It's a finish!
64 x 80
I made it to use up scraps left over from making Whirlwind (aka Twirla) and I also added in scraps from the 2.5 inch and 4.5 inch scrap bins that have since been emptied making quilts. (I also finished the Whirlwind top back in June 2020 but it still has not been quilted).
I had some purple variegated thread on hand so used it to quilt in some swirls. Oh, the quilting goes so smoothly on my new DSM (Brother PQ1500SL)! No tension problems, no tension headaches, no skipped stiches, Oh, joy!
I had just enough polka dot fabric left over from the backing to make the binding.
I picked up the backing fabric quite a few years ago at Hobby Lobby. It was in the clearance bin for $4 per yard so I bought all that was left to use as backings on donation quilts. Well, I think in the past I used about 1.5 yards on the back of a small donation quilt and put the remaining fabric back on the shelf I keep with a few backing fabrics. I saw this in my backings and noticed it had some of the same colors as the quilt...purple, yellow, aqua, gray. Perfect! When I took it off the shelf I thought for sure there would not be enough of it. But, lo and behold, there was just enough for backing and binding. It was meant to be!
And now it is ready for giving or gifting!
Pretty quilt, great way to use leftover fabrics. The dot fabric was perfect for the backing, how wonderful you had enough to bind the quilt too!
ReplyDeleteit's wow worthy front AND back....
ReplyDeletePretty quilt. Backing looks very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI like the colors in this quilt and the backing fabric was perfect
ReplyDeleteIts a charming quilt. I love the mix of colors and block patterns.
ReplyDeleteLove it! And the back is perfect.
ReplyDeleteAnother fabulous quilt. As always you show your knack of putting together scraps and leftovers to create a lovely vibrant quilt. The backing fabric is a perfect choice - how lucky to have enough for backing and binding. That piece was certainly meant to stay on your shelf until the right project came along. Well done, Cathy!
ReplyDeletePerfect use of those leftovers!!! its a gorgeous quilt - the colors go so well together!
ReplyDeleteThis quilt just sings Spring! I love it, all the bright cheery colors and the way you mixed the blocks into the whole. Just wonderful!
ReplyDeleteSuch an adorable arrangement of colors and blocks! Before I saw the backing, one of my first thoughts was the binding is awesome! Then to see it on the back of the quilt... Just perfect!
ReplyDeleteThat backing fabric almost looks like you picked it first, Cathy! I love the colors in this quilt, and the variety of blocks. Beautiful finish!
ReplyDeleteIt just proves, Scrappy can certainly be beautiful! Perfect backing and binding! Well done!
ReplyDeleteThis quilt exudes JOY on every level. SO happy for you that the new machine makes your stitching less stressful - more joy.
ReplyDeleteIt turned out so nicely, Cathy! The palette is rich yet light. (Sounds like I'm tasting wine...but that would be palate....) And the backing was just waiting for the right time. (That's like wine, too!)
ReplyDeleteOoh I Like this one! Si brite and pretty. Such a gift to be able to put colors and patterns together. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice quilt. I love the colors.
ReplyDeleteI love it! All those scraps. I saved that pattern a long time ago and you are inspiring me to dive into my binssssss of scraps and see what I come up with.
ReplyDeleteIt's fabulous... I love the backing too!
ReplyDeleteYou make the absolutely happiest quilts ever!
ReplyDelete(And thanks for the machine update! I was just getting ready to ask!)
You have such a great color sense. I love this quilt!
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful quilt, gorgeous rich colours with a touch of yellow. The backing fabric is just perfect, and it's great you had enough to do the binding as well.
ReplyDeletelove the colors of this fun quilt! and polka dots, swoon!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love it when things quilt smoothly with no tension issues. Woohoo! The polka dots make for a fun back and binding.
ReplyDeleteCute, colorful quilt that some kid is going to love! Glad your new machine is working out for you.
ReplyDeleteYou've done it again! It looks great, and I really like the backing too! ---"Love"
ReplyDeleteA great variety of blocks in a semi-controlled palette with the perfect backing fabric, sewn on a brand new machine. Who could ask for anything more. I love it.
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A super fun finish, at that, Cathy!! :o))
ReplyDeleteLove it. Am always amazed at what you come up with
ReplyDeleteFabulous scrappy fun. Love the purples and blues.
ReplyDeleteVery nice! I always like seeing how you put your fabrics together. Love the blue and yellow.
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