Welcome to TGIFF! I am your host for today so please feel free to make yourself comfortable and stay awhile.
I originally had grand plans to show off my finished entry for Fiona's awesome Holiday Memories competition but, alas, the blurghs have hit our house and the thought of doing anything, other than sprawl on the couch, leaves me in a cold sweat. Luckily for me, the competition doesn't close until Friday 4 October so I still have time to get my project done (and so do you!!).
Never fear, though, I do have another finish to share with you today. YAY! In all honesty, I actually have had this done since... ahem... December... but it somehow missed my blog. Lucky that. ;)
This is based on the Road Trip Quilt, a free tutorial by Cluck Cluck Sew. Due to the shock of colour I've named it "Paint Shop Explosion".
I loved pulling the fabrics for this quilt, basing the colour palette around this print by Alexander Henry. The stack was so bright and fun that I was in love.
But... as often happens... the plan didn't come to fruition quite as expected and, in the end, I reallllly didn't like it. I mean there is a lot going on here!
Dramas didn't stop there with problems with the quilting (in the end I just opted for stitch-in-the-ditch along the horizontals) and then I somehow managed to end up with 2 (yes, two!) joins in the binding on the corners. Ugh!
I went with a solid dark blue binding as the top did not need anything else going on. I'm happy with this decision.
For the back, though, I had a bit of fun with a race track print, thinking it could double as a fun little activity mat. Just add cars! ;)
After all that, it wasn't a dream quilt to make - and that might explain why (a) I've yet to reveal it until now and (b) it was never gifted as intended but is instead in my linen cupboard waiting to see if a little man ever graces our house. Hopefully someone will end up loving it (other than the dog)!
Well, that's enough from me. Now it's your turn. Please play nicely and remember to:
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LOL I love your name for this quilt! I think a little boy would love it! All those car prints and the back is awesome. Thanks for hosting :)
ReplyDeleteI swear I always have one join in the corner, or within 3" of one at least!
ReplyDeleteIt is a cute quilt, even if it did cause you headaches! Thanks for hosting!
ReplyDelete:) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation
Very cute Quilt!
ReplyDeleteI like the quilt, and I am sure a kid will too! Thank you for hosting!
ReplyDeleteIt may not be a favourite but it's still bright and beautiful and some child will love it some day!!
ReplyDeleteHi! I think it will be well loved - and the playmat idea is great :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat pic at the playground.
ReplyDeleteI love the bright, fun feel of this quilt. I completely get that you are not happy with this quilt because it did not turn out like you expected, but you need to embrace the fact that you finished it and you learned from it, Missy. It's all part of the road trip we take in quilting!
ReplyDeleteI like the colours! A child would love it. Thank you for hosting TGIFF this week. :-)
ReplyDeleteOh I'm sure any wee boy would love all the bright colours and the cars!
ReplyDeleteI love how simple but playful your quilt came out! Love the backing car fabric!!! It will be a well loved quilt! THanks for hosting!
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I love how simple but playful your quilt came out! Love the backing car fabric!!! It will be a well loved quilt! THanks for hosting!
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Love the fabrics on this one and your photos are so cute on the playground!! What a great idea :)
ReplyDeleteI like it, a great quilt for a kid. Than you for hosting!
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt for a child - love the car fabric.
ReplyDelete"Paint Shop Explosion" - love the name! And I think this quilt is better than it seems to you. ;D
ReplyDeleteThis is such a lovely colourful quilt and the backing fabric is wonderful! Hope you feel better soon :)
ReplyDeleteBev used that racetrack backing - perfect for a little boy!
ReplyDeleteHope you're feeling better soon. Thanks for hosting. Love your quilt and its title! My little grandsons would love that fabric, they are car mad!
ReplyDeleteOkay...so you don't love Paint Shop Explosion, but any little boy (and even a few girls) would love the bright colors and cars. This would be a great quilt to donate to a children's hospital or chemo unit. Reminds me of one I called Flaming Motorcyles. I didn't love it but knew an older boy in Mayo/St. Mary's Hospital Pediatric Infusion Therapy Unit (kids' chemo) would treasure it.
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