It may have looked like a quiet week on the blog, but really, it was pretty crazy. It was our first week out of school. Husband built a new set of stairs for the front of our house. I knitted half a sweater! And we played in pools and got ice cream with friends. (I also put some serious thought into naming my quilts, specifically this one, and failed to come up with anything.)
And I also got some serious sewing done. This quilt was commissioned by my cousin who wanted a quilt for Father's Day. I had about a week and a half to do it, so of course I said it would be no problem.
She wanted browns and creams, and I added a little pale blue and green. I love how those colors aren't really screaming, but they quietly cheer the whole quilt up. Because I had so little time, I went with a simple block, the disappearing 9-patch. I think now that it wasn't the fastest block I could have chosen, but I love how it turned out.
I backed it in some super soft flannel and did some loopy quilting. The result is a pleasantly floppy quilt that's perfect for cuddling under on the couch.
Linking up with Amanda Jean for Finish It Up Friday and Lorna at Sew Fresh Quilts for TGIFF!
I love the warm and rich colors in this quilt...beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI don't usually comment but this quilt is perfect. The colors, layout and quilting....I absolutely love everything about it!
ReplyDeleteLovely finish! I like your choice of backing fabric.
ReplyDeleteEarthy Goodness is a great name and very a propos! Kudos for making this so quickly too, Mary!
ReplyDeleteThe touches of light green and blue really soften the quilt and were a wonderful addition. Congratulations on the finish, and the productive week!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!!! I love the soft colors... and the flannel back will be so snuggly!!! Happy summer:-)
ReplyDeleteLove it! Great colors.
ReplyDeleteThis is a fabulous quilt - I LOVE the colour palette - love blue and brown together - and I love green and brown together too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun quilt! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI agree, the green/blues are the perfect pick up for the palette. This is very soft but manly looking, and will certainly be appreciated.
ReplyDeleteI really like this! Very nice finish. :-)
ReplyDeleteVery nicely done! Lucky cousin!
ReplyDeleteVery lovely quilt. Color and layout are great. Purchased pattern or your own design?
ReplyDeleteI like the pattern layout for this quilt, very nice finish! I've just found your blog through Plum and June's new blogger hop.
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