Lynx
(In a world where you can be anything, be kind.)
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My husband’s cousin recently became engaged. He’s a graduate and huge fan of Ohio State University (as many Ohioans are). I am not an Ohio State fan nor am I an Ohioan (regardless of if that is what my driver’s license tells me) but I digress. I like to joke that I was lucky my sewing machine didn’t break down. Ha!
I was inspired by @Edel’s Green Quilt , which follows the “Craftsman Pattern” by Amy Smart. I found it on Etsy.
It is made to use fat quarters, but I bought the novelty fabric (well, all the fabrics) in yardage. I did the math as best I could. Luckily I have extra (even Ohio State, ugh) of all colors. I accidentally cut the OSU fabric the opposite direction of the pattern, so the length and width I made are run the opposite way, but oh well.
I didn’t want to buy more fabric, so I decided to alternate red, black, and gray for the binding. It looks cool!
I machine sewed the front and hand-bound the back.
The wedding is supposed to be in August. Let’s see what our dear “friend” coronavirus says about that. In the meantime, I will store it in a safe place as far rom germs as possible.
searching for that place but before I do that, I must put a label on the back. Time to do @AIMR’s suggestion and print out something Michigan for my label. I’ll add a pic when I do! Haha!
AIMR
(Linda -2024 Choose Projects that You Want to Do :us:)
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There are so many wonderful things about this finished quilt that I love!
It was a joy watching your progress pics as well.
The color scheme is a tried and true good one, and the pattern is wonderful no matter how it is worked! I really love it when people get creative with the binding…using all the fabrics is wonderful!
Your LQS did a wonderful job quilting in theme…
ha ha ha Adding a bit of humor makes this extra personal and special…your gift is going to be a hit!
Great googaly moogaly! I’m not an Ohio fan either but I have to appreciate the beauty in this! I keep looking at it over and over again.
I wonder if you could put it in a vacuum sealed bag to keep the germ-ies away? Or would that wrinkle it?
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Lynx
(In a world where you can be anything, be kind.)
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@bethntim That’s kinda what I was thinking, too! And, thank you.
@Magpie Thank you! I thought he’d appreciate this more than a “traditional” wedding style quilt.
@Edel Yeah, I am not a fan of American football either --especially Ohio State-- but it is really pretty. This is a fun pattern with so many options. I am glad you posted your quilt because it really inspired me!
@endymion Yeah, that quilted football is fun! She also had a Buckeye pattern, but it wouldn’t have given the same vibe for this quilt.
Lovely and the binding is wonderful - love that you made it patterned. No way anyone would know the pattern was meant to be turned the other way. This way looks intentional and beautiful.
