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Thursday, June 19, 2014

Straight and Arrow



I am so lucky to work with such a talented group of people. One of the gals is Holly Hickman.  Her brain is amazing. You may have seen her quilt in a recent Quilts and More Spring 2014 publication. I knew when she made that quilt that I would want to make it once the magazine came out so I hoarded the fabrics.

Quilts n More 2014- Straight and Arrow by Holly Hickman quilted by Natalia Bonner

Wanting to make a certain quilt and hoarding is not uncommon for me, but for some reason this one actually got done. Arrows are such a trending thing that I had to jump right on this project. My husband is 5/128 Chickasaw Indian which makes the kids 5/256. I think this is the reason for their newly found attraction to Indian items.

Holly Hickman's quilt- quilted by Natalia Bonner

I was surprised when my eldest son, Grant loved this quilt so I am sure it will find a place in his home. I made the quilt extra long because I really wanted to use the pre- printed log cabin fabric.
 
  He is a tall dude so this would cover him from head to toe. Don't you hate those "throws" that are big enough to actually get cozy under?
  My version of Holly's quilt is quilted a little different and I added a little bit more border fabric. I can't wait to throw it in the wash and deliver it to #1 son. 

-modalissa

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15 comments:

  1. Karen - Quilts...etc.June 19, 2014 at 7:52 AM

    it really is kind of unique, have not seen this pattern before - I too love long quilts - gotta cover the toes!

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  2. SherriJune 19, 2014 at 11:47 AM

    It's gorgeous! Love the log cabin fabric, too!

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    1. lissaJune 19, 2014 at 5:38 PM

      Holly did such a great job designing the project and it was a ton of fun to make.

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  3. Melissa CorryJune 19, 2014 at 12:07 PM

    It looks fantastic Lissa!!! I love it!! And yes, I love a nice long throw too, you got to be able to wrap yourself in it ;)

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    1. lissaJune 19, 2014 at 5:38 PM

      And big enough to snuggle with the kiddos!

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  4. LauraJune 19, 2014 at 12:48 PM

    Beautiful quilt! Love the arrows!

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  5. mascanlonJune 19, 2014 at 6:51 PM

    looks like such a fun quilt to make!

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  6. Gina MartinJune 19, 2014 at 9:15 PM

    Love this quilt!! Holly is wonder woman!

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  7. AnnetteJune 20, 2014 at 7:58 AM

    Super cool! I adore the quilting you've done on it as well - it's impeccable!

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  8. julie hardgraveJune 24, 2014 at 1:01 PM

    Hey Lissa, Love the quilt!!
    I am 1/16th Chickasaw from my mother.... maybe we are related and don't know it!

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  9. AnonymousJune 26, 2014 at 9:56 AM

    Lucky Grant to get such a nice quilt!
    And I too love this pattern.

    Teresa C (part Cherokee on my mother's side)

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  10. carlaJune 27, 2014 at 5:44 PM

    HI!!!! I love everything about it!!!!! Lucky son!!!!! I am 1/16th Cherokee!!!!! My hubs is too and he would love this!!!!! Thank You

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  11. SarahJuly 6, 2014 at 2:00 AM

    Great quilt! Where do Chicksaw people originate from? In Australia Indigenous people are not in favour as identifying themselves by fractions. They believe people either identify as Aboriginal or do not. Of course, you cannot claim to be Aboriginal if you have no blood links to the people, just to clarify that!

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  12. MimiJuly 24, 2014 at 8:49 AM

    Love the quilt and love the quilting. What is the quilting pattern (the circles), ruler, panto or computerized.

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