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Here is the tutorial for the quilt I finally got back from Simon. Cat hairs are gone....it has been washed for that crinkly soft look I love.
Here is a closeup of the quilting, I used a tan thread and used a teal solid fabric for the backing. The quilting was done on my 15-91 Singer sewing machine and the batting was Warm & Natural.
The finished size of this was 26 x 34 before I washed it and now it is
24 x 32 as I washed it in warm water and dried it to take care of any
shrinkage.
This quilt was made using 12 - 9 inch blocks.
- 1 - 5 inch square in black for each block
- 6 - 2 3/4 by 5 inch rectangles in assorted colors for each block
- 30 inch by 40 inch backing
- 3 - 2 1/2 strips width of fabric for the binding
Each block will use 1 - center block and 6 rectangles in colors of your choice. I have a diagram below for different sizes.
Simply sew 2 rectangles together and add a rectangle to 2 sides of the square.
This is a block that has many names........but I can't remember even one of them. This was a flimsy I did last winter and I thought it would be perfect to try a different FMQ stitch on. The fabrics were a sampler pack I had bought from Connecting Threads and also used on my
Kaleidoscope quilt.
This diagram shows you 3 different block sizes.
You could make a 8 inch block using charm squares or jelly roll strips. Lots of possibilities and also a great scrap quilt!
I just had to include one more photo of Simon on the quilt.
39 comments:
Love the brightness of this quilt. Simon did a good job of posing.
Nice simple pattern. Good instructions. Just what you need for a fast quilt.
Great tutorial Connie and I really like the bright colors. Very nice FMQ too my friend!!
I really like this and am bookmarking it to use next month. Our quilt guild is doing 100 Quilts for Kids and this would be perfect for charms. Thanks!
This is a lovely quilt. It certainly coils be adapted to a variety of fabric "themes"
Barb@Witsend
thankyou Connie this is so lovely,well done.xx
I like the pattern - lots of possibilities. Thank you! I think Simon has claimed that quilt for his own, though. :D
Connie, everything thing about this quilt I love...the brights, the black center, it's simplicity and I can even store this pattern in my bitty brain! Thanks for sharing, I see lots of quilts using this pattern...my new stash buster and donation quilt pattern. Thanks again and have a wonderful Wednesday!!
Great for a baby quilt, maybe make it 4 blocks x 4 blocks. Will print this one off, good for scraps.
This is really cute. I love the bright colors.
Hi! Connie thanks for the instructions.Your quilt looks great.I always love your FMQ. I am going to make this asap I have some nice bright fabric for it.See how you motivate me!!
Thanks for the tutorial,very nice!
Sara
Great Tutorial Connie! I love that you included the measurements for the 3 different sized blocks. And Simon really does look like he owns that quilt - the expression on his face is priceless!
How simple - very striking and I can see more blocks to make a cute baby quilt or even a 'big boy/girl' quilt. Thank you.
Beautiful quilt! Thanks for the tutorial. I see that Simon got it back :-) I can also see it is the purrrfect size for him. He knew it was his! He is so smart!
Connie it is lovely. I would love to have you make a quilt for Aurora Colorado. If you think you would like to, please contact me. We need 300 lap sized or a bit larger and so far have around 20 or so. Nothing fancy and something quick. Your work is beautiful!
Thanks for the tutorial. I see Simon approves.
Very pretty quilt! Thanks so much for the tutorial!
Simon looks very comfortable on that very pretty quilt.
Hi Connie...do you use basting spray when you quilt your quilts or do you just pin?
Hi Connie! That is really great block and pattern! Thank you for sharing! Beautiful quilt and the photo with your sweet cat! x Teje
Great fabrics and fabulous quilting!
Love it!
Love the black in your quilt....goes great with the bright colors.
Thanks for the tutorial! That looks like a quilt you can use up scraps. I love that idea. I put a flower on a lil twister today. I got the idea from you. Thanks so much. I will try and send a picture when it is done.
Love that colorful little quilt and your quilting Connie..and Simon makes the perfect 'accessory' on it! Thanks for the great tutorial :o)
I love this. And, I have stacks of precut 2.5" x 4.5" scraps. This one would go together so easy. Thanks for the tutorial.
Beautiful! Simply beautiful! I love the quilting on it! You did such a good job! Obviously, Simon thinks so, too! :) Thanks for the tutorial!
You make it look EASY! Lovely bright colors (lovely kitty, too!).
Thanks for sharing the instructions & measurements for we who are math-challenged!
What a beautie, love the colors and the quilt too! Simon must be King of all your quilts ;-) Thanks for the tutorial. I really would like to give this one a try.
This is really pretty. I love how the colors stand out with the black squares. Seems like Simon agrees. LOL Thanks for sharing.
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Simon is the perfect accent for your quilt! I love this quilt, I'm going to pin for later reference.
Beautiful quilt Connie!! and another great tutorial from you. Thank you :) Seems like Simon has reclaimed the quilt though, LOL.. He is gorgeous too. Elly
Great tute, Connie. Thank you. The black sure gets the colors to pop.
Love the pic of Simon. His facial expression almost says, "ok, so I am on the quilt. Whatcha gonna do about it?". I love your kitty! So cute.
Very cute quilt, love the pops of color. I think Simon is a great model as well ;-)
Amanda
wow..gorgeous piece of work...thank you for the picture tut..
Great tutorial that produces a fabulous quilt. Thanks for linking to Applique Thursday and leaving such great eye candy.
I really like it, especially the combination of colors. The swirly quilting is terrific.
Love it. Simple, bright, fun!
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