Birch Quilt

I wanted to share some photos of a commissioned quilt that I made using Monaluna's new Circa 50 collection from Birch Fabrics.  (While formatting these links, I saw Circa 60 for the first time.  Awesome!)

The idea was to make a quilt with trees and birds, similar to the ones on the Birch site.  I used a variation of my Map of the States technique to make giant color-coded, pieced tree templates out of freezer paper.  The finished quilt is about 48" x 60".

 

The quilt includes three bird appliques that I drew to (hopefully!) resemble the ones in the Circa 50 fabric.  Besides Circa 50, I used Kona solids in charcoal (birds), ash (background), coal (binding), and zucchini, coral and jade green in the trees.

 
I wish I had been able to get better photos!  This little photo shoot is motivating me to take a class to learn how to use my fancy camera ASAP.  The actual quilting is nowhere near as messy as it appears in these photos!

 

Hanging the quilt in the window helped, but the back shows through a bit.

 
Here's a shot of just the back.  I have a few more photos up on Flickr. 

Overall, I'm happy with the way it turned out. 

Comments

[Rebekah]

eek!!! This is so so so adorable! I love the trees, the birds, the patchwork...amazing!

[Jessie Lathroum]

LOVE LOVE LOVE this! Beautiful work!

[duff]

Ahhhhh, what a beautiful thing! I love the way your creations are morphing (squares to windows to trees to ?).

If the new owner is unimpressed, I'd like first dibs!!♥

[Sarah]

Very nice! It reminds me of a children's book -- about Elmer the elephant.

[Latifah]

Very nice Elizabeth! I love it!

[Dana]

Wow! Fabricworm chose a great quilt designer for their new line.
This is brilliant!

[ariane]

That is amazing! Great work - really inspiring to try quilting! And your pictures were good too :)

[karen]

I love it!

[Ashley]

This is fabulous Elizabeth! I love those patchwork trees!

[Live a Colorful Life]

Really beautiful! Cynthia must be so happy!

[angie]

I absolutely love, LOVE this quilt!

[abby o]

WOW, this is incredible. What a WONDERFUL quilt, you are amazingly talented...and patient! Even if I could have conceptualized that in my head I don't know if I could have figured it all out. Amazing, thanks for sharing!!

[kmarvin]

I really like the style of this quilt. Wonderful job.

[nichole]

holy moly! you really outdid yourself with this one. this quilt is beautiful!

[Nancy]

You never cease to amaze. I like this quilt's back almost as much as the front. What type of batting do you use? I guess it doesn't bother you that the back shows through to the front.

[gigi]

holy moly fantastic!!

[Elizabeth]

Thanks, everyone!

Also, just to clarify . . . I use Warm and White batting. The back only shows through when the quilt is backlit from being hung in the window (as would happen with most quilts). If you look at the photos of the quilt on the floor, the back doesnt show through. :)

[Cynthia]

Oh My Goodness, Oh my Goodness! I can't contain how thrilled I am. Have just forwarded link to every family member. AMAZING! So awesome to see it come to fruition. I can't wait to touch it! Many, Many Thanks Elizabeth!

[linwood avenue]

i think it is so beautiful - not messy at all. great job!

[beth]

What a great QUilt!! Love the design and the fabric choices!

[Anja]

Absolutely gorgeous!

[Lindsay Forgette]

My jaw dropped when I saw this quilt. The creativity and beautiful colors make it so wonderfully unique. I love the appliques, I am still trying to get the hang of it.

[jessica fernandez]

OMG! really cute. i wanna make one......

[Barbara Mann]

Hi Elizabeth, I'm Cynthia's mom. She just forwarded your link. Your work is amazing and awe inspiring! The fabric, the tree, the birds are so perfect for Birch Fabrics. It will be beautiful at quilt market and hanging in Cynthia's shop.

[mj]

Very cool!