I used the free pattern from Cloud 9 Fabrics called Ribbon Box. In fact, this is the second Ribbon Box quilt I have made (the first one is also on my UFO list...#28 on that list, in fact). The pattern is great for showing off large prints. The layout diagram looks a bit intimidating at first...but careful labeling when cutting...and following the diagram make this a snap to sew together. I mean...I have already bought fabric for my third one...it's a great pattern!
There is a lot of the Mon Ami line by Basic Grey in the top, with a great mustard-yellow mini dot print from American Jane for a pop of color (that matches the tiny little french bread in the bicycle basket on one of the Mon Ami prints). The background is a Moda Grunge...I believe in Vanilla. And the backing is a print I purchased at Walmart (Ack!) but it is soooo perfect!
I quilted this quilt, which measures at a nice lap size of 55" X 63", on my new Pfaff Performance 5.0...and even though this machine loves to FMQ, I used a technique I picked up in the Jacquie Gering Craftsy class...simple serpentine lines. I love the look!
I did a piped binding technique I learned from my LQS, A Quilted Heart. And I just want to pat myself on the back! The tiny yellow piping in the white binding just makes me giddy! I love how it looks! FYI...I cut the piped part of the binding at 1 3/4" and the binding part at 1 1/2"...googling "piped quilt binding" turns up a ton of tutorials.
So happy! And it earned a nice price at the auction for the kitties!
Second item checked off my UFO list...yay me!
This makes finish #12 for 2016...with 56 total (and 40 from my 2ndQ list) remaining WIPs!
This makes finish #12 for 2016...with 56 total (and 40 from my 2ndQ list) remaining WIPs!
Such a great quilt Christine! It does look like a great pattern, and it would work with such a variety of colours. Thanks for participating in the 2016 FAL on behalf of the global hosts!
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