I'm still on my Lori Holt streak ... this time with "Plaid" from her "Happiness is Scrappiness" Book. That makes 3 finishes from this book, the most I've ever done from one book. All of Lori's books are amazing.
I did make it smaller than the pattern instructions, mine finished at 42" x 63". It may be a donation quilt, not quite sure yet. I kept out any pinks or flowers, so it is gender neutral.
Oops, I lied, this is only the second finish from "Scrappiness is Happiness" , the third is still on the basement floor waiting to be basted.
Plaid is a great pattern for scraps and stash.
Backed with a fun animal print found at a great price and bound with some gingham from the stash.
Big stitch hand quilted with a light blue Guittermann thread.
I marked the lines with Crayola Ultra Washable Markers, and YES, the lines came out in the wash. I always use the blue DAWN dish soap and they come out everytime. I do use warm water, a color catcher or 2 and sometimes let it soak a bit in the soapy water.
I'm hoping to do a Christmas quilt this year.
Lori's "Vintage Christmas" has been bought, now to decide on a quilt .... I love all the blocks in the cover quilt, but I also love the 2 colour quilt options in that book. I may have to start both and then it'll be next year at least till one is done for Christmas!
Happy quilting everyone :)
Tiny Tuesday
A 2019 project start has finally reached the finish line, even if it's not quite the finish intended....a finish is a Finish!
Most of the 4.5 inch blocks and the alternate block setting instructions are from the RSC 2019 .
She's scrappy, so not a lot of thought was given to colours. I'm trying to limit my choices more now in scrappy quilts with a bit more intention.
Progress.
I know, pink 😮😮!!
Well, I had tons of this on hand, so pink it was.
I love this blue wonky stripe, a Tula Pink fabric I believe....
so in she goes.
The floral on the right was perfect for a border, but I didn't have enough.
A few tears may have been shed.
This was the plan, letters pieced, then I ran out of steam and finished her off as is.
The words may end up in a wall quilt.
Lots of big stitch hand quilting with perle cotton and regular hand quilting thread.
Some favourites:
OOPS, see an knot popped through, I should redo that.
These adorable little squares here finish at half an inch, way out of my comfort zone!!
Recently I've been prepping my fabric with starch which has REALLY helped with more accurate piecing ... a game changer for me !
Washed and wrinkly cozy 😊
I found out after the fact that it was started in 2019...oh well, documented here.
That's a wrap, lots of memories in this one and she's a keeper even if she's not my favourite. She has a special place in my quiltin' heart due to being such a good distraction during Covid.
Some current WIPs:
