Have you wondered if I quilt anymore? I have. But I’ve been designing patterns again, which is so nice. Feeling my creativity return has been helpful on so many levels, especially with my self esteem. It’s funny how we define ourselves by how we spend our time. Sewing always makes me feel a little better about who I am as a person. With the sun spending most of the day hiding now, I can’t get enough of my new, sunshiney quilt. I designed this quilt based on a vintage quilt I spotted a few years ago. I drew up the templates, made a test block, and then my anxiety took over my life and this little quilt had to take a backseat. Now that I am back in control, I thought it was time to finish it and put it out there.
I made the conscious decision to make this quilt with a yellow background even though it’s very different than anything I’ve done before. The color makes the rest of my landscape not quite so bleak. This year especially I’m feeling that tug towards thoughts that don’t lift me or make life better and the yellow reminds me of sunshiney days. I think it’s time to make a vitamin D supplement a part of my routine.
I named the quilt ‘Delightful’ because these blocks are really fun to make. They come together quickly and make a big splash! I could see a patchwork sashing being a fun variation on this pattern as well! As it is, there is no sashing and no borders, just a repeated block.
I’ve listed the pattern for sale in my shop here. I wish I’d had time to make it up in Christmas colors! Wouldn’t it be fun in pinks & reds?!
So, if you need me, I’ll be curled up under this little quilt admiring the snow, but plotting ways to escape it. Can you believe these pictures were only taken a week apart?
Thank you for reading. If you’d like to grab a copy of Delightful and make your own, you can find the pattern in my little shop here.
My outfit:
Red Sweater – old, H&M but you can find a similar sweater here and it’s 30% off!
I also got a few questions on my sweater from my last post
I purchased it from Boden two years ago but I hunted around and found this very similar one that looks to be a good quality! (and I love this one in red so much!)
i love this pattern! so cheerful. and would definitely make a great christmas quilt. 🙂 i have always been a sucker for dresdens and really like the variation of having a hexagon center. as for vitamin d…never a bad thing. here in maine, just about everyone is low on vitamin d and told to take a supplement. i know there are a couple of types of vitamin d supplements and i think one is absorbed better, so you may want to double check with your medical peeps which one they recommend. good luck! and thank you for such a generous and honest blog. happy holidays!
Thank you, jeanne! I actually take a liquid supplement from my chiropractor. It seems to turn things around the fastest 🙂 I hope your winter has spots of sunshine!
I love your quilt. Do you mind tell what fabric you used. Mostly interested in the yellow. Happy Holidays to you. I love your u tubes. Teri
Hi, Teri,
I used Dixie and a yellow I had on my shelf, but i’m not remembering the name of it now. I’m sorry!! I think it might actually be called just ‘yellow’ 🙂 I’m 90% sure it was a kona color.
Thank you for reading my blog!
Amanda
Love your new pattern; very cheerful! Went to your shop to purchase but could not find it as a digital download. I have some Christmas fabric that would be perfect for this. Is the pattern available as a digital download?
Hi, Cindy,
Thank you for your comment! The pattern is only available by digital download right now. I haven’t had it printed 🙂
Thank you again!
Amanda
https://www.westwoodacresfabric.com/products/delightful-quilt-pattern
This is so beautiful Amanda! Can I share your second photo on IG? I love it so much and you look FABULOUS and happy!!!!
Absolutely! i’d love it if you shared 🙂 Thank you bunches, Allison. This fabric made the quilt so cheery 🙂
What a gorgeous quilt!! I love the cheeriness yellow brings to a quilt.
Love the quilt and particularly the yellow! Could you tell me the skill level you think this pattern requires? Just curious if this is totally pieced or appliqued along with piecing. Love reading your blog and seeing the beautiful scenery. Sunshine never a problem here is Georgia!
Hi, Martha,
Thank you for stopping by! This pattern is probably intermediate or brave beginner. There are curves & y-seams, but it isn’t as hard as it looks!
Thank you for reading!
Amanda
I love your quilt and the happy pictures you posted with it. I was wondering the size of the finished quilt. I like it as is! Also, since it is scrappy can I use lots of fat quarters instead of the thirds? That quilt will light up any dreary day!!!
It turned out soooo nice. Love the yellow. Just what winter needs to make it bearable. Thanks for sharing.