The biggest challenge was the minky on the back. I have never had such trouble as I did this time, and I don't know why. The teal squares in the middle are minky, and I had to rip the seams out multiple times due to slippage. I used it for the backing, and that gave me more gray hairs. But minky IS so soft and nice, I was willing to soldier through. Again, I am so glad this project is done!
I saw this block once, and I thought it would look good blown up into baby blanket size for twins. The little stars are the twins, and the big star is the mom. I finally came across someone who had twins so I had my chance to make this project and get it off my list (I don't even know the woman, she's the friend of a coworker, but I had to seize the opportunity). I was kind of hampered by fabric choices because the new mom doesn't like traditional pink and blue nor bright nor baby patterns. In fact, the colors I was shown that were her style were decidedly not mine and I didn't have any in my stash. I finally settled on this fabric, which I have always loved. I think it's cheery and not traditional baby, so there's that. I am so glad this project is done!
The biggest challenge was the minky on the back. I have never had such trouble as I did this time, and I don't know why. The teal squares in the middle are minky, and I had to rip the seams out multiple times due to slippage. I used it for the backing, and that gave me more gray hairs. But minky IS so soft and nice, I was willing to soldier through. Again, I am so glad this project is done!
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I got a bunch of scraps of fabric that were so orange, I felt compelled to use them all at once. It reminds me of California poppies. This blanket will brighten up your day whether you like it or not! Below is a pattern based on the Bento Box square. I also made it from scraps, flannel ones. Both are going to Project Linus.
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How did I come up with this name for my blog?I will never be recruited into the Quilting Police – I am not a perfectionist when it comes to quilting. I prefer my quilts done (not that I don't have plenty that are only partly done and many many more in the dream stages). I also like to get a deal on fabric, and I like to use up my fabric efficiently. I created this blog to show the method of my madness... Some of my favorite sites:
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