Hi everyone,
Today is my day to post my project for the Hugs and Kisses Blog Hop going on at Sew We Quilt. We were asked to sew 1, 2, or 3 Valentine's-themed paper-pieced blocks designed by Soma from Whims and Fancies. Proceeds for these patterns go to charity and you can find out more about where to get them at Sew We Quilt.
Of course I had to use Topiary! I decided to use the heart block since it was my favorite. I wanted to use the X and O blocks too but in the border. Since I was shrinking the size of these blocks I appliquéd them, rather than paper-pieced them.
I decided to quilt swirls in the background to contrast with the straight quilting in the heart. |
And I free motioned petals in white border blocks. |
I debated about the corners and almost did them in the dark pink fabric, but in the end I decided to fussy cut the "Arbor Walk" print to showcase the smaller topiaries. |
The giveaway prize... |
And be sure to check out all the other sites on the hop today!
Lady Lana
Lady Judy
Lady Shanna
Lady Kay
www.sewgoldenachance.blogspot.com
Thanks to Madame Samm and Soma for hosting this blog hop. Happy quilting everyone. Have a great week!
Amanda
I really like 115.104.06.2 Orchard Blue in the Topiary line.
ReplyDeleteLove the FABRIC you chose...and such good work stitching !!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI like all of the prints in Topiary.
ReplyDeleteI like the orchard blue in the topiary line.
ReplyDeleteYour work is stunning, and the fabric is perfect!
ReplyDeleteGazebo blue is my favorite.
How beautiful. I love what you did with the patterns, shrinking them down. My favorite pattern would be Everbloom in Ivory and Light Blue.
ReplyDeleteI like the orchard blue! Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI like the orchard blue. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt, so light, and the quilting.....
ReplyDeleteI love your fabrics, but I really LOVE the green collection with the furniture, superbe!
I really love your heart quilt...it is so beautiful!! I really like the X and O blocks in the boarder. My favorite is the Gazebo pattern in pink. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHow can I pick a favorite fabric, they are all sew beautiful! Your quit is wonderful! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful fabric and beautiful quilt!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is Everbloom Green.
ReplyDeleteI love your quilt made from a wonderful fabric
Thanks for sharing and being part of this hop.
I love how you used the patterns.. the wallhanging is very nice.
ReplyDeleteFabulous Amanda! the heart block is my favourite too!
ReplyDeleteI like Gazebo in green
My favourite is Gazebo Green, thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI clicked on each one to zoom in on the gorgeous detailing, and my favorite would have to be the Espalier Blue. I can imagine many different ways to use such a beautiful print.
ReplyDeleteAs always, your quilting is gorgeous on your heart!
I love ALL of Topiary but choosing one print, it would be Gazebo Blue. Love the furniture print! Your designs are like no other, Amanda. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway
ReplyDeleteI like arbor walk in light blue. The seats are a close second, which you matched up perfectly in your heart! :)
ReplyDeleteLove them all, but Everbloom in green is a fave. Your quilt is sew perfect. Love the way you did the border.
ReplyDeleteI love the Everblooming Ivory. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteVery hard to choose just one design much less color! Gazebo blue and pink. Great collection!
ReplyDeleteI just love the fabric line. My favorite is the Blue Gazeno. Hope to win!
ReplyDeleteIraelia Pernas
Cusypernas@gmail.com
Orchard blue is my favorite Amanda. Your quilt us darling!
ReplyDeleteI love Your quilt,Amanda!!! Great quilting and Your Topiary fabrics collection is sooo beautiful!!!!!
ReplyDeleteMy fav are Gazebo Green,blue and pink,of course. I love fabrics like them.
Everbloom Green is my favorite - thanks.
ReplyDeletereally delicate piece Amanda…and with your new fabric…totally heartfelt
ReplyDeleteEverbloom Light Blue is my favorite. Love your project!
ReplyDeleteVery nice piece. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis is just gorgeous with those fabrics and your quilting...love it! Everbloom Green is quite lovely. Thanks for sharing your beautiful creation!
ReplyDeleteThis is really cute. You did a beautiful job.
ReplyDeleteAll of them are just beautiful, but my favorite would have to be Everbloom in light blue.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt made with beautiful fabrics. Knot Garden Pink is my favorite but it was hard to select just one! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
ReplyDeleteI love the Arbor Walk print. Very pretty. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is beautiful, and of course your fabrics are gorgeous! My favorite is "Knot Garden Blue." Thanks for generous giveaway.
ReplyDeleteGreat fabric choice for this quilt! Or, maybe, great quilt choice for this fabric. I like the way the corners are there but not in-your-face. I like the hint of stronger color in the inner borders. If gives unity but does not fracture the design. I think it is the inner green border that makes that transition for me.
ReplyDeleteLooks lovely, so delicate, love it!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty, soft design with beautiful quilting. I love the Gazebo Green fabric best. svonfumetti at yahoo dot com
ReplyDeleteI love your heart quilt.... great job! The fabric line is beautiful, but I think I'd choose the green to represent the coming of spring. Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteSo hard to pick just one, but if I could only have one it would be Espalier Blue. Just love the little heart details.
ReplyDeleteIt was difficult to choose, but I'm going with Espalier Blue, because it incorporates not only colors I love, but hearts, which we all know, is the symbol of love. Thanks so much for the opportunity to win that wonderful giveaway!
ReplyDeleteSuch delicate colors/fabric you choose. Very pretty.
ReplyDeleteYour mini is just beautiful , soft and feminine . My favorite would be the blue , such a lovely shade of blue.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite would be everbloom light. Such a pretty color and print.
ReplyDeleteEspalier is my first favorite ,as they all are just beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWanda
sewstar@hotmail.com
Stunning!! Love your project!! The garden gate is my favourite fabric!!! What a pretty fabric line!!
ReplyDeleteSEW lovely! =) They're all beautiful, but Orchard Pink is soooo appealing...ready for spring. =) Thank you for a chance to win.
ReplyDeleteHard to pick just one print as the colors of all of them are awesome. Thanks for the generous giveaway. Love your blog!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a gorgeous project! I really like the big heart in the center with the X's and O's in the border. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI loved all of the fabrics in this line, but Knot Garden Pink really appealed to me
ReplyDeleteEverbloom Green is my favourite pick. Thanks for a chance.
ReplyDeleteLady Amanda, you ask the impossible. How can anyone just pick "one" design as their favorite? I did but it was hard to stop with just one or even to not say "all of them". You know I am so hooked on your designs!! I chose the simple and subtle but oh so dynamic Espalier Ivory. Thanks for a chance to win your generous giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI can't decide between Everbloom in light blue and Gazebo in any of the colors as my favorite.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the project, especially the yellow color, and especially, especially the fabric! :)
ReplyDeleteThe quilting is fabulous too!
A lovely piece,the fabrics were perfect for this hop. Orchid light pink would be my favorite.
ReplyDeleteOops, forgot to say I love all the fabrics, do I have to pick just one? OK, Espaliar in blue is my favorite. But really, I LOVE them all!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful, Amanda! I love the quilting, too!
ReplyDeleteOh my Amanda - this is simply gorgeous! I love the quilting and the colors both. I can't wait to see Topiary in person, hopefully during my next visit at my LQS. I had a difficult time choosing a favorite but I think Everbloom in light blue. Such a sweet spring-like fabric. blessings, marlene
ReplyDeleteI love the Everbloom Light Blue if I have to choose. I really like all of them You do such beautiful work and are very inspiring. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeletewow! Love your heart block, and love all of the fabrics. If I had to pick, I would chose any of the pinks, and if I really had to pick, I would pick the knot pink. thank you for the chance
ReplyDeleteThat is such a pretty heart!
ReplyDeleteI love Everbloom in Light Blue.
i love the orchard pink. it was a hard choice, they are all beautiful. thank you for a really great giveaway babscorbitt@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteThe everblooming green is my favorite color way!
ReplyDeleteEverbloom in all three colorways, but light blue is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work and I really like the Orchard blue!
ReplyDeletereally like Gazebo in Blue.... wonderful spring colors
ReplyDeleteOh I love the Espalier Blue. I think it's beautiful! sewingblogsarefun@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt! I love the fabrics and colors. It is difficult to pick a favorite in the Topiary line, but I will say Arbor Walk Light Blue. It looks like this is what you fussy cut for your cornerstone squares and they make a perfect end frame. Espalier Blue is a very close second and I love the Everbloom Ivory, too.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing ... :) Pat
Love love love the fabric and the pattern. I am going to follow you for sure!
ReplyDeleteI couldn't pick just one so Everbloom in Light Blue and Orchard Pink. Pretty line.
ReplyDeleteArbor Blue and then Gazebo Pink. I love love love them all.
ReplyDeleteOh gosh Amanda, how to choose just 1? As always, your work is just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI suppose you asked, so I would have to say my favorite might be Everbloom Green. It's a great color and design that would fit with so many projects.
I love the everbloom line the best although it was difficult. they are all gorgeous. Thanks so much for sharing
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is gorgeous!!! I love how you used the heart as the focal point with hugs and kisses around the quilt. Your machine quilting is really beautiful, it accentuates the beauty of your quilt, and the colors are very romantic. Great job :)
ReplyDeleteYour project is amazing, especially the quilting! My favorite topiary print is Espalier in ivory; the whole line is lovely!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty...love the touch of applique, and with the quilting you did, it really brings it all together. This quilt really shows off the topiary fabric nicely too. Love it!
ReplyDeleteI like the one with the turquoise chairs and couches.
ReplyDeleteYour heart quilt is lovely. You are so deserving for being in the top two today. Great Job.
Love your quilt and love all of the fabrics. If I have to choose just one, I guess Orchard blue. Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI like any of the pink fabrics. Such an unusual color.
ReplyDeleteEverbloom--all three colors is my favorite.
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My favorites are the aqua, green, and coral combinations.
ReplyDeleteOh what a gorgeous mini! I love Gazebo in Blue - these fabrics are so fresh and happy!
ReplyDeleteWhile my favorite color is yellow, I really like the designs in Gazebo blue. Also that dresden table topper is lovely perhaps because it shows off all the fabrics so nicely.
ReplyDeleteEverything about this piece is gorgeous. Love the fabric and the quilting! I love the Gazebo pink fabric.
ReplyDeleteYour little quilt is really stunning. I love everything about it ... the design, the fabric and the quilting. My favorite print in your Topiary line is Everbloom Green.
ReplyDeleteSO PRETTY! I LIKE THE 'ORCHARD BLUE'! THANKS FOR YOUR BLOG+GIVEAWAY TOO!
ReplyDeletecobaltt16@yahoo.com
What a beautiful project! I love the x's and o's in the border :) favorite print: Espalier Blue
ReplyDeleteYour fabric works so well in the heart and the corner stones, Lovely overall work. Thanks for sharing it with us.
ReplyDeleteYour project is adorable. I love the fabrics you choose for it. I like all the fabrics..guess blue is the one I would choose.
ReplyDeleteWell they are all such fun prints it was hard to choose just one! That said, Everbloom in Light Blue really caught my eye. Thanks for the fun!
ReplyDeleteLove your heart quilt. The colors are so pretty put together like that. If I have to pick one color, they are all so pretty, I pick Orchard Light Pink.
ReplyDeleteHow Lovely this fabric and design utilizes the Heart, X and O without screaming Valentine's! I am new to your blog and will be visiting often even though I don't quilt. Thank you sew very much for Hopping...
ReplyDeleteI forgot to tell you I adore your fabric Everbloom Light Blue. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI love Knot Garden Pink
ReplyDeleteThe everbloom green most definitely. Great way to showcase the fabrics in your quilt.
ReplyDeleteI think the pink gazebos are actually my favorite. Your quilt is adorable! You are smart to appliqué those little pieces. I probably wouldn't have thought of that. :)
ReplyDeleteTopiary is another beautiful fabric line...colors so soft and delicate. Luv your heart quilt and the Everbloom light blue is my favourite Topiary fabric...an awesome color and blender fabric. Have a wonderful week...happy stitching! Thanks for the chance...Pauline
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to pick one favourite as they are all gorgeous. As I have to say one, I'll say Espalier Blue. Thanks for the lovely giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI love the heart in the middle and appliqued hugs and kisses are a perfect compliment. The quilting is so beautiful too. Love it!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining the blog hop!
-Soma
Gazebo pink, followed closely by Espalier blue! Love your designs!
ReplyDeletemy favorite is Everbloom Ivory.
ReplyDeleteAll so pretty but I have to say I just love Gazebo Blue!! Thanks for the sweet giveaway:)
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is so cute and your quilting so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWonderful x-o-♥ work!
Thanks for sharing.
Oh I need to win this!! lol I love your piece Amanda. It is just so soft; and the quilting is gorgeous
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous mini quilt! I love the quilting, the colors, and the fussy cut corners! You can use this in spring and summer, too!
ReplyDeleteSusie
the HEARTS..I love the hearts. and I love the colors! Great Job. So excited to see all the new patterns you come up with!
ReplyDeleteLove love this and your collection is beautiful. I love the Espalier in Ivory ( I am sure I spelled that incorrectly) and Gazebo Green and Pink! I would love to win your patterns and fabrics! Thank you for the opportunity and for sharing!
ReplyDeletexo jan
Amanda ... that is a tough choice!! I will have to choose Arbor Walk Light Blue only because you're making me choose but then I'd add the Orchard Blue as a close second, and if I purchased those two, I'd want a bit of each in your collection :) ... Beautiful work as always!! Thank you so much for this chance at your wonderful patterns!!
ReplyDeleteI love Knot Garden in Blue! very hard to choose! thanks!
ReplyDeleteLove ALL the fabrics in this line...Beautiful!!! Am choosin Gazebo Blue print a Most favorite...
ReplyDeleteLove your Quilt too!!! :)
I like the Gazebo Blue furniture.
ReplyDeleteI like Arbor Walk Light blue.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I love it in the Topiary fabrics! My favourite print is Arbor Walk Light Blue.
ReplyDeleteOh wow! Your wallhanging is beautiful - wonderful fabric, great design, beautiful quilting! It's refreshing to see a Valentine themed quilt in these soft colors. I love the Everbloom green print. It's so delightfully springy! Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love the Everblooming in green
ReplyDeleteLove these fabrics, especially 115.104.04.3 Gazebo Pink and 115.104.01.1 Arbor Walk Light Pink.
ReplyDeleteI love pinks! :)
Sandy A
Amanda, your quilt is just amazing!! I love the fabrics and the quilting is unbelievable! :)
ReplyDeleteThe topiary line is beautiful, it's hard to pick a favorite but if I have to I pick Orchard Pink.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite print is-
ReplyDeleteKnot Garden Blue
If I had to pick just one, it would be Gazebo pink. All of the prints in Topiary are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing your little quilt and for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI really like Espalier Blue. thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteYour project is just gorgeous!
I really like the Knot Garden Pink fabric.
ReplyDeleteKathy Davis
kdavis1@centurytel.net
Actually they are gorgeous, but love the Garden Pink is my favorite! Lovely giveaway...thanks!
ReplyDeleteHi Amanda, thanks for sharing your beautiful wall hanging and I love the fabric.
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ReplyDeleteEverbloom in Green is my favorite. Sometimes it's really hard to find a pretty green like this one.
ReplyDeleteI like all of the Orchard colors. Thanks for the great giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI love Your quilt Amanda!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat quilting and Your Topiary fabrics collection is so stunning!!!!!
My favorite are Gazebo Green!
But must say I love them all.
Vivianne in Sweden
I like them all but Orchard Blue is very nice. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteEspalier blue is beautiful!
ReplyDeletejachelno at gmail dot com
my favorite has to be Arbor Walk Light Blue! All of them are beautiful tho!
ReplyDeletepramuditahandaristi at gmail dot com
Oh, Amanda, I just love what you do. This little quilt is adorable. The heart is my favorite of the 3 designs so, of course, you had me there already! I think the multiple borders do make a real statement and add so much class. Your quilting is wonderful. My favorite fabric in the Topiary line is "Espalier Blue" though "Arbor Walk Light Blue" is a close second. Thanks for a chance to win.
ReplyDeleteOrchard blue is great!
ReplyDeleteLove all the FMQ you have going on there!
ReplyDeleteLovely table topper. I love all the prints in Topiary but Espalier Blue and the Everbloom Ivory prints are my faves. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI like the Everbloom Green topiary print.
ReplyDeleteI like gazebo pink. Thanks for the givewaway!
ReplyDeleteGreat project!
ReplyDeleteLove orchard blue! Love them all, though!
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