There is a quilt shop in town, but I don't often shop there. The owner's taste in fabrics is different than what I normally buy. A couple weeks ago I was in town on Sunday, and she had her flag out showing she was open, so I took a minute to run in to see what was new. She's having a challenge using these fabrics. Now normally I wouldn't participate in something like that; but having spent the day before with some quilt buddies on a road trip, I was still feeling the inspiration from being with them. (Yes, girls, I'm in awe of each one of you!)
Right away I knew my project had to be quick to sew because I need to turn in my project this weekend. I decided to use Blackbird Designs' quilt block that I posted about here and made this miniature quilt. The handles are fall colors of rust, brown, and dark green. I did a simple quilt-in-the-ditch machine straight stitch to hold the layers together. I took the time to fussy cut the binding along the printed lines of the plaid.Voting will take place during a local shop hop in October, and votes are a penny apiece. Now I don't care if I win or not because the money raised will support an area charity, and that's a good thing. And there is already a stunning lap quilt entered, but it was fun to sew this up and give it a chance.
And the crazy black and white check fabric? I put it on the back!
16 comments:
When's the shop hop?? I moved my Scrap & Sew because of surgery into Oct, but we're always game for a road trip around our football schedule and the fall weddings and the couples thing and Homecoming, and....hmmm...
What a clever way to use that fabric! Great job, Mary--it looks great.
Great job! I love that they are having that and donating to charity.
oh fab job...I love the design!
Blessings
Julia
The quilts on your header are amazing! Me, not much gifted in the sewing area, unfortunately. Thanks for your kind comment on my PEI farmhouse post.
Very nice Mary! Basket blocks are always fun and what you have created is clever! Have a wonderful week! Blessings to you my friend!
Cute basket quilt! Love the idea of a penny for a vote! Hope you win!
Hugs,
Donna
Wow how fun is this? Love it!
I love the header photo too!
Thanks for stopping by!
Leann
Baskets always charm me. Chels has done her living roomo in black and white. She'd love something like this.
Love your beautiful quilt, and I think that the colors are great. Perfect match for the backing too because it compliments the fabric in the design so well!
I love what you made for the quilt shop challenge, what a great idea! I don't think you can have too many basket quilts! You're so lucky to be able to quilt your own tops, I don't and can never get a project turned around and done very fast. Good Luck, but like you said, regardless of the outcome it's for a good cause.
Mary, yesterday at the post office, I saw a woman in her fifties wearing a blue and white striped shirt with a short blue and black plaid skirt. I'm telling you, it's vogue! Go online to Anthropologie, and you'll see all sorts of combos like that. Crazy, ain't it? But, your throw is beautiful!
I like how this basket design has the little base on it. Gives it a more delicate look.
Mary, It's beautiful and inspiring!
My mom gifted me with a brand new machine and has started me on a little project. Time will tell but I just might catch this quilting bug. : )
Hope all is well with you and yours.
~Andrea
I like challenges if I can get an idea as soon as I see the fabric. You did a great little quilt. Good luck.
Thanks so much for stopping by my blog.
I love it, very classic.
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