No, it’s not a tablecloth. I only had a few minutes so I threw this quilt on the table to show you. Seems like I’m getting a backlog of quilts that I haven’t been able to photograph in their full hanging selves.
Of course it’s always fun to have a few teasers, and see smaller portions of the quilt, but when I see glimpses of something I love on a blog, I’m all about “hurry up and show me the whole thing!”
But this one is an all over pattern, so what you’re seeing here is how the rest looks too. I used this pattern. And I definitely will be making it again. Very simple. A great mindless way to make a random patchwork quilt.
Now, why did I buy this pattern when I rarely end up following a pattern anyway? And I could have figured out something similar and saved $9.00?
Well, sometimes I get to feeling a bit insecure about messing up some great fabric. I had this stack of fabric sitting on my shelf for a long time, and I wanted to make something that I KNEW would turn out well. This is the style of quilt I wanted. Random patchwork, but something I can cut out ahead of time and just sew! Most of the time, I want the adventure of coming up with my (sort of!) own ideas, and winging things and improvising. Other days, I just want to pull out a pattern, grab my fabric, and have confidence that it won’t look wrong.
I know I’ll be using this pattern again!
My only regret is that I added those two dark grays in. I know, it’s not a big deal, but I think they stand out just a wee bit too much. With the pattern was a recommendation to use similar values (light/dark), and so next time I will follow ALL the directions, instead of just most of them. Ok, that may not be possible for me, but I’ll try!
a really fabulous quilt! I like the greys, but then I have been looking at soft yellow and pale grey fabrics for a new project.
Sure is cute!
Love the colors you've used! Very sweet for a baby!
I love it! Dark grays and all.
I love the dark greys. This quilt is so cool! I like your quilting too.
I actually like how the dark greys compliment the bike print. The color combos look great! I agree- nice to come up with your own design, but sometimes it is good to let someone else do the thinking for you!
Very cool quilt! The straight line quilting goes perfectly with it. I know what you mean about using a pattern. I haven't yet but have been agonizing over how to complete my latest quilt top. I keep thinking how nice it would be to just have a pre-planned out finish.
I love love love the dark greys… I think they totally MAKE the quilt!! 🙂
Love this! The colour combination is great and I LOVE the grays. I don't use a lot of patterns either, but I ordered this one a while ago – definitely time to pull it out!
It's a gorgeous quilt, and fabulous color combination. Great job.
Seriously love everything that you make!
Hi Love your quilt too and the greys, has great retro feel, especially like the bike print. Happy stitching. Chrisb
It's really cute and I love the fabric color combination!
I like those grays! And I love the quilting on it. Looks like the lines were made by someone riding a bike! Hugs!
I think it's lovely; those darker colours add an extra value and dimension to your quilt!
OH WOW! What a beautiful quilt!!
The fabrics you have selected are perfect…love it and thanks so much for saying such nice things about the pattern x
I think the greys are fine! without them it may have been a bit drab
The color combos on this quilt are divine! Quite lovely!