Since the wedding quilt is finished, I'm working on some scrappy charity quilts now. Here is the first one completed.
In the summer of 2019, Kevin the Quilter had a mystery quilt sew along on his blog called Simply Sensational Summer Scrap Quilt. I chose not to participate in his mystery because I don't do mysteries. I want to see the finished quilt before I spend my time piecing something I may not like.
I loved his finished quilt and pulled fabrics to make the quilt. They are still bagged, ready to go, I'll get started on the quilt someday.
Nanette had started piecing blocks for the quilt but lost interest along the way. When she found out I had pulled fabrics, she mailed me the 4 patch blocks she had completed. They were lovely batik blocks, she had even spun the centers! But there was more contrast between the darks and mediums than what I wanted for my quilt. She had said she didn't care what I did with the blocks so I repurposed them into a charity quilt.
I don't know what the name of this block is, I just call it framed 4 patches. I added 4 patches of my own left from other projects and came up with this flimsy.
I had been concerned the batiks wouldn't blend with the regular fabrics but I think they look fine. The flimsy measures 62.5" by 81.5" and will be donated to the MCC comforter bash.
Linking to Midweek Makers, Wednesday Wait Loss, Needle & Thread Thursday, Oh Scrap
15 comments:
Curious, will you quilt this or tie(knot) it?
It's lovely, Gretchen! It has such a woodsy, masculine feel. And I like batiks best when mixed with other fabrics, as you've done on this quilt. Also -- I don't do mystery quilts, either, for the same reasons you mentioned! :-)
That's more than fine...it's gorgeous! I don't generally sew with batiks, but this quilt makes me want to shop! I love that you mixed batiks with traditional fabrics - the end result is perfect - warm and inviting.
What a nice quilt. I like how it turned out.
Wow - that turned out really nice! Whoever gets this will love it.
It will be knotted at the comforter bash in November.
Nannette's "quilt starter" served you well, Gretchen!!
wonderful colors and quilt
Very pretty. I really like the colors, too.
You've made a beautiful quilt finish from Nanette's starters!
It is a beautiful filmsy and for a great cause. Congrass!
How sweet of Nannette to share :) I am glad you figured a way to use her beginnings too!
Enjoy making Kevin's quilt now :) Can't wait to remember what it looks like through your eyes as you build yours :D
Kathi
You did an excellent job with the unloved blocks. Kudos to you! ;^)
What a handsome quilt! I like mixing batiks with other fabrics too, I think they are fairly "friendly". This will be an exceptionally nice charity quilt.
What a lovely way to finish her project! Thanks for sharing on Wednesday Wait Loss.
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