Phew, all finished, and on time, too. As I mentioned before, I made this quilt as part of the challenge at our Naperville Modern Quilt Guild meeting. The challenge was to make something quilted using orange, aqua, and grey colors.
Even though I like all these colors, I just could not decide on what to make. I wanted something simple and quick, and at the last minute I decided to go with these wonky crosses.
I really like how they turned out. I'm also glad I used sashing to frame all the blocks. I was not planning on doing that at first but when I put all the blocks next to each other they all seemed so chaotic and jumbled. I think this Kona Snow (my new favorite white) sashing brought just the right amount of order.
I quilted this little guy stitching straight lines about 1" apart. I was really tempted to do much denser quilting, maybe every 1/2", but decided against it since this is a baby quilt. I feel that quilting that's too dense makes for very stiff, and not very snuggly quilts.
And, to add to the snuggle factor, I used flannel for the backing. Oh, it feels heavenly.
Hope you all have a wonderful weekend. Svetlana
Linking up to AmandaJean's Finish it up Friday.
Even though I like all these colors, I just could not decide on what to make. I wanted something simple and quick, and at the last minute I decided to go with these wonky crosses.
I really like how they turned out. I'm also glad I used sashing to frame all the blocks. I was not planning on doing that at first but when I put all the blocks next to each other they all seemed so chaotic and jumbled. I think this Kona Snow (my new favorite white) sashing brought just the right amount of order.
I quilted this little guy stitching straight lines about 1" apart. I was really tempted to do much denser quilting, maybe every 1/2", but decided against it since this is a baby quilt. I feel that quilting that's too dense makes for very stiff, and not very snuggly quilts.
And, to add to the snuggle factor, I used flannel for the backing. Oh, it feels heavenly.
Hope you all have a wonderful weekend. Svetlana
Linking up to AmandaJean's Finish it up Friday.
I love this wonderful little quilt. Great job.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt, and I love that you used flannel to back it. Is there a special quilting flannel that you used, or any old flannel? I've considered it before but the flannel at my fabric shop, stuff that would be used for PJ pants, etc., doesn't seem like it would hold up to being a quilt back very well. Hmmmmm.
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous! I've never seen Kona Snow before. Can you get that color at Joann's or does it need to be ordered?
ReplyDeleteJamie Lee, my Joann has never had Snow (they have White), but they seem to have other colors online. Problem is they don't seem to be labeled with the Kona color name online (wut??).
DeleteBeautiful wee quilt S! It looks super snuggly and the quilting is just right! Jxo
ReplyDeleteVery cute. And with that soft flannel on the back, it will be well loved.
ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful!! I love it.
ReplyDeleteI like the subtle tones of this quilt.
ReplyDeleteYou're so fast! It is perfect.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet, peaceful quilt - I like it!!
ReplyDeleteI love this color scheme -- such a sweet quilt. One of these days, I'd love to back a quilt in flannel...so perfect for cooler temperatures!
ReplyDeleteVery nice!! I really like the snow and grey sashing!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Love the colour combo and the wonky crosses are perfection. Really like the idea of the sashing too - hadn't thought of that with these blocks but it sooooo works.
ReplyDeleteThis is so lovely! You are just the best with colours!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful, and I love all the colors!! xo Heather
ReplyDeleteIt is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteJust a perfect little baby quilt, in some of my favorite colors :)
ReplyDeletei have got to get some finishes. i am feeling terrible about it!
ReplyDeleteLove the colours in this, boyish without being babyish
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