Saturday, June 5, 2010

Pottery Barn inspired quilt

While looking through a Pottery Barn Kids magazine (I know, I don't even HAVE kids, but it doesn't mean I can't look at cute tiny things!) I fell in love with this quilt! I was taking a home decor sewing class at the time and knew I had to attempt a knock off for my final project!

There is so much I love about this darling quilt, the bright colors, the scalloped edges, the tiny ric rac, the trees, and of course- the owls! The owls aren't a part of this quilt, but I desperately wanted them to be a part of mine!


Here is what I came up with...


My jewel of a mom happens to have a business doing Long Arm Quilting! (How lucky am I?) So I made the top and she quilted it for me! She really went to town on this; adding so much detail and character!

{grass & flowers}

{clouds}

{sun & wind}

{a sweet butterfly and field mouse hiding between the trees}
{dragonflies}
{a closer look at the owl}
{ric rac and scallops}

{more scallops and the back}
I have to say, I am thrilled with how it turned out! Pottery Barn, eat your heart out!
{p.s. if you are in need of someone to do the quilting on your projects my mom's business is called Quilted with Kerr (her name is Kerry-- how clever is she? ;) ) and she can be reached at (480) 861-1431. She is located in AZ but will accept projects from any state!}

19 comments:

Anonymous said...

Darling quilt! The quilting is AMAZING! Very clever!

gail@My Repurposed Life said...

oh my! that is so cute! You and your mom did a great job!
gail

The McBride Family said...

Tara that is AWESOME!!! I really need to get my sewing machine out!

Mandy @ mintnclandycreate said...

Looks great! I was inspired by the same "Brooke" bedding. I'll have to share my version soon! Great job!

The Lindsey's said...

So cute! I'm so jealous of your sewing skills Tar. I wish I could sew! It really is a fear of mine. I've spent too long with a seam ripper and don't want to see one at work again in a long time =)!! I'll stick with mod podge =)!

Becca Ross said...

This is beautiful! You did a fantastic job. I'm so glad you linked up to Home and Family Friday. I hope you'll be back next week too! I'm following your blog now. I hope to keep seeing great projects. (Love your header too!)

Becca

Rachel said...

I love it! You two are very creative and talented!

brandi @ tales of a domestic goddess said...

I am SO jealous of your quilt!
I wanted that the pottery barn one for my daughter's room, so i've been watching ebay!!
Enjoy it!

Debra in WI said...

This is so wonderful. I have that same Pottery Barn Quilt Page torn out of the old catalog... it is so yummy... and you did a beautiful job! Thanks for the inspiration!

Unknown said...

This is absolutely gorgeous! I love the owl! :)

Natalia said...

I am gobsmacked! absolutely incredible!

Stephanie Cameron said...

Super cute! I also happen to love that PB quilt...it makes me want to redo my daughter's room. How lucky are you to have a long arm quilter in the family?? Awesome!

Alisa said...

just perfect!!!!

Bec said...

I worked at PBK for A while and almost used my 40% discount to buy that quilt because I loved it so much. Now I know I can make a much cuter one :)

Kaysi @ Keeping it Simple said...

WOW that is beautiful!!! It looks so great!

Mad in Crafts said...

That quilt is amazing! Lovely!

Thanks for linking up to the Mad Skills party!

Mad in Crafts said...

This project was one of my favorites from last week's Mad Skills party, so I will be featuring it tomorrow morning!

Al said...

This project is fantastic - your mother is great. You are both very talented.

tracey.becker1@gmail.com said...

That is absolutely stunning! Good job to you both!