Woolly Interlude

I promised more details on the quilt, so here goes!

I don’t know the exact measurements (sorry!), but the quilt is laying on a queen size bed in the above photo. When I’m back home, I’ll check the numbers. I made my own pattern for the quilt, but it was inspired by the commercially-available Turning Twenty pattern. So why didn’t I just use the pattern? Well, I didn’t actually know it was a pattern that could be purchased, as I was very new to the quilt world when I conceived the idea of making one. But in the end, I like my version better, as the squares are smaller. After finishing the 35 blocks I had planned, I put on a border of 4″ squares followed by a 6″ border of white fabric interrupted with some piecing, since I was running low on fabric.

The piecing was all one in Fall 2006; then I had to wait until I could afford 5+ yards of fabric for the back and a big piece of batting. The wait was worth it, though, because I found one of my favorite prints for the back.

I love the little white flowers on all of that red, and I love the batting I got (Warm and Natural 100% Cotton). Look at those great wrinkles! I had originally planned to machine quilt this on my little sewing machine, but in the end, I decided I wanted to hand quilt it. I’m glad I changed my mind, because the actual quilting was so much fun! I even enjoyed the last step, tacking the binding down by hand with little tiny blind stitches.

Since I finished this a few weeks ago, I’ve nearly finished a miniature quilt, and I’ve got my plan and fabric for the next big one. But not to worry, I’ve been knitting, too! I’ve got a hat to show off next time.