I succeeded in finishing one more quilt this last week of 2020. It's been nice to have everything for the holidays done so that I could do some things for me. I got this Dalmatian fabric from a purchase of novelty fabrics through SewItsForSale@groups.io in November. I took a big hit on my stash busting statistics that month so I was eager to get a quilt done with some of it.
The pattern is called Nest and is available free at Shop Martingale. The pattern called for the 12" blocks to be set 5 x 5 but I chose to make it rectangular -- 4 x5 blocks. The blocks went together really quickly. After my sample block I showed here, I cut all the pieces out. Because I wanted to even out the black prints and the red prints, I divided up the fabric so that each block had 2 red pieces and 2 black pieces. I wonder how it would look if I just randomly selected the pieces? I did try to keep the fabric patterns evenly spaced out as I laid out the blocks. But that is a job that could be worked on for hours. I finally said enough and started sewing the blocks together.
The quilting pattern is African Samba by Apricot Moon. I used a red So Fine thread. For binding I used the same solid black as I used in the quilt. Last quilt of the year finished!
I'm linking up with My Quilt Infatuation, Can I Get a Whoop, Whoop?, and Finished or Not Friday. Enjoy some time seeing what new quilty projects are showing up on the Internet.
Happy Quilting All for 2021! Bonnie
I love the red and black fabrics together. With a bit more effort and motivation, I could have finished another QOV before the new year, but it just didn’t happen.
ReplyDeleteand a nice quilt plus the finish...way to go bonnie!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on fitting in one last finish! Love the theme and those bold fabrics.
ReplyDeleteI like the way the blocks look without a border. Love the red and block together, especially with the solid black strips sprinkled over the top.
ReplyDeleteGreat final finish, Bonnie! I love that Samba quilting!!!
ReplyDeleteVery cute and a quick way to use some stash!!
ReplyDeleteOoh, this pattern was a perfect choice for showing off those fun 1001 Dalmatians fabrics! Congrats on wrapping up a wretched year with a smash-bang finish. Happy New Year, Bonnie!
ReplyDeleteOhhhh I love this one!!! It is so bright and bold!! thanks for sharing where you found the pattern too!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on finishing up your final quilt of 2020! Thanks for providing the pattern link for us. It made a really cute quilt!
ReplyDeleteHooray for a final finish! It's a cheerful quilt and will be well-loved by its recipient. Happy 2021 to you and Pat.
ReplyDeleteLove this quilt! Thank you for the link to the free pattern ... :) Pat
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