Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Firecrackers Blog Hop

Today I get to be part of an amazing blog hop from the Fat Quarter Shop, showcasing their latest pattern: Firecrackers.  Isn't it lovely?  I found that this quilt was time intensive, but not as difficult as it looks, and the result is so beautiful!





Here's what you'll need to make your own: A Quilt kit (includes two jelly rolls, neutral fabric for the quilt top and binding fabric), Backing, Pattern, and Triangular Ruler.  The pattern is easy to follow, but there's also a great video tutorial here.

As part of the blog hop, The Fat Quarter shop is sponsoring a giveaway.  I get to giveaway one 30 degree ruler, needed to make this quilt.

To enter: 1- follow me on Bloglovin' or Google Plus (both are on my sidebar)
2- After you've done that, leave a comment on this post (don't forget to include your email)

Giveaway closed and the winner has been contacted.  Thanks!

For my quilt, I used the new Gooseberry line by Vanessa Goertzen - I love the bright, happy colors.








I quilted mine on my home machine with straight lines bordering the white diamonds.



I used a polyester high loft batting.  Call my crazy, but I actually like using the polyester batting.  In this quilt, it created a little bit of a puffy look.  I like how it emphasizes the diamonds.


My backing fabric is from the Hello Darling line by Bonnie and Camille (love the little flowers!)  



Originally, I was going to bind this one with an orange peel pattern in red, but I decided it needed a solid binding since the quilt was so busy on its own.  I'm so glad I went with the dark blue!





Want to see some of the other Firecracker Quilts created?  Here's the other blogs in the hop:

Ants to Sugar by Daisy
Silly Mama Quilts by Brooke
On the Windy Side by Adrianne
Happy Quilting by Melissa
627 Handworks by Julie
Must Love Quilts by Corinne
Mommy Sew by Jenn


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49 comments:

  1. KathrynNovember 11, 2015 at 4:08 PM

    Love your quilt, from fabric to quilting to binding. Thanks for the giveaway. I follow you via bloglovin.

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  2. AnonymousNovember 11, 2015 at 6:47 PM

    Hi love your Blog+Giveaway! Happy to follow via Blog lovin !
    msstitcher1214@gmail.com

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  3. Di~November 11, 2015 at 7:08 PM

    Love this pattern! I am amazed that with the hi-loft batting you didn't have trouble with the quilting.
    Thanks, I follow you w/ Bloglivin'

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  4. UnknownNovember 11, 2015 at 11:51 PM

    Love the quilt. Such a cute pattern & I love the fabric you used. I follow you on bloglovin.

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  5. DebbieNovember 12, 2015 at 2:59 AM

    I too love this quilt and your fabric choice is perfect for it! It looks great on the bed - what batting did you use?

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  6. lalaluuNovember 12, 2015 at 7:15 AM

    I follow you on Bloglovin. I like the poly batting, too, especially if you want a light and fluffy quilt!

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  7. AnitaNovember 13, 2015 at 4:18 AM

    A gorgeous quilt! I follow you via Google+.

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  8. cynthiaNovember 13, 2015 at 4:18 AM

    Great fabric choice for this pattern!

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  9. cynthiaNovember 13, 2015 at 4:18 AM

    Great fabric choice for this pattern!

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  10. Alison V.November 13, 2015 at 6:01 AM

    Absolutely adorable! So nice to see everyone's finished versions finally! :)

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  11. GillNovember 13, 2015 at 6:27 AM

    I love this pattern!
    Your version is gorgeous!
    Bloglovin follower

    gillwatson at mailbox dot co dot uk

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  12. quilterNovember 13, 2015 at 8:11 AM

    I like your fabric!
    Thanks for sharing.
    cork@pa.rr.com

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  13. mumbird3November 13, 2015 at 8:15 AM

    Lovely quilt - love your fabric choices! mumbird3atgmaildotcom

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  14. Danette November 13, 2015 at 10:28 AM

    I'm following on bloglovin'. Would like to make this quilt in "Indigo Rose" by Verna Mosquera. Your quilt is beautiful! Thank you! peterstankovich@comcast.net

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  15. DawnNovember 13, 2015 at 10:45 AM

    Your quilt is gorgeous, thank you for sharing. I am following you on Bloglovin (dawn743).
    dawnm1993(at)gmail(dot)com

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  16. AnonymousNovember 13, 2015 at 10:48 AM

    I just love this pattern, and I love your color choices for yours. I follow on Bloglovin (delliott1000) Thanks!

    Please click on the delaineelliott above for my email link.

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  17. CeciliaNovember 13, 2015 at 10:54 AM

    Great choice on the fabric you used! I'm a new follower via Bloglovin. Thanks for the giveaway.
    ceciliayoung at gmx.com

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  18. MartinaNovember 13, 2015 at 10:57 AM

    Looks wonderful! So fresh and happy! I am a new follower via bloglovin too!

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  19. EmileeHopeNovember 13, 2015 at 12:02 PM

    I follow your blog on bloglovin

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  20. Sarah@123quiltNovember 13, 2015 at 12:09 PM

    I just started following you on Bloglovin! I love your version of this quilt. The Gooseberry fabric works so well with this pattern. Thanks for the chance to win!
    sarah123quilt AT gmail DOT com

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  21. Quilting TangentNovember 13, 2015 at 12:22 PM

    Following on Bloglovin'. Pretty version of the quilt. 24Tangent@gmail.com

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  22. AnonymousNovember 13, 2015 at 2:26 PM

    HI, I LOVE YOUR QUILT! THANK YOU+FQS FOR A NEAT GIVEAWAY!
    msstitcher1214@gmail.com

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  23. AnonymousNovember 13, 2015 at 2:26 PM

    HAPPY TO FOLLOW YOU ON BLOG LOVIN'!
    (USER>lindadouglas35 )
    msstitcher1214@gmail.com

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  24. AnonymousNovember 13, 2015 at 4:06 PM

    Such a pretty quilt! Bloglovin follower: Nicole Sender.
    nikilsend(at)outlook(dot)com

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  25. cedacanthusNovember 13, 2015 at 5:10 PM

    I followed on Google plus but I read my blogs in Digg Reader so I followed there too, because wow your blog is lovely!! I love that you used the high-loft batting, I've never seen it used on other modern quilting blogs. I think it looks lovely! All squishy and warm, like a duvet (I remember having to manually get my head around why quilts were so FLAT when I first started quilting - I'd only ever used duvets before). Is just outlining the diamonds enough quilting for this? I also really like your binding choice, the solid is nice and stable, not so flighty as a print.

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  26. Kathy E.November 13, 2015 at 6:38 PM

    I have been a Bloglovin follower for a while now!
    I really like the white offsetting the beauty of the Gooseberry prints. The quilting is very special, too, giving the quilt a fluffiness and softness!

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  27. GranChrisNovember 13, 2015 at 9:20 PM

    I am a BL follower.

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  28. GranChrisNovember 13, 2015 at 9:21 PM

    I love your quilt, great colors and perfect binding color.

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  29. UnknownNovember 13, 2015 at 9:48 PM

    I love the colors of your quilt. This new ruler is amazing. I'd love to try that! I'm a bloglovin' follower :)

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  30. UnknownNovember 13, 2015 at 10:31 PM

    All the fire cracker quilts are spectacular. I admire the bright colours white , the pattern stands out. Thank you for a chance to win . I follow on G+.

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  31. SarahNovember 14, 2015 at 12:08 AM

    Beautiful, and it must be so soft with the batting and quilting method you used. :) I use both polyester or cotton batting depending on the feel and look I want. sarah@forrussia.org

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  32. Diane K.November 14, 2015 at 4:24 AM

    Adorable quilt. Can't wait to make this quilt!

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  33. MelanieNovember 14, 2015 at 10:46 AM

    I follow on Bloglovin. LOVE this quilt with Gooseberry!

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  34. AnneNovember 14, 2015 at 12:06 PM

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  35. AnneNovember 14, 2015 at 12:08 PM

    I like your kind of crazy!!! The high loft actually enhances the "spokes" of the pattern. This fabric looks pretty in any pattern.

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  36. Helen LNovember 14, 2015 at 1:45 PM

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  37. Helen LNovember 14, 2015 at 1:52 PM

    I love your quilt in Gooseberry: I have some of that line and it is fun to see it made up! And I love your high loft batting that makes your stars pop!! Hugs, H in Healdsburg. (a new follower as of today!) :-) I'm mormon too: In Healdsburg, Ca

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  38. Susan StantonNovember 14, 2015 at 6:17 PM

    Your Gooseberry quilt is really lovely. It looks warm and comfy.

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  39. PamelaNovember 14, 2015 at 9:43 PM

    I love your fabric choice! What at beautiful quilt! Thanks for sharing. I follow you on Bloglovin.

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  40. UnknownNovember 15, 2015 at 12:46 PM

    I LOVE ALL THE FIRECRACKER QUILTS. I like the polyester batting also. murphynell@yahoo.com

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  41. propswifeNovember 15, 2015 at 1:30 PM

    I'm following you on Bloglovin. I really like your choice of Gooseberry fabric and your choice to quilt along the stars and leave the quilt puffy was spot on. Love how it leaves the stars on the back!

    linda_collum@hotmail.com

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  42. Diane BeaversNovember 16, 2015 at 5:14 PM

    Lauren, Its so wonderful to meet you. What a beauty! Thank you for sharing.
    Love the texture by your straight line quilting around the diamonds.

    schimmel.db@gmail.com

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  43. Christine SNovember 17, 2015 at 5:49 AM

    This is so pretty! I love the look you got by using the polyester. Great finish!

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  44. RebeccaNovember 17, 2015 at 7:31 AM

    your quilt is awesome, I follow you on bloglovin
    sewfabrics@outlook.com

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  45. mangozzNovember 17, 2015 at 8:58 PM

    Love this quilt! I follow you on Bloglovin. Thanks for the opportunity to win. chocolatewiskers@aol.com

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  46. claire rossNovember 22, 2015 at 5:25 AM

    This is gorgeous. The fabrics you have used are beautiful x
    Iain.ross30 at gmail dot com

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  47. claire rossNovember 22, 2015 at 5:26 AM

    I follow you on blog lovin x
    Iain.ross30 at gmail dot com

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  48. Deal.licious Real Food DebbyNovember 24, 2015 at 6:49 PM

    Love this quilt! Following on blog lovin

    debbygrawn at yahoo dot com

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