I made my first string quilt blocks a couple of weeks ago to help with a fundraiser quilt for cancer research. I enjoyed making those blocks with the string technique so much I just had to make a whole quilt for myself. I have tons of scraps so it was a project that required no extra spending! Above are the blocks after I got them all completed for the baby/toddler size quilt. I rearranged them several times until i got the placement that I wanted. For the binding I used a Michael Miller ta dot print in red and pink. After ironing my binding in half I sat down to roll it up and this little monster grabbed it from me...........
He likes to pretend that he's blind with those thick cataracts but he pulled a fast one on me this night!I really love the binding choice........
Here's some closeups of the many fabrics that were used. Jenean Morrison's Free Spirit, California Dreamin' was used the most. I had two different prints in that line and used it throughout the quilt and for the border........
I sandwiched it together using free motion quilting. I love that my new machine has the option to disconnect the foot pedal, push a button to turn it on and then take off a sewin'. Makes for some fast free motion quilting !
Here's the finished quilt spread out on the floor.........
and draped over a chair..........
For the backing I used a vintage mattress pad. Forgot to get a picture of that, but it makes for a nice, thick, warm quilt ! Scroll down to see who I have linked to this week.
I love string quilts and this is really a bright and cheery one. The border is great too!
ReplyDeleteFound you over at Kelly's Korner. LOVE the quilt! That's one craft I haven't quite conquered. I've pieces squares to use in other things (bags etc), but I'm gonna give it a try as a 'real' quilt soon.
ReplyDeleteWhat a bright, colourful baby quilt. It will be loved and treasured I'm sure.
ReplyDeleteWhat a bright, fun beautiful quilt!
ReplyDeletelooks great!! I love string quilts. It looks perfect for a baby quilt.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilt! and such a cute helper too!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you have a great week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/
So pretty! I'm working on a never-ending string quilt from red and green fabrics. I was hoping to get it done for Christmas this year, but I haven't really worked on it since I started it after Christmas last year... I think this might be my perpetual project. Or maybe I'll be inspired by your quilt and will actually get it done!
ReplyDeleteI just love all of the colors. Great quilt!
ReplyDeleteit's beautiful, congratulations on the finish!
ReplyDeleteI love all the colors, so bright and cheery. Wonderful quilt!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! I love the combination of fabrics you used...so bright and cheerful...perfect for warming up a gloomy day :)
ReplyDeleteLove the colors and fabrics you used. I am quilting a black, white and green string quilt right now. Well done.
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