The "Plus Quilts" made of squares, that I have seen on Pinterest (I have 164 pinned.....) have long been fascinating to me. Beyond simple, each "plus" is 5 squares. They are distinguished by their layout, not being "blocks" at all, just interlaced plus signs. This quilt was made on a morning off, with a charm pack named "Sun Prints" that I selected for it's diversity yet having at least 5 prints to most of it's color families. I added 1 random orangish charm, and about a yard of white polka dot for alternate squares and a top and bottom border to make it a usable lap quilt. It is 401/2 inches wide by 54 inches tall. The batting is a thin poly, slightly fluffy, but perfect weight for a summery quilt.
Thursday, August 20, 2015
Monday, August 17, 2015
Restorative Geese
Having made the scrap blocks a few at a time over time, it was nice to find myself several hours to finish this homey quilt. The scraps remind me of quilts past, the loved ones I made them for, and the occasion. Since I had a full mind of worries when I started, by the time I finished I was in my happy place. What a way to be restored!
Thursday, August 13, 2015
Little Boy Vroom!
Some variations on the cutting of a disappearing 4 patch. Made for a grand-nephew's highly anticipated arrival this October.
Going to have to make some accessories: A little diaper and wipes bag, a taggie, and a bib, out of the left over blocks!
Going to have to make some accessories: A little diaper and wipes bag, a taggie, and a bib, out of the left over blocks!
Thursday, August 6, 2015
Bow Tie Charms
Since becoming a full-time GrandNanny, quilt finishes are much less frequent. This delightful lightweight summer quilt was made slowly block at a time with 2 charm packs and white muslin. Fun!
C.f.This quilt was filled with loving greetings and gifted to a retiring coworker nurse friend in 2018. Happy Retirement, Candace!
C.f.This quilt was filled with loving greetings and gifted to a retiring coworker nurse friend in 2018. Happy Retirement, Candace!
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