Sunday 30 June 2013

Chevron Quilt

I have finally finished my chevron quilt with 5 days to go before my best friends birthday. I hope she is pleased with it! After debating what to do for the backing I decided to give her a sneaky text asking what her favourite colour is. She said red or turquoise so I have included both in the finished item, I am hoping she hasn't put two and two together and realised why I was asking!


For the quilt top I used the back to black bundle from M is for Make. The backing and binding are Better Value Plain Cottons from Seamstar in Cyan and Red. These fabrics are extra wide and definitely good value for money.



I chose to keep the quilting fairly simple and sewed half an inch either side of the chevron. I bought a walking foot a few months back and this was the first time I have properly used it. I can't believe what a big difference it made, I don't know how I managed without it before! 


This is only the second quilt that I have finished and it's certainly not perfect. Hopefully my friend won't be looking too closely at some of the wonky seams, after all it's the thought that counts, right? 

6 comments:

  1. Love it! Unusual choice ith the teal and red but it works.

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  2. The binding just makes the whole thing pop! Your second quilt finish?! Fabulous job!! I'm sure your friend will love it!!

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  3. Like it a lot! Your color combination is great!

    Regards,
    Gunilla in Sweden

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  4. I love the red backing with the black and white front....works very well together. Congrats on the finish

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  5. It's a magnificent quilt. Your friend will love it to pieces, I'm sure!

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  6. That is absolutely wonderful! What a super quilt, I am sure your friend will be delighted! Well done!

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