August 19, 2011

Happy Little Quilt

one year later....


and it's done! Happy Little Quilt!!!! This quilt really does make me happy. When I started cutting the squares last fall, I was in full on knitting mode and I quickly put the squares away and forgot about them.  I pulled the squares out a few weeks ago, and started cutting more 4" squares to join them. This was totally a stash busting project.

Then I started chain piecing the squares together. Using my vintage machine was such a pleasure. Why did I not know about chain piecing? What a time saver. I basically just grabbed squares and sewed. I love the random placement of color!  This is a larger lap size blanket. It is approximately 60" x 64" or 16 squares x 18 squares :) I quilted 1/4" away from each seam, though I had a bit of trouble in the middle of the quilt. I spray basted, but the middle did not hold.


For the backing, I used a vintage sheet. I am now on the hunt for vintage sheets. They are perfect because there is no piecing AND they are so affordable. The sheet above was $1.65 and I have lots of fabric leftover.  And the binding!!! I am in LOVE with this binding. It is fabric leftover from a Christmas project, and I think it is perfect for this colorful, happy little quilt.


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16 comments:

  1. barb's creationsAugust 19, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Love the idea of using up your scraps this way...must go and have a look at mine now,thanks for the great idea :) Barb.

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  2. sunnyAugust 19, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    I've been thinking about doing something like this to use up some scraps, but I don't think mine will be nearly as happy as your is. Good idea about the sheet, too. I went thrifting yesterday and bought one sheet for $1.50. and several pillow cases for .25 - .75. Much better than buying yardage! Keep on stitching.

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  3. JenAugust 20, 2011 at 1:14 AM

    This is PERFECT! I L.O.V.E. this!! Can you just send it to me please?

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  4. Patty MarkerAugust 20, 2011 at 1:56 AM

    What a perfect description of your quilt. I can't help but smile when I look at it. And another great use for vintage sheets.

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  5. JuicyFigAugust 20, 2011 at 3:57 AM

    it's gorgeous! Chain piecing is brilliant once you get going!

    Kath
    x

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  6. Helen PhilippsAugust 20, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    This really is such a happy little quilt, Debbie! I love the cheerful colours and especially the stripy binding which really finishes it off beautifully!
    Have a great weekend.
    Helen x

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  7. cathleenAugust 20, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Oh my, Debbie! Your little quilt is just so pretty! You did a wonderful job with your color choices!

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  8. trishAugust 20, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Oh how darling!! I love your quilt! I too just learned (about a year ago I guess) how to chain stitch. It is so liberating! :o) I do it every chance I get. :o)
    I absolutely adore your backing!! And for $1.65! It is just perfect!!
    I hope you are having a wonderful weekend!!
    Sincerely, Trish

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  9. Kathryn D. DukeAugust 20, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    you know my mama used a sheet to back a quilt back in the day...and if not hand quilting then it is perfect isn't it!!!
    I just L O V E the quit and your binding selection...would love to randomly select but I am so, well not sure what, but it is hard for me!! Thanks for the encouragement...

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  10. Brenda PruittAugust 20, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    My very favorite kind of quilt! Patchwork.
    Brenda

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  11. Annette - MyRoseValleyAugust 21, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    How relaxing to just pick a square as you go... I tend to spend such a long time placing my squares on my design wall at times... In the end my head is just spinning and I have to step away for a while to see what I am doing. I could really need to relax in my creating a bit more...

    The fact that this one is made on that beautiful vintage machine makes it even more happy to me. What a candy wrap you have created!

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  12. Winkel's Crazy IdeasAugust 21, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Love these happy colours, really makes a grey day brighter having something like this around :). I am collecting up materials for a colourful pillow project in my kitchen. Hope they turn out as cheerful as your gorgeous quilt :)

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  13. mynestofyarnandbuttonsAugust 21, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    Hi Debbie, love your happy quilt! It will be so great for winter and cosy times. Wonderful job and the colors are so charming. xoRobin❤

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  14. gillyflowerAugust 22, 2011 at 3:29 AM

    I love this! It is a happy quilt with those lovely colours and fabrics, and the binding really sets it all beautifully!
    What a good price for the vintage sheet.
    I havent tried chain piecing,it sounds as if it speeds things up.
    Thanks for sharing your beautiful quilt!
    Gill xx

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  15. AngieAugust 24, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    Oh it is sooooo inviting! Just lovely! What size did you cut your squares? I've just recently started buying some vintage sheets at the thrift shop. Lovely lovely quilt! :)

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  16. Sarah - Red GinghamSeptember 3, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    What a gorgeous quilt! I love how you just randomly placed the squares amongst the crisp white fabric. Very summery and pretty. The binding is just perfect too.

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