My UFO Finish for the week is Bright Blue Strings. These string blocks were from a HGTV Quilting Forum swap several years ago. I asked for shades of blue for the center string and bright gender neutral fabrics and received 2 blocks from each quilter. Didn't they do an amazing job?
I added some blocks of my own to fill out a good sized kids quilt. I love how my eyes chase the blue strings all around this quilt!
Isn't this little kitty just the cutest?
I also really like the umbrella print and the slice of the basketball players.
And these cute doggies too!
I choose turquoise polar fleece for one step batting and backing. It seemed a little stretchier than the fleece I've used in the past, but I think the bit of wave I have around the edges will disappear after I wash it. I used a pretty variegated Star thread in shades of blue, turquoise and a bit of purple and a scrappy binding of 5 royal blue prints from my 2.5" string drawer.
I just LOVE string quilts! This one will be donated to Project Linus.
I'm linking up to TGIFF, Can I Get a Whoop Whoop?, Finish It Up Friday, Let's Make Baby Quilts and Link a Finish Friday.
I love your quilt - it's so bright and cheery!
ReplyDeleteThat looks great! I love the way all of the different blues tie together so well. Thanks for linking up! :-)
ReplyDeleteI love those novelty prints, too--and String quilts do show them off really well. Your quilt is soooo cute! Hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteI love this string quilt. I love your quilting, too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great looking quilt! I love brights and novelties and you just have to smile when you see this beauty!
ReplyDeleteSuch a bright and happy quilt! You are putting me to shame with all these finishes. I really need to get in gear!
ReplyDeletePretty! I love the prints in there. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt!
ReplyDeleteSo fun to watch all the fabrics and the stunnig blue stripes are soo good!!
That is amazing that the blocks were made by a group of people - great matching!!! Congrats on the finish!
ReplyDeleteFun blocks. Fun quilt. Some kid will love it.
ReplyDeletethis quilt is so happy!! great job!
ReplyDeleteThat quilt definitely deserves a Whoop Whoop. I love the pops of novelty fabrics scattered throughout. Some child is going to love this quilt.
ReplyDeleteThat is really striking. Congratulations on the finish.
ReplyDeleteAll things bright and beautiful!!!! :) Lovely. thanks for linking up
ReplyDeletevisiting from finish it up friday. What a fantastic bright kids quilt. Lots of work in that and I think the quilting you have done is great. Sometime straight lines are so simple and effective.
ReplyDeleteWhat a darling quilt! :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your finish! Very cute quilt!!!
ReplyDeleteEsther
I love, love, love string quilts. Yours is a bright and fun one. Love how you quilted it.
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt - so fun, bright and cheery.
ReplyDeleteI, too, love the blue strings and the neat little fabric slices.....and the kitty is awesome!!!! The quilting is perfect, too!! Don'tcha just love string quilts.....they form such interesting secondary patterns....like a kaleidoscope!! An "I Spy" quilt that will be loved for years to come!!! Hugs, Doreen
ReplyDeleteOh this is so bright and wonderful - the kiddo who receives this quilt will feel the love for sure!! Great quilt!!
ReplyDeleteVery cute quilt. Love the blue and bright colour combo. I hadn't thought of doing those forum swaps, but it sounds intriguing. Thanks for the idea.
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt, I love how the blues draw all the blocks together! I guess it will make a child very happy!
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt. I love all the bright colors. String quilts are a favorite of mine too.
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