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| View of the back |
The quilting on the 2025 Rainbow Scrap Challege (RSC) is a design with crayons. When I saw the pantograph design, I knew it would be perfect for this project! The crayons are about six inches long by 7/8 inches wide. The design is stitched with green thread so it blends well with the background. My friend, Tomme, quilted it on her longarm. The quilting is terrific!
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| Quilting on the front |
I made a label. This one has been hanging around for a long time. I'm gifting this quilt to a kind, generous and supportive couple in the U.K. Ali is a vibrant person and she would like the contrast of all the colors! Maybe when the quilt is gifted, they will allow me to post them with their quilt.
The quilt measurers 60 by 70 inches.
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| Label |
I sewed the binding on the 2025 Rainbow Scrap Challenge. I wrote a lot of posts as I documented my progress with Angela at So Scrappy. In 2024, I wrote the posts as I made the selvage squares.
Block Sample (1);
Green Selvages (2);
Red Selvages (3);
Purple Selvages (4);
Yellow Selvages (5);
Pink Selvages (6);
Blue Selvages (7);
Aqua Selvages (8);
Orange Selvages (9) and
Brown Selvages (10).
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| View of the back |
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| Finish |
Hmmm. . .after looking back at that list, it reminded me of a Tootsie Pop commercial of a kid asking a wise old owl how many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop. The owl takes a Tootsie Pop. He counts as he licks.. . One, two, THREE! At that point, he bites the hard candy outside to get to the gooey center.
My question, though, was how long does it take to make a quilt? Just 21 blog posts. LOL!!!! I added the sleeve and presto. . .a FINISH!!! Thank you, Angela for hosting the RSC. I used up some selvages for this project!
Finishing it was project number 2u on my annual goal list and goal number six on my January list. I used 12 yards of stash to complete this project. Earlier this month, I bought 11 yards of fabric so I have a net loss of 1 yard!
Linking to Oh Scrap, Scrap Happy and Sew & Tell.
12 comments:
A simple but creative way to make into a selvedge quilt. I doesn't matter how long it takes, it is the finish that counts!
Lol! Twenty one blog posts, you cracked me up. You did an amazing quilt in 21 posts. Not only have you rescued the selvage from trash but you also gave them a very honorable place in this beauty. Congrats! ;^)
Hooray for such a great finish, Terry! I bet this quilt is really fun to look at up close and read all the selvages. The quilting design is perfect for it, too. It's going to be loved!
This quilt is a great ode to your colourful stash. Neat quilting panto! Gail at the cozy quilter
You did a great job with your selvedge quilt. I'm sure your friend will enjoy it.
LOL I remember that commercial. 21 blog posts is not too shabby on making a quilt. And what a beautiful one at that. Congratulations . Love the crayon quilting- cute as a button.
Love your finished quilt, Terry! Such a great way using selvages. ...and lol and 21 posts before it was finished!
That turned out really striking! Congratulations on a wonderful finish!!
Congrats on the finish! You include a lot of info on the label. I typically include the recipient's name (if it is a gift) and occasion and year (sometimes date). It just depends on the quilt. I (almost) always have the full details listed on MLS and in a photo album.
Thanks for sharing in Sew & Tell.
What a perfect quilting pattern! Congratulations on the finish. It is stunning. Love all the detail that you put into the label. So nice to document the journey.
OMG, Terry! That selvage quilt is stunning. You made me laugh...I remember that commercial.
Oh wow, that is amazing! Well done on the finish! xx
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