly massive. I haven't trimmed the edges (I figure I'll do that once it's all quilted) - but at the moment it's around 75" square. The intended recipient of this quilt is my three year old daughter - so hopefully it will last her for many years to come ;o)


I didn't end up using any of the softer pink prints I had pulled out for it - so I'm going to use those in a pieced back.


It probably goes without saying, but I am extremely excited to quilt this one :o)

xx Jess

Linking up with Lee at Freshly Pieced, and Quiltstory. 
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53 comments:

  1. nicole3 September 2013 at 11:15

    Absolutely gorgeous Jess!
    I would have loved this quilt as a little girl, hell i love it now!
    Fantastic work, can't wait to see it quilted up!

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  2. Alyce @ Blossom Heart Quilts3 September 2013 at 11:19

    I'm extremely excited to see how you quilt this too!

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  3. Jessica3 September 2013 at 11:38

    Ahhh! I love how you organized the colors! This is so beautiful, any little girl would be ecstatic!

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  4. Beth3 September 2013 at 11:44

    That is beautiful Jess! I have to get back to mine Full Moon Lagoon quilt soon.

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  5. Ella3 September 2013 at 12:01

    Ah, but it's gorgeous! The colors are making me want to revamp my wardrobe!

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  6. DeborahGun3 September 2013 at 12:19

    stunningly beautiful :-)

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  7. Heather D.3 September 2013 at 12:26

    Gorgeous!

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  8. Dawn3 September 2013 at 12:45

    This is wonderful! You did a great job. Improve piecing is lots of fun but what a mess I make when I do it. lol I love Full Moon Lagoon and kick myself for not purchasing some when I first saw it. Now I can't find a full FQ Bundle. :(
    Thanks for sharing this beauty. Can't wait to see how you quilt it.

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  9. Kristy @ Quiet Play3 September 2013 at 12:52

    Absolutely stunning!! Can't wait to see how you quilt it!!

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  10. Vicki3 September 2013 at 13:17

    Absolutely beautiful! The colors are outstanding.

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  11. CitricSugar3 September 2013 at 13:30

    Um... yeah! I'd be excited, too! That's incredibly gorgeous.

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  12. Carla3 September 2013 at 13:56

    This is so pretty Jess! Love the saturated colors

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  13. Adrianne @ On the Windy Side3 September 2013 at 14:39

    This is GORGEOUS! I really really love it - you've managed the colour wash/fade effect really well. I also cannot wait to see how you quilt it!

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  14. Leanne3 September 2013 at 14:50

    This is so beautiful, and inspiring too. I am looking forward to seeing what you do with the quilting.

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  15. Gunilla3 September 2013 at 14:50

    Love the colors and the quilt!!!

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  16. Kelsey3 September 2013 at 15:07

    Eeek! This is fricken ridiculously cool! If your daughter doesn't go bananas for it I'll take it off your hands. No doubt she will be smitten!

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  17. ipatchandquilt3 September 2013 at 15:29

    This is incredibly gorgeous! Your little girl must be over the moon!
    Esther
    esthersipatchandquilt at yahoo dot com
    ipatchandquilt dot wordpress dot com

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  18. Nicky3 September 2013 at 17:05

    Not surprised you are excited about it Jess - I am too! Lucky daughter!

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  19. Jess @ Scrappy n Happy3 September 2013 at 18:48

    It is beautiful Jess!

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  20. moira3 September 2013 at 18:57

    oh my..what a beauty (of course!)

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  21. Charlotte3 September 2013 at 20:32

    it's so lovely!

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  22. Julierose3 September 2013 at 21:17

    I can see why you are so excited--this is lovely...can't wait to see the finish..hugs, Julierose

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  23. Janine @ Rainbow Hare3 September 2013 at 21:57

    This is just gorgeous :)

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  24. Anonymous3 September 2013 at 22:24

    It is so pretty. The kind of quilt I want to see in person and look for all the surprises.

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  25. Kay3 September 2013 at 22:24

    Stunning, as a grown up I would happily have this quilt. I really like what you did with the colours.

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  26. giddy993 September 2013 at 22:25

    It's stunning and gorgeous!

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  27. Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek]3 September 2013 at 23:41

    Love this! I think the fade-up effect is perfect :)

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  28. Janet @ Simply Pieced4 September 2013 at 00:35

    This is beautiful and I love the shading progression.

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  29. ChristaQuilts4 September 2013 at 02:18

    This is wonderful! I can't wait to see it when quilted :-)

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  30. Hilary4 September 2013 at 02:33

    Oh this is so gorgeous!

    Found you via Sew Cute Tuesday
    Hilary
    http://www.youngtexanmama.com

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  31. Kelly4 September 2013 at 02:51

    One word required 'LOVE'!

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  32. amy4 September 2013 at 05:12

    LOVE. perfect for a little girl, and nice and large to grow into!!

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  33. SIMPLESEW4 September 2013 at 05:16

    Its gorgeous, I bought this entire line and just waiting to be inspired.. I am

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  34. Katy Cameron4 September 2013 at 06:32

    Absolutely love the colours in this, and the sea critters dotted around!

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  35. Renee4 September 2013 at 06:37

    oh it is just gorgeous! I'm sure your daughter is going to LOVE it! Can't wait to see how you quilt it, it will be a fun project.

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  36. Steph Blair4 September 2013 at 06:44

    Stunning.

    Even the husband said it was really quite lovely. (never heard such high praise for him before - my feedback is usually, that blocks a bit wonky!)

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  37. Kirsten4 September 2013 at 07:25

    Gorgeous quilt - love the fresh mix of pretty fabrics!

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  38. Jessica4 September 2013 at 08:02

    What a beautiful design, well done!

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  39. Erica4 September 2013 at 09:13

    This is so pretty. Before I saw the last line of your post I was thinking, "I am so excited to see how she quilts this!"

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  40. Korfela4 September 2013 at 12:17

    It is so beautiful ... I like it!

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  41. sarah elizabeth :: {no} hats4 September 2013 at 13:57

    Jess this is stunning, and with your outrageous FMQ skills I'm sure the quilting will be nothing short of outstanding.

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  42. Erin @ Once Upon a Donkey4 September 2013 at 14:06

    Sooooo gorgeous Jess. I think it'll be too big for Miss 3 - but sounds like the perfect size for me. ;)

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  43. anyadahab4 September 2013 at 15:39

    This turned out so beautiful!

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  44. Serena @ Sewgiving4 September 2013 at 20:46

    Gorgeous colours ... looking forward to seeing it quilted :)

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  45. Julia Graber4 September 2013 at 21:23

    Yes indeed, the colors are georgous. Great work.

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  46. Vera4 September 2013 at 22:20

    oh wow, love the colors and the whole concept. Beautiful!

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  47. Unknown5 September 2013 at 04:47

    I loveee this patchwork quilt, although i'm not sure that i'm up to making one just yet... I recently made a patchwork cushion (http://www.pinkroller.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/patchwork-magic.html) but i'm nowhere near this level of sewing!!!! definitely going to try it out though when I get a little better xxx

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  48. Pinspot5 September 2013 at 07:25

    I adore this line of fabric and this is such a beautiful way to use it!

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  49. Anonymous5 September 2013 at 11:37

    I love the idea of giving a small child a quilt that they can love and keep into adulthood. This one certainly fits that description. How did you manage to make a quilt top that is equally appealing to a 3 year old as it is to a 30 year old?

    Yes, it is a giant leap between the purples and the blues, but it looks great/bold/striking.

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  50. Shelley @ Cora's Quilts11 September 2013 at 02:09

    Gorgeous! The colors and blocks are beautiful!

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  51. BillieBee (billiemick)11 September 2013 at 03:14

    What a wonderful, bright, playful quilt.

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  52. Deanna11 September 2013 at 12:17

    I absolutely love love this quilt top! I've been toying with the idea of using Full Moon Lagoon for a quilt for my baby girl, and just didn't know how to do it. This is it!!! oh, this is gorgeous.

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  53. Sarah15 September 2013 at 16:15

    It's gorgeous! Very clever to work out how to fit that all together in a colour wash format too. Well done.

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