Monday, October 3, 2011

Ryan's Guy Quilt

For once, I'm not the only person excited about a finished quilt in my family.  In fact, I think the whole family is excited about this one, especially my munchkin, Ryan.  I have been sneaking around with this quilt for the last day or so, stealthily sticking it in the washer and dryer, hurrying it outside for photos while he was sleeping, so it was a full-on surprise when he got to see it all finished and ready to use.

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This quilt started out by happenstance when a friend of mine shared some scraps for an I-Spy quilt she was working on.  We also stumbled on a boatload of Toy Story and Spiderman charm squares at a semi-local quilt shop, and then I started formulating an idea for a quilt for Ryan, using some of the squares from the Gen X Quilters Japanese Imports Fabric Swap as well as some superheroes and other characters he would enjoy, along with some rainbow solids to give the eye a place to rest.

What a lovely rainbow


Then, at Jo-Ann's one night, I stumbled upon a bolt of Captain America comic book fabric, and the deal was dealed.  I bought all that they had of the comic book fabric, which then became the centerpiece of the quilt backing.  There wasn't quite enough for the whole back, so I let Ryan pick out a Kona solid from my color card for the rest, Kona Bahama Blue.

The backing

When I finished piecing the quilt top, Ryan was ecstatic.  He spent an hour or more looking at all the different squares and squealing when he found characters that he knew.  I decided to keep the rest of the quilt under wraps until it was finished, which was relatively easy with the big-time mess I was rocking in my sewing room.

Some of Ryan's favorite squares


Quilt Stats
Name: Ryan's Guy Quilt
Size: 70" x 86"
Fabrics: So many!!  Dinosaur Train, Marvel superheroes, Spiderman, Monsters Inc, Superman, Batman, Cat in the Hat, Little Golden Books, various Japanese prints, various Kona and Free Spirit solids, and more!
Quilting: Overall meandering stipple in white Gutermann thread by me
Binding: Timeless Treasures Shipyard Textural in Sky
Pattern: Improvised by me, based on the fabrics I had

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I'm sharing today over at {Sew} Modern Monday, hosted by Canoe Ridge Creations - hop on over to see some more fabulous modern finishes!
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35 comments:

  1. UnknownOctober 3, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    It's so cool Elizabeth! Well done!

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  2. My Life In QuiltsOctober 3, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    Yes, well done! What a great quilt for your young superhero.

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  3. SusanOctober 3, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    That is one beautiful quilt! I especially love the colour variation on the outside border! It gives the whole quilt such depth! Wonderful!

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  4. LauraOctober 3, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    Gorgeous! Love the colours!

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  5. AngieOctober 3, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    love, love, love!!! I may have to steal your idea for my boys. :)

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  6. Angela NashOctober 3, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    That is so awesome! I love the solid squares with the ispy - so perfect together!

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  7. TilkunviilaajaOctober 3, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Great-looking quilt! The colours are beautiful together! Even with the tons of superheroes (different patterns), it looks so pulled together. Congratulations!

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  8. Katie BOctober 3, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    This is such a fun quilt, and I know Ryan is just thrilled! I love the addition of the solids. I can't wait to get started on Luke's superhero quilt!

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  9. JennOctober 3, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    So happy!! What a fabulous quilt!

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  10. Impera MagnaOctober 3, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Beautiful... no wonder Ryan is so thrilled!

    I like the addition of the solids to give the eye a place to rest... worked out perfectly!

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  11. randi--i have to sayOctober 3, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    very nice! i love those fun colors!

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  12. DebbieOctober 3, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Very fun! Love that your son is so thrilled with it!

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  13. Jessica KellyOctober 3, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    this looks great! How fun for him to be able to snuggle with his favorite characters :-)

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  14. CarolynOctober 3, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    I love the story of how all the fabrics came together...it was definitely meant to be!

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  15. Heather D.October 3, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Fantastic, and the backing is amazing!! Yay for a great finish. :)

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  16. LeeOctober 3, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    How cute! I bet he just loves it. Nice job, mama!

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  17. jmdayOctober 3, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    OMG... Ah-May-Zing!

    I absolutely love the way you laid out the fabrics. Genius!

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  18. KendasCraftsOctober 3, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    looks great! glad your little guy likes it.

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  19. Archie The Wonder DogOctober 3, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Not surprised he loves it - it will provide many hours of entertainment and be treasured for years!

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  20. M-R CharbonneauOctober 3, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    So cool! No wonder Ryan loves it!

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  21. Lucy | Charm About YouOctober 3, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Brilliant quilt! I love the way you used the solids. I think any guy would be happy with this quilt! :)

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  22. MarleneOctober 3, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Gorgeous. I love the way you have used the solids to frame the I Spy blocks. I'm not surprised Ryan loves it.

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  23. Teje KarjalainenOctober 3, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Hi Elisabeth! That is just so cool guy's quilt! You have used so perfect fabrics with all those figures and all the bright solids are so great! I'm sure Ryan loves it!
    You have also very beautiful pouch which I somehow missed! I understand that it's difficult to give but make an other one!
    xxx Teje

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  24. Rene'October 3, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    This is wonderful!!!! I can see why your son loves it! I really like the use of the solids with the I-Spy fabric...it definitely makes the quilt.

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  25. MitziOctober 3, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    That is one wonderful little guy quilt! I love the blocks of solids all around. Great mix of prints & solids! love!

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  26. JulesOctober 3, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    hmm i think i have a husband who would go nus over that! lol.

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  27. JulesOctober 3, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    *nuts ,ahem.

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  28. felicityOctober 3, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Congratulations on this awesome, awesome quilt!

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  29. Mrs Flying Blind...October 3, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    Lucky lucky Ryan!!

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  30. KirstenOctober 3, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Your have some wonderful fabrics in there - such a great quilt!!

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  31. ToniOctober 3, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    Super fun quilt! Isn't it great when the kids are as excited about something we made them as we are? Love your use of solids in there, too!

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  32. LauraOctober 3, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    What a fun quilt. I know he loves it.

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  33. LexiOctober 4, 2011 at 4:06 AM

    It's wonderful! I love your use of the rainbow solids to break it up. I love a classic squares quilt but the colour in this is out of this world. I am also known as Lexi Dallwitz on Facebook (incase you made the first name link...)

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  34. LynneOctober 5, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    It's lovely, Elizabeth. I love the way you've broken up the novelty fabrics with solids. Well done!

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  35. AnneMarieOctober 5, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    My big kid would go CRAZY for this this! I think he's being Batman for Halloween. I've been resisting those fabrics - he already has 2 quilts and my littlest has none!

    Love it!

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