I first started to see these quilt blocks pop up on Instagram while I was visiting my family for Christmas. At first I wasn't interested, but by the time I got home I couldn't wait to get started. I have really loved working on this quilt and definitely think that I will make another one at some point. Most of the fabrics are from my scrap bin, but since I made this with my nephew in mind I tried to leave out anything pink, purple, or flowery. Considering that at least half of the fabrics in my stash fall into one of those categories, I had to venture a little bit outside of the scrap bin.
This one is going to be a little difficult for me to give away. It is a great couch size (60x72) and I have grown very attached to it.
For the backing I used this Chicopee plaid print.
I had a hard time choosing a fabric for the binding, but I decided to go for another Chicopee print. I was really proud of myself for using up a fabric that was in my stash, but now that I am finished with the quilt I am a little concerned that that print is all gone now and I might need to order some more!
This is the first scrap quilt I have made and it is making me very excited to get started on my Maple Leaf Rag Quilt from Material Obsession II.
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I love it Erica! IF I were to make one of these someday I'd definitely go with the zigzag layout too.
Love it! I like the zig zag pattern and def. love the chicopee in the back!
Oh this looks wonderful! Perfect backing and binding too! I love the layout as well...good going - reposting on AQT fb page!
It's so perfect! He will love it.
It looks great! I'm sure your nephew is going to love it!
This is a beautiful quilt! I found your blog through Debbie. I'm a new follower!
This is gorgeous, I can understand why you would find it hard to give away, you should at least cuddle up on the couch with it once before you send it off.
This is my favorite one I've seen so far! The colors are great and I really love the layout you used!
I really really love yours. Can't wait to get back to mine and finish!
beautiful finish! I'm working on two of them, they're so addicting! I totally know what you mean about using up a print in your stash and then feeling anxiety over not having it anymore, I did that with several of my DS prints. Hope you're all feeling better soon!
Congrats on a great finish! Hope you get to 'pet' it for a little while before it goes to its new owner :)
Ooh, Erica, I love the layout on yours! Congrats on using fabric from your stash too! I'm always worried I'll "need" something later if I use it. :)
So so nice.
Love the zigzag layout
The layout you chose really takes this over and above the average Trip Around the World - it's really fabulous!
Love the zigzag layout variation. Congrats on a finish.
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