Back before Christmas I won the One Pack Doll Quilt challenge by Vickie of Spun Sugar Quilts . The sweet prize was my choice of TWO jelly rolls from the Fat Quarter Shop! Well, one I chose was Nature's Notebook by April Cornell for Moda. I used the Strip this Quilt pattern from Green Fairy Quilts.
The quilt and binding took all but one strip from the jelly roll. With seventeen degrees below zero weather, I was not ready to head out shopping for backing and I found this flannel in my stash from at least 25 years ago and it match exactly! I was not sure of the quality, so I washed and dried it and it was even softer with very minimal shrinking - so I found my backing.
I am NOT so proud of the quilting. I had a great plan in my head, but it didn't quite turn out as planned.
But the quilt is so soft and cozy and will be a great surprise for my sister who is visiting from Texas (only because of a family get together - why else come to MN from TX in January?).
Wait and see what other jelly roll I chose! Thanks again Vickie!!
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22 readers left a comment:
Wow Mary, this is a beautiful quilt. The colors and the pattern work so good together. I love Green Fairy's patterns, but never got one for myself.
That quilt turned out very nice, Mary. I'm sure your sister will be happy to snuggle with that to keep her Texas bones from freezing in your Minnesota weather there on Lake Pulaski!!!
A very lovely quilt...and my sure it will get used by your company, definately snuggling weather!
Ha! of course you won the jelly rolls! You always win :-) Lucky lucky you! the quilt is lovely!
Wow Mary, it turned out beautifully. Love the color combination. Glad that you did not have to face the elements to finish this quilt :-)
Congrats on the win from Vickie! That is awesome!! Your quilt is beautiful. I am sure they will just love it.
Love your quilt, it's so soft and pretty. I really like the Nature's Notebook fabric I ordered a layer cake of it. Your sister is going to love it.
What a super jelly roll quilt. I like the blue and yellow color scheme.
You've been sewing. It is lovely and soft...I do think that is a nice description that Carol used. I like the pattern you picked, too. Winning fabric is the best, isn't it?
Pretty...congratulations on your finish for 2010. Well your company can experience winter and then leave it behind. :o) That's what I'd like to do. Stay warm.
I love it. It is so pretty. I would not want to leave the house in that cold either. The backing looks great. Thanks for sharing.
Very soft and pretty looking.
What a happy coincidence you found some awesome matching flannel in your stash for the backing.
Lovely. I like that pattern from Green Quilt Fairy. I think I need to get it myself.
Congrats on the win. Your quilt is lovely and great patten also.
Love your quilt! Great colors on that jelly roll! I am sure your sister will enjoy it!
Happy sewing!
What wonderful colors Mary...if your sister doesn't like it I'll take it...HA!!!
looks good Mary! Your sister must be frozen stiff!
She might need a few more to stay warm in 20 below weather.... brrrr. oh yeah, that's why I left MN! ;-)
we're at 20 degrees here... it's like a heatwave for you guys!
I love the quilt and the colours are just so soft and pretty!
Micki
It looks amazing! Great job!
Wonderful quilt and I just love those colours.
I've always loved yellow and blue together, Mary! The quilt is beautiful and your sister will be blown away!
Cheers!
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