July 09, 2012

Sew a modern orange quilt

I'm not really into quilts unless they are 1) handmade by my Gram or 2) very modern, geometric, and simple. Kirsty from You Had Me at Bonjour just sent me a link to her baby quilt tutorial, and I can't resist sharing this one. It's orange and cool! Pair this coziness with a white Eames rocker* and your nursery will be looking hip.

Find the quilt how-to right here.
*Eames rockers are expensive and not entirely comfortable, but will increase the odds of getting your nursery featured in a decorating magazine. The top priority of every new mom, I'm certain.

22 comments:

  1. SusanJuly 9, 2012 at 4:31 PM

    That is amazing! and inspiring

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  2. Grandma GJuly 9, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    Wow! That's a cool quilt! MUCH cooler than that rocker! :)

    Mum/NOTyourGram

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  3. Allyson McGuireJuly 9, 2012 at 7:28 PM

    I love this quilt! I have been dying to make one.

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  4. bruinbrJuly 9, 2012 at 7:59 PM

    Thanks for sharing this tutorial! Probably wouldn't have found it otherwise! Your comment about the rocker made me giggle. It is so true!!

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  5. Kris @ everywhereorange.comJuly 9, 2012 at 8:15 PM

    i. am. in. love. this is outstanding!!! i must make this!!

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  6. Kirsty @ Bonjour QuiltsJuly 10, 2012 at 2:29 AM

    Thank you Jessica!

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  7. Periwinkle PaisleyJuly 10, 2012 at 5:29 AM

    Love that and what yummy fabric!

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  8. NuriaJuly 10, 2012 at 6:18 AM

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  9. UnknownJuly 10, 2012 at 6:51 AM

    Beautiful design! Kxx

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  10. SuzanneJuly 10, 2012 at 7:07 AM

    Striking quilt! I'm definitely going to look at the tutorial now. Right now!

    PS. I have a confession. I am not really a person who typically favors orange, but you are pulling me over to the dark side. :-)

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  11. Jessica JonesJuly 10, 2012 at 8:38 AM

    No, I'm pulling you over to the bright side! Hooray!

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  12. AnnaJuly 10, 2012 at 9:04 AM

    oh gosh, I had to laugh about the eames rocker comment. ha

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  13. able mabelJuly 10, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    oh my word! that is awesome! quilters have so much talent.

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  14. ChristineJuly 10, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    I love this quilt! It looks more like someone was trying to simplify putting grain elevators on the quilt for a farm momma... I love some of the great ideas you have on here! Thanks for taking the time to share with us!

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  15. cjmJuly 10, 2012 at 12:51 PM

    Is it ok to link to the baby quilt I made recently? I like more modern looks, too. And was, of course, inspired by Pinterest. Not the best picture as we were in the middle of moving while 8 months pregnant. Good times. :) http://theittybittythings.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/life-list-baby-quilt-2.html

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  16. Donna @ SnowboundJuly 10, 2012 at 1:15 PM

    Great quilt! Thanks for sharing.

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  17. AnonymousJuly 11, 2012 at 8:53 PM

    Orange and traditional Asian repeating patterns; what more could a girl want in life?

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  18. AnonymousJuly 12, 2012 at 1:03 AM

    Beautiful quilt and very true about the rocker. I bought one when I had my kiddo - used it for about two weeks before succumbing to the standard glider. The eames rocker now sits prettily without much rocking.

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  19. Colourlovin'motherJuly 15, 2012 at 3:23 PM

    Eames rocker was a great addition to our nursery, mostly because my toddler believes it is exclusively for his raucous renditions of row,row,row the boat. Mama is not allowed to sit on it!

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  20. Your Creative Friends at the Calico HouseJuly 15, 2012 at 8:14 PM

    Very inspiring and love all that orange.

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  21. rtJuly 20, 2012 at 10:11 PM

    is there a secret to making quilts modern looking? or is it just an "i know it when i see it" kind of thing?

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  22. Jessica JonesJuly 21, 2012 at 10:04 AM

    Simplicity is a hallmark. Large areas of neutrals or solid color instead of a million tiny pieces of busy floral print fabric. Check out some of the work by Jacquie Gering or Denise Schmidt.
    http://jacquietps.wordpress.com/
    http://dsquilts.com/quilts.asp

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