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    Finished: Squares and Strips Bed Quilt

    Aug 22, 2012

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    This quilt took 3 days to make…the quilter 1 week to quilt…and 6 weeks for me to get the motivation to bind it.  Geesh.  I’m so glad I finally found that motivation though because I love it.
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    The backing is a flat sheet.
    I get lots of questions about using flat sheets as backings.  I buy them when I see single flat sheets on sale if they are good quality, then I wash/dry them and trim off the edges.  It’s a heck-o-lot cheaper than buying designer yardage and if you buy nice sheets they feel the same or better.
    The quilting was done by my friend Kathy.
    She did that freehand…which requires a lot of patience…which is why I am not a long arm quilter.  It adds such a beautiful texture to a super simple quilt.  If you need quilting she is affordable and fabulous.
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    The tutorial and a photo of the whole quilt top can be found here.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Sherryl

      August 22, 2012 at 7:20 pm

      You have such a wonderful eye for color and pattern - I love the way this simple quilt turned out! Lovely.

      Reply
    2. Carla

      August 22, 2012 at 7:22 pm

      It looks lovely!!

      Reply
    3. gale

      August 22, 2012 at 7:26 pm

      Beautiful quilt. I have yet another question. When you buy sheets for backings, do you look for a certain thread count or worry about what it's made from (cotton, poly, etc)? Does your prep, whether you prewash the sheets, depend on whether the fabrics in the top are prewashed or not?

      Reply
    4. trish

      August 22, 2012 at 7:34 pm

      Love your quilt! :o)
      Kathy does such beautiful work!

      Reply
    5. Alia

      August 22, 2012 at 8:07 pm

      Beautiful! thanks for the reminder tip on the sheets - great excuse to buy some linens!

      Reply
    6. Angie

      August 22, 2012 at 8:16 pm

      It is so wonderful!!! I want it to be chilly and have that quilt right here so I can wrap up in it and have my morning coffee/bedtime tea, please. :D

      Reply
    7. Julia

      August 22, 2012 at 8:30 pm

      Woohoo! but at the end of the day..
      IT'S done...and thats the MAIN thing :o)
      PS... I use sheets for backing as well!

      Reply
    8. MM Quilts and Embroidery

      August 22, 2012 at 8:34 pm

      Your quilt is just gorgeous!

      Reply
    9. Jacqueline

      August 22, 2012 at 8:42 pm

      Beautiful!
      That quilting pattern suits the quilt perfectly.

      Reply
    10. Jacqueline

      August 22, 2012 at 8:42 pm

      Beautiful!
      That quilting pattern suits the quilt perfectly.

      Reply
    11. Schulz Family

      August 22, 2012 at 8:44 pm

      Absolutely gorgeous. Love the patchwork. Love the quilting. I also use flat sheets for my backings.

      Reply
    12. sko_G knits

      August 22, 2012 at 8:49 pm

      i can attest to how quick and simple making this quilt top is...i cut and sewed all the individual block units in one day. now i need to compose and assemble the quilt top.

      i love the quilting pattern on yours, very nice contrast to the squares and strips of the piecing.

      thank you for sharing the cutting directions.

      Reply
    13. EG

      August 22, 2012 at 8:50 pm

      Holy cow, I love the quilting!

      Reply
    14. Linda

      August 22, 2012 at 8:53 pm

      It's beautiful!

      Reply
    15. Loulou

      August 22, 2012 at 8:59 pm

      That is breathtakingly gorgeous! Makes me so motivated to try making a quilt myself.

      Loulou

      Reply
    16. Live a Colorful Life

      August 22, 2012 at 9:00 pm

      I absolutely love the quilting pattern. It adds a lovely dimension to such a beautiful quilt.

      Reply
    17. DKB

      August 22, 2012 at 9:21 pm

      I'm working on this pattern right now, all in solids. Thanks for showing us the finished quilt. Love the quilting stitches too

      Reply
    18. Jenny Fenwick

      August 22, 2012 at 9:46 pm

      I love this quilt! My youngest son has been wanting me to make him a quilt but I couldn't decide on what to make...until now! I'm always thinking I need to use an actual patterned quilt instead of just creating one. I will have to be more creative. Thanks for the beautiful idea and I love the colors you chose.

      Reply
    19. CJ

      August 22, 2012 at 9:55 pm

      WOWEEE I love this quilt! The prints,the pattern, the quilting...mmmmmmmm.

      Reply
    20. Melissa

      August 22, 2012 at 10:31 pm

      This is beautiful. I really love the Seaside fabric. I really must buy more.

      Reply
    21. Megan

      August 22, 2012 at 10:33 pm

      Eh, sometimes that's the way it goes. I've got 5 quilts stacked up right now that need binding. Once it cools off, I might just hole up for a weekend and have a binding marathon. Those fabrics are perfect for this quilt pattern, and your quilter is amazing!

      Reply
    22. Patti

      August 22, 2012 at 11:11 pm

      Wow, do I ever like this quilt! And the quilting is just amazing!

      Reply
    23. Amanda Rose

      August 22, 2012 at 11:22 pm

      This turned out beautifully! I absolutely love it.

      Amanda Rose
      http://sewmuchtosay.blogspot.com

      Reply
    24. Margje-Margo

      August 23, 2012 at 12:09 am

      awesome quilt indeed, and the quilting is amazing too! I use flat sheets as backing for quilts, I use them from sheet sets since we don't use the flat sheets anyway, and then I even have a matching quilt-back!

      Reply
    25. ThirdMargaret

      August 23, 2012 at 12:09 am

      OhMyGoodness!! The quilt is gorgeous and that may be my most favorite-ist long arm quilting EVER. I never considered sending one off until now!

      Reply
    26. Shawn

      August 23, 2012 at 12:13 am

      Allison I love your quilt and quilting and just happen to have a fat quarter bundle of Seaside ~ Your quilt is just perfect for this fabric. Thanks so much for the tutorial!!!

      Reply
    27. Jamie Lee

      August 23, 2012 at 12:45 am

      Wow, this quilt is just so so pretty! I do love the quilting pattern your friend did.

      Reply
    28. Renee•Candy Stick Lane

      August 23, 2012 at 12:48 am

      Amazing!!!!

      Reply
    29. kathy-o

      August 23, 2012 at 2:18 am

      The photos are so beautiful - you always give us so much information, patterns and share what you are passionate about. LOVE the binding choice! Beautiful post - thank you!!!

      Reply
    30. Valerie

      August 23, 2012 at 3:30 am

      Love the fabric, love the pattern, love the quilting!

      Reply
    31. Di~

      August 23, 2012 at 4:06 am

      LOVE it. I have a charm pack of that fabric--can't wait to use it.

      Reply
    32. Gentry

      August 23, 2012 at 4:38 am

      Absolutely beautiful, I LOVE the pattern on the quilting. What kind of brands do you buy of sheets, thread count, etc. That would be so much cheaper than 10.50 a yard. Thanks.

      Reply
    33. Judith Blinkenberg

      August 23, 2012 at 4:39 am

      The quilt is really pretty and the quilting really shows it off. She did a terrific job. Love the quilt.

      Reply
    34. Franzi

      August 23, 2012 at 5:17 am

      the quilting makes the quilt look really different. It's a wonderful design that I wouldn't have chosen but I love it. Maybe I'll try it on a pillow or mug rug or whatever small. I like the pictures of the quilt on the bed. The colours, the quilting and the way it looks.

      Reply
    35. Amys Crafty Shenanigans

      August 23, 2012 at 6:10 am

      Another of your quilts going on my to do list!!! Looks amazing!

      Reply
    36. robin

      August 23, 2012 at 9:49 am

      I do lovelovelove this quilt! I went to your tutorial and found it so well presented that I am going to get me some FQs and start cutting right now! Thank you!

      Reply
    37. Pennie

      August 23, 2012 at 10:11 am

      Another beautiful quilt I now want to make!!

      Reply
    38. Kathleen O'Grady

      August 23, 2012 at 1:35 pm

      Great job! Beautiful quilt, I love the colors, very easy and calming for the eye. I wish I had the courage to make one :)

      Reply
    39. momawake

      August 23, 2012 at 2:38 pm

      I love the quilting on that one!

      Reply
    40. Goddess in Progress

      August 23, 2012 at 6:40 pm

      Lovely as always, and that quilting is great!

      Reply
    41. sallgood

      August 24, 2012 at 1:11 am

      Super cute, and love the quilting too.

      Reply
    42. themissymom

      August 24, 2012 at 1:39 am

      Very pretty.
      She did that quilting freehand. Wowzers!

      Reply
    43. Chrissy

      August 24, 2012 at 1:43 am

      This is lovely ... I love the quilting design too!

      Reply
    44. Regina Diniz Outeiro

      August 24, 2012 at 3:26 am

      Very pretty!

      Reply
    45. Lauren Elliott

      August 24, 2012 at 2:58 pm

      love the quilting. the combination of waves and circles. nicely done.

      Reply
    46. diane

      August 24, 2012 at 3:50 pm

      This is beautiful and you are correct, the quilting is lovely. I have bookmarked Kathy for future reminders when I need a long armer.

      Reply
    47. Becky

      August 25, 2012 at 4:21 am

      I love this quilt pattern, and thank you so much for the tutorial. I bought the full FQ set of this fabric a while back to make a quilt for my bed, love the low key fabrics mixed with the brights. I was waffling around about what pattern to use, and this is perfect. I have some other fabrics that will go with this collection, not to mention 800 or so 2 1/2" squares I cut last weekend to use up some strips and scraps, so now I'm excited to get started. Thanks also for the tip about how to use a bed sheet for the backing. I saw some of your patterns in our local craft store quilt fabric section, made me happy to see them there.
      Becky

      Reply
    48. Abbey Trimboli

      August 27, 2012 at 2:16 am

      Oh my goodness....that quilt is gorgeous! The colours are lovely. And your friend Kathy is amazing! :)

      Abbey

      Little Purple Forest

      Reply
    49. Debra

      August 27, 2012 at 7:58 pm

      love the soft dreamy look to this quilt....simply stunning!

      Reply
    50. 2MuchFun

      August 27, 2012 at 11:38 pm

      Beautiful!!!!

      Reply
    51. Carie

      August 28, 2012 at 3:06 pm

      What lovely colours - it looks so soothing. I quite like using plain cotton for quilt backs with a few leftover scrap blocks stretched across the middle - I'll have to try it with sheets the next time I need a good backing, thanks for the top tip.

      Reply
    52. Catherine

      August 28, 2012 at 9:05 pm

      I love this quilt. The fabrics and colors are fabulous.

      Reply
    53. Kate Brown

      August 29, 2012 at 11:25 pm

      This is really a wonderful quilt in its simplicity. I have never used a sheet as a backing but it sounds like a great idea!

      Reply
    54. Quiltingranny

      August 31, 2012 at 5:45 am

      Beautiful as everything you do. I just love seeing your quilts:
      https://www.facebook.com/pages/Aurora-Colorado-Emergency-Responder-Quilts/401592493230782

      Reply
    55. Sew Create It - Jane

      September 01, 2012 at 8:34 pm

      It is absolutely gorgeous and the quilting is different and really adds to the overall design.

      Reply
    56. conz zaragoza

      September 02, 2012 at 5:11 am

      What a gorgeous quilt. You must have spent a lot of time making it. Your hard work was all worth it.
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      Reply
    57. April

      September 03, 2012 at 2:55 am

      Just screams summer. :) Love it.

      Reply
    58. Sharon

      September 03, 2012 at 9:53 pm

      Cute quilt and that quilting is neat

      Reply
    59. Judi

      September 05, 2012 at 9:12 am

      Simply gorgeous, I love the colours and the quilting is lovely.
      Judi

      Reply
    60. Claire Jain

      September 09, 2012 at 3:00 am

      Wow! Great quilt and beautiful quilting :-) Lovely finish!

      Reply
    61. Andrea Turner

      September 21, 2012 at 3:40 pm

      I love the way this turned out! I just finished making a quilt top using your tutorial.

      Reply
    62. Jo Robertson (thejoyofthehousetomyself)

      July 10, 2013 at 3:48 pm

      Here's my version of the seaside quilt - thanks for the inspiration!
      Jo
      http://thejoyofthehousetomyself.wordpress.com/2013/07/07/seaside-time/

      Reply

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