For some reason, it seems I make quilts in pairs. On the heels of the baby quilt I showed you last week, I pieced together this simple patchwork squares quilt, measuring 40.5″ x 51.5″.
To cut down on the time factor, I made this one in the binding-less “pillowcase” quilt style (generally following this tutorial). I didn’t set the stopwatch, but it didn’t take much time at all. I think I had the top pieced together in a couple of hours and the whole thing together in a couple more. Definitely do-able in one day.
I quilted it with a walking foot, but in wavy lines. This is my first time not quilting straight lines, but I’m hoping to improve my skills in that area. Can’t learn if you don’t try!
All of the fabrics were things I had on hand already. The wiggly lines backing fabric is from a duvet cover I found on clearance at Target earlier this year.
This quilt is earmarked for donation. Not exactly sure where to yet, but possibly The Linus Project. (If anyone else has any experience with good places to donate handmade blankets, please leave a comment!)
I realized that I usually only sew when I have a need to sew (for gifts, etc.), but sewing infrequently isn’t making me any better. I’m still very much a quilting beginner, and I need more practice than that. Pair that with the need to do some fabric de-stashing (before the prints start to look dated), and that means I need to make more quilts.
So I’m hoping to make a handful of baby/kid quilts in the coming year for donation. This might be a crazy thought knowing full well I am going to have very little free time once baby #2 arrives, but I’m going to try to keep the quilts uncomplicated and unfussy. And maybe I can squeak in a few before she gets here.
I love all your quilts – they are so beautiful! I still need to make my little one (now 15 months old) a quilt, and yours are an inspiration!
You’re too nice! My quilts are all so simple in design, but glad you feel inspired by them. The hardest part is just getting started.
This quilt looks great!
I think you’re required by marriage to say that.
you could be like this lady:
http://www.kansascity.com/2012/12/06/3950940/800-quilts-for-charity-and-shes.html#storylink=misearch
Oh, wow. I don’t think I have 800 quilts in me. Might take me 100 years!
This is an awesome quilt. You can look into Project Night Night as a potential charity to donate it to.
Rita
Thanks, I’ll look into it!
Whoa! My comment worked! Finally (although I have to do it as “anonymous”). Do you know how many times I’ve wanted to comment but couldn’t at my old job?!
Rita
Hooray! Sorry ESI was keeping you from commenting. You should be able to comment with the Name/URL option if you can’t login. (The URL field is optional.)
Really cute! I want to try this! Ellen
It really did speed up the basting step for me and eliminated the binding! Double bonus!