We messaged back and forth about changes to the pattern should be made to make it work, and decided what it really needed was a Hogwarts crest in the center. It's simplified to just having the colors and not the mascots on it, but I love how it turned out.
If I had to do it again, though, I think I'd change the colors around a bit, so that the color on the crest didn't match the color on that section of the quilt, so the crest would stand out a bit more against the background.
This quilt also gave me a chance to try a different applique on the back of the quilt as the customer requested Harry's glasses and lightening bolt scar instead of a Deathly Hallows or Golden Snitch.
And with such a fun variation on the quilt, of course I had to have a little fun photographing the quilt with my little Harry Potter's help. I have to say, I was quite impressed with his willingness to not only let me dress him up, but also to stand and sit still and pose for the pictures. I must have caught him on a good day.
Several people have been asking about a pattern or tutorial for these quilts, and I am planning to take the photos for the pattern as I work on my next quilt, so it will be coming. For now you can order a custom made Harry Potter quilt here. (If those listings are sold out, please contact me for a renewed listing or you can enter your info here to be informed when I'm taking orders again.) The PDF Patterns for any of my Harry Potter inspired quilts can be purchased here.
See these links for more details about other Harry Potter themed crafts we've done...and be sure to check back because I'll be adding more as I get them written up.
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Polly, you have done it again! This is a beautiful quilt, and you have a very handsome little boy there. Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteWow! Do you still make these and if so, can I have one?!
ReplyDeleteHi Celenabobeena, Yes, you can purchase one here https://www.etsy.com/listing/199699817/harry-potter-inspired-hogwarts-house?ref=listing-2
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog! Oh my goodness these are awesome quilts! I am a quilter so I would be very interested in a pattern! Good Job!
ReplyDeleteI purchased your pattern a good while ago and have just gotten around to nearly completing it. I have the front done, complete with borders. You mention above about having done one with the Deathly Hallows symbol. Is there a link so I can see a picture of it? I'm making this for my daughter-in-law and she wants that plus "Always" on the back. She's chosen gray for it to go on the black backing. I'm still trying to decide whether to do the large or smaller size and I think seeing a picture of one done might help me decide. Great pattern, by the way!
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm so glad you're enjoying the pattern. I'd love to see a pattern when you finish. You can see what the Deathly Hallows looks like here:
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and also here:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/252940112/slytherin-harry-potter-inspired-quilt?ref=shop_home_listings
I've used both gray and golden yellow and they both look good.
I know it's been awhile since you posted this....yay, Pinterest! Your Harry Potter line is amazing, but your photo shoot for this post was extraordinary. I really enjoyed it!
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