It is the end of October, I can’t believe how fast the time flies. The month is done and I luckily have my OMG done just in time. Not much else was accomplished this month. I wanted to remake Cookie Exchange Quilt in this fabric JOL by Wenche Wolff Hatling of Northern Quilts for Moda Fabrics.
It really is a quick quilt to put together. I cut the 10″ layer cake blocks to 7 x 7. Then cut the 10 x 3 piece into a 7 x 3 and put the 3 x 3 pieces aside. I was going to use the 7 x 3 pieces for piano key border. The 3 x 3 are going into my stash.
It didn’t take too much time to put this top together. I was ready to do the quilting. Straight lines/cross grid on the body of the quilt. Straight line on the border with cross grid on the corners of the border.
I never really paid much attention to how much thread was used, as I normally use white. I know boring. Red was my color of choice today. I had to pick up red and thought “I think I’ll get two spools, just in case.” I decided to wind some bobbins first, starting with six I thought I would be all set. Wait, I had to wind another six. Still not done. I used a total of 15 bobbins. But it was done. Good think I thought ahead and bought two spools. I wasn’t really thinking I would use both spools. There is about one third of the second spool left.
I decided on using a red for the binding. Didn’t have anything that would work, so ordered from etsy. Once I got the fabric, I was ready to roll. Binding is always my challenge. I stress over doing a good job on the binding. I pinned the heck out of this binding and it turned out quite nice.
I am glad to have this quilt finished since it will be a Christmas gift. It wasn’t a wintery scene for pictures today, but I was thankful the rain has stopped.
I found this super soft, extra wide flannel backing. It really makes this quilt comfy.
I am linking up with some of our quilty friends:
Elm Street Quilts – OMG October
Busy Hands Quilts – Finished or Not Friday
Crazy Mom Quilts – Finish It Up Friday
What a beautiful quilt! I love the fabric and the quilting! Thanks for linking up with Elm Street Quilts One Monthly Goal and congrats on your finish.
The colors are really wonderful in this quilt-congrats on the finish!
That looks like a great pattern for a layer cake! I especially like the piano key border. I’ve got a layer cake that needs a pattern – I bet this would work!
Beautiful finish, and how wonderful to know you already have one Christmas gift ready, too!
Hi Jan,
15 bobbins!!! WOWEE! That was very smart of you to pick up two spools of thread from the get go. I wish I had heeded that warning, and I was happily quilting last night and totally ran out. What??! I thought I had plenty of thread. ~rolling my eyes~ So I had an unexpected break. HAHA I really love your fabrics, and the piano key border. I am sure this will be appreciated – I would love to receive this with all its quilty goodness. ~smile~ Roseanne
love your simple straight line quilting – that type or very gradual curvy lines are my favorite when it comes to machine quilting. I love that fabric – question for you when you put a flannel backing on a quilt with regular quilters cotton have you notice a difference in shrinkage? I have never done that so very curious – do you wash the flannel first?
Such a pretty and snugglely quilt! The red thread looks perfect. Congratulations on your finish Jan!
At first I thought that was a lot of bobbins, but now I know why! Love the quilting! Congrats on finishing your OMG!
Jan, another wonderful finish. WOW, 15 bobbins is a lot! The quilting really enhances the simple pattern. Congratulations on your finish!
I love this quilt–so pretty to celebrate Winter and not just for the holiday. I really like the pattern too; I already saved it. I have some French General fabrics which would be perfect for this pattern. I made a similar quilt with just charm squares. Nice quilting and 15 bobbins is the norm when it comes to straight line quilting which was just perfect for this quilt. BTW, I think the Quilt Fairy should bring you some Clover Clips–they’re great for binding.
This is a great use of a layer cake! I’m always looking for new ways to use them as they are so much fun to work with!
Congrats on a gorgeous finish!
That is a pretty quilt. I love that you went with red/grey color scheme. It is a chic version of the regular red/green Christmas quilt. Congratulations on making your OMG!!!