My Friday Finish …
This is the baby quilt that was a secret, but not any more! The other day, I tried to take a picture of it in the sun, but the wind was blowing toooooo hard … so I laid it on the grass, which has a sprinkling of leaves on it … I like it for a backdrop.
Baby Quilt – Revisited
Do you remember this baby quilt that was a secret until it was gifted
Well a talented friend of mine, Dawn, sent me a picture of a quilt that she made, using the same pattern with her own twist …
Here’s what Dawn said she did to make a smaller version:
I cut 8.5″ squares to start with, cut sashing 2.5″, side borders were cut 4″, top and bottom were cut 5″ for a finished size of 42″ wide and 44″ long. If I make it again ( and I probably will, because I cut a whole bunch of 8.5″ squares) I think I’ll only cut the sashing 2″ to make it a bit narrower. This is a great pattern for using up small ” chunks” – so bright and modern looking!
These 2 quilts are an adaptation of Moda Bakeshops “Flying Arrows.”
By the way … Dawn is a very talented long-arm quilter! If you have quilts you want quilted, she is near Vancouver, B.C.
Back to my Friday Finish
I followed Dawn’s lead and used 8 ½” squares … but made a total of 35 blocks with the borders being the same size as the sashing. The sashing is 2½” wide … and the finished size is 44″x 48″.
SEW – has anyone else made this quilt? I’d love to see pictures of your creation! ♥
Happy Quilting!
Gail
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Linking to:
Friday
- Can I get a Whoop Whoop? @ Confessions of a Fabric Addict
- Sherry @ Powered by Quilting
- TGIFF @ Alycia Quilts
- Finished or Not Friday @ Busy Hands Quilts
- Caroline @ SewCanShe
- Tish @ Tish’s Adventures in Wonderland
- So Scrappy Saturdays @ So Scrappy
Quilting Gail 
I love when mother nature gives us the perfect backdrops 🙂 I love the pattern. I’ve never made it, but you are definitely making me think that I should. Congrats you on your finish!
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Hi Tish,
It is an easy pattern … and free from Moda … but this one was made with 8.5″ squares instead of 10. Much nicer size for a baby quilt!
Happy Quilting! 🙂
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What a fun little quilt. The leaves and grass do make the perfect backdrop.
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Thanks! My hubby was so very afraid it would get dirty! 🙂 Of course, it didn’t!
Happy Quilting! 🙂
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Great quilt! This might be the pattern I use to make my niece’s graduation quilt for next year. Thanks for the pattern.
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Hi!
Oh!!! It will be fun to see what you make!
Don’t thank me for the pattern, it’s a Moda Bakeshop one … the designer did the hard work!
Happy Quilting! 🙂
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Those are great quilts! Thank you for sharing the pattern link. I just might have to give this a try!
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Thanks!
Be sure to share a picture if you make one!
Happy Quilting! 🙂
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What a lovely little quilt! It’s so bright and cheerful that I’m sure the recipient will love it. No, I haven’t tried that pattern, but I did make a chevron runner a few years ago.
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Hi Ann,
Thank you! It’s a nice easy quilt and might end up being my “go-to” quilt … but maybe not … who knows? There’s always another pattern around the next corner! 🙂
Happy Quilting! 🙂
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Congrats on a very pretty finish!
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Thank you!
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Hi Gail! Beautiful quilt finish you’re sharing with us today. I love the fabrics and I’m drawn to this pattern. I have some fabrics that would just be perfect in this design. Happy Friday! ~smile~ Roseanne
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Thanks, Roseanne!
I can’t wait to see what you create!
Happy Quilting! 🙂
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Oh that is cute! and I love the leaves in the background – adds flair! Congrats on a great finish
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Thanks, Alycia!
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