Christmas Gift Quilt - a little Shadow Quilt
I showed you this top a while ago - I think back in late September…when I made the top. I had high hopes of finishing it well before Christmas as I wanted to use it as a gift.
Well, I did finish it before Christmas, but not “long before”. Seems like I’m always coming up with something else for myself to do! That really needs to change. I need to allow myself enough time to breathe and not always be looking for the next thing I can push myself so hard on.
Yeah.
I keep telling myself such things. The problem is, it is not likely to change!
Anyway…enough of that.
This one is done. I like it. I hope the young couple I give it to here in Poland likes it as well.
Other than that - there’s not a lot to say. Unlike about 99% of my quilts, this one is very much “the same” throughout. Because of that, it was a little bit boring - good thing it was small!
And even though boring- I did like the fabrics - so it is still pretty! The colors are deep and bold and just really nice!
Enjoy the photos.
I used loops to quilt it - and it didn’t take long to quilt this one.
Note: I’ve made quite a few shadow type quilts before so I don’t really think it is necessary to write the pattern for it - but let me show you the block. Then, if you have small-ish pieces of fantastically fun fabric you want to use - well, here is one idea - feel free to use it! I find the block easy, quick and always well-received.
To make this quilt this size, I used the sashing strips cut 2.5” wide. The finished quilt is 55.5”x65.5”. The outer border finished at 3” - so cut it 3.5”. Each of the blocks finish in the quilt at 7.5”
And so…I really ended up liking this quilt. It’s simple - but it makes a statement and is refreshing to look at. It has been washed once, so I have confidence that the colors will stay like they are!
And now you know!! We’re well on our way getting back into the swing of things - just in time for Christmas!
Have a great day wherever you are reading this! Stay safe!
Be sure to check out what my sis has for you in the store here!
Here’s one of the beauties we have! It’s called Sweet Perfume!
