weekend (plus 3 months) quilt
Those of you who check out my Flickr stream may have noticed this quilt top I posted back in the beginning of March:
Just a quick little lap quilt, inspired by me having very much other work to do + some genuine curiosity about whether I could put together a quilt in a weekend. That was day one.
This was day two, after which the entire "weekend" conceit promptly fell apart because not only do I hand-bind my quilts, on any given quilt there is a 50% chance that when I trim the binding to sew it together I will cut the angle the wrong way, so to be safe you have to add swearing, unpicking, & patching time in to the handsewing time.
Besides, I didn't really have time to be finishing another quilt in March, & then I didn't really feel much like finishing a quilt in April, & when I picked it back up in May I started carting it around as my during-ballet, waiting-for-kids project, & the going, it was slow.
Which is all to say, I don't think I got an accurate answer to my question of timing, but I finally finished it & I sure do like it.
As may be obvious, I basically floated three pillow tops on a field of my favorite cotton/linen blend.
It's backed with a red & white teeny dot, bound with solid red cotton, quilted in freehand loops with red cotton thread.
The amazing squashy texture post-wash still slays me.
And I think the folding up of the freshly-finished quilt at the end might just be the most satisfying part.
What wonderful, cozy, crinkly goodness! FABULOUS quilting job and the pattern is so striking. Thanks for sharing!!!!
Posted by: Anne K. | June 09, 2008 at 05:22 PM
I can see the really good squashiness.
Posted by: Mama Urchin | June 09, 2008 at 05:40 PM
your quilt is fabulous!!! I LOVE the wrinkly texture after the wash and dry cycles, too. it's so so soooooo good.
Posted by: amandajean | June 09, 2008 at 07:14 PM
I love this quilt. I'm such a huge fan of red & the pattern is so striking. Those pics have inspired me to get quilting again!
Posted by: susan | June 09, 2008 at 08:11 PM
daria! it really is amazing. and now that i have actually made a quilt, i will say that i agree that the folding may be the best part.
Posted by: erin | June 10, 2008 at 04:48 AM
That is the most awesome thing I have seen in 3 months. I love it and I want one. Should we hang out soon?
Posted by: langus | June 10, 2008 at 06:53 AM
Amazing...You have totally inspired me to do something similar to throw over my living room sofa. Thank you so much for sharing.
Posted by: Sarah S | June 10, 2008 at 07:44 AM
oh wow, oh wow, oh wow.
Posted by: Courtney | June 10, 2008 at 08:18 AM
I really love this quilt.
Posted by: april | June 10, 2008 at 12:00 PM
I love it, very well worth the time it took, I can relate. I have about 10 "1" day projects setting around my sewing loft.
Posted by: cindy | June 10, 2008 at 07:08 PM
There is something in the air, something that insists unfinished quilts be attended to! I've gone in to quilt finishing mode too. And yes, the best part is folding them up at the end and staring at them fondly.
Your quilt looks beautiful.
Kathryn
Posted by: Kathryn | June 11, 2008 at 01:20 AM
That quilt is amazing.
And I've so enjoyed my stroll around your blog. Your idea for your daughter's thank you notes is SO SMART! I wish I had been as clever when my kids were little!
Becky
Posted by: Wonders Never Cease | June 11, 2008 at 05:48 AM
What a wonderful quilt! I love the whimsy in the quilting and the simpleness of the top. Man I'd be thrilled to get something like that done in even 3 months. Sometimes life just gets in the way. I am so glad you shared this, very motivating! Have a great week. Love Stacy
Posted by: Stacy A | June 11, 2008 at 10:10 AM
you quilt inspired me to make one too . and now that I see it again I can link a credit to you! THANKS!
Posted by: carolyn | June 11, 2008 at 08:29 PM
Oh! So beautiful! I adore deep cherry red and it looks fabulous contrasted with crisp white. It looks like a very textural and tactile piece too ... I've never made a quilt but would like to try soon - thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Juddie Boyd | June 11, 2008 at 09:01 PM
Oh! So beautiful! I adore deep cherry red - it looks fabulous contrasted with crisp white. It looks like a very textural and tactile piece too ... I've never made a quilt but would like to try soon - thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Juddie Boyd | June 11, 2008 at 09:07 PM
Love it! Congrats for getting it done.
Posted by: Kirsten | June 11, 2008 at 09:35 PM
This is AWESOME!!!! You have inspired me to get my quilts finished.
Posted by: Nichola | June 12, 2008 at 06:05 AM
Just stunning. Beautiful.
Posted by: Nicole | June 13, 2008 at 08:40 AM
There is nothing like a freshly washed krinkly quilt. This is stunning! Simple and fabulous.
Posted by: Jacquie | June 14, 2008 at 08:09 PM
what an amazing quilt!So simple and effective, love the red!
Posted by: fiona | June 25, 2008 at 02:36 AM
Lovely! I have had a red and white quilt in my future sewing for awhile now. I need to get on that. Thanks for inspiring me.
Posted by: mandy | July 03, 2008 at 09:59 AM
Gorgeous quilt, esp. with the color set off so beautifully in the middle. Did you make up the design yourself?
Posted by: Kay Burklin | July 05, 2008 at 05:15 AM