The forest has taken shape, all the tree blocks are now sewn together and the quilt top is done. Gathering my low volume scraps and print scraps, the forest quickly came together. Using The Painted Forest quilt pattern by Blue Nickel Studios, it all started with three trees that were well matched.
Then things got a little wild when I started mixing it up a bit.
And now the forest has gathered.
At this point, I could point out things that bug me as I look at this top, but I’m just going to be happy with it. I did change out a couple of the low volume backgrounds (two that were way too light). It was a fun pattern, and I’ve made some notes for the next time around.
Did I make a dent in my scraps bin? A little. I didn’t take a before and after photo, but I can get the lid on the bin much easier now than before. It was nice to clean it up and organize it, so it’s ready for the next round of scrappy play.
Next up is to make the backing. I haven’t quite decided on what that will be yet, but I will be shopping my stash over the weekend.
Enjoy your weekend, my friends! Happy Stitching!
Wendy
Your forest is awesome! I like the variety and texture your backgrounds give your art piece!
It looks great. I love it.
You are sooo quick. It is a lovely forest. And a big big inspiration! The colour collection is perfect, as always!
Mhhh,… forest… there is one word that comes into my mind… little red riding hood
May be something red (her red cap) and a fabric with paws… I am sure there is fabric woth paws in your stash.. 😎. Greetings to the lovely paws in live, called Wilbs!
Ah, it is such a happy forest.
Looks like the forest has been naughty resulting in some very interesting hybrid tree varieties 😀
It’s like a happy painting! Love each tree and the way you fit them together – you achieved some depth of field! Looking forward to seeing your backing.
What a fun quilt. Live the variety of fabrics.
Such a fun scrappy forest! Even a small dent in your scraps is a dent. Have a wonderful holiday weekend.
What a fun scrappy forest! Glad you made a little dent in your scraps!
Cute!! So colorful and fun, Wendy! I love that turquoise tree hanging out on the end, being uniquely itself!
It really is such a fun quilt! I agree with Linda–it’s like a happy painting! The scrappy colors come together so well and make a beautiful forest!
A scrappy background is one of my favorite things in a quilt! Yours is wonderful, Wendy. It gives so much interest to the whole picture. The Forest is looking great!
Looks just like the forest in the fall with all the changing of colors!
I think your forest is awesome!
A wonderful fallish forest. Some of those trees remind me of a couple in my front yard that need to be trimmed back into shape. This looks like you had lots of fun. I love the variety of backgrounds, too.
What a fun quilt this is turning into. I love the fall-ish colors, but not really….and the low volume backgrounds are fabulous! I think it is perfect and love how you dive in for fun on a project and then it there is a top…so much fun! I hope you find the perfect back when you are shopping in your stash.
oh it’s super! I love the colors, the B & W backgrounds, the layout and balance. I don’t want to buy another pattern but I love this
Leeanna
Yeah, it’s fabulous how you pulled it together. It resembles a stroll on a fall day when the leaves are starting to change.
Well congratulations on making a dent in your scrap bin and what a wonderful way to do it – the piece is looking fabulous 🙂