Gingham + Four-Patch
June 26, 2015
The girls left for camp almost three weeks ago and come home on Saturday. Naturally, I've spent most of the week focused on completing my long list of things that I thought I would accomplish while they were gone. I suppose I will always be a last-minute person at times.
At top on my list was making new quilts for the two twin beds in Kate's room. I started cutting and sewing on Tuesday. The first top was finished Wednesday and the second one yesterday. I have batting and there is fabric for backing, but that still needs to be pieced. The design is simple - 8" finished four-patch blocks separated with setting squares. I originally thought that I would quilt them with loops, but the more I work with the gingham and the four-patches, the more I think they beg to be tied. Am I crazy to think I might actually be able to get that done today? I completely realize that I might be kidding myself that tying is faster than quilting. Maybe not, though? And I am torn on the color of yarn to use...white is safe and will blend, but her walls are aqua so maybe that for a little extra pop of color? I guess I will have to make a fast decision and go with it if I have any chance of getting at least one completed and bound before she gets home.
I'll let you know how it all turns out next week. Have a great weekend!
aqua all the way!!!
Posted by: carolyn | June 26, 2015 at 09:08 AM
I vote aqua too. And tying is totally way faster than quilting. You can do it!
Posted by: Jennyroo | June 26, 2015 at 11:23 AM
what a lovely quilt. I just love that gingham you're using, such a perfect combo.
Posted by: svetlana | June 26, 2015 at 11:24 AM
My vote is aqua too. But have to throw out a suggestion for a mustard-y yellow! That'd be awesome on the gingham.
Posted by: Megan | June 26, 2015 at 12:05 PM
I think pops of color would be fun and if you launder with a color catcher, I bet it will all work out.
Posted by: suzanne | June 26, 2015 at 02:54 PM
I can't help thinking hot pink or yellow would be gorgeous against aqua walls! They're completely lovely quilts. x
Posted by: Sarah E Vine | June 26, 2015 at 04:14 PM
Aqua gets my vote. I can't wait to see them finished!
Posted by: Liz | June 28, 2015 at 09:51 AM
Love the gingham, and plus one for yellow!
Posted by: Andrea | June 29, 2015 at 05:32 PM
I think you are the fastest quilter. ever! :)
Posted by: Sandra Reuston | July 06, 2015 at 04:40 PM