For
this
quilt, I used this collection called "Summer Breeze IV" by Moda. There were 42 strips, with 25 different colors. Each strip
measured 2.5" x 42". For the border and binding, I used yardage from JoAnn Fabrics and Crafts Store.
The backing
is a mottled, bright blue flannel and was also purchased
from JoAnn.
The finished size of the quilt is 52" x 72".
I
used Warm
and White batting, also purchased from JoAnn. The quilting pattern is
called "Flower Berries and can be purchased from Anne Bright Designs. The
thread I used was YLI White cotton.
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 the
placement of 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!
I took some of the leftovers and made this fabric chart so that I could keep track of the colors I wanted to use.
Here are some photos of the quilt in progress.
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!
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