Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Rainbow Patchwork

45 x 54

Can you believe this quilt is made from leftover from my postcard quilt?  I had cut the leftover strips into squares and had so many I wanted to make a quilt from them. I did have to get into my stash for some purple, but that was about it.  I wish I had taken a picture of the top before it was quilted.  It was so plain.  Now it looks awesome!


I quilted back and forth in each square across the quilt alternating directions.  I only messed up once. Can you find it up there?  I'll give you a hint:  it's on a green square.  I had started thinking about something when I was quilting and oopps! Went the wrong way! No big deal.


For the back, I used a gray scratchy looking fabric that was wide enough for the whole quilt.  I used it for the binding too.


Myra, I thought of you when I saw the pictures of this quilt!


Linking to Freemotion by the River

10 comments:

  1. Lovely! Very cheerful and bright. Couldn't find the "mistake," so it can't be too bad! Happy Thanksgiving!

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  2. You hid the mistake very well. I can hardly see it. But what I do see is a beautiful quilt with lots of texture. What did you use for thread?

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  3. Hi Shannon! Oh, this is cheerful and beautiful quilt! I love colours and you have made gorgeus rainbow quilt! x Teje

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  4. I am always amazed how many (or what sized) quilts can be made from leftovers. Your quilt is beautiful! The quilting works great with it.

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  5. Yep, your rainbow quilt has my name all over it! I ♥ it, surprise!! The quilting adds a great dimension, and the crosshatch backing and binding compliment the quilt top perfectly. Pointing out your "mistake" is not required, friend!!

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  6. Nice. Adding that to my repertoire of ways to quilt a top made of squares--beyond diagonal crossed lines.

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  7. ANOTHER GREAT QUILT! Wish I was as prolific as you are. I bet your kids claim these quilts before they are even finished. The quilting is perfect for squares.

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  8. Beautiful quilt and what a fun way to quilt it!!! Thanks for sharing!

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  9. This is soooooo cute! The colors are great and I love the quilting. Simple but perfect! Great finish!

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  10. This is soooooo cute! The colors are great and I love the quilting. Simple but perfect! Great finish!

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