I've been working on this quilt in fits and starts all month, but needed to get myself in gear and finish it up so I can mail it on Monday! The Quiltsy team decided that we wanted to send some comfort quilts to the victims of the fires in Tennessee - we have a member that lives nearby that was willing to coordinate delivering these to a local church to distribute. Thanks so much,
Jennifer!
I decided to use a package of charm squares, strips and a bit of yardage that featured some happy yellows and oranges with browns. It took me a while to figure out my plan of action to use these fabrics. I decided to make disappearing nine-patch blocks and use the strips for a piano key border.
After I finished the center I decided that it really needed a plain muslin border to frame the center and set the final border apart. Plus it added a bit more size to the quilt! This block is a great way to use random scrappy fabrics.
I had a lot of choices for thread color! In the end I decided on the orange thread, just for the fun of it.
I love the way a simple meander adds a soft, touchable texture!
And that bit of yardage? I couldn't bear to cut it up, so used it on the back, framed with more muslin. I think this will be a cheerful quilt for someone. I hope it brings the recipient comfort and makes them smile.
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