So I did
a little more pattern-testing last week, this time for Michelle/
Factotum of Arts [
ml_wilkie]. The pattern is for Mad Dash, a subtle geometric quilt (see
#maddashquilt). With four size variations available, I opted for the 20" pillow. Though I loved how Michelle used a mix of low-volume prints for her original
Mad Dash quilt, I chose just one - a favorite I've had stashed for a while -
Make Drafts Paper by AGF Studio. For the 'dashes' I used an
Interweave Chambray in Pepper.
The piecing went really quick, and for quilting, I did an uneven grid in two directions.
I backed the pillow with more of the chambray, and I kinda love that deep contrast.
And one little side note .... my backing fabric wasn't quite wide enough, so I pieced it! Rather than let it seem a mistake of sorts, I top-stitched on both sides of the seam, making it appear as a design detail. It made me happy at least.
So it shouldn't be long before Michelle releases her latest pattern. I went pretty simple with my choices this time, but the pattern has lots of flexability.
Peek here at what
jskarritt is doing with hers!
