2.07.2011

"that's a lot of pink" quilt top



That is what my husband said when he came into the room and saw this quilt going up on the design wall- "wow, that's a lot of pink!" But it's for a 4 year old girl who only likes pink, of course it's a lot! I used 3 1/2" squares (300 of them) to make this plus quilt design. I threw in a few shades of purple and then some of my favorite prints from my stash. There is a lot of nice subtle variation that makes the crosses pop I think. And once it is quilted, it should really look better. This quilt was totally inspired by this quilt, made by Film in the Fridge that I saw online a few months back. Isn't that pretty? Love her quilts!

This is the first time I used a design wall to help me with a quilt. Simply hang a large piece of flannel on the wall ( I used a sheet) and all your blocks will stick like magic. I left it up there for several weeks while I worked on the quilt top. No more setting it all up on the floor and having to clean it up, just to put it all back down again later.

Quilt top measures 45"x60", good size for a little one. I had 20 rows of 15 squares. I have sent this off to Back Porch Quilters and should get it back soon. I knew it would take too long and it is so cold here these days, I wanted it done quick!! I will post pictures as soon as I get it back.

Happy Monday!

3 comments:

Life of Joy said...

I just went to the Backporch Quilters website and may never quilt a big top myself again. Wow that is cheap. I always love my quilt top and then I quilt it and am not as happy with it.

brown robin said...

Yeah!!!! I think running is helping you get in your groove! Nice quilt top, and you girls got etsy together! I love seeing you on here again! (Every sentence was followed by an exclamation point.... I think I'm excited!)

brown robin said...

Oh... love your man's quote too. I can hear his voice saying it.