the Quilt Expo “Bake Off” challenge. Entries are to feature a baking
or baked goods theme. Completed quilt must be 30” wide x 40” high.
I started hunting for fabric in early spring this year. I found an attractive
cupcake print at Joann Fabrics. I purchased both the turquoise/white fabric, and the
yellow (cooking terms) fabric, at Blue Bar Quilts. I didn't know at the time how
I'd use those two fabrics. In the end, I used one for the background, and the
other for the "cabin"and for the quilt backing! Fabrics from my stash were used
for the tree and grass. I came up with my design while watching a P. Allen Smith
garden/home show on Wisconsin Public Television.
I started hunting for fabric in early spring this year. I found an attractive
cupcake print at Joann Fabrics. I purchased both the turquoise/white fabric, and the
yellow (cooking terms) fabric, at Blue Bar Quilts. I didn't know at the time how
I'd use those two fabrics. In the end, I used one for the background, and the
other for the "cabin"and for the quilt backing! Fabrics from my stash were used
for the tree and grass. I came up with my design while watching a P. Allen Smith
garden/home show on Wisconsin Public Television.
I used raw edge applique and free motion quilting techniques to create my
quilt! The cupcakes were cut from the print I found at Joann Fabrics. I used
the same fabric to bind the quilt. My quilt was enhanced by the use of brightly
colored rick rack, vintage tatting, and heat set crystals. The end result was an
only-in-my dreams cupcake tree!
quilt! The cupcakes were cut from the print I found at Joann Fabrics. I used
the same fabric to bind the quilt. My quilt was enhanced by the use of brightly
colored rick rack, vintage tatting, and heat set crystals. The end result was an
only-in-my dreams cupcake tree!
My finished challenge entry, “In the Shade of the Old Cupcake Tree”, is
pictured below. I submitted my entry about ten days ahead of the June
30th deadline!
