In the midst of Spring Break I made a quick quilt with a fat eighth stack of Gretel by my friend Amy Smart.
With all those pretty reds and blues I'm fairly certain she designed this line just for me...maybe.
I used the pattern Fat Quarter Friday, which whips up quick and is perfect for fabrics like these with a lot of white backgrounds to mix in.
This is the Crib size (I make generous crib sizes!) of the pattern which worked perfect for the fat eighths I had. The pattern calls for fat quarters, but to use fat eighths you just cut half the pieces you normally would for a fat quarter and use more fat eighths.
This fabric is so lovely and is in stores now.
Since my oldest turned 12 a couple of weeks ago we are in the midst of moving my sewing room down stairs into the living room that we barely use, so my boys will have their own bedrooms. I'm kind of bummed to give up my dedicated sewing room, but I'm also guessing I will probably get a lot more sewing done since I'll be where the action is. I feel like I passed into a phase of life where my kids are old enough to not get into the sewing stuff...and I can actually leave my things out without as much worry (except Jane with tiny scissors...see this post).
I'll take some photos when things get settled!
Little Quiltsong
Very pretty!! Love it with these fabrics!
Allison
Thank you!
Sue H
Pretty quilt. I think you'll like being downstairs. I moved my things to our unused living room a few years ago when my mother started staying longer and more often at our house. I do get more sewing done now because it's so convenient. Have fun!!
Allison
Thank you! I think you are right, I'll like it when I'm settled and I can get past not having my "own room".
Amy Smart
Aack! I love it! Thank you. :) I'm sorry you have to make the sewing room shuffle - only because it's such a pain - but I think you'll love being close to the action. I moved into our "dining room" a few years ago next to the kitchen and it's been so much easier to sneak in and out from time to time. Good luck with the swticheroo. Excited to see pictures of your new space.
Allison
Thanks Amy, I love your fabric!
Jane
I used this pattern for I Spy quilts that I made for our 4 sons families this past Christmas. It was perfect!
Allison
That's a great idea!!! I might have to steal it!!
Jennifer Anderson
Love the quilt!
Rebecca Ruppel
so if you're making with fat eighths, do you use twice as many?
JEAN
Hi Allison! It's a darling quilt from a great quilt pattern and wonderful Amy fabric!
-Jean ❤
Allison
Thanks Jean!
Shadow
I absolutely love this quilt. I love Amy's fabric and your quilt shows it off beautifully.
Allison
Thank you!
octordle
i love it!