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Finishing up projects

Finally finished!

Where the scraps came from
Front of quilt
Finally finished!
Anyone remember this block?
Front and back
Binding and backing close up

Pattern Info

Pattern info for this project can be found here:
Quilt Kit bought at JoAnn Fabrics
Difficulty:

Category: Quilting

Type of item: Functional

For: Children

Style: Funky, Mod, Cute, Whimsical, Casual

Materials

Fabric from a kit purchased on clearance. Thread. Fusible batting.

What was your inspiration?

The clearance price on the kit! I got a real deal and love the vibrant colors.

What are you most proud of?

Finally finishing it! I sewed it, batted it, backed it, stitched-in-the-ditched it, and started binding it... then got stuck. It took some time and research to figure out how to join the binding seamlessly where the beginning and end meet.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Don't discard your scraps! They came in really handy when I was learning to do the Broken Spider string block during Craftsy' free Block of the Month class.

 

29 comments

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patz in suffolk on craftsy.com
patz in suffolk
Oct 28, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I adore these colours - all those reds and pinks and purples that should, by rights, have clashed dreadfully, have all come together to make an absolute knock-out of a quilt! Gorgeous!
WasaNewbieJean on craftsy.com
WasaNewbieJean
Mar 06, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks Pat. Wish I could take credit for putting the fabrics together - but alas I bought a kit (on clearance, yeah!).
gloria_friesen on craftsy.com
gloria_friesen
Oct 16, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Simple but beautiful, really nice modern quilt!
WasaNewbieJean on craftsy.com
WasaNewbieJean
Oct 18, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks Gloria!
Surfside6 on craftsy.com
Surfside6
Oct 14, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Wow = just WOW
WasaNewbieJean on craftsy.com
WasaNewbieJean
Oct 14, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks Surfside6! Glad you like it.
Ladybev on craftsy.com
Ladybev
Oct 12, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
A knockout! Of course the colors just bounce and the whole quilt is beautiful. :-)
WasaNewbieJean on craftsy.com
WasaNewbieJean
Oct 13, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks Ladybev!
GmaMK on craftsy.com
GmaMK
Oct 12, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I love this quilt Jean! The colors are beautiful and you've done a wonderful job. How fun to have it for your grandson to sleep under! I really liked the broken spider block! I haven't had a chance to do much lately ... but I usually have 2 or 3 projects going at a time. The challenge is finishing them! Keep up the good work!
WasaNewbieJean on craftsy.com
WasaNewbieJean
Oct 13, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks GmaMK - I need to remember its OK to keep rotating as long as I just don't start anything new!
Beth245 on craftsy.com
Beth245
Oct 12, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Jean the colours in this are so vibrant - you have again made a statement with this quilt to - you have put a lot of work into it and it shows. Well done.
WasaNewbieJean on craftsy.com
WasaNewbieJean
Oct 12, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks so much Beth!
MirkaMas on craftsy.com
MirkaMas
Oct 12, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Wow, this is colourful! LOVE IT!!! What size is the quilt? Love the stripe fabric for the binding. I am scared to use stripes, 'cause it could look crooked if not sewn right. But your binding looks PERFECT!!! <3
WasaNewbieJean on craftsy.com
WasaNewbieJean
Oct 13, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks MirkaMas! It finished out a t 42" x 52". Binding is the perfect place for stripes. Press fabric flat. Then match the lines as you press folded. Watch those lines when cutting strips. Then as you complete your binding check every so often to make sure the stripes are perpendicular with the edge. To use stripes diagonally you make a 45 degree slant in the print when folding. Give them a try. With your skills I'm sure you'll do well.
Renee C on craftsy.com
Renee C
Oct 12, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful quilt, Jean! Love the colors and I do remember that block! Awesome!
WasaNewbieJean on craftsy.com
WasaNewbieJean
Oct 13, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks Renee! Its always nice to be remembered!
WasaNewbieJean on craftsy.com
WasaNewbieJean
Oct 12, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Forgot to mention - I've set myself a goal to finish projects in the works before beginning anything new (except BOM!). This was on the list - along with several others. Also- I finished this just before my grandson arrived for a long visit. He loved sleeping under it even in sunny FL. He's used to a heavier quilt at home. So, its been washed a lot. He's not quite night dry yet, and still comes out soft and bright!
Marie Genereux on craftsy.com
Marie Genereux
Oct 12, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Love it! I remember the block and I am looking forward to assembling the BOM quilt together!
WasaNewbieJean on craftsy.com
WasaNewbieJean
Oct 12, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks Marie. Haven't seen many of your blocks. Sure hope you post a picture of your finished quilt. I can hardly wait to see them all.
Bonnie Wilson on craftsy.com
Bonnie Wilson
Oct 12, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Love this! I've made over 20 quilts, and I still have to get out the directions to join the binding strips!
WasaNewbieJean on craftsy.com
WasaNewbieJean
Oct 12, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks Bonnie. I guess I better get the directions written down and kept on file! I'm sure I'll need them again. Love your quilts!
SewSimpleLife on craftsy.com
SewSimpleLife
Oct 12, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Oh wow! That is sooo pretty!
WasaNewbieJean on craftsy.com
WasaNewbieJean
Oct 12, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you! I'm glad you like it.
Darns on craftsy.com
Darns
Oct 12, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
LOVE the fabric colors and pattern! Great job! This is a totally fun quilt. I know what you mean about joining the binding - I still have to think that out every time because I like joining it with a diagonal seam to match the seams I use for sewing the binding strips together.
WasaNewbieJean on craftsy.com
WasaNewbieJean
Oct 12, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
How to get that diagonal seam was my challenge! I was determined to do it and finally managed.
jfriel on craftsy.com
jfriel
Oct 12, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Love the fabric choices. I'm a bold girl! Reminds me of a Kaffe Fassett quilt
WasaNewbieJean on craftsy.com
WasaNewbieJean
Oct 12, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Wow, thanks jfriel. I love Kaffe Fassett fabrics!
jfriel on craftsy.com
jfriel
Oct 12, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I made a Kaffe Fassett quilt but I haven't quilting it yet. I will have to post it so you can see it. Loved doing it.
WasaNewbieJean on craftsy.com
WasaNewbieJean
Oct 14, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Oooooo... can't wait to see it!

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