Unfortunately I let making a back for my Plaid-ish quilt stall progress, but once I got that done, it was smooth sailing to a finish.
The Plaid-ish Scrap Quilt is the creation of Erica/@kitchentablequilting, and is a free tutorial that uses several different scrap sizes, which makes it a great one for working through that scrap basket.
As for that backing, I pieced it from stash, including a length of Denyse Schmidt's Flea Market Fancy I'd been hoarding for quite a while. I figured there's no time like the present, right?
For quilting, I went with an uneven grid, following along with seams for some lines, and eyeing others, with meant for pretty stress-free quilting. For the first time, I quilted a grid using Erica's method: from center out to the right, then rotate 90-degrees, and repeat, etc. etc. It worked really well, though I didn't realize till I was done that in her tutorial, she quilts a diagonal grid. Whatever, it worked like a charm, and I'm really happy with how the quilting suits the quilt design. I used Aurifil 40wt 2024 [white] which provided a pretty subtle look while still coordinating well enough with all of those scraps.
And then when it came time for binding, I actually started in with piecing some scrap bindings from other quilts, but I just wasn't feeling it. So out came the tried-and-true Michael Miller Clown Strips. Considering there IS quite a bit of black in the quilt, I think it turned out being a good fit.
Sooo.... it feels great to have a summer scrap quilt complete. It finished at 64" x 82", and if you take a peek at the #plaidishquilt hashtag on Instagram, I daresay you might find yourself making one for yourself soon!
This quilt is on my 2019 Finish-A-Long list!
You have the best eye for color, Debbie! Love it!
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt! And hopefully a good bust to your scrap basket :) Enjoy your finish xo Melanie
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I have had my eye on this since it came out. Thanks for the beautiful nudge to get busy on it. You've really made a wonderful version.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, Debbie! You have done it again! This looks SO good...that black offsets those bright colours so beautifully! Do I dare say I love it more than the original! Fabulous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great finish! I love everything about it and if you can use your stash...all the more reason to love it!
ReplyDeleteNice finish Debbie. It seems like a great pattern for using up scraps and you've managed all the variety and values very well. I've enjoyed seeing the other ones pop up on IG.
ReplyDeleteAnd pity those people who don't love color- this is a wonderful example of how great color makes you feel. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOh I really like that - and it does look like plaid!! Very cool!
ReplyDeleteI really love this quilt. I think I've got enough scrap stash to make two of these. thanks so much for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is definitely on my make list. I love plaids. Your quilt is awesome.
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