Friday, August 3, 2012

TGIFF - A Ticker Tape Parade


Believe it or not but it's already Friday and in Blogland that can only mean one thing - TGIFF.  This week I'll be hosting as M-R and Laura attend to other matters but, luckily for me, I've had a finish lying around for weeks that I've been meaning to blog about but... well... yeah.

Regular readers may remember my unfinished ticker tape doll quilt from this post.  Back then I was feeling rather distressed about the way the pieces had started to angle towards one corner but after a few nice comments and some kicks in the backside to just get it done I finally forged ahead.

Pink Ticker Tape Doll Quilt - front

The great thing about this style of quilt is that it is a fantastic scrap buster.  It also is rather quick and easy as it uses the QAYG (quilt as you go) method, which essentially means the "piecing" and quilting happen simultaneously.  Gotta love that!

Pink Ticker Tape Doll Quilt - close up

As this doll quilt is destined for my friend's 5 year old daughter, Miss A, and her donkey (you remember Ruby, right?) I went with zig-zagged edges to make it a little more secure and up for all kinds of crazy adventures.

Pink Ticker Tape Doll Quilt - back

The zig zags leave a funky yet subtle effect on the back with I really like.  :)

For more on Ticker Tape quilts check out this fantastic post by Rachel of Stitched in Color.

Ok, that's enough from me - now it's your turn.  What finish/es have you got to show off this week?  Link up below and share the excitement.

E.

EDITED TO ADD - the finished size for this doll quilt is 17" x 20".  Sorry for forgetting to put that information in initially.  I seem to always forget the important stats.  Duh!  :)

14 comments:

  1. I love that quilt! The pattern is so cool and makes a very effective quilt. What size is the finished item? =D

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  2. Great work Erin! I didn't even notice it was a little "tipsy" until you pointed it out! I have grand ideas of making a rainbow ticker tape quilt like your's (not quite a bottled rainbows one)... gotta keep saving up scraps though!

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  3. Yay for finishing up a quilt! This one looks great! I love the look of the ticker tape quilt though haven't tried one myself. Guess I'd better go take some photos to share my Friday Finish!

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  4. It's really pretty and I love the zig-zagged edges. I really adore ticker tape quilts. What a lucky little girl!

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  5. Love it Erin!! So cute. :) Miss A is going to adore it!

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  6. I didn't realize that ticker tape quilts were QAYG! Love your quilt, especially all that pink, yum!

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  7. Great quilt! I like the zig zag effect on the back too.

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  8. I love your ticker tape quilt!! I am so making one of these some day, I love them!! It looks gorgeous in pink!

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  9. Lovely quilt! That lean just gives it a modern wonky edge, it looks great :)

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  10. Every donkey needs their own pink ticker tape quilt...

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  11. Adorable!! I bet Ruby and Miss A will have lots of fun and snuggles with this!

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  12. It looks gorgeous! Well done :)

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