Fall Forest
My Fall Forest quilt is finished and ready for display. This is, hands down, one of my favorite quilts made this year.
I made my Fall Forest using the Painted Forest pattern by Blue Nickel Studios. Measuring 60″ square, my quilt is made from scraps, using low volume whites for the background and prints for the trees. The blocks sizes vary in width, from 8 inches to 12 inches, and they are 25 inches in height. It is a very enjoyable pattern and great for scraps!
Some of you know I had planned to quilt this myself, but after giving that some thought, and not wanting to wrangle a large quilt with my domestic, I asked Connie to do the quilting for me. As soon as I laid out the quilt, she knew exactly what she thought would work – tumbling leaves.
Wisps of wind with tumbling leaves – can’t you just hear the leaves crunching under your feet? The design works really well with the theme of the quilt.
It’s difficult to see in the photos, but from time to time, Connie stopped the machine and switched out thread colors to keep with my scrappy theme. Isn’t that cool?!
I pulled out my binding scraps and put some of them to use along with the low volume whites. With smaller quilts, when I piece the binding with scraps, I pin it on beforehand to avoid getting a seam in the corners. I dove right in with this one without pinning, and it worked well (phew). The backing fabric is a wide back of Brandon Mabley’s Onion Rings, which look a bit like tree rings, don’t you think?
Wilbs, of course, had to check it out.
Not even treats could entice him off the quilt so I could take a photo. I guess he likes it, too!
Fall Forest will soon be hung in our living room. I’m very excited to have it ready in time for my fall decor. I’ll definitely keep this pattern in my stack of favorites!
Wendy
My Little Galaxy
25 Comments
Brenda in Georgia
Wow, that is really, really quite something. I absolutely love it. I wish I had the energy and patience because it would be so much fun to make, I think. I am really old and only do small things anymore. Maybe I could do a doll quilt with just one tree. Is the pattern available?
Diann@ Little Penguin Quilts
Isn’t that fun?! I love all the color, the variety of backgrounds, and of course the quilting and binding really finish it off perfectly. I didn’t realize that it is so big! Beautiful finish, Wendy!
Kathy
Your quilt is just lovely. And will look great hanging for the fall! You have been busy finishing all of your quilts. I love the quilting on this quilt, it fit perfectly. Connie did a great job quilting it.
Quilting is in my Blood
Wow, your Fall Forest is spectacular, and so nicely complimented by Connie’s quilting. I didn’t realize it was going to be such a large quilt. It is definitely going to be the star attraction of your fall decor!
Nancy @ Grace and Peace Quilting
A timely finish, Wendy, with the leaves about to turn here! Cool quilting, threads, backing and binding, too!!!
Helen
It’s quite amazing what a difference the quilting makes. I bet it’s fun to see it for the first time after the quilting is done. I’m guessing it’s never a disappointment.
texasquiltgal
This is my favorite quilt you’ve made, and I think Wilbs agrees with me. Those colors with the black and white – just stunning. I’m glad it will hang in your house so you can see it all the time! Connie’s quilting is just stunning.
Kate
Congrats on another fun finish! The quilting works so well, as does the backing. So glad you are hanging it where you can enjoy it.
Laura Kate
Beautiful result. I can tell how happy you are. It will make a wonderful focal point in your living room.
The Joyful Quilter
SEW super cute, Wendy! Congrats on finishing up just in time for your Fall display.
Eva
Echoing the others, absolutely beautiful… Conny did a super job! Yes, agree, wood pieces no onions. Love the use of you scrapps and using black and white. This pattern is worse to buy.
Lovely to see Wilbs. And for sure he did not want to go.. the fabric smells interesting after being in another house. Enjoy your fall!! With this quilt no problem!
Barbara J Stanbro
This is absolutely adorable. I’m very tempted to purchase the pattern. Your fabrics are perfect, and the back fabric looks great.
Kathleen McCormick
I can see why this is one of your favorites – it is a knock out. I love the colors and the neutral backgrounds…all such fun. Connie did a fabulous job bringing it to life. The little bits of color in the binding is perfect…and I get the pinning thing and am glad it worked out. Gorgeous finish – does it have a home?
Rochelle Summers
Wendy, you have a real keeper here. This is such a beautiful quilt with all the colors and Connie’s lovely quilting. I love your scraps!! This should be displayed all year long. Perhaps tree quilts for each season is another idea! You have been so creative this year and continue to amaze me each time I open your posts.
aquilterstable
A delightful finish! And yay for a partnership in getting it quilted… very cool design.
Cocoa Quilts
Your forest turned out beautifully. Love the quilting.
Vicki in MN
You are just rocking the finishes girl!! Love the end result, so very cool and just in time to enjoy this fall.
tierneycreates: a fusion of textiles and smiles
That is just gorgeous and kitty approved also! Love the colors!
Cheree Hull
LOL What is it with cats and sitting on things as a sign of approval? So funny. Oh yes it finished up just wonderfully! It really just pops! and absolutely deserves a front/center spot in your home! YAY!
marissthequilter
An absolutely gorgeous quilt. Well done!
vickiwelsh9b9e540c9c
That turned out great!
Diane Harris
Love, love, love!!!
Tracie
Wendy, this is stunning, and I’m glad you plan to display it in your living room! It’ll make you smile every day. I wouldn’t have guessed that it’s so big — even better! Connie did such a lovely job stitching it.
Karen
so colorful – I’m still trying to get caught up on blogs from being gone on vacation in September!
Janine @ Rainbow Hare
This is another great finish. You really are on a roll 🙂