And I started with 2 little letters. A and B and I got super excited :)
I had so much fun with these letters because I wasn't trying to get them done asap. They were my reward for finishing other deadline projects. I would work on three-ish letters at a time just watching it come together.
Then, I got about half way through the alphabet and started getting antsy and wanted to see it come together. So I spent an entire afternoon cutting out the rest of the letters. What a time saver. I really think in a lot of the the letters cases (sans X and K, those two were a pain) the letters often took more time to cut than to piece :)
And a few days later, I had the alphabet :) So fun!!!! At this point, I spoke to the wonderful gals at my daughter's preschool as the quilt was intended for them to hand on the wall at the school. I found however that my original plan was to large as they only had small bulletin board spaces.
So, I revamped my idea and sewed the blocks into simple rows and added 4 fun corner blocks. Simple, fast, fun, and 60" x 60", the perfect size for the school. I can't tell you how excited I am to see this quilt top finished!!! I am hoping to get it all quilted over the weekend but we will see how it goes. I sort of tweaked my back clearing some logs while making an ATV trail last weekend and standing and leaning over the long arm for long periods of times might be a little sore :)
Oh, and if you loved the Original Plan and are sad to not see it finished, never fear :) I spoke to the wonderful gals at the Moda Bake Shop and guess what will be coming your way in tutorial form sometime in late August?? Oh yes, ABC . . . Read With Me using the new LOL line Me and My Sister Designs shared at Market. Oh, those purples, love it!!!
Now, Just because I have had so many fantastic people commenting how much they loved these happy bright letters on Instagram, I decided to share some of the Hubba Hubba fabric love :) And thank you to Aubrey from Southern Fabric for sponsoring this giveaway!!!
Up for grabs is a fantastic Layer Cake of Hubba Hubba. Seriously, I just love how bright and happy these prints are!! You can't help but smile when you are sewing with them ;)
1 - Leave a comment here of your favorite color :) Ya, you know I love purple :)
2 - And for a second entry, since Southern Fabric has been kind enough to sponsor this giveaway, how about we show them some love. Sign up for the Southern Fabric Newsletter (on the top right) and then come back and leave a comment here that you did so, or already do :)
And that's it :) The giveaway will close on Wednesday, June 4th at Midnight and I will announce a winner Thursday morning. Good Luck to everyone ;)
Have a Happy Quilting Weekend!!!
Linking up this quilt top finish with Amanda's, Sarah's, and Fort Worth Fabric Studio :)
Love how your letters turned out. I just finished my Z yesterday. These letters were so addicting to do.
ReplyDeleteI love purple too! Didnt know that until recently, when I started decorating a guest bedroom and the bed spread I made I wanted to have purple in it and so it began! Purple and teal look great togther
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway and wow...that fabric alphabet is right down my alley..although I have done similar and used applique..a quilted letter would be a great way to go!
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So much fun! I love purple too! crystalbluern at onlineok dot com
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ReplyDeleteWhat a great quilt idea-such a fun way to use those scraps of colored fabric. I don't mean to sound like a copycat, but my favorite color is purple too!
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ReplyDeleteI'm in love with the bright greens in this line. What a perfect design for this collection!
ReplyDeleteI love purple, too!
ReplyDeleteYour letter look great! My favorite color is purple too!
ReplyDeleteI love your letter quilt. I love yellow.
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ReplyDeleteMy favorite color is purple, but only by a smidge. I love all the colors!
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ReplyDeleteI love the lime greens w/purple.
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ReplyDeletePurple & teal are always my favorite, lovely alphabet & great giveaway! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLike the Orange in collection
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ReplyDeleteI love my purples!
ReplyDeleteI like purples as well... and blues... thanks for the chance!
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ReplyDeleteOh my gosh what a fun quilt. My favorite color is green. That is such a fun fabric line, my fingers are crossed.
ReplyDeleteI really like both purple and aqua. Which one I like better depends on the mood I'm in!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the blues and the purples, such happy colors.Thaks so much for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI'm a big fan of purple both in quilting & real life (love purple clothes & scarves!) & am so happy to see more purple fabrics on the market. Thanks for the lovely giveaway.
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Purple and blue are my favourite colours!
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ReplyDeleteSimply gorgeous fabrics. My favourite colour has always been blue - especially turquoise.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite color is blue, but pink is a VERY close second. Thanks for the giveaway chance.
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ReplyDeleteLove PINK!!!!
ReplyDeleteThose letters turned out amazing. You did a great job!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite color (according to my fabric stash at least) is green.
I have been working with orange a lot lately...all your lettter quilts have been fun to see and I look forward to your collab with fqs later this summer :)
ReplyDeleteMy favorite color is green. Thanks for the great giveaway.
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ReplyDeleteRed was my favorite color for the longest time, but in my old(er) age, I am more drawn to anything bright.
ReplyDeleteI love purple too, and lime green! sguday at shaw dot ca
ReplyDeleteOrange, in all of its range.
ReplyDeleteI'm a purple fan as well!
ReplyDeletePurple has long been a favorite of mine, but lately I seem to be drawn to turquoise paired with black/grey.
ReplyDeleteYellow is my favorite color, but when it comes to quilting my favorite is blue.
ReplyDeleteI already receive the SF newsletter, and follow them on fb. Thanks so much to you, and to SF for this great giveaway. Love the alphabet quilt!!!
ReplyDeleteBlue is my favorite!
ReplyDeletePink!!! Bright happy pink!!!
ReplyDeleteI love your quilt it's so fun and happy.
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ReplyDeletelove the yellows they make me think of sunny day
ReplyDeleteSigned up for the SF newsletter and my fav color is Aqua and love the Hubba Hubba fabrics! Your alphabet quilt is wonderful too!!
ReplyDeletePurple is my favorite too :)
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ReplyDeleteOoh, thank you for sharing it with us. My favorite color has to be Aqua. I signed up for the newsletter also.
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ReplyDeleteIf I have to choose I would pick orange but purple does seem to be a close second. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love blue...thank you
ReplyDeleteMy favorite color is also purple ... has been since I was a teen. I had lilacs and purple roses in my wedding bouquet that smelled amazing =)
ReplyDeletePINK! PINK! PiNk! Im a PiNk Girl.
ReplyDeleteI too am a fan of Purple even my flower beds are full of PURPLE.
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ReplyDeleteI love turquoise!
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ReplyDeleteI'm usually a purple person as well, lavender is great both in scent and sight, but right now I'm feeling the dark blues in that layer cake.
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ReplyDeleteFavorite color is blue if any kind, esp navy and aqua. Your ABC quilt version is charming!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite color is pink, I love every shade from super pale to over-saturated and bright!
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ReplyDeleteI love Aqua...and most shades of Blue! Purple is close 2nd! :)
ReplyDeleteLOOOOOVE your ABC Quilt....& your Book!!! Has been on my Wish List since you started this Quilt...such a fun Pattern?Quilt! Is soooo Cheery & full of Happy!
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ReplyDeleteMy favorite color is blue, all of them though aqua and turquoise (is turquoise blue?) are my absolute favorite. Thanks for the chance to win.
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ReplyDeleteI don't have just one favorite-I like red/white/blue!
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ReplyDeletePurple is my favorite color too! Thanks to you and Southern Fabrics for the lovely giveaway!
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Blue!
ReplyDeleteI looovvee these letters, and totally plan on making an ABC Read with Me quilt.
Blue is my favorite color and this collection contains some beautiful blues.
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ReplyDeleteMy current favorite color is aqua, but it changes often!
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ReplyDeleteI love aqua especially used in combination with other colors. I've had my Moda Spell It pattern printouts on my cutting table for weeks trying to decide what fabrics to use!
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ReplyDeleteThese letters are just beautiful and I'm really looking forward for the pattern. That letters would be perfect for the quilt, my daughter should get for the first day in school ♥ I am really exited!!
ReplyDeleteI love aqua, turquoise colours.
ReplyDeleteI love pink!
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ReplyDeleteI love yellow! So happy and cheerful :)
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ReplyDeleteAqua purple..............all of them!
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ReplyDeleteI am loving lime green these days! So happy, fresh & fun.
ReplyDeleteI like blue the best! Green and gray are great, too. :D
ReplyDeleteThe greens are my favourite, but I love the purple and aqua too.
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ReplyDeleteI love blue.
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ReplyDeleteRed! I will forever love red. It just makes me happy.
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ReplyDeleteI'm with you Melissa on the purple.
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ReplyDeleteGreen, green and green;)
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ReplyDeleteI am a green girl, can't get enough of it.
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DeleteMy favorite colors are shades and tints of turquoise, but I love all those bright cheery colors I see in Hubba Hubba!
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DeleteI love all blues. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteLately, I can't get enough pink. For years it was red and I'd never turn coral away, either!
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ReplyDeleteI love green. Olive and chartreuse. (especially if it's paired with orange, like olive and burnt orange--child of the 70s!)
ReplyDeleteOmgosh, your quilt is so cute and such vibrant colors. My favorite color is purple. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteAll of a sudden I love pinks, fuscias, and purples, after years of being a blue junkie...thanks for the giveaway.
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ReplyDeleteI would have to say lime green is probably my all time favorite, but I am always drawn to happy, bright colors.
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Great job on the letters. I like the mint green with a lilac color together. Thank you for sharing this giveaway.
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My favorite color to see with is aqua. I am visiting from finish it friday
ReplyDeleteLove how happy the alphabet quilt looks. My favorite color at the moment is red.
ReplyDeleteHi Melissa! Great giveaway! My favorite colour right now is Teal/Aqua. Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE purple! I love your ABC blocks too. I want to make one of these now too. Thank you for the great giveaway.
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ReplyDeleteMy favorite color is ORANGE :-)
ReplyDeleteMy favorite for now is coral.
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ReplyDeleteMy favorite color is blue, even though I love red too
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ReplyDeleteI am in my orange phase right now, we'll see how I feel tomorrow ;-)
ReplyDeleteLove those purples! Wonderful fabric line!
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