This Clam Bake pattern (by the talented Emily Herrick) has been on my "to make" list from the very beginning of my quilting journey.
I have always loved the classic design of the clam shells.
Emily's method and shell size was exactly what I was looking for!
It was also perfect for highlighting the fabrics in Anna Maria Horner's Fibs and Fables fabric collection.
Of course I had to throw in some Heavy Metal gold fabric (By JACK!E) to give the quilt the bling I love so much!
For the quilting, I went with several different quilting motifs.
I find it challenging to fill spaces with the perfect quilting.
I seek inspiration from all over quilting-dom π€
I am so happy with how this quilt turned out.
Funny story.
When my mom saw this quilt she told me it was a "work of art" and needed to be hung up.
(Isn't she sweet? ...wait for it)
I told her that I had no wall space in my home.
She immediately began to search my home for a wall.
Suddenly she stopped and said, "I know the perfect spot!"
"Where?" I said, assuming she had discovered some previously undiscovered wall.
"In Grandmother's bedroom!" She replied.
I then reminded her, "Grandmother's bedroom is in YOUR house!"
My mother smiled and said, "Well, yes..." πππ
Sneaky broad!
My sweet angel mother did spring for the perfect backing for me. ππππ
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| Helios in Incense |
I LOVE it!! Thanks, Mom!
Isn't quilting the best hobby EVER?!
(How about that Riley Blake gold stripe binding? πππ)
Wow, your clamshell is sensational, so engaging, just lovely!
ReplyDeleteyour mom totally cracked me up!!! so - is it on Grandmother's bedroom wall?? :-)
ReplyDelete(beautiful quilt and gorgeous quilting!)
still chuckling ~ Tracy
Absolutely beautiful quilt!
ReplyDeleteSneaky or not - your Mum loves it!!! Great quilting too.
ReplyDeleteIt is gorgeous! I aspire to get that good one day
ReplyDeleteOne of your photos popped up in my Pinterest feed today and I fell in love with it. I, too, have been wanting to make a Clam Shell quilt but haven't mustered up the courage to do so. Your quilt is just lovely with all those fabrics and quilting!
ReplyDeleteI decided to take that journey and make my first Clam Shell Quilt with the vintage Asian print fabrics that I luckily found on marketplace this past week. I thought the 8" Clam Shell would be a good choice, than saw your quilt. Can you share as to the size template you selected?
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