Simply Woven in Bella Solids

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This project was my reminder (not that I really needed one…) that toddlers, quilts and scissors don't mix.  I went into my craft room one day to find a good half-dozen squares had been vandalized by a two year old.  Luckily, I had enough remnants (barely!!) to repair.


And the end result is completely worth it!  This is another Moda Bakeshop Pattern, done in 1930's Bella Solids.  It's a generous twin size, and I love how it turned out.  



There is an all-over swirl pattern for the quilting, in a light lavender/silver color.  The binding is the same as the dark purple in the quilt.  I used a 108 in wide backing in purple, so nothing overly exciting there, just quick and functional.


This was another fun one to put together - you could just throw the blocks together any which way and it really worked.


I think I'll probably list this one in my Etsy shop, unless my niece decides that she loves it.  My daughter's bed is too big for this one, and it's actually a little too big to just be a cuddle quilt for the couch.


Don't you just love a good finish?!?

Comments

  1. VeraAugust 15, 2014 at 7:26 AM

    Nice one! Congrats on your finish!

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  2. MarieAugust 15, 2014 at 9:36 AM

    love, love, love the colors

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  3. Pieces of CottonAugust 15, 2014 at 10:03 AM

    Cute quilt! I love the colors you chose. And yes, we've had multiple scissor incidents at our house as well.

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  4. alison@the chainpiecerAugust 15, 2014 at 4:04 PM

    Gorgeous quilt and lovely colours.

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  5. Gemini Jen NZAugust 16, 2014 at 3:23 AM

    Super job - I love the colours you have used, and the quilting looks cool too!

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2014 at 10:22 AM

    I have been eyeballing this pattern for quite some time and just wasn't sure which fabrics to use. I have the Sweet Things line from Lakehouse Drygoods (minus the donuts and baked goods) sitting here waiting to be made into a quilt for my daughter. I think they will be perfect for this quilt. Thanks for the inspiration!

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