Snowball Quilt

Last night I put the finishing touches on my Snowball Quilt.

For the binding, I joined left over pieces of binding together (from my stash) to add to the scrappy look. For the backing I joined together a couple of fat quarters - also from my stash. Finished size is 36" x 36" - a good size to use for a throw on the couch or table.

I'm really really pleased with the way it turned out.  The fabrics - some of which were what I would consider 'ugly' and probably not going to be used for anything else - all look good together.

Last night I stitched on the binding while watching tv and left the quilt on the coffee table when I went to bed. This morning I woke up to find Boots curled up on it.  He had his breakfast and headed back to the quilt for another nap.  I had to move him to take this photo.  It seems like this is his favourite for now.

Stash Busting Summer ...

Only a week to go in my Stash Busting Summer and the verdict is - a great success.  I've learned that it's better to use up my fabric than leave it in the cupboard and I've also expanded my patchwork knowledge by making up blocks I haven't used before.  I'm now thinking about what I really want in my stash and how to choose fabrics more carefully.  Will get back to you on that one.

Until next time

Lyn

Until next time

Lyn

Comments

[Wendy Phelps]

I like using the left over fabrics from quilts to make up the patchy binding. Have done this several times, always looks good, just like your snowball quilt does.

[Ulla's Quilt World]

Your quilts/crafts are so fantastic! It's so nice to find other quilters all around the world!
www.quiltworld2.blogspot.com
Yours, Ulla (from Finland)