More than two years ago I made this super easy whole cloth baby quilt. I loved its simplicity and planned to make a lap sized one just as soon as my to do list got a little smaller and I had more time on my hands. Yes, I can be funny like that :). Of course that time never came.
Until now, that is. About a week ago Anna (Noodlehead) blogged about whole cloth quilts she made for her daughters and I simply couldn't resist any longer. Thankfully I had all the fabric and batting on hand so I got to work right away.
I think the combination of buttery soft Anna Maria Horner voile with Carolyn Friedlander's quilting cotton and one layer of Warm and White batting makes for a perfectly wonderful lightweight summer quilt.
I used Perle cotton #8 to do chunky straight line hand quilting along each column of flowers. I love that I didn't have to mark quilting lines - for some reason that's my least favorite part of making quilts :(.
I decided to finish the quilt by rounding corners (I used a plate as a template) and attaching striped binding cut on bias. I've always been a huge fan of striped binding and I absolutely adore how well it finishes this super simple quilt.
Most of all though, I love that it's being played with and dragged around the house already.
I'm glad to know I'm not the only one making bonnets out of quilts. Lol. Our cat has learned to be weary of the quilt bonnet though, so it's usually just happens when I'm wrapped in one. I like the idea of a whole cloth quilt, it would be a great way to showcase some awesome quilting!
ReplyDeleteThat seems the perfect use of the Echinecea fabric! I have a whole cloth quilt on my list too!
ReplyDeleteperfect way to make a quick quilt and also use a favorite fabric! I made one a few years ago with a faux hexagon print by Jenniffer Paganelli and it is much loved and used.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to get a sewers 'mojo' going too! I have to tackle this one. I love your fabric choices...and of course the little kitty wrapped up!
ReplyDeleteOh it does look so cosy and snuggly, especially with the rounded corners, what a great idea 😀
ReplyDeletethis is lovely! great idea-- I must get moving on a whole cloth quilt too! It looks beautiful all done... that binding is amazing!
ReplyDeleteDo you think this work as well with double gauze?
ReplyDeleteAnd what about machine quilting?
Beautiful quilt - the stripy binding really does set of the wonderful floral fabric.
ReplyDeleteLovely! and I agree ... there is nothing better than seeing a quilt being dragged around the house :)
ReplyDeletebeautiful, simple quilt!!
ReplyDeleteThis is very pretty and it looks so soft and squishy comfy!
ReplyDeleteI love this! It seems like a quick, fun project easy enough for beginners. May I ask how much fabric it took to make a lap size, and what are the finished dimensions? Thank you for always inspiring us with your wonderful makes.
ReplyDeleteOh I love it! I have a lot (a lot!) of AMH voiles and I have been wanting to do a simple, light-weight summery quilt. I may try this out.
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