Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Le Challenge... Accepted!

On Sunday I promised a big reveal of my Le Challenge project and so... without further ado...

QUILT - Three Squared (top)

This baby quilt is destined for a new little miss, born last Tuesday.  As she came early, and I didn't know the sex beforehand, I hadn't really planned for this project and therefore needed a quickie.  This proved to be just that - with cutting started on Wednesday and binding finished early Monday morning.  Gotta love that turn-around!

I'm also pleased to brag share that this entire quilt was made from items I already had on hand.  Yay!  Of course, Mr C took this as another opportunity to point out that I have too much fabric (*gasp*) but I am choosing to ignore that.  Seriously, I know many of you have much, much, much more than me.  ;)

The finished quilt measures about 36" x 36".  Perfect size for bub - and it helped make the whole process even quicker as a pieced back was not necessary.  Now we're talking.

QUILT - Three Squared (back)

I absolutely love this funky print - and actually let it dictate the whole palette for the quilt, minus the yellow.

For the binding I originally imagined dark purple (Kona Mulberry, to be precise) but as I didn't have enough, I made do with a dark pink with just a hint of mulberry. 

QUILT - Three Squared (binding)

I have to admit, I actually love it.  Hopefully the mum (who is a purple lover like myself) agrees.

The quilting was based on this quilt, the obvious inspiration for the whole project.  You know the saying, if it ain't broke...

QUILT - Three Squared (quilting)

Basically, it consists of straight-lines, quilted in a random pattern (or "crazy lines"), just like I did here.  Let me assure you, this method also ticked the "quick" box!  For a bit of added extra I used a variegated thread in pinks, blues and purples.

So there we have it... a geometric-inspired baby quilt in less than a week!

QUILT - Three Squared (hanging)

How's that for challenge accepted?  ;)

E.
Le Challenge

Linking up to Le Challenge.  Be sure to fly over and check out all the fabulous projects - and find out this month's theme.  ;)


Also linking up to this week's TGIFF linky party over at Erin's place.  She has a fabulous finish to showcase so be sure to pop over.
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23 comments:

  1. FabricDonkeyApril 16, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    Love the colours, the blocks and the random straight line quilting. Well done!

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  2. Jess @ Elven Garden QuiltsApril 16, 2013 at 12:07 PM

    Wow, that is fast! It's gorgeous Erin!

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  3. Nat at Made in HomeApril 16, 2013 at 2:59 PM

    Love it! Only in a week? The back fabric is great! Thanks for participating in le challenge!

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  4. Janine @ Rainbow HareApril 16, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    This is wonderful. The colours are beautiful, as is the back, and I love your criss cross quilting :)

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  5. ToniApril 16, 2013 at 10:09 PM

    Excellent!! I love square-in-square patterns and solids so of course I love this. The quilting looks fun, too. I'll definitely need to try that soon.

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  6. Rebecca LynneApril 16, 2013 at 10:24 PM

    Erin this is stunning, purple and all! Drool-worthy. Is that a tag I spy down there??? Have you showcased it previously? Love to see it! ;)

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  7. Henry's ShedApril 17, 2013 at 12:13 AM

    Lovely! I have to say, that backing fabric is Amazing!! I love the way you have quilted it too, just fab! :)

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  8. SewingSophiaApril 17, 2013 at 12:20 AM

    I also have a considerable goos stash of fabrics, but am blesses that my husband is completlty oblivious to that fact ( or pretends...)!! I love the result and the bright colors!! which baby love by the way..so lucky little miss!!!

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  9. Archie The Wonder DogApril 17, 2013 at 12:24 AM

    It's wonderful!!

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  10. AmandaK@whatthebobbinApril 17, 2013 at 1:51 AM

    I love everything about this. Beautiful!

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  11. Lucy | Charm About YouApril 17, 2013 at 2:00 AM

    Fabulous!!! You're a star making that so fast. I love the backing fabric too!

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  12. Katy CameronApril 17, 2013 at 4:17 AM

    Oooh, err, a mid-week quickie, whatever next!

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  13. KelliApril 17, 2013 at 9:40 PM

    I am so in love with this quilt!! Like I want a giant one for me. I'm a bit bigger than baby, so I'd need more blocks, but that's just more to love. Great job with color choices, design and quilting. This one is a winner!

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  14. SarahApril 18, 2013 at 6:02 AM

    This is very striking. Love your angular quilting too!

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  15. Kristy @ Quiet PlayApril 18, 2013 at 6:45 AM

    Fabulous! What a great, bright, happy quilt - and bonus you whipped it up in less than a week!

    Perhaps you'd like to point out to Mr C that there is no such thing as too much fabric? ;)

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  16. AnonymousApril 19, 2013 at 5:09 PM

    Congratulations on your fabulous quick project! The solid colours are just yummy together!
    Esther

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  17. vexaApril 19, 2013 at 6:25 PM

    Lovely. Love the colors and simple quilting.

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  18. MsMidgeApril 19, 2013 at 7:15 PM

    I LOVE this Quilt!!!

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  19. Gemma@prettybobbinsApril 19, 2013 at 8:38 PM

    Lovely quilt!

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  20. AnonymousApril 20, 2013 at 1:18 AM

    Fabulous colors... great quilt.

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  21. Quilter KathyApril 21, 2013 at 11:37 PM

    A wonderful baby quilt...love it!

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  22. Britt G.April 23, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    This is my first visit to your blog and I have to say that this geometric baby quilt caught my attention. I love how simple it really is but adding the "crazy lines" quilting makes it look so much more than just concentric squares of color! Looks very cool and modern without being pretentious. Will be following from now on to see what other quilts you work on. By the way - amazing turn around for an entire baby quilt!

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  23. Sophie Belle DesignsApril 23, 2013 at 5:25 PM

    It's beautiful, it's going to be used for years to come. Isn't that the nice thing about giving baby quilts, you just know that they'll always love them.

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