Hello quilting friends! I’m popping in to show you a recent finish, even though it’s out of season. (Such is the life of a quilter, am I right?) In December I shared a quick quilt top I enjoyed putting together using a “Blizzard” panel by Sweetwater, some Christmas prints from my stash and one of my staples, Moda Indigo Chambray. That top has been quilted and bound . . . and is all ready for next winter!
When I last posted about this quilt, I was still auditioning fabrics for a small border: the chambray, a creamy white and a red with white pin dot. Also at the time, I thought that a black and red diagonal plaid would be my binding. But after much back and forth, that black and red diagonal plaid became my choice for border fabric. Since this is a fun little lap quilt, I kept the border small (2 ½” unfinished, 2” finished). I think it adds a nice frame to the quilt without overdoing it. I chose a festive red and white stripe from the Christmas Morning (Lella Boutique for Moda) collection for my binding.
Once again, the quilting magic was performed by Katy of Woods Edge Quilting. She used a panto called Modern Twist Unraveled. I love that panto for a quilt like this, which has a comfy/cozy vibe.
Just for fun, I took a photo of the finished quilt with one of my Simply Starry pillows. This will be a fun pairing at Christmastime, don’t you think? (Simply Starry is a free tutorial, with instructions for either a piano key border or a simple band border as shown in this photo.)
I apologize for the out of season blog post. Then again, it’s not really out of season. Today (March 13) it is only 25 degrees F in Minnesota. The wind is howling, and we even saw a few flurries this morning. I surely am longing for spring!
Take care all! Thank you for stopping by!
~Taunja
Love the Christmas Quilt and it is never out of season! I celebrate Christmas all year long!
Well I like the way you think! 🙂
I was just outside and felt so cold! So your quilt looks very appropriate. We had snow flurries on the way to church. It’s a darling quilt!
Uffduh it sure was cold. AND we got a bunch of snow and more on the way Sunday/Monday. How about you?
This is such a fun and beautiful quilt. Love your choice of border and binding. Lovely quilting on there.
Thanks so much Sigi! As always, you brighten my day with your kind words!
Do you have the quilt as a kit? It is adorable.
No, I’m sorry. I bought the panel a couple years ago, and then I used fabric from my stash. (Keep hoarding all those bits and pieces!)
I LOVE this quilt! Actually I love everything you make, especially you using the Chambray fabric!!
Please keep sharing!! 💙💙💙
Thank you so much Stephanie! I appreciate your sweet comment!
Where would one find the Sweetwater Blizzard Panel to copy your amazing quilt? SO, SO adorable… I want one!
I bought it a couple years ago, so I think they may be hard to find. Sorry!
This is so cute, I love it!
Thank you Darlene!!
I love this simple pattern and beautiful fabric!
I wish it were a kit.
Thank you for sharing.
Thanks LuAnn! Sometimes simple can be just so good, right?
I love the quilt, so much fun! I found the panel on Etsy yesterday (not easy) and would like to know how much of the blue chambray is needed to make your quilt. Thank you.