Happy is how I feel when I finish a quilt. Actually, I feel happy when I plan one, sew on one, think about one, or shop for fabrics. Quilting is the ultimate meditative pleasure, my mind wanders freely and peacefully while I work on a quilt.
This quilt was inspired by a You Tube Video Tutorial by Missouri Star Quilt Company.
"Cutting Corners"
https://www.missouriquiltco.com/land/tutorials/cutting-corners-quilt/index.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=lp&utm_campaign=t119
I used exactly 20 jelly roll strips and a couple of yards of white muslin. I had 19 strips from a clearance collection I paid a couple of bucks for from Connecting Threads, (connectingthreads.com) and I added a solid green strip to make 20. There were 5 (2 1/2") binding strips. Straight line quilting between each block, down the center of each block, and 1/4" away from the seam on the white diagonals. Finally, I chose my favorite thin 100% cotton batting (I buy it on a 50 yard roll from JoAnn Fabrics once or twice a year.) I like it because it's thinner than "Soft and White" so after washing, the muslin back gets soft and the quilt has a very soft drape. I mean, the quilt hugs you back!
This quilt became a retirement quilt full of happy inscribtions!
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