And so here's a splash of quilty colour to brighten up your Tuesday.
I'm still slowly dealing to the UFO's in my cupboard during lockdown and here's another recent finish, my 'stars & stripes' quilt. Grabbing a bundle of Rifle Paper co. florals and some cheeky stripes, I starting making up a pile of bold sawtooth star blocks very much inspired by an early quilt @treehouse textiles. I threw in a few extra fabrics from my stash to create more interest and the quilt top came together quite quickly. {see back here in March 2019 for early details}. I used a selection of blue fabrics to make up a scrappy pieced backing and a teal Alison Glass fabric for my binding. I had it quilted in an all over meander pattern by Leeanne from quiltmekiwi
It's a small quilt, throw size I guess, finishing at 50" x 60". Lately, I've felt the need for a distraction from everything that's going on, but haven't had the inclination or the mental energy to work on anything too intense, and I've found making a smaller quilt just perfect.
It's also a great way to try out a pattern or learn a new technique, or use certain fabrics without too much outlay, and often a smaller quilt doesn't require as much time to make. A small quilt is perfect for gifting to a new baby or to use as a wall hanging, adding a splash of colour to brighten the home décor. And it's so nice not to have to wrestle with a huge quilt top if you are using your home machine to quilt it. And, adding the final touch, that binding, is such a quick process with a smaller quilt!
If, on the other hand, you really want to throw yourself into something amazing and a bit more intricate than a small project, check out these 'dearJen' quilts here and over here on IG. . . a puzzle of beautiful 6" blocks and skilled piecing . . . a real labour of love!
Love to hear your thoughts on what size quilts you like to make. Stay safe, Linda
Another beautiful border print Linda! I've never seen that one before. I love the Rifle Paper Company! i have some of their stationary but I believe I've never owned any fabric. It's a lovely quilt indeed!
ReplyDeleteYou can see I am still playing catch up. I do enjoy the stars in this quilt. Such fun fabrics. I especially like the backing, too.
ReplyDeletethis is such a lovely scrappy piece; I absolutely love that flowered border--it is just perfect! Nice work Hugs julierose
ReplyDeletesince I have to quilt them myself on my not so long arm small arm, I prefer wall quilts at the moment, but I have about 5 kings that need finishing and am putting it off. Twin size are good to see pattern and kind of do-able for quilting. Great work on yours
ReplyDeleteLove those scrappy stars, and the border! Beautiful quilt and well done on the finish!
ReplyDeleteAnother terrific quilt. Great border for it. And I like how some of the stars meld/fade away in the background - it's just a really pretty and dynamic overall effect.
ReplyDeleteNothing nicer than a scrappy star quilt, and I like the size and your lovely fabric choices. Well I just headed over to see the 'dear Jen' quilts you've mentioned - WOW - aren't they wonderful!! Definitely a labour of love, but stunning.
ReplyDeleteSo nice to see bindings on these quilts.
ReplyDeleteThis quilt ticks lots of boxes for me: scraps, stars and colours. Great finish!
ReplyDeleteLove this quilt! The combination of stripes and floral just makes me smile.:) Your border fabric is absolutely perfection too! Smaller quilts really are wonderful sometimes, especially when our attention is easily distracted. I'm trying hard not to think every single quilt I make has to be amazing to be worthwhile. lol
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