This quilt is going to be a gift, so the real name of it will be added later. I'm afraid if I mention it now the recipients will figure it out.
Inspired by Blue Elephant Stitches and Saija , I began making lots of 9 patches...59 it total. This pattern makes great use of 2.5
inch squares and/or strips which I'm sure we all have in our scrap bins.
I was looking for a black striped binding fabric, which is nearly impossible to find, apparently, around here. So I went with a much wider stripe than planned (Tula Pink fabric line).... and love it!
The backing is a repurposed bed sheet, super soft. It almost feels like flannel but it isn't.
Quilted in a slightly wavy, wonky grid on my Janome Memory Craft 6650 💗
with the walking foot. The binding was done on both sides by machine. I used to do the final side by hand, but have given that up to save my hands for other stitching. I now cut the binding strips at 2.5 inches and that gives me lots of room to stitch down that final side. When I was doing that by hand, I would cut the strips at 2.25 inches.
66 x 90
Linking up with Cynthia at OH SCRAP!
What a great quilt! I tend to make a lot of 9 patches and your quilt is great inspiration. I like that you controlled your colors and yet they look so good together. BTW -- I would never think of this beauty as a 'beach quilt.' Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteThanks Bonnie. Lol, you would always be able to find your spot on a crowded beach with this quilt.
DeleteI'm piecing this same quilt right now!!! Yours came out very light and bright, Karen!!! Great job!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Nancy. It was a fun one to make. Have fun finishing yours.
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