Saturday, August 3, 2013

Modern D9P

Last spring, my friend Jenelle of Echinops & Aster hosted an aqua and orange mystery charm swap. It was such a fun concept that I had to join and was delighted with the 28 pairs of charms that I received from her. I had every intention of jumping right into a project to use them, but somehow they ended up sitting in my cabinet for over a year. 

Modern D9P

A few weeks ago I finally pulled them out after seeing this quilt by Kristy Daum of St. Louis Folk Victorian. Basically you make a disappearing nine-patch, but use more of your negative-space fabric than colorful prints in each block. Jenelle's charm pack also included some grey prints, so I added in about the same number of grey-toned low-volume prints from my stash.

Modern D9P, quilting 

This is one of the quilts that I quilted on my mom's longarm. I just did a random squared meander, not sure if there is a more official name for it. It was fun, but straight lines and sharp turns are definitely not as easy as loops and swirls! 
Modern D9P, back 

For the backing, I used this Lizzy House print from 1,001 Peeps and the binding is (I think) Timeless Treasures Sketch in Tangerine. 

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Yesterday morning when I was trying to take pictures of the quilt, I originally had Wyatt holding it while I had the camera. As you can see, he's still a little short and Jill is a master photo-bomber so I decided to switch places with him. Of course once Carson saw Wyatt taking pictures he had to do it, too. I should use them more often, because between the two of them they took the best pictures that I got! 

I seem to be getting into the habit of making quilts without a plan for them, so I was beyond thrilled when one of my friends from college saw this on IG and wanted to buy it. I have kicked around the idea of opening an Etsy shop or something but thinking about it is as far as I've gotten. Maybe I should?

17 comments:

  1. This turned out really sweet and glad it went to an admirer!

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  2. Go for it! If you've got time to manage it then do it. I haven't sold anything, but I'm getting to the point where I need to, coz I just keep making stuff "just because" (ie just because I loved the fabric and had to buy it!) and we're getting more than we need in the house. Cute photo bomber, and yes put the kids to work!

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  3. I love this! Ad your photo assistants including the little pink one are awesome! I have seen this pattern popping up and i must make it!!!!

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  4. I love what you did with the charm pack Toni. I used mine right away to make jumbo granny square blocks but have yet to put it together into a quilt top so don't worry, you're not the only one that's taken a long time to make something with it!

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  5. So pretty! I actually just finished a modern D9P top last week! Such an amazing outcome for not a lot of work! I love the colours in yours and all the low volume prints... perfect!

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  6. Love what you've done with this! My pack is still sitting untouched *blush*

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  7. Fabulous quilt and great news that sdomeone wants to buy it. You should do the etsy shop, I keep thinking it over too

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  8. Really lovely, I love the quilting you did. I think about an Etsy shop too, not sure whether its a good or bad idea!!

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  9. love it-- I'd have a hard time selling. Have you looked into shop locket? I use it, and it's quite a bit easier than actually having an etsy shop. It's just code that you can paste into your facebook, blog etc. email me if you have any questions about it.

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  10. Go Etsy!
    Sweet quilt, and I love that quilting xxx

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  11. Love your quilt Toni - such a great way to use those charms!

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  12. Gorgeous quilt, love the colours and the low volume! Not surprising your friend wanted to buy it and you should totally do Etsy! :)

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  13. I love this quilt! The colors are great and so is the design. I say go for the Etsy shop. I opened mine like a year ago and have yet to put anything in it, but if you're making quilts without an intended purpose and someone will pay you for them, then think of the money you'll have to buy more fabric!! :)

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  14. I love this one, Toni! So glad it's found a new home.

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  15. It looks really Great!! Thanks for sharing my pattern with your readers.

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  16. That quilt is just too cool! And how awesome that your friend bought it!

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  17. Wow! I love this quilt! I've been struggling to think how to use my orange fabric and your colour combination has really inspired me. Now I'm going to have a look at your other quilts. Thanks for sharing.
    Kate from Melbourne, Australia.

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