I don’t know about you, but spotting all the Swiss flags at the Olympics has me cuckoo for cross quilts.
This one, made by the always brilliant Camp Follower Bag Lady, is my most recent in a long line of faves.
I’m in love. WHY did I not sign up for Doll Quilt Swap 8?
But, wait! There’s more! She’s posted a tutorial!
Happy Sunday sewing, everyone!
I love craftapalooza’s entry into Doll Quilt Swap 7. This ring formation for hex flowers is so precious. I’d love to see a bed-sized quilt covered in these.
Yeah, I know – bad pun.
Good quilt, though. Seriously good flippin’ quilt, made by Kindred Crafters and found in the Doll Quilt Swap Pool.
Looking at the way the colors have dictated the size of this quilt, I’m having a major now-why-didn’t-I-think-of-that moment. To my mind, rainbow quilts are always huge, stripey extravaganzas. I need to rethink that.
I love this layout. Almost the simplest one possible, when you think about how hexes fit together, but the way they stagger, sweetly, adds so much life. As do the seven different prints in each flower – so much scrappy goodness!
I would love to see this in a kids playroom. If you can think of better way to teach colors, please share!
Nobody told me NOT to say sordering, sooo….
This very sweet mini was made by Jill. I love the colors in this quilt, and the way the animals take center stage. I love the wonkiness of it, and the way the corners don’t meet exactly in the center. This is the kind of thing that looks great in a small dose, but could look equally wonderful as lots and lots of blocks in a big, bed-sized quilt.
And there’s a kitty! What’s not to love?
Happy Groundhog Day! Let’s celebrate with a super-cool tutorial!
Jessica of Twin Fibers posted instructions for this extraordinarily cute quilt with frayed-edged patches. It involves drawing a big layout grid, layering the grid with batting and backing, pinning prints squares onto the grid, and then sewing the squares on AND quilting at the same time.
Seriously! At the same time! I love this idea. Not only is the quilt adorable, but I think this would be a great project for a less experienced quilter, or just somebody who likes lots of little bits of fabric without lots of piecing. I’m already imagining using this technique for doll quilts, or pillow covers.
And while you’re at Twin Fibers, be sure to take some time and look around – it’s pretty much cute time, all the time over there!
If you’re jonesing for a little art this week, might I suggest the “quirky little quilts” section of extra toppings etsy shop?
They truly are quirky, and priced and sized for gift-giving. And if the recipient is yourself? So much the better.
(And if the recipient is me, get “Serving Mr. Man,” pictured here. They’re all great, but this is my fave.)
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