This has taken me so long. I think I bought the fabric last summer when we moved Harriet into a big bed. Then I started sewing in October. Then I finished the quilt top in the winter. Then I quilted it in the spring. I finally got about to binding this past weekend and Harriet was so happy and excited. I am too.
I used the same pattern as I did with Alma’s big quilt. But, again I had to modify it. I wanted to try the color gradation, but that was only designed for queen sized quilts. I had to put on my thinking hat, do some math, and hope for the best. It actually worked out just right and I really love the finished effect.
I used the same color scheme as I did with Alma’s quilt, but it is mostly different fabrics. I love these scrappy quilts because it’s fun to use fabrics with sentimental value and find cute little quirky fabrics – I like the idea of the quilts being like eye-spy books with hidden things. Harriet’s favorites are the pink mermaid tails scattered throughout the quilt.
Here’s a photo of the front of the quilt:
And the back. I love making quilt backs more interesting than just a big expanse of fabric:
Love it!! Congratulations on finishing. Not an easy feat!
love, love, love that you make and create with such love for your girls…and all those around you. brings joy, so you know. <3
Lovely! Aren’t you glad it’s finished? I know how hard it is to get up the motivation sometimes! It turned out lovely and I like the pieced back. Next project planned? 😉