Instructions
I used a couple of charm packs and accented with minky fabric to give it some nice tactile feel that babies and kids love. My goal was to experiment with color and produce something simple but original. This was a very easy quilt to throw together. It really is all about the fabric and color combinations. I quilted the squares on the diagonal and I stitched the ditch on the borders. I ...Read full instructions »
Difficulty:
Category: Quilting
Type of item: Functional
For: Children
Style: Mod, Funky
Materials
Kaffe Fassett charms, minky accents, line green 100% cotton flannel backing, 100% cotton batting, King Tut thread, invisible thread for part of binding.
What was your inspiration?
Fabric and color.
What are you most proud of?
I took some chances on how I combined color. Designs that seemed different or unusual worked out as long as they were placed properly.
What advice would you give someone starting this project?
Just go for it. It's easy! Charm packs can be inexpensive and is a good way to go if you are learning and want to put together something fast. The diagonal on the squares makes it look like you really thought the whole thing out. This was really a make it "in the moment" project and there was little thought put into it, except for color.
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