Boy it has been hard to keep this quilt a secret! I’ve been dying to show you photos along the way but now that Christmas is over and I’ve finally given it to my sis, I can show it off!
I made this Fancy Fox Quilt for my sis for Christmas and it’s definitely the most adventurous quilt I’ve ever done! I am so excited with how it turned out though.
If you’re not familiar with the pattern it’s the Fancy Fox Quilt Pattern by Elizabeth Hartman. Elizabeth has such amazing patterns – these foxes, hedgies, whales, flowers – even a fabulous Sasquatch quilt! I made the twin size of the Fancy Fox quilt minus one horizontal row. It’s still plenty big!
I love that she provides a glasses template too – I had to put that on three of the foxes. Just enough so that it adds a little whimsy to the quilt!
For the fabrics I used a jelly roll of Moda’s 30’s Playtime favorites – it’s a great mix of lots of vintage inspired daisy prints. Which is my sis’s favorite flower so that was fun. I used one of the yellow and white prints for the binding and a green floral for the backing. I quilted it with a wood grain free motion, also a first for me.
I think I did the quilting too small, or condensed. It’s definitely not coming undone haha! I also think I did the binding backwards. This was the first time I’d hand sewn the binding and instead of sewing it to the front and hand sewing it down to the back, I did it the opposite way. So I’ll change that up for next time.
I also added a little label on the back, with a little of the fabric from the sashing and some embroidery!
I can’t wait to make more of Elizabeth’s patterns – I think now that I’ve pieced this one together I’ll have an easier time with the next one!
Have you ever made one of Elizabeth’s quilt patterns? I’d love to see it if you did – feel free to leave a link in the comments!
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I love it! You did a great job – a lot of work. I’ll have to try her patterns. The foxes are cute and I like that the pattern doesn’t have a lot of applique on it.
I’ve made quite a few quilts and I hate hand sewing so I don’t do the binding by hand. I stitch the binding on the back first and then fold it around to the front and, using one of the more intricate machine stitches (on my machine it’s called the feather stitch – and I don’t have a really expensive fancy machine), I stitch the binding to the front. It’s relatively quick and easy and it looks good on the front.
It is fabulous. I love the fabrics.
You did a great job!
Wonderful quilt! I really love the colours you used and how you added the glasses on three of the foxes. Your sister must be really proud of you and happy to receive such a gorgeous quilt!
I’ve only just joined your site so I don’t know your quilting history but I want to tell you this quilt is absolutely charming, from fabric choices to arrangement to the adddition of the glasses to your choice of quilting stitch…and I applaud the fact that you can speak about various parts of the work that you think you may have done “incorrectly” and will change up on your next project…however, the remark that gives me, personally, the most encouragement and the one I want to share with you is one that I heard years ago when I first gave somewhat serious thought to ACTUALLY MAKING A QUILT OF MY OWN. “There is a ‘mistake’ in EVERY quilt and that is what affirms that it was made by a HUMAN and NOT a machine.” I cherish that thought and hope you will too. I know the recipient of your labor of love certainly will!
Amazing!!!!
Love this quilt! I didn’t realize that it could be made from jelly rolls though!
Hummmm..
This is amazing! I LOVE the fabric, the foxes, the whimsical glasses– all of it! Your sister will cherish this heirloom quilt forever!
xoxo
You did such a great job! My Grandmother was an expert quilter and would make me sit through quilting lessons with her as a young child. While I didn’t appreciate it then, I do plan to put that knowledge to good use and make my first quilt this year.
Adorable! You are so talented!
GASP! It is amazing. Such a fun idea and lovely fabrics. The glasses make the whole quilt. Must have taken you forever.
This is lovely! I have several of her patterns, but I haven’t gotten around to making them yet.
They are so fun aren’t they Hilary?? I have the hedgies pattern too – and I think I’m going to have to get the Forest Friends. Though that one looks complicated!! :)
Wow and wow again! Love this quilt! The random glasses is such a wonderful touch! Would love to have something like this. I’m sure your sister is just delighted with it! Thank you for sharing with us at Snickerdoodle Sunday! Pinning and Tweeting to share!
~Laurie
Fabulous! thanks so much for sharing on craft schooling Sunday!
Great job! This is beautiful :)
I just sent this link to my niece that loves foxes. She will be thrilled! You did a fabulous job!!
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That is so adorable! You did an amazing job! Quilting is definitely on my to-do list of things that I want to learn how to do this year :-)
I love this pattern and This is the cutest complete one I’ve seen yet.!
Absolutely Gorgeous! <3
I’ve seen this pattern worked in many different fabrics, sizes, etc. on Pinterest. Yours is the cutest and most creative quilt I’ve seen. Nicely done!
Oh my goodness, that is stunning. You make me laugh pointing out mistakes when the rest of us are just all “wow!”
I love this pattern and one day when I’m feelin’ all adventurous, I’m gonna make one! Great job!!
Beautiful! I’ve seen a few pictures on social media of people making these. Such a fun design and I love that you added the glasses to 3 of the foxes. I’ve made one very small (crib size for my baby girl) quilt and am in awe of anyone that can make one larger. It’s a lot of work and love!
Love the design. I have a hard time with the binding still. But, getting am better at it. I just finished a baby quilt. I haven’t shared it yet though. Pinned & shared. Thanks for joining in to share at the Inspiration Spotlight party. See you again soon!
I love your choice of colors. I bought this pattern to make for my grandson, he played “the adorable wolf” in a play. I have been looking for some “boy” fabrics, he is 11 yrs old and wants it manly.