Economy Block Quilt
I only used fabrics from my stash. I did buy some minky for the back. This blanket is super cozy with a light layer of batting and the minky backing.
I slept under it last night, and it was so warm.
The minky backing wasn't quite wide enough, and I'm glad it wasn't. I love the strip of blocks down the back. This is my first pieced backing. I think all of my backings will now be pieced. It's definitely more work, but the outcome is worthwhile.
I quilted it in an all-over flower pattern. It's random. Some flowers are big and some are small. Some flowers are stitched over each other! Oops. Without a speed regulator on "Old Smoky", I just go with the flow and fill space. There's no slowing her down! So my designs are organic. That's a good name for somewhat sloppy quilting..."organic". Anyways, I love the organic look. It's definitely free-motion and not computerized.
I was thrilled with the binding! Absolutely thrilled. I was going to do a black/white print, but I didn't think there was enough fabric left to go around the quilt. I had enough of the pink pin dot, and I'm in love with it. Seriously. I added rock pockets at the corners for picnics and beach trips.
I did draft a 12-inch finished block for this quilt. Check here if you would like the measurements for the 12-inch economy block. The finished quilt measures roughly 60" by 72".
Thanks for visiting.
Happy Stitching,
Cool, I didn't know you could piece Minky. Any issues with that? The quilt looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThank you. I didn't have any issues with the pieced minky back. I used quilt clips to hold the layers together, a lot of them. I clipped every two inches. I was also very careful about not stretching the minky. It went through my small sewing machine just fine, but it was heavy. I had to hold it from the top and bottom to keep the material from sliding of the table. Thank you for visiting!
DeleteThat's a gorgeous quilt, Katie, such lovely girly colours. Also it's nice to see someone else getting all enthusiastic over pink binding.
ReplyDeleteLove from England,
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Thank you so much. My oldest daughter is such a princess girly girl. I am so happy to use all these pink fabrics for her.
Deletelove it, great mix of colors!!!!
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DeleteNice quilt with such a fun back! I'm visiting you from The Inbox Jaunt.
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DeleteThat is just lovely! The back is so pretty! Good for you doing the larger blocks!
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine doing a whole quilt with 5.5-inch econo blocks...eek! Thank you for stopping by.
DeleteLove it! I have never used minky...maybe one day I will! I like organic...nothing wrong with that! I was going to ask the size of your economy blochpk, but you got it covered!
ReplyDeleteI love minky. It sure makes the quilt soft where you just want to feel it all day. Ha! Thank you for stopping by.
Deleteyay for you! This is such a cute quilt, and bravo that you only had to purchase the minky!
ReplyDelete:) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation
Thank you so much!
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What a great quilt! I love the extra bright pops of pink and purple.
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DeleteSoooo pretty!! The pin dot is perfect!
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DeleteThat is one sweet quilt. Someday I'm going to have to make a minky-backed quilt that I can keep for myself! Wonderful job. You're quilting is adorable!
ReplyDeleteLove this and the minky backing is fab :D
ReplyDeleteAhhhdorable! I'm such a fan of fussy cut bits. Nice finish!
ReplyDeleteHi! Your NEW quilt is so beautiful! Lovely Fabrics and your colours make the pattern wonderful! x Teje
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable quilt! Love it!
ReplyDeleteOh gosh - I love this!! Love how you pieced the back with the corners too. Love the colors, the binding - all of it!!
ReplyDeleteWhoopie! Love your colourful quilt! And the economy block is such a great choice to use your scraps AND highlight favourite fabrics by placing them in the centre :o) Well done!!!
ReplyDeleteadorable - great fabrics choices and fabulous that you were able to get it from your stash. Does that give you permission to do some shopping? I never sewn on Minky but love the feel of it.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tips on piecing blocks into the minky backing! The quilt looks great!
ReplyDeleteCute. I love the pieced back and the rock pockets are a great idea.
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