In six
months, I made three quilts in this same style. For this one, I chose a Cotton
+ Steel fabric as the backing: Steamer Trunk in Gray Green from Alexia Abegg’s
Hatbox line. Once that was decided, I set about finding coordinating solids.
Since the light green color didn’t have an exact match on my Kona color card, I
matched the fabrics in person at Quiltworks Northwest, during a Seattle Modern
Quilt Guild sew in. I don’t remember the names of each fabric, but they are a
combination of Kona and Art Gallery solids. The binding is Dottie, also from
Cotton + Steel.
Like my
other versions, this one was constructed with a 24” Swoon block and 6” borders
and finishes at 36” square. I machined quilted it with diagonal lines one inch
apart. It’s quicker than my usual ½” apart lines, and makes for a softer quilt
that will still stand up to repeated washings.
Even though
I’ve made the same quilt three times now, it continues to be my go-to baby
quilt and I anticipate whipping up more should the need arise. They’re quick,
cute, and I enjoy making them.
It's lovely. I think that making a quilt pattern more than once gives you a chance to play with different colour placements and different quilting.
ReplyDeleteVery sweet and it's good to have a 'go-to' baby quilt!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great design. Love it. Visiting from FIUF.
ReplyDeleteThe matching worked really well! great finish!
ReplyDeleteFantastic! And the backing was a great find! Well done!
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