The Happy Weekender quilt pattern from Moda Bake Shop in Happy Tones by Michael Miller Fabrics.
Front: Happy Tones charm packs.
Backing: Happy Tones Spotlight.
Binding: Happy Tones Aqua Cora print.
Gray fabric form Jo Ann's. I bought 1 3/4 yards after reading in the comments that some people who made the happy weekender didn't have enough with the 1 1/2 yards in the instructions. I made the strips as I went along and wish I would have bought 2 yards, but am glad I at least had 1 3/4 yards. It all worked out in the end by piecing some pieces together.
I made this quilt for my SS who graduated from high school this year. I am so happy with how it turned out; love the fun, bright colors and it was a nice chance to try gray instead of white for the solid. I kind of wanted to keep it for myself.
My two little munchkins held it up for pictures for me; gotta put them to work while school's out.
I attached a label for the first time ever to a quilt. I hope the micron pigma pen works out. I like the idea of having it in the corner. I searched on line for ideas on quilt labels and this was my favorite look. I did heat set it with the iron and washed it two days after writing the label.
I also did some "real" free-motion quilting for the first time on this quilt. Previously, I have just sewn straight lines {or a zig zag stitch in straight lines} on my quilts & table runners. I have a sweet friend who offered to let me use her quilting machine and frame to do it. I am happy with how the loopy loops turned out. I may try it again later this year, it was kind of fun.
No comments:
Post a Comment