QUILT STATS
Finished quilt measures 74 inches x 74 inches.
37 rows of 37 squares.
1369 squares each measuring 2.5" x 2.5" (incl seam allowances).
200+ different printed fabrics.
100% cotton fabric, batting, and thread.
100% cotton fabric, batting, and thread.
A really happy finish! First I would like to thank everyone who stopped by my Irish Chain Scrap Buster Quilt Tutorial. As always, I really appreciate it, including your kind comments. Currently all blog comments are being moderated/reviewed prior to publishing, so if you don't see your comment straight away, please know that I will still get to read it.
I have loved everything about making this quilt, especially that I was able to use stash fabrics as well as scrap fabrics from my scrap bin/s. Oddly, I enjoy the what can be the otherwise laborious task of piecing block after block with many patchwork pieces. I enjoy the prepping of the fabrics, the chain piecing, and even the pressing of the seams!
This quilt is once again one of my bigger quilts - 74 inches x 74 inches - which can make for uncomfortable basting and quilting. I therefore decided to stitch in the ditch this quilt, quilting only seam lines. When I say only I don't mean that this quilt is lightly quilted, for by quilting all seam lines an all over 2" grid of intersection lines is created, giving the quilt a lovely subtle texture.
For the back of the quilt I have used my current favorite backing fabric ~ Newsprint from the Paint Collection by Carrie Bloomston; for not only was this the only backing fabric that I had on hand with sufficient yardage but it is also a fabric that complements many of quilts, especially the scrappy ones. A perfect match and handy to have on hand.
I have also once again matched the backing fabric with my favorite binding fabric ~ black and white stripe by Timeless Treasures for a classic and clean quilt edge.
SOLD
This one will be hard to part with however I already have plans to make another! Or at least plans to continue to bust my stash!
Thank you for stopping by,
Thank you for stopping by,
Rita
RELEVANT LINKS:
Irish Chain Scrap Buster Quilt - Part 1 - Work in Progress
Irish Chain Scrap Buster Quilt - Part 2 and Tutorial
More RPQ scrap busting projects
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Irish Chain Scrap Buster Quilt - Part 2 and Tutorial
More RPQ scrap busting projects
COPYRIGHT: Do not copy or use any content or photos from my blog without my written permission.
