I've been working hard to finish projects lately.This postage stamp quilt that I put together last fall is the most recent finish. See this post for details about the piecing process.
The cheery colors and fun fabrics are making me deliriously happy as we wait for spring to arrive. It is still dreary and brown outside but the chickens have been out scratching in the garden and we have had a few sunny "no coat" days! Spring is coming. I'm sure of it. I snapped these photos this morning just before it started to pour rain and I am now listening to rumbles of thunder as I type. It is a happy day.
I recently purchased a roll of Quilter's Dream wool batting and have wanted to try it.
I LOVE the way the wool quilts. It may be my new favorite batting. It has just the right amount of puff and isn't heavy. They say it is washable but I haven't washed this yet. The wool also springs back a little better than the cotton after being folded. I'll be sure to let you know if I have any problems with it but so far it's a winner.
I quilted it in a simple point to point quilting pattern that follows the shape of the squares.
I worked across the quilt back and forth repeating the following two stitch patterns.
This simple quilting design doesn't detract from the postage stamp pattern while giving it just enough oomph.
The "S" curves make an interesting twisted square shape.
The backing is this fun Ikea fabric that I've been saving for years.
It is quilted with a subtle variegated thread.
I think it's time to start a new quilt!
The finished quilt measures 46'' by 58''
squares are 1.5'' finished
batting - Quilter's Dream wool
quilted with Aurifil 50wt #4651
This week, when I needed a baby quilt for a gift, I tried not to overthink it. I pulled out my pile of reproduction 1930s prints and started cutting 3.5 inch squares. The size of the finished quilt was determined by the size of the piece of sweet bunny print flannel I had for the back.It was quick to cut, quick to piece, and also quick to quilt. When quilting, I followed the piecing lines to make these fun twisted square shapes.
I took it out for a photo shoot yesterday. And yes, I am eagerly awaiting the arrival of spring.
Finished size 38'' by 42'' 
