Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Blue Squares Quilt

Another small quilt I quilted last week was Blue Squares that I pieced in July using 10" squares. He was fast and easy to piece.


I need the rush of some completed projects after the stress of piecing that last Nearly Insane block, so, after finishing the quilting on Circle of Squares, I pinned Blue Squares and quilted him.

He got simple straight line quilting. The lines are approximately 1" apart. I'm not going to stress out about not perfectly straight lines. He measures 54" x 56". In a perfect world, he would have been square but within 2 inches, that's close enough.

I added a white flange to the binding to add some zing!


For the backing fabric, I used the last of mom's border fabrics. There wasn't enough fabric so I pulled these other blocks from the leftover block box. 

Another charity quilt finished, too large for a crib quilt but too small for a throw. Hopefully he will go to the right person and be a perfect fit for them.

Linking to - Quilter's Monday, Fiber TuesdaySew Some LoveEsther's Wednesday WOW!, Sew, Stitch, Snap SHOW, Sew Fresh QuiltsMy Quilt Infatuation, Finished Or Not Friday, Confessions of a Fabric Addict, TGIFF!, Finish It Up Friday, Free Motion Mavericks, Show Off Saturday

16 comments:

Quilting Babcia said...

I love the simplicity of this finish. It's simply beautiful, and a perfect illustration of how one doesn't need a complex pattern to create a masterpiece.

evaj said...

Thank you for your participation at the Show and Tell Monday !! Bambi hug

Jayne said...

Cute! I really like the random addition of the circle block!

Home Sewn By Us said...

Hi Gretchen,
Wow, that little white flange really does add some zing to the finished quilt. It is really pretty, I think. I love the color combination of blue and white! I would think the recipient will not really care about the size - just that it is special and just for them. ~smile~ Roseanne

LIttle Penguin Quilts said...

So pretty, and I love the one circle amongst the squares!

Kat said...

Lovely quilt, I like the back almost as well as the front!

TheEclecticAbuela said...

I love the back! :)

Julie said...

So simple and so effective, love the circle. I always quilt with organic (not always straight) lines too.
thanks for linking to Sew, Stitch, Snap, Share.

Karen @runsewfun said...

That circle block really adds interest. Nice finish!

Chopin - A Passionate Quilter said...

Interesting quilt! I like the border and the white flange! Great to finish a project!

Sharm said...

Such lovely work! It was so nice popping in for a visit with you

marebear said...

I always love a monochromatic color scheme. Great job!

The Joyful Quilter said...

LOVE it!! Both front AND back are AWESOME!!!

newsurfiegirl said...

I'm sure whoever receives it will love it! It is amazing.

Gosia @ Quilts My Way said...

So lovely !!! I love the back side !!!

Karen said...

I like how the circle sneaks into all the blue squares.