This last week had been full of all the feels! So much excitement over a chapter closing on high school, and beginning at the university level. Em is committed to attending the University of Utah in the fall and is so far keeping options open for the field of study. There’s time. ❤️

I love the mountains around our valley this time of year – there’s so much green and a bit of snow still. The moody clouds fit this quilt perfectly too!
This quilt is my Rooftop Wonders pattern, made with a collection of Bella solids in earth tones with a poly blend batting for the puffy factor, as requested. I quilted it with a fishing net texture that adds some angles to the otherwise very straight quilt. I love the curves that show up in the flat shots of the quilt.

The Rooftop Wonders pattern is flexible in the color placement which means there will never be a repeat of this quilt. And making it is so fun! There is a bunch of strip piecing, and simple straight seams to make up the unique, rectangular block. I would love to see your version!

The backing is a Ruby Star wide back print by Alexa Abegg – Moonglow in Earth. It fits the earth tones really well and the print is lovely – all the symbols and flowers are so pretty.

Of course, there was a bit of wind as we took photos, but it worked out! Taking photos of large quilts is always a challenge, but I have to document it. Collaborating with the graduate early on, asking about color and pattern, makes it a definite win in its final form. Are you making a quilt for any graduates in your life?

In about a year we will have another high school graduation to celebrate – I’m going to make plans for that quilt a little sooner than I did this one.

More soon –

Amy