Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Classic Country Floral Queen Size Quilt

96 x 96

This is a queen sized quilt made from 2 different nine patch blocks.  Most of the fabrics came from my 2.5 and 5 inch scrap bins.  It started out to be a lap quilt, but I had too many scraps, so I was going to make 2 lap quilts.  

Then I decided it should be a bed quilt, but there were too many blocks for a twin.  I was short 15 blocks for a queen.  So do you add a border or go on the hunt for more fabric?  Well, I was blessed to find a few more pieces in my scrap bin and I cut some matching prints that were left in my stash. I did have to buy one green fat quarter.


After the top was done, I measured all my leftover big pieces, got my notebook and started sketching out a layout for the back. It changed slightly from my drawing, but I like how it turned out.  Even though it may never be seen, I didn't have to buy any fabric for the back!  It's the year of the stash and I'm trying hard to keep it.


This was my OMG for May.  It was a big goal and I'm glad it's finished!  You can see links to other's May goals at Red Letter Quilts.  You can also find this quilt in my shop.

11 comments:

  1. Well of course you'd find more fabric for blocks in your scraps! Don't you know they make like rabbits and multiply at night time while we sleep, thinking we've made a dent in the pile??!! I didn't see the second 9-patch until you said there were two, so that means you did a great job blending the value of those patches!

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  2. What a lovely combo of pattern / scraps/ colors...congrats on this wonderful finish! :)

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  3. What a gorgeous quilt. I love the backing. Pieced backings add a great element of design to a quilt.

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  4. Take 2 simple blocks and make tons and you have a great quilt-I love the colors! And that back is super!

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  5. What a beautiful (and big) scrap quilt. Your scraps play so well together. Plus, I love the pattern. Great job using your fabric.

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  6. It's beautiful, and your backing plan worked perfectly!

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  7. Love this one too, Shannon. The colors are great!

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  8. Congratulations on your finish! It is beautiful!

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  9. Wowza, BIG goal is right! Love the alternating blocks (and that backing!), and Shannon, your Etsy shop looks great!

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