KID QUILT #3 - 2WENTY-THR3E BY REBECCA LATHAM

 

For this quilt, I used a fabric collection called "2WENTY-THR3E" by Moda. There were 42 strips, with only a few repeats. Each strip measured 2.5" x 42". For the border and binding, I used yardage from JoAnn Fabrics and Crafts Store.

The pattern for this quilt is called "Parquet" and a friend showed me a block, but she had lost the actual pattern itself, so I had to be a little creative. My friend told me to use colors randomly, but that really goes against the way my brain is wired, so I used Excel and carefully planned out each piece. As you can see, I really, really pre-planned this project! I wanted to be sure that no two fabrics that touched were the same!

 

This is the Excel spreadsheet I labored over to make sure that no like fabrics touched each other in the quilt.

The backing is a mottled yellow/gold flannel and was purchased from JoAnn. The finished size of the quilt is 52" x 72".

 

 

 

I used Warm and White batting, also purchased from JoAnn.  The digital quilting design is called "Lockets" and I purchased it from Urban Elementz. The thread I used was YLI Pastels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here is a better view of the individual fabrics.

 

Here is a short video of the quilt being digitally quilted with my Tin Lizzie Ansley 26 quilting machine and Butler Perfect Stitch computerized system. Maximize the screen to maximize your viewing pleasure!

 

 

If you are a quilter looking for affordable rates for your latest project, give me a call! Don't quilt, but looking for a great gift for a special person in your life?  Or maybe you want something special for yourself.  I would love to design and create a quilt especially for you!  Contact me for details at 815.735.0997.