Dawn's Delight Quilt

Friday, August 16, 2024

 Hello!  Today I am sharing a recent quilt finish that I made just for fun!


But first I want to share with you the inspiration behind this project.  This color palette was inspired by someone I follow on Instagram named Jerina (her Instagram handle is @quiet.sanctuary).  She is a beautiful soul who shares her heart in every post!  She shares her love of crochet, quilts, antiques, family and sourdough bread!  Plus, she is an amazing photographer and writer.


[The above photo is shared with permission from Jerina @quiet.sanctuary.]

I think the above photo might be the exact photo that stopped me in my Instagram scroll one day.  I love the crocheted blanket Jerina made.  Oh how I wish I could crochet!!!  I also loved the cozy, moody, yet sweet colors that Jerina used!  The faded and worn look that she captured in that photo was so soothing to my soul!  One morning I woke up and couldn't stop thinking about her blanket so I went to my sewing room and started playing around - trying to achieve that same look with fabric.


Around that same time, I had also been eyeing the classic Rail Fence/Roman Stripes quilt pattern.



So I decided to "kill two birds with one stone" and combine that pattern with those colors.
I cut some 2" x 5" rectangles and got to work.

Each block was made with three 2" x 5" cut rectangles so the blocks finished at 4.5" x 4.5".
I did a 13 x 15 block layout so my quilt finished at 59" x 68".  This pattern is a great way to use up scraps and is beginner-friendly!  


I love to reward myself with these kinds of projects once in a while.  It's good for my creative juices to do some mindless, just-for-fun sewing!  Plus, I just love a good scrappy, classic quilt pattern!


I used my stash and scraps for the quilt top but did end up buying the back and binding fabric.


The longarm quilting was done by my friend Jen Ostler in Highland, UT.  We decided on a pantograph called Moon Phases.  I had never used that one before but I felt like it matched the vibe of this quilt!


I wanted to name this quilt something other than Rail Fence or Roman Stripes because:
 A.) It didn't feel like a typical Rail Fence quilt (because the fabrics weren't making a secondary zig-zag design).  And B.) I just don't like the name Roman Stripes!

So I asked my Instagram followers if they could help me name my quilt!  I got tons of great suggestions but I finally landed on "Dawn's Delight".  It seemed to fit my color scheme, the quilting panto, and the pattern well.  The way the blocks are rotated just seems fun and well, delightful!  So thank you Janet (@janlynnsquilts on Instagram) for the name suggestion!


I took so many pictures...but I will share just one last one.


This was a fun project and I highly recommend making one of these quilts.
I plan to wash this soon so it will crinkle up and get even cozier!

Thanks for stopping by today!

39 comments:

  1. I absolutely love this!

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    1. Thank you! I don't use a lot of black/gray in my quilts so it was fun to switch things up.

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  2. So inspiring! I can’t wait to try this with some scraps I was gifted and some from my growing stash. ❤️🌈 thank you for being so awesome!

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  3. It's very sophisticated for the simple pattern on which it's based. I like it a LOT!!

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  4. This is a beautiful quilt. I’ve crocheted the pattern like Jernia’s. Now, I know what to do with my stash of black!

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  5. I loved your story for this quilt and you did an amazing job of capturing the beauty of the crocheted piece you saw. I love the look of scrap quilts, and your idea has now caught my eye. Thank you for sharing!

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    1. Thank you so much! It's fun to try to capture the "feel" of a photograph!

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  6. I love the high contrast of this and though I am not drawn to black or grey, this may just change my mind!

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    1. I totally get that! I am the same way with black/gray. This was a fun challenge.

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  7. I think this quilt is so pretty. I just love "simple and traditional" quilts. I have a Halloween bundle that will be perfect for using your pattern:)

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  8. Wow you did a great job recreating the crocheted blanket in fabric. I really like the backing fabric. Pretty.
    Looks great on the bed. It's hard to just take one picture trying to get the just right angle.
    Thanks for sharing

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    1. I know, and it's hard not to post allll the pictures haha.

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  9. Gorgeous quilt! Could you share what fabric the backing is made from?

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    1. Thank you! It's Art Gallery Fabrics Soul Fusion - Eidelweiss Soul by Amy Sinibaldi. So pretty, isn't it!?!

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  10. Beautiful! This inspires me for a leader and ender bonus quilt. 😍

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  11. Hello Amber.
    This quilt is stunning!! We love your color choices.
    To the point where my adult son has asked me to make one for him. He wants it to be as much like yours as possible. We are having so much fun shopping our stash, and some new fq’s. Are you able to share what the backing fabric is?!

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    1. Oh that is so cool. This comment makes me so happy. Bonding time with your son while recreating one of my quilts! Yay! The backing fabric is Art Gallery Fabrics Soul Fusion - Eidelweiss Soul by Amy Sinibaldi.

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  12. Hi Amber.
    Dawn’s Delight is gorgeous!
    My adult son has chosen this pattern for me to make him a quilt. My daughter and I had such a good time selecting fabrics from our stashes and shopping for some new fat quarters! And he loves the backing. Any chance you could tell me what designer/company the backing fabric is from?
    I’ve always wanted to make a split rail quilt but wasn’t crazy about the zigzag layout - thank you for sharing yours 😍

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    1. Hi! Thank you! The backing fabric is Art Gallery Fabrics Soul Fusion - Eidelweiss Soul by Amy Sinibaldi. Happy quilting!

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  14. This is so much like me. I see something I love and can't get it out of my head until I at least design my take on it. I still have to create them, but I do have a graph paper pad full of inspiration. Blocks, quilts, borders, quilting designs. One day I will bring them to fruition. I love your quilt. I remember seeing "cheater" granny blocks printed on fabric somewhere that I have to go find now, because I now want to that fabric as a backing for one of my quilts! Here's to you and your inspiration 🥰

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  15. Beautiful Work !!!!!!

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  16. I just saw your quilt and story! I am in love!! I am definitely a scrap quilt person & I can’t wait to treat myself with this fun, non thinking/stressing quilt! Thank you for sharing

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  17. Lovely quilt. It's been stolen on the internet and posted on a Facebook group called "Quilt as you go" where nothing is really even QAYG. It's very frustrating. Sorry if this was not without your permission. You may want to comment on her post that it was unauthorized use.

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    1. Thanks for looking out for me. I tried to find it to no avail....

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  18. This stopped me in my tracks - absolutely beautiful! Is it ok to make one similar?

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  19. This absolutely beautiful! I want try and make one!

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