Friday, February 18, 2011

Green string center quilt


I started off with the intention of speed piecing string blocks for a green string block quilt. However, my calculations were off, and I didn't like the finished blocks for a complete quilt. But I DID like the blocks. So I built a quilt around them.


This quilt is now twin sized, and measures at 67" x 74". (Before washing, it measured at 71" x 79"--and no, I don't prewash my fabrics!) I forgot to take a picture of the back, but I quilted in straight diagonal lines in the center medallion, and the rest was a large meandering quilting stitch.


Here's a close-up of the binding. Love it!


As I type this, it is on its way to the Bronx, to be given to the homeless.

 I truly hope and pray some little boy or girl is blessed by this. :)

7 comments:

  1. That quilt turned out just right! It will make anyone smile that sees it.
    Good idea to pray for each quilt sent out, God knows the heart of recipient.

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  2. It is lovely and cheerful - it will brighten someone's day!

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  3. giggling very much over here at the sewing kitten!

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  4. You make such beautiful quilts!! Love this one.

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  5. Love the color combinations. Anyone who receives this quilt will love it too. It looks snuggleable ..(lol)..

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