I finished the Swimming Sisters wonky star quilt! I used orange for the binding and a little bit of aqua too. I was inspired by
this quilt and
this quilt! I cut the binding strips 2 1/2 in. instead of my usual 2 1/4 in. just too see if I like it a bit thicker. It's okay but I think I'll stick with a thinner binding.
It is smallish but still big enough to snuggle under.
I used a vintage sheet for the back. I thought the colors went pretty well together.
I don't have much to say today, so I'll just throw in a couple more pictures for the heck of it.
and another. Have a great day!
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Amanda Jean @ Crazy Mom Quilts for
Finish it up Friday!
Oh, I love it love it love it! You know I love how you did the contrasting bit of binding :) and I keep finding myself really drawn to wonky star quilts. This one is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHappy Monday Erin. The quilt is lovely and I love the orange induing : ) Have a fantastic week.
ReplyDeleteDelightful! Some girl would be very happy to snuggle under that one.
ReplyDeleteSo cute! What a fun little quilt!
ReplyDeletelovey finish!
ReplyDeleteSo so pretty! I love the pop of aqua in the border!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty little finish - good job. I'll have to try 2 1/4" binding. 2 1/2 is a bit too thick, isn't it? Just never thought to cut the strips smaller.
ReplyDeleteVery nice. I'm curious, when you do a 2-1/4" binding strip, do you do a 1/4" seam when attaching the binding? I always do a 2.5" binding strip, but then attach it to the quilt with a bit more than a 1/4" seam, like a 3/8" seam.
ReplyDeletethis is lovely!
ReplyDeleteLOVE IT! And using a vintage sheet for the back really puts new ideas into my mind. :) Thanks.
ReplyDeleteLove it, and how lovely that you used a vintage sheet for the backing. I might have to do that for my next quilt. Thanks for that inspiration! :) xo Heather
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt, Erin! The vintage sheet goes so well with it and the binding looks fab, too. Excellent work!
ReplyDeleteOooh, it looks fab, happy snuggling!
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ReplyDeleteohhhhhh, this is awesome, Erin! Love it! The colors, the blocks, the fabric...everything about it is so you. Great job!
ReplyDeleteIt looks so good Erin! Great job :) I love the colors.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love the gold/brown/aqua/orange colors :)
ReplyDeletelove it erin!! i love wonky stars and i love how you changed up the backgrounds for each star. cute!!
ReplyDeleteIt looks beautiful Erin!
ReplyDeleteI love that aqua color, so soft and pretty. A really cute quilt. Happy St. Patrick's Day.
ReplyDeleteOh, how pretty! I love the orange and aqua colors together! The quilt is beautiful and really appealing, thank you so much for sharing your work! :) Have a lovely Sunday!
ReplyDeleteI love your Swimming Sisters so much, Erin! When I saw the little thumbnail on flickr, it looked like the top two stars have happy faces in them. I can still them, even in big. CLEARY a happy quilt!
ReplyDeleteMuy, muy, muy bonita.
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