Well, the top is.
If you want to see close-ups of the individual blocks they are here, here , here, here and here
From start to finish it has taken me two months. In that time I've worked, been on holiday, made another quilt and had a steady stream of guests to stay: to illustrate that it is doable if you find little moments of time to work on it.
And by that I also mean the entire quilt top has been hand stitched, including sewing all the rows together. It's been a very portable project that has gone everywhere I have gone -much to the chagrin of mu daughters with their 'that's sooo not cool mum' comments as I have stitched away.
But I beg to differ. I find the whole quilt top cool; very, very sooooo cool and I have really enjoyed the challenges of each different block.
For those of you who have already purchased the quilt pattern I'd be interested to hear your thoughts . On my part, I think it wasn't exactly the cheapest quilt pattern I have ever purchased. You essentially get 20 double-sided photocopied pages of hand-written drawings. There's also a mistake on Block 4 shape E. It says cut 12. Don't. Cut 8.
However, on the flip side, it did make me realise that it is relatively easy to hand draft different blocks which is what I ultimately did to make an extra four and thereby move towards my preferred option of a rectangular quilt shape. Also, by buying the pattern it kick started my interest in drafting my own designs which I doubt I'd have done previously. So, it all irons out in the end.
But that's it now, I'm all Cameloted out save for the quilting which I am going to do slowly by hand.
So, who would like the tea-stained, pencil marked copy of my Camelot quilt pattern as I know I'll never want to make it again? If so, please leave a comment and I'll post it to one random person anywhere in the world.
And on a different note, it has just started raining. So if you read the previous post you'll know that means Lilly Pilly and Meg's Garden random drawing time.
The Lilly Pilly pattern is going to :
and the Meg's Garden is going to :
I'll email you for snail mail addresses.
No pressure but I expect to see results ;-)
Wow..., I like it
ReplyDeleteWow! It. Looks. Amazing! And I beg to differ too - it's very very cool!
ReplyDeleteI would really love your tea-stained pattern - Thanks for the chance to win it.
On another note I took your advice and bought some thread from Empress. It's fantastic! Thanks for the recommendation :)
It looks fantastic! It's amazing what can be achieved in little bursts of productivity :-) thanks for the chance to win the pattern!
ReplyDeletei'd love to have the pattern! gorgeous work.
ReplyDeletebloody hell! That is AMAZING!!!!!!!! I am totally in awe!
ReplyDeleteThis is indeed a Yeeha moment! Simply amazing. Cannot believe how quickly you did it all and what an incredibly fab job you made of it.
ReplyDeleteAh it's amazing!!! I love it so much
ReplyDeleteDon't count me in the lottery for the pattern - I already have it, but I wanted to say how inspired I am by the look of yours to actually crack mine open and get working on it. Fabulous!
ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful - you've done it again ;o) I'd love to have a go at making my own version, if it turned out to be half as lovely as yours I'd be chuffed to bits!
ReplyDeletewhat a cool quilt
ReplyDeleteIts an absolute stunner!
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful quilt! I would love that pattern.
ReplyDeleteThat looks amazing. There's so much going on in there, and yet it holds together with its own sort of peace too. I'm afraid to ask for the pattern because I have so much on my plate right now I'm not sure when I could start on it, but it's been on my Someday list and you're reinforcing that.
ReplyDeleteThat didn't take you long at all! It's gorgeous! I would love the tea stained version ; )
ReplyDeleteGorgeous. I love that you are going to hand quilt it, to complete the by-hand experience. A family heirloom that I am sure your girls will find much more "cool" someday ;)
ReplyDelete(don't send that blasted pattern to me, I am not nearly that crazy to attempt it!!)
That is one glorious quilt and I love it! Fab job Alison! Would love to have a go but if I don't win I guess I should go straight to hand drafting! Are you sending out your own patterns too?
ReplyDeleteGet on with the quilting girl as that quilt is begging to be finished!
Congrats on finishing this top sooo fast! Especially that you sewed it by hand!
ReplyDeletePS. I can't believe that I won this wonderful pattern:) thank you!
So happy I won Lilly Pilly! Thanks so very much! And your Camelot is spectacular!
ReplyDeleteI think it looks wonderful - when I saw just the blocks I thought it was going to look very confused, but your background fabric (delicious) really pulls it all together. Well done!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning quilt! If the pattern hasn't gone out to anyone, please add my name to the hat!
ReplyDeleteOh it looks bloody brilliant with the Summerville!
ReplyDeleteWell done chum x
Ooh... it's beautiful, love the summersville background... would love the chance to make my own.
ReplyDeletesally (sallyannhat at aol dot com)
It's so so lovely! Congrats on getting it all together and thank you for a chance to win the pattern!
ReplyDeleteI've looked at the pattern several times, but I'm just not going to pay that much for any pattern -- the truth is, I don't think that it's worth it. Maybe if it were around$20-25, I would consider it, but I can't afford something like that for a hobby that's just about me. :)
ReplyDeleteYours looks wonderful, and I thank you so much for sharing your journey as you put this one together. I have started drafting patterns for blocks, too, especially now that I bought Maggie Malone's 5500 Quilt Block Designs book. She has blocks arranged to what sort of grid or layout you need for each type of block, which I think is a huge help.
Wow, your blocks look like bright gems appearing through the mists of Avalon. I think it's that black and white background you chose that's giving it that effect.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you hand stitched the whole thing. I'm much more of a machine piecer and quilter.
Paul
paulsblockparty.blogspot.com
You have done a Fantastic Job! Be very proud! It will be treasured for generations (I hope!) thanks for the chance to try this challenge too.
ReplyDeleteCheers
Bronwyn
I would feel very honored to receive your gently used Camelot pattern! Just watching you during the progress of this quilt makes me want to learn how to hand piece. What a great feeling I'm sure to have this beautiful quilt top at the completion stage!!
ReplyDeleteOh yes I'd like the pattern. And I would make it all by hand just as you have.... and maybe even design a few blocks of my own.
ReplyDeleteLove your quilt, and congrats to the winners of your give a way.
ReplyDeleteIt looks truly amazing! Would love to try blocks like that, so thsnks for the chance to win!!!
ReplyDeleteWow!!
ReplyDeleteLooks great all together and especially with the sunlight beaming through.
d.e.l.i.c.i.o.u.s.
ReplyDeleteI love how your top turned out. The Summersville is a perfect background print too and you have lined it all up so perfectly. I have the pattern, so leave me out of the draw, thanks.
ReplyDeleteYour top looks stunning and I love the background. I would not have been brave enough to use a background fabric like that. I often look at my smallish stash and consider buying the Camelot pattern but its so expensive. It would be the perfect project to practice hand sewn piecing which I am sure must be quicker sometimes than machining.
ReplyDeleteThanks
i am thunderstruck to contemplate hand quilting something like this. its beyond beautiful
ReplyDeleteIt is absolutely beautiful. I found you on Flickr via Krista Withers.
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I would love to have the pattern...somehow I doubt mine would turn out so gorgeous, but I'd like to give it a try!!
ReplyDeleteVery nice fabrics and quilt. Give it up for the efficiency of hand piecing!!!
ReplyDeleteYour Camelot is amazing! 2 Months to handstitch this gorgeousness?
ReplyDeleteI lost interest in my Camelot quilt, though I only have 2 more blocks to make and then finish it up.
I’m so glad to hear your thoughts on the pattern, I’ve written a post about it on my blog some time ago.
Your Camelot quilt is really stunning. I ordered the pattern and I too was a bit confused by the quality of the pattern. Not that I think it stinks, which I don't I just was a bit confused. It was quite expensive for sure. I have not started my camelot quilt yet...I am still trying to settle on a fabric selection for it. I doubt I will be able to even get 2 blocks done in 2 months, so my hat is off to you for sure!
ReplyDeleteWow!! Well done! I love it: all these tiny bits: what an exercise in patience. Well, it would be to me.
ReplyDeleteAnd I love the background too!
Wow!! You have every right to feel proud of this and your wonderful one that is currently being quilted. I would love to have a crack at Camelot - it would take me right out of my comfort zone - a much needed trip!! Thanks for this opportunity.
ReplyDeleteThis is the most amazing quilt ever! I love your fabric choices :-D Seeing the completed top is such a thrill!!!
ReplyDeleteOk, this is just outrageously gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI have been floating about the intermaweb thingummy, looking for new ideas for a slow quilting project, when I found your post from before I started following you.
ReplyDeleteSomething like this is one of my options, but I think the blocks are a bit bigger than I had in mind. Some others are a bit small. I think I will draft my own, but how big is too big, or too small?
Will I manage to pull off your amazing colour choices? I doubt it! This really looks amazing.