After seeing Amanda Jean's thread catchers last week, I decided it was about time to make a couple for myself. I really needed one to use by my sewing machine, and one for beside the couch where I sit and do hand stitching projects.
The first one I made ended up being a little tall and narrow. It's almost the perfect size for a pop can.
The second one is more the size and shape I had in mind, but both will work just fine.
I also finished my quilt top and decided to call it Improv Stars and Stripes.
While laying out the blocks on the floor, I was reminded of my Swoon blocks. Since those are 24" blocks, they fit in with my 12" blocks quite easily.
So once again, my plan for this quilt changed. Originally I started out planning to do all 16 patch blocks using just two fabrics per block.
Then I decided to alternate with some stripes.
But I got bored with the stripes and checks too quickly. The colors were similar, so I used my Farmer's Wife blocks, and just added borders to get them up to 12".
Now the king sized 16 patch quilt has turned into a queen sized quilt that looks like this.
This is definitely not what I originally planned, but I really like it. I especially like that I was able to use both my Swoon blocks and Farmer's Wife blocks. Those are two WIPS I can cross off my list now. There are just always more projects that I want to make than what I have time for, and maybe combining them like this will be the solution for me more in the future as well.
Linked to Finish it up Friday at Crazy Mom Quilts.
I'm not usually a fan of sampler style quilts - too random - but this is lovely - bright, colourful and pretty and it all works together too. I should think you would be pleased with it.
ReplyDeleteQuite a different look, so pretty!
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt!!!
ReplyDeleteI love your quilt top!! Your thread catchers are so cute too!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt top. I love that you combined a few projects. Great thread catchers too. It is the time of year for more small projects and gifts.
ReplyDeleteI came over from Finish it Up Friday, and am glad I did! I love the idea of a quilted coozie to keep my Diet Coke from sweating all over my cutting mat. This is a perpetual problem for me. :) And your quilt top is amazing. I love the Farmer's Wife blocks combined with the Swoon blocks, they really go.
ReplyDeleteWay to use up unfinished projects and get a finished quilt out of it. It's a fun and bright quilt.
ReplyDeleteLove the thread catchers and the quilts. You've been busy.
ReplyDeleteAll your pieces are really cool! I love the modern fresh colours! Well done.
ReplyDeleteI love your projects - especially the quilt top. It turned out great. I love the colors. :)
ReplyDeleteI love it! It's such a great idea to combine those pesky WIPs and all of the different blocks flow together so well. This is one great project!
ReplyDeleteI second that... this is one great finish!
ReplyDeletewhat a fun fun quilt! Love it! Great job combining the WIP's too!!!
ReplyDeleteI have to admit that this is what I have been looking for. I've been making a memory quilt and started using swoon blocks but I don't think I have enough different fabrics to make the whole thing swoon and I've hit a road block trying to come up with another pattern. Thanks to Elizabeth Dackson for pinning it so I could be introduced to your awesome quilt!
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