9 Patch Novelty is UFO Finish #24 for 2013 and #40 since 10/1/2012! The 6.5" charms were from a swap and I remember sorting through them and setting aside this set on cream backgrounds. I decided to make 9 patches for the offset blocks using deep red, royal blue, green and gold. There are 2 sets of 9 patches that alternate across the quilt.
At first I wanted a red backing but couldn't find anything I really liked in my stash and kept going back to this gold print. Oddly, I like the contrast of the modern print against the vintage look quilt top. I also like how the gold binding pulls out the gold in the center of the 9 patches.
I used gold Gutermann thread for the grid style walking foot quilting. This quilt really grew on me as I quilted it because the charm fabrics are so cute. I love these antique chairs...
This winter time print...
And these adorable patchwork cows!
This quilt will be donated to Project Linus. I'm looking forward to picking out a new large project to start (10 UFO Finishes = UFO Reward Quilt) and I'll be sure to share it once I've decided on one! Just think, my next UFO Reward Quilt will come at 50 Finishes which means I'll be over halfway done busting my UFO Collection. How exciting is that?!?
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.
How cute, I just LOVE the cows :)
ReplyDeleteI love all your crazy novelty prints - perfect for a Project Linus quilt.
ReplyDeleteWell done! You will make some child very happy with this quilt, Deb! Thanks for linking up with TGIFF!
ReplyDeleteCute. Congrats on another great finish!
ReplyDeleteYou surely deserve a whoop whoop! I love that idea of 9-patches and blocks alternating for those novelty fabrics...neat!! Julierose
ReplyDeleteGreat fabric combinations! So clever!
ReplyDeleteThere's nothing like finishing a UFO! Congrats! Cute cows!
ReplyDeleteLove this quilt! Congrats on the UFO finish
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is wonderful, I love it and I am sure the recipient will too. You did a great job on the quilting.
ReplyDeleteIt all came together so nicely! 40 finishes!! WOOHOO!!! :D
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your finish!
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Congratulations on yet another finish! It is lovely indeed!
ReplyDeleteThose cows are adorable. I like the way you designed it, simple but very pretty. I'd love to see all those great prints. Congratulations on your 40!
ReplyDeleteI think this is a great quilt for project Linus! It is really cute and there are many things to look at and play "I spy" with in the fabrics. Great job and congratulations!!! You are doing a fantastic job working on those UFO's!
ReplyDeleteWow! Congratulations on finishing so many of your UFOs. And such a pretty finish too! I really like it.
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