I'm a big fan of "plus" quilts. I've done two baby quilts with plus blocks (here and here), and I wanted plus quilts for the bunk beds at the island. I started searching for the perfect pattern about a year ago and found this on Pinterest. Many of the commenters asked if there was a pattern for this quilt, but I didn't see one and unfortunately, clicking on the patterns tab on that blog led to an Error 404.
So I took out my graph paper book and attempted to replicate it as best I could. I went with 3" squares in blues, greens and greys. The finished size is about 80" x 70".
The backing is a blue Connecting Threads print. I didn't have quite enough of it so I added a print I've had in my stash forever. And the binding is a scrappy bunch of leftover strips from other quilts in the same colours as the top.
I went with a soft meander in a light grey thread for the quilting.
I took these pictures after washing the quilt. I just love the nice crinkly look.
I already started working on the other quilt which will go on the second bed and with any luck, both beds will go on a boat ride in early May.
This is project number 3 on my FAL list for Q1. I will also link up at Crazy Mom Quilts for Finish It Up Friday and at Anja Quilts for TGIFF.
So I took out my graph paper book and attempted to replicate it as best I could. I went with 3" squares in blues, greens and greys. The finished size is about 80" x 70".
Can you see the booboo I made? |
The backing is a blue Connecting Threads print. I didn't have quite enough of it so I added a print I've had in my stash forever. And the binding is a scrappy bunch of leftover strips from other quilts in the same colours as the top.
I went with a soft meander in a light grey thread for the quilting.
How cute are these little ducklings?! |
I already started working on the other quilt which will go on the second bed and with any luck, both beds will go on a boat ride in early May.
This is project number 3 on my FAL list for Q1. I will also link up at Crazy Mom Quilts for Finish It Up Friday and at Anja Quilts for TGIFF.
I love the Tetris feel of this quilt, such an original take on the plus quilt layout! And your colors are right up my alley, I love cool colors like blue and green. :)
ReplyDeleteI love your layout! I have been thinking of making a plus quilt because it gives a chance to show off favorite fabrics, and your quilt makes me even more inclined to make one. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteJ'adore tes couleurs Isabelle. Je cherche un patron de "plus quilt" depuis un moment. Celui-ci est vraiment beau. Et comme toujours tu es une vraie machine! Bravo!
ReplyDeleteI just love the modern feel to this quilt. A plus quilt is on my to do list. The quilting is amazing!
ReplyDeleteLove!!! I've been meaning to tackle a Plus Quilt, they just look so bold and graphic. Can't wait to see the second one you have in the making ;)
ReplyDeleteI love Plus Quilts. Those squares look bigger than 3" from the pictures. Looks wonderful with all of it's crinkly goodness.
ReplyDeleteWho doesn't love a good plus quilt?! Beautiful choice of colors too!
ReplyDeleteI love the deconstructed feel of this plus quilt; way to go for making this after finding there was no pattern!
ReplyDeleteGreat plus quilt! Love the colors you used.
ReplyDeleteLove this version of a plus quilt!
ReplyDeleteI love this! You should create a pattern now that you've done the math. The backing is a great print. Thanks for linking up with TGIFF @ Anja Quilts.
ReplyDeleteIt looks great! I love the gradation of colour.
ReplyDeleteThis turned out great! I'll post it on the FAL fb page.
ReplyDeleteLooks so cool with the color fall like that! I have that same backing fabric - sort of love it too!
ReplyDeleteIt looks great!! Love it!
ReplyDeleteI love Plus quilts too and your version is beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteI love a plus quilt, too! (I'm also in learning & development!) All your FAL finishes are great!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! The little boo boo just adds to the charm. Good for you for leaving it!
ReplyDeleteThats a great quilt! Congratulations on the finish, enjoy working on the next one. And it appears I am not the only one to say - I love plus quilts, too :)
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