Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Playful Pinwheels

Whenever I'm working on a quilt, there is always a point when I'm just done with it. Done looking at the fabric, done working out the little kinks that always pop up (I haven't done one yet where I haven't had to use the seam ripper), and done knowing that I still have to bind it....



  



But this quilt, this happy, cheerful little confection I have named "Playful Pinwheels" made me smile the whole time it was being created! I loved it from the beginning and I loved it even when I was sewing the binding on. I loved it so much, I even hand-sewed the binding on because this quilt deserved the highest accolade of a hand-sewn binding :)



 


Here is the post where I went into detail on the specifics of the pattern and the fabric.






I picked up the backing fabric at a local quilt show and don't know who the designer of it is, but it sure is cute! I had originally planned for a red floral backing, but was surprised at how much I like the blue instead.




      

It is just the right size to snuggle under and I am so happy that I decided to make it bigger than the original pattern.      





     

  I have decided that I will be keeping this one for myself, instead of giving it away to someone else like I usually do :)









Linking up with Sew Fresh Quilts, Sew Cute Tuesday and Fresh Poppy Design

Until next time,
Michelle


12 comments:

  1. Those 3D prairie points are darling. What a fresh, fun quilt. I would have wanted to keep it too!

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  2. Those pinwheels are playful indeed! Such a happy quilt!!

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  3. Happy and cheerful indeed, I can understand why you want to keep it for yourself ... :-) It's a gorgeous quilt!

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    1. Thank you, Maryse! I leave it out on our couch so I can see when I walk by :)

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  4. I can see why you're keeping it! I really love good old pinwheel quilts. Timeless beauties :) So pretty!

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    1. Thanks, Christine! I agree with you about pinwheels being timeless!

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  5. This is a great quilt!! I would keep it too. It looks wonderful! Glad you made it bigger!!

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  6. What a darling quilt. I love the prairie points. Saw the quilt on another blog, but joining yours today!

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  7. My daughter is 40 and having her first baby - a girl. So you know I am sewing and knitting like crazy. I have wanted a scrappy baby quilt and this will be it. Thanks for sharing. I agree the backing is just right.

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  8. Very Nice Collection.Thanks for sharing keep up the Good work..

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