I kind of feel like a broken record saying that I’m so excited to share this finish! But I really am excited. This is the 2 by 4 quilt that I posted about a few weeks ago. It’s make using the Stash Design Star bundle I had curated late last year.
After finishing the quilt top I basted it right away and then things got busy and I let it hang over my door for a few weeks while I contemplated how to quilt it. So it was perfect timing when my annual sewing retreat with friends was just around the corner. I like to be a sneaky retreat sewist and come with mostly finished projects. hehe. It’s actually really practical for me because I feel really accomplished and excited to move on to other projects so it’s a win-win!
So as I rushed out the door for the retreat I threw the basted quilt and a few binding options in the car and was on my way. At the retreat I was able to talk over some quilting options with my table mate Amanda Jean. Lucky for me! I even got to borrow her machine to do the quilting because my travel sewing machine isn’t the greatest at free motion quilting. I went with loops and it was pretty fun! I’ve done loops before in the past but it’s definitely been over a year or more. It’s fun and goes pretty fast, too. Despite the first rows being a bit rough, I’m happy with how it turned out.
The backing is one I’ve been hoarding for a while. It’s a wide back from Carolyn Friedlanders’s Doe collection that I just loooove. It’s the perfect geometric backing for this quilt and really contrasts well with the loop quilting. Also, the binding ended up being the perfect choice, it’s a chambray from Art Gallery Fabrics that I really love.
Pattern: 2 by 4 Quilt block tutorial from Film in the Fridge
Fabric: Stash Design Star Bundle, Doe wide back, and Art Gallery Denim Studio binding
Hope you have a great week!
What a great quilt. I love the simplicity of the pattern matched with the complexity of the stitch! Great work!
Love this quilt. Your work is stylish ?
This is such a great quilt. I love everything about it, the fabric, pattern, backing, and that quilting is just fantastic!
I love everything about this quilt and would be very happy to make a duplicate! Beautifully done!
I’m working on a 2by4 quilt, too, and plan/hope to finish piecing the top this weekend! I’m also going to my very first ever quilt retreat and am still pondering what project(s) to take with me, so I appreciate your commentary about how you handle the retreats you attend.
Anyone got their own retreat suggestions? I’m all ears!
Love this! Loops are always a good choice. xo.
Your quilt turned out so great! It was fun to be your table mate at retreat! The pics of the quilt are amazing, as always.
That’s beautiful! I also have the exact backing to use some day *sigh*. I know how good it feels for a finish good for you
What a beautiful quilt! I loved your bundle when your created it and I love it even more seeing it sewn up in this design!
Thanks Ashley! I’m so happy with it, thanks for being so inspiring!
Great quilt – love the colour palette, and your photos of completed projects are always so lovely too. I have been wanting to make this quilt for a while so I feel spurred on by your post to go and pull some fabric from my stash! And to learn to do loopy quilting too!
That makes me so happy to hear Alison! You’ll love this quilt! So great to showcase your most loved fabrics. 🙂
Amazing work and very nice quilt. I love design QCR. Great photoshoot. Please keep it up.
Thanks so much Jennifer for your support, I really appreciate it. 🙂
Wow Anna that’s a beauty! COngrats on finishing. How cool to spend some time w/Crazy Mom too!
Love the chambray effect too.