Friday, May 5, 2017

Pixie Sticks Quilt

Pixie Sticks is now a quilt!
Pixie Sticks Quilt

That was fast, wasn't it? Once I got the technique down on the first four blocks, the next five sewed up in a snap. 

 The original Pixie Sticks pattern is for a table runner, with the blocks turned. But wanting to use up the fabric, I opted for a nine-patch layout, with the blocks also turned. Looks awesome!
Pixie Sticks Quilt full on

 With the refreshing, fun vibe this quilt was giving off, and since it's going to be a baby quilt, how about some daisies?
Pixie Sticks detail

 Oh too sweet! And love that border fabric - it's 'Painter's Canvas' for Michael Miller. Reminds me a lot of grunge, another awesome fabric line! 
Pixie Sticks closeup

 To add to that, a soft, striped pink flannel finishes off the back.
Pixie Sticks back

 Love, love, love, love, love!

 I definitely have to keep the Pixie Sticks blocks in my stash of ideas - makes for a great scrap buster. If you're adventurous, give this a try, or get your hands on a copy of Stash Lab (affiliate link) for the full instructions.

 Have a great weekend quilting!


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14 comments:

  1. Vicki in MNMay 5, 2017 at 5:30 AM

    Fab finish! I too love that border fabric. Great quilting and don't cha just love using flannel on the back and seeing your stitches sink it so wonderfully.

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  2. Yanicka May 5, 2017 at 5:43 AM

    Fabulous finish and the quilting is perfect

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  3. Tish StempleMay 5, 2017 at 6:19 AM

    Not only is it an awesome scrap buster, but it's an awesome baby quilt! I'm drooling over your finish today :)

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  4. Janice HoltonMay 5, 2017 at 8:05 AM

    Oh Susan, I love this quilt. The daisy quilting is so perfect for it. Is this a panto or did you freehand?

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  5. Mel BeachMay 5, 2017 at 8:06 AM

    This looks great and love the choice of daisies for the quilting!!

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  6. Ann DMay 5, 2017 at 8:10 AM

    What a great quilt, love the blocks and how you sewed them up. It's only the 5th of May and you've made your quilt. what's on tap for the next 26 days?

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  7. Needled MomMay 5, 2017 at 8:38 AM

    I LOVE it!!!!

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  8. Kathy E.May 5, 2017 at 9:08 AM

    Oooh, this is awesome! The colors and design is one I'd like to follow. Adding it to my list....

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  9. Andree G. FaubertMay 5, 2017 at 1:38 PM

    Wow Susan, that sure was quick. What a lovely quilt. Of course, you just encouraged me to buy the book!

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  10. Barb NeiwertMay 7, 2017 at 4:48 AM

    What a cheerful quilt - it just makes me smile to look at it. Congrats on the finish!

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  11. AlidaPMay 8, 2017 at 11:56 AM

    Lovely spring quilt! Perfect combination of color, design and quilting! Thanks for sharing!

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  12. Jocelyn is Canadian Needle NanaMay 10, 2017 at 5:14 PM

    What a bright and lively quilt! Also gorgeous quilting showing so prettily on the back.

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  13. em's scrapbagMay 13, 2017 at 5:44 PM

    Fantastic! Good job!

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  14. Connie Kresin CampbellMay 15, 2017 at 2:10 PM

    Beautiful quilt!

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