Thursday, February 28, 2019

Fabric-a-poolosa!

      Whatever you call it, I had a fabric feast last week. A friend sent me a box of fabric for my comfort quilts and a guild friend had a downsizing sale due to a move. All the fabric in the box was washed and ironed (happy sigh). 
 
Great assortment of colors
Batiks over 10" in size
Bought from mover's stash

     After I put it away and was going through quilt tops as to what to quilt next (just finished the mystery quilt Alycia is doing), I found a top called Basketcase that I was not happy with because the precut Kaffe strips were cut poorly and I could not finish a last row. The quilt was 60 x 60 and I wanted it a tad bigger. 
     A lightbulb went off in my head about one of the Kaffe fabrics I had just put away from the box. Sure enough, it made a great border for the quilt. I was able to cut 3.5" unfinished strips and just make it. If I would have had more fabric, I would have mitred the corners. Now the quilt is 66" x 66" and I think a better comfort quilt size. I think some child will love it.

This is what was left over after cutting the border from the gifted fabric, not bad, huh?
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8 comments:

  1. ShelinaFebruary 28, 2019 at 5:48 PM

    Lucky girl, with so much new fabric! And especially lucky that the border fabric was enough for the quilt. It is a pretty quilt and I am sure it will bring lots of comfort to the recipient.

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  2. The Joyful QuilterFebruary 28, 2019 at 6:24 PM

    Wow!! What a haul (and that border works beautifully with your quilt top!!)

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  3. QuiltdivajulieMarch 1, 2019 at 5:40 AM

    Adding the border made a big difference. HERE's TO FABRIC FINDS!

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  4. Gene BlackMarch 1, 2019 at 5:40 AM

    I have bought pre-cut Kaffe squares to use and they were not square either. It is sad when pre-cuts aren't accurate.
    At least you were able to find a good fabric to finish this one.

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  5. DebbieMarch 1, 2019 at 6:25 AM

    Fabric finds are great! You have a new stash to work with now:) Great save with the border. It worked so well.

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  6. O'QuiltsMarch 1, 2019 at 3:16 PM

    Lovely fabric and quilt

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  7. Alycia~QuiltygirlMarch 2, 2019 at 8:29 AM

    Oh that is just a beautiful creation!

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  8. Mystic QuilterMarch 5, 2019 at 6:16 PM

    Oh you scored a great selection of fabric! Yes, the pencil border fabric was the right choice.

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