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Hidden Meadows

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Some of you noticed this quilt in the background of a photo of my Featherweight a week or so ago and asked about it.  This quilt is very subtle–what they call a "blended" quilt.  All the colors are pretty much the same tones so one print or color just blends into the next, making the individual blocks hard to pick out at first glance.  I loved making this quilt.  The blocks were super simple, and the fabrics were old Robyn Pandolph prints from the days when she worked as a designer for Moda.  It was her fabric designs that got me hooked on Moda ages ago.  These are from one of her "Folk Art Wedding" collections.  I think.  Don’t hold me to that!   If you recognize the fabric, leave me a comment as to what it really is.

The pattern came from a book called Floral Bouquet Quilts from In The Beginning.  I don’t know if it is still in print, but if you can get your hands on a copy, I highly recommend it.  It is absolutely full of one gorgeous quilt pattern after another.  Believe me, you will want to make every single quilt in the book, so it is well worth searching for it.  This pattern is called "Hidden Meadows" and is comprised of four different blocks:  a large floral one patch, nine patch blocks, four patch blocks and five patch blocks.  I made mine larger than the pattern in the book because I wanted to be able to use it on a queen size bed.  The size in the book is 55’"x 67".  The block sizes are 6 inches.  Very shabby chic, yes?  And a great way to use up a fabric bundle.  Imagine how this would look in darker, richer colors.  It was fun to make, and I am sure even a beginning quilter would enjoy this project and be successful.

52 responses to “Hidden Meadows”

  1. I believe it IS Folk Art Wedding. I made a wedding quilt for friends from this line using Steps To The Altar blocks in 12″. I’d introduced the couple and was so glad when it “took!”
    Your quilt is lovely.

  2. I believe it IS Folk Art Wedding. I made a wedding quilt for friends from this line using Steps To The Altar blocks in 12″. I’d introduced the couple and was so glad when it “took!”
    Your quilt is lovely.

  7. Everyone has one special quilt that comes to mind as a true inspiration……….this quilt is it for me Nicole. I remember seeing it for the first time and falling in love with it.

  8. Everyone has one special quilt that comes to mind as a true inspiration……….this quilt is it for me Nicole. I remember seeing it for the first time and falling in love with it.

  9. I think I have that book. Or one of their other’s, I love that book so much. Lots of pretty quilts and lovely staged photos. Your quilt is very pretty. I can’t tell if it’s folk art wedding… I have all my FAwedding set aside for just that ‘right’ project.

  10. I think I have that book. Or one of their other’s, I love that book so much. Lots of pretty quilts and lovely staged photos. Your quilt is very pretty. I can’t tell if it’s folk art wedding… I have all my FAwedding set aside for just that ‘right’ project.

  11. That is a gorgeous quilt, Nicole. It certainly stands the test of time! Are those the first collection of Folk Art Wedding? Because if that’s the case, I completely missed out on the yellows! Mine are green and pink and though I usually tire of fabric so old, I still love FAW and I’m also waiting for just the right project for them! I was just able to score that book from a used dealer on Amazon, so maybe this quilt is a possiblity.

  12. That is a gorgeous quilt, Nicole. It certainly stands the test of time! Are those the first collection of Folk Art Wedding? Because if that’s the case, I completely missed out on the yellows! Mine are green and pink and though I usually tire of fabric so old, I still love FAW and I’m also waiting for just the right project for them! I was just able to score that book from a used dealer on Amazon, so maybe this quilt is a possiblity.

  13. Oh My! I have been saving all my Folk Art Wedding fat quarters-all 35 of them- for just this thing. Thank you so much. The fabric is so pretty I haven’t wanted to cut into it until I had the right project…and here it is. Just lovely.

  14. Oh My! I have been saving all my Folk Art Wedding fat quarters-all 35 of them- for just this thing. Thank you so much. The fabric is so pretty I haven’t wanted to cut into it until I had the right project…and here it is. Just lovely.

  15. Here we are again another dream quilt I am so envious you have so many nice quilts keep up the good work.

  16. Here we are again another dream quilt I am so envious you have so many nice quilts keep up the good work.

  17. You do it again! I want to spend time with you. I pick out fabrics for my quilts, really like it before purchase and then typically strongly dislike them when I start putting blocks together. What’s the secret? It’s great to see another quilt from you.

  18. You do it again! I want to spend time with you. I pick out fabrics for my quilts, really like it before purchase and then typically strongly dislike them when I start putting blocks together. What’s the secret? It’s great to see another quilt from you.

  19. It is a very pretty quilt. It reminds me a bit of the Disappearing Nine Patch pattern. Love the fabric. You really do such lovely work!!

  20. It is a very pretty quilt. It reminds me a bit of the Disappearing Nine Patch pattern. Love the fabric. You really do such lovely work!!

  23. I loved all of her fabics when she was with Moda. I made my mom a quilt with these fabrics and I still love it everytime I’m at her house.

  24. I loved all of her fabics when she was with Moda. I made my mom a quilt with these fabrics and I still love it everytime I’m at her house.

  25. Beautiful quilt. I can’t remember the exact name of the line of this line of fabric but it’s not Folk Art Wedding. I personally believe that Robyn Pandolph made a huge mistake when she decided to leave Moda! Her stuff has not been the same since.

  26. Beautiful quilt. I can’t remember the exact name of the line of this line of fabric but it’s not Folk Art Wedding. I personally believe that Robyn Pandolph made a huge mistake when she decided to leave Moda! Her stuff has not been the same since.

  27. This is really beautiful…I love these “blended” quilts, where the colors and patters just flow, like water, like waves…Happy Weekend to you! ((HUGS))

  28. This is really beautiful…I love these “blended” quilts, where the colors and patters just flow, like water, like waves…Happy Weekend to you! ((HUGS))

  31. At church, we’re handquilting a quilt with Robyn Pandoph fabrics and you can’t see the 4 weeks’ worth of quilting in the fabric at ALL!!! All of us hand-quilters wish the owner had got the quilt machine quilted in a pantograph. THAT would’ve shown up better.

  32. At church, we’re handquilting a quilt with Robyn Pandoph fabrics and you can’t see the 4 weeks’ worth of quilting in the fabric at ALL!!! All of us hand-quilters wish the owner had got the quilt machine quilted in a pantograph. THAT would’ve shown up better.

  37. Robyn Pandolph’s design got me hooked on Moda fabrics some years ago! I’m still on the hook! Your quilt looks great, the fabrics blends so nicely together.

  38. Robyn Pandolph’s design got me hooked on Moda fabrics some years ago! I’m still on the hook! Your quilt looks great, the fabrics blends so nicely together.

  39. Love the quilt! I couldn’t agree more with Darlene regarding Robyn Pandolph. I loved her line of fabric when she was with Moda. The colours were so rich! I still have yards in my stash that I just can’t seem to cut into! I guess I’m waiting for the right pattern to come along! Thanks for sharing!

  40. Love the quilt! I couldn’t agree more with Darlene regarding Robyn Pandolph. I loved her line of fabric when she was with Moda. The colours were so rich! I still have yards in my stash that I just can’t seem to cut into! I guess I’m waiting for the right pattern to come along! Thanks for sharing!

  41. This is beautiful. I will definitely look up the book. I have never made a soft color blended quilt but I think there might be one in my future now.

  42. This is beautiful. I will definitely look up the book. I have never made a soft color blended quilt but I think there might be one in my future now.

  47. Love the quilt! I have that book and I got it off the shelf today to take another look – I like yours better 🙂
    Becky

  48. Love the quilt! I have that book and I got it off the shelf today to take another look – I like yours better 🙂
    Becky

  49. I am trying to find some older Moda fabric by Robyn Pandolph – fabric is called “Secret Garden”. It is a very muted mauvy with strips and small pin dots. If anyone knows where to find this fabric, please let me know. Thanks.

  50. I am trying to find some older Moda fabric by Robyn Pandolph – fabric is called “Secret Garden”. It is a very muted mauvy with strips and small pin dots. If anyone knows where to find this fabric, please let me know. Thanks.