The backing is a vintage cotton sheet. Such a lucky thrift store find.
I made this little thing mostly to practice my free motion quilting. And because I found the old Halloween tea towel in my fabric stash. And because I've been meaning to do something with it.
Finally, ever wanted to make a wonky log cabin quilt?
Head over to the Old Red Barn Co. Quilt Along Flickr group and join in. Quilt Dad (A.K.A. John) is going to teach us how.
Come on. You know you wanna.
-dana
49 comments:
love it dana! that sheet is awesome too. I am thinking of doing the wonky log cabin along, just got to dig into my fabric and see what I have!
I want to join in on one of these quilt alongs very soon. Just have a few projects to finish up. I love that little quilt you made. The vintage sheet is so much fun.
Your scrappy quilt is just gorgeous...and the sheet is perfect. Do you do anything special when you use a sheet as backing? Do you use regular batting - which one?
aw, that's so cool - and what a great sheet backing! PS - great DOF in the first picture, I love the blurry flowers ;)
I love it! Makes me want to start one of my own!
You amaze me! I wish I had quilting skills...I think you've got a corner on the market! :)
I DO want to! Dang my other projects!
the scrappy quilt is BEAUTIFUL!
Ok, this is amazing... please tell me more about free motion quilting!!! Do you draw it on, or just go for it and pray that you don't screw up? 'Cause I sure don't see any screw ups on this lovely!!! I'm stuck in stipple mode and even getting to that took a leap of faith!
Just Amazing Dana!
LOVE THE QUILTING! Can I come visit for a advance free motion workshop? Maybe during Leaf Season?
I love the tea towel....those sophisticated, swanky cats! Swoon.
Dana - that quilt is beautiful! I love scrappy quilts - it's amazing!
The kitties are cute. That's a fun sheet. Great find.
You know I wanna! I'm thinking I've got the fabric for it....
That scrappy quilt is too cute. It's scrapalicious!
OMG!! I love love love the quilting you did!!! Did you do that on your regular machine? Could you teach me?? Wow wow wow!!
LOVE your scrap quilt Dana!! I need to do that with my box o'fabric - not even sure what is in there :) The sheet on the back is cool!
Love the scrap quilt, so want to make on like that! So want to dot he wonky quilt along, can't though because of packing and moving!
OH MY GOODNESS ~ your quilting is just lovely!!! free motion?! wow!!
Oh, I love your scrappy quilt!! Isn't it funny how we buy pieces of perfectly good fabric specifically to cut them up -- a practice our great grandmothers no doubt would have been appalled with?
Practice? Um. i don't think you need any practice. it looks AMAZING! And way to go on the sheet. It's perfect for the project. I love finding stuff like that.
Dana, your scrappy quilt is amazing. I always shy away from using bedsheets as backings, but I think the one you've chosen for yours is just perfect. Thanks for sharing@
Okay, I thought I was so "smart" and "original" for cutting my scraps into squares, too, but it looks like I'm part of smart "club" instead. I'm in good company!! Here is how I got started on the scrap square thing:
http://creativechicksatplay.blogspot.com/2009/01/6-square-and-project-kidz-quiltz.html
I still think it's a genius way of controlling the chaos--even if it's not original! :)
I love the backing sheet...you could use it either way :) Beautiful, and the Ween towel is great too :) *sigh* Wish my little quilt had turned out as good... lol
I'm with Me? A Mom...you don't need practice...you got it!:) That quilt is fabulous, I am just so uncoordinated when it comes to FMQ...I think I have conquered straight lines with my walking foot. I actually quilted my other zig zag today and used the guide that came with the walking foot...it is fabulous....and I love the term "organic lines"...so much nicer than crooked!:)
I cut out my wonky fabric yesterday and I'm ready to start!:)
Love the scrappy quilt!!
Holy Scrap!! This is absolutely gorgeous I mean WOW!! I wish I had a stash like yours...lucky sew & sew.
Carolyn*
Seriously, your stuff is unreal. UN. REAL.
Wow! I love your scrappy quilt!
Very beautiful! I love your "scrap" quilt :) Thanks for the inspiration :)
Oh, these are gorgeous! I love the scrap quilt. It is bright and lovely. And those spooky kitties are perfect.
This scrap quilt looks amazing! And that vintage sheet for the backing is perfect. I have been agonizing over what to do with my scrap bin. Now I know.
Scrap quilts RULE! Also, fantastic idea for the dish towel. I have some beauties my MIL gave me and this is just the ticket to show them off in a new way!
Great scrap quilt, and that vintage sheet is absolutely perfect for the backing! What a great find!
Love that sheet and your quilting is beautiful! I like using sheets for my backing when I'm making queen sized quilts for our beds :)
I LOVE your scrappy quilt! I have a weakness for scrappy quilts. And that backing is awesome, I had a pillowcase of that once, it made some pretty darn cute pillowcase dresses.
I wish I could join in the wonky log cabins, but I haven't even finished cutting out my zig zag quilt. Or my other millions of projects that I have started and not finished :)
I don't know how you do it but everything you put together is amazing!
Your scrap quilts look divine, while mine look like a crayon bucket threw up!
You rock lady ;) Everything is beautiful as usual!
Wow Dana that is just fabulous!!! I can't stop looking at it. The different squares look just perfect and the backing sheet is just perfect too. All in all a wonderful quilt. I really want to make one now too!
I purely, truely just love your site. Your posts are short, sweet, simple and to the point, and your photos and quilting are so awesome. Quick question, what size squares did you use for the scrap pieces? Love that backing too, just gorgeous!
oh, oh , oh, i just LOVE your scrap quilt. good old fashioned patchworks are just my favorite. saw a quilt at state fair this past week that about made me drool on the spot i wanted it so badly....sort of a medallion shape overlappy sort of thing all just patchworky colors and patterns. SIGH. so dreamy. just need to knit my mother something for her birthday and then i think i am going to tackle ellerie's... fall seems like the perfect time to start a quilt :-) ahem. i am SURE that is why i've put it off so long.
Oh my your quilting looks fabulous! I love the backing, what a great find! I really like the wonky log cabins too! I am eager to get back to quilting as well...
Love, love, love the quilt. I started cutting and sewing stacked coins just cause i was itchy to quilt. Maybe I need to do a log cabin square. I'm having a great deal of difficulty focusing these days. Hmmmm... time to run or sew.
I am in love.....and I want to come and live in your scrap pile....don't worry, I do not eat much :)
love your kitty's too....
one day you are going to have to do a FAQ post (if you haven't already that is)....I think a lot of us novice/beginner quilters have a ton of questions for you....like what batting do you use, thread....silly stuff, but we all want to know....hehehehe
Okay first of all, that was the best find for the sheet at a thrift store...score!!! The wonky log cabin looks like fun!!! Thanks!!
It is a gorgeous quilt. Everything you make is so beautiful.
That quilt is beautiful! So vibrant. I love it!!!
I love just squares...I never get tired of them! Your free motion looks great :)
Oh my gosh - I don't know if I like the front or the back more...this is spectacular!
i LOVE your scrap quilt. did you make it from squares or rectangles? i'm curious and it's kinda hard to tell from the photo. either way, I LOVE IT!!!
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