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Quilting: School Colors #2
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School Colors #2

Is this your project? Can you share instructions or a pattern with the Craftsy community?

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Category: Quilting

Type of item: Functional

For: Home

Style: Casual


What was your inspiration?

Teenagers aren't always easy to please, but I was sure I couldn't go wrong with something handmade in their school colors. My granddaughter is a cheerleader and her brother, who starts high school next year, is looking forward with hopes of qualifying for freshman football or basketball team. Several months ago I settled on quilts when I found the perfect design and color scheme for my granddaughter in a Craftsy project. Thank you Wazoo Sue!! I borrowed your color scheme and made a slight modification to your design. I LOVE this little quilt and I know that my granddaughter will too.

What are you most proud of?

When I made the quilt for my grandson I ran short of fabric and wound up making a pieced back. Since his quilt had a fancier back, I felt that it was only right that I should do the same on the one for his sister. The idea for hearts was so fitting to my sweet, girly girl. I'm making progress on the FMQ as well - slowly but surely, and best of all, my two quilts are finished with time to spare. I am a happy grandma!

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Ideas come from everywhere! Don't be afraid to experiment and improvise to make a project your own. And start early!!

 

20 comments

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Wazoo Sue on craftsy.com
Dec 16, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Don't you love this pattern?! I have made it three times and they all look great. Yours is in the same colors as my #2 quilt. Love the backing, too!
2strings on craftsy.com
Dec 16, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you so much, and thanks for giving me the idea! It's a great pattern!
Damsel on craftsy.com
Dec 16, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Nice design!
2strings on craftsy.com
Dec 16, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you. Fingers crossed that my granddaughter likes it as much as I do.
beeboop71 on craftsy.com
Dec 10, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
This quilt is gorgeous. The fabric and pattern are beautiful!
2strings on craftsy.com
Dec 10, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you! It's really an easy pattern & goes together very quickly.
Pamillia on craftsy.com
Dec 09, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Wonderful quilt, great colors & I really like your back art. Very well done. Thank you so very much for sharing. :-)
2strings on craftsy.com
Dec 09, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you so much for the sweet comments.
WasaNewbieJean on craftsy.com
Dec 08, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Ooo! Another gorgeous quilt with a simply fantastic back! Can you provide a link to Wazoo Sue? I'd love to see the source of your inspiration. Well done!
2strings on craftsy.com
Dec 08, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
So glad you like it. Wazoo Sue does some amazing quilts! This is the link: http://www.craftsy.com/user/280981
Nana Jo 54 on craftsy.com
Dec 08, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I love it!
2strings on craftsy.com
Dec 08, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you! Fingers crossed that the grandkiddos will feel the same!
patz in suffolk on craftsy.com
Dec 08, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
What a truly lovely quilt! The colours are great, the FMQ is masterly and I love the way the red looks as though it's been threaded through black and grey "buckles"! Oh yes - and the back is terrif too! Your granddaughter is going to absolutely adore it!
2strings on craftsy.com
Dec 08, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you! I do appreciate all the sweet things you've said, but the FMQ is still very much in the learning stages. I'm seeing progress, but still need to keep plugging away and practicing.
NO PATTERN USER on craftsy.com
Dec 08, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Gee mom, really and truly, you masterized your FMQ, It is great, but that back it's simply adorable with those hearts. So what lucky grankids you have there.
2strings on craftsy.com
Dec 08, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Oh, thank you. So sweet, but the FMQ is a long, long way from being mastered. I hope the teenagers will be pleased, but they are such sweethearts and they truly do appreciate whatever we do for them.
sewbug57 on craftsy.com
Dec 08, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Great job !!! I LOVE the colors too !! Awesome !
2strings on craftsy.com
Dec 08, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you. It's just such a relief to be done with my big projects and have time to focus on other holiday preparations.
SewSimpleLife on craftsy.com
Dec 07, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
omgosh! I love the hearts on the back
2strings on craftsy.com
Dec 07, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you! I thought they turned out well.