Sunday, December 17, 2017

another plus quilt

Plus quilts are always a win!
I made this one using this free pattern by Jeli Quilts as a guide.  I had an odd sized bundle of Rae Hoeskta's Lotus Pond that I cut up into 4" squares.  I added a few more rows and columns than the pattern directs.  For the background I used  Painter's Pallette from Paintbrush Studios in Aluminum.  Super soft and in my stash - win, win!  Have you tried these solids?  They're wonderful.  
For the back I found a cut of the green print from the collection on sale at Stash Fabrics.  I needed a little more than a width of fabric (of course) so used some of the odd sized scraps that were leftover to make a colorful strip and pieced it in.  This green will go well with grass stains for summer concert-in-the-park goers - win!
I marked a grid following the lines of the pluses.  Then I free motion quilted this all-over pattern.  I washed the  quilt before photographing to erase all the blue lines.  Quilter's Dream cotton select loft batting.  Look how crinkly and cozy it looks - win!
Two labels for this quilt. My usual (with the year on the back), and because all the prints are from the same collection I used a bit of the backing selvage and included a second label.  (Rae's name is on the backside.)
Rolled and tied just in time for gifting.  Win!  
Happy holidays to everyone!
Linking up with Sew Fresh Quilts and Crazy Mom Quilts.
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29 comments:

  1. UnknownDecember 18, 2017 at 7:31 PM

    So fun to know all about how it was made! Gorgeous and soft! I'm pretty obsessed. ❤️❤️❤️-Katie (and Josie)

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  2. Little Black Cat QuiltingDecember 19, 2017 at 8:35 AM

    So pretty! Such a lovely little quilt, I'm sure it was much appreciated by the recipient! 😊

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    1. Karen @runsewfunDecember 23, 2017 at 8:43 PM

      Thank you and yes, it was well received! Merry Christmas!

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  3. Lorna McMahonDecember 20, 2017 at 3:28 AM

    This is such a sweet plus quilt, Karen! It is going to make someone very happy to receive this for Christmas! Love your quilting!

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    1. Karen @runsewfunDecember 23, 2017 at 9:28 PM

      Thanks Lorna. I often spend way too much time trying to decide how to quilt my projects. This time it was an easy decision. Merry Christmas!

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  4. Vicki in MNDecember 20, 2017 at 4:26 AM

    I really like how your quilt turned out. I have made this one too, well mine is still a flimsy, so you are definitely a step ahead! Happy Holidays

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    1. Karen @runsewfunDecember 23, 2017 at 8:46 PM

      Thank you Vicki. I have several tops waiting to be quilted but the gifts always get priority. Merry Christmas!

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  5. Lisa EnglandDecember 20, 2017 at 4:39 AM

    Green to go with the grass stains, LOL! I love it when quilts are used and loved. This one is so pretty, great job!

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    1. Karen @runsewfunDecember 23, 2017 at 8:55 PM

      Thank you Lisa Marie. Big brother received a quilt that is used and loved so I was happy to make this for the new little sister. Merry Christmas!

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  6. JayneDecember 20, 2017 at 6:13 AM

    I do love Plus Quilts! Painter's Pallet Solids are wonderful to work with too! Your quilting design is really cute and fun!

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    1. Karen @runsewfunDecember 23, 2017 at 8:56 PM

      Thanks so much Jayne. This was my first time using the Painter's Pallet solids - I definitely will again! Merry Christmas!

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  7. MeloneyDecember 20, 2017 at 6:26 AM

    Very nice quilt. It looks easy and that makes it lots of fun.

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    1. Karen @runsewfunDecember 23, 2017 at 8:59 PM

      Thanks Meloney. Yes, simple and fun! Thanks for stopping by. Merry Christmas!

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  8. KrisDecember 20, 2017 at 7:29 AM

    That is a lovely sweet quilt. Great gift too.

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    1. Karen @runsewfunDecember 23, 2017 at 9:00 PM

      Thanks so much Kris. I think these prints worked perfectly here. It's fun to search for all the little critters in the "Lotus Pond". Merry Christmas!

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  9. marebearDecember 20, 2017 at 8:25 AM

    Beautiful!

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  10. FlourishingPalmsDecember 20, 2017 at 6:44 PM

    This is such a pretty quilt, Karen! I love Painter's Palette solids too, and that aluminum color is great! I wanted to order some of it during the last sale I came across, and it was out of stock. Guess you got it all! Ha, ha. What a cute design this is. I'm gonna remember it in case I need to whip up a charity baby quilt.

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    1. Karen @runsewfunDecember 23, 2017 at 9:08 PM

      Thank you Linda. Well, if you were ordering from Pink Castle then yes, it probably is my fault they were out. I originally purchased this to use as a backing for my Summer Sampler quilt but changed my mind at the last minute so I have 6 yards of this beautiful, soft gray hanging out in my stash. Lucky me! I've learned having a stash you love is really a wonderful thing when you want to start right up on a new project. Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas!

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  11. PaintedThreadDecember 21, 2017 at 5:43 AM

    What a fun quilt. I really like how you quilted it.

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    1. Karen @runsewfunDecember 23, 2017 at 9:09 PM

      Thank you Sally. I've used this design several times now. I like it too. Merry Christmas!

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  12. MelanieDecember 21, 2017 at 10:37 AM

    Plus quilts are always great and I love your quilting design. Congrats on the finish. Merry Christmas!

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    1. Karen @runsewfunDecember 23, 2017 at 9:12 PM

      Thank you Melanie. This pattern quilts up easily and makes a nice soft texture. That's a win for me! Merry Christmas!

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  13. Kate @ Smiles From KateDecember 22, 2017 at 9:10 AM

    It's a lovely colourful quilting your quilting design compliments it well. A great design for using up odds and ends too.

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    1. Karen @runsewfunDecember 23, 2017 at 9:19 PM

      Thanks Kate. Yes, it's an excellent pattern for colorful scraps. I especially love how larger prints work here. Merry Christmas!

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  14. Nancy @ Grace and Peace QuiltingDecember 22, 2017 at 3:49 PM

    Plus quilts are my absolute favorite. Yours is adorbs! Thanks for the free pattern link.

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  15. ChristinaJanuary 1, 2018 at 7:09 PM

    Cute line you worked from. The plus sign is a great pattern to make it the perfect size for your needed! I love your creative back. Thank you for sharing!

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