WIP Wed- Rolling through the stash

Time for Wed WIP check-in! I dug out this stack of MM fabric called Flight Pattern that I won last year. I made my great niece a cute craft travel bag out of some of the prints

 
Thought it was time to get something made out of the rest. 






Mostly light fabrics and a few have bolder prints. I chose the tumbler block because I wanted to make one of those again. 
 The pack of fabric came with 4 solids too. I will just say this Michael Miller fabric is just a dream to sew and press. The colors are really vibrant together. This quilt just makes me smile when I watch it come together. 

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Comments

Ruth said…
Lovely colours in your quilt. Your model is doing a great job showing the bag!
February 12, 2014 at 4:58 AM
Lorna McMahon said…
Oh, that birthday girl looks so pleased! What a sweet gift! And the leftovers sure are shaping up to be quite a fabulous quilt top. I have not made a tumbler quilt yet. Looks like fun!
February 12, 2014 at 5:26 AM
Jessica Hadden said…
How cute is your niece with her new bag?! Adorable! Michael Miller fabric is always in my dreams! ;)
February 12, 2014 at 6:10 AM
Margaret said…
How pretty and how sweet is your little great niece!
February 12, 2014 at 7:30 AM
Sara said…
Awww what a sweetheart she looks to be enjoying her new bag!

Your quilt is coming along quite nicely!
February 12, 2014 at 8:04 AM
Unknown said…
Love these fabrics Kris. And look at the perfect points! Can't wait to see this one completed.
February 12, 2014 at 10:03 AM
Dawn said…
Beautiful colours, good choice with the tumbler pattern I'm sure it will be vibrant when finished
February 13, 2014 at 12:56 AM
Karen @ Pieces of Contentment said…
I bought a couple of prints from this range - aren't they gorgeous! The travelling bag is a great idea, very pretty too. The solids work well with these prints.
Thanks for visiting my blog - home from holidays now and enjoying good internet access again.

:)
Karen
February 13, 2014 at 4:30 PM
Paula@TheSassyQuilter said…
Love the fabric, super cute!
February 14, 2014 at 6:47 PM
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