I kind of love this quilt.
Okay. I really love this quilt.
This quilt started with an alphabet panel, and I cut that up and made log cabins framed in whites and light grays. Then, came the scrappy prints! I pulled out all of my scraps, and if it was the necessary length, I sewed it on. So this quilt is super random.
The blocks themselves were a pain to put together. I have learned that improv-y stuff just stresses me out much too much, and instead of being fun and liberating, it almost induces panic attacks. So glad to be done. I'm glad I stuck it out and finished, but it'll be awhile before I pick up another project like this.
The quilting, on the other hand, was super easy. I did a cross grid with lines six inches apart. Minimal quilting, but I like it.
For the backing, I used a red Sketch flannel. I didn't know they made Sketch in flannel, but it is oh-so soft and cuddly. Since I could only fit twenty-five letters on the front, I included the last letter, "V", on the back. The binding is an orange DS Quilts print that I found on mucho sale at Joann's a few weeks ago.
I'm linking up today with TGIFF hosted by M-R at Quilt Matters and Finish It Up Friday at Crazy Mom Quilts. See you there!
I absolutely love this quilt! It is stunning and so worth the effort!
ReplyDeleteYay! Thank you so much! I really do love it, even if I will always cringe when I think about sewing all of those blocks together, haha! :)
DeleteSucks that it stressed you out so much, but so glad it's finished! it's so cute :) I need to get som sketch flannel... I really love sketch!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great finish! Your son will love being cuddled up in it this winter.
ReplyDeleteHe's so precious. As soon as I finished it, he sat in the center of it and cuddled himself up. Made me so happy! :)
DeleteI love this quilt. I tend to frown on panels, but i take it all back! What a cool use of a panel!
ReplyDeleteIt such a gorgeous quilt...so much fun and happiness. I am sure you little one is delighted. Thanks for sharing. Marie (mlismore@optusnet.com.au)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Marie! He's so pleased now that he has his own quilt. :)
DeleteThat's really cool - super colour mix of fabrics! Well done!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful quilt for a child! Lots of bright colors and interesting things to keep their little eyes busy and their fingers pointing! Love it!
ReplyDeleteAudrey, it's so fun and bright! Great job! Way to try a new technique, even if you found out it's not for you. Thanks for linking up to TGIFF!
ReplyDeleteWoohoo!! I know this project has been on your list for a while. You just be super happy with the finish. And I bet Lito is happy too :-). It looks gorgeous. Very improv-y and scrap-tastic! Good job, my friend :-)
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