I started it almost a year ago and slowly worked on it between other projects.
It felt so good to fold it up, throw it in the trunk and take it to the park today. There really is nothing better than using a handmade quilt for the first time.
It’s perfect picnic blanket size: 58x68. It’s not so big and bulky that it’s awkward to fold and carry, but it is just big enough to fit all four of us and our food (and then big enough for an after-picnic nap.)
The back is mostly the green fabric with the little ladybugs – but I did add some pieced squares to use up what few strips I had left.
To learn more about string blocks, check out this tutorial from Film in the Fridge - I used the same technique! You can see photos of the process of this quilt here.
Love the quilt, Andy. Green and reds are my favorites. The new blog design looks great too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous quilt! I hope you get to picnic soon!
ReplyDeleteLove this string quilt! And the back is so cool too!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! So bright and spring! Glad to hear you've already had it out for a picnic. Doing a quilt like this one is on my to-do list. :-)
ReplyDeleteThat's a great string quilt! And I love the back... have fun picnicking!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is the perfect picnic quilt! Wow! Love the blocks and lettering on the back too!
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt! Love the string blocks and the colors:)
ReplyDeleteI love your picnic quilt! Such fun colors. The shadow puppet on the back is pretty awesome too!
ReplyDeletethis is just stunning. i love it!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome. And... oh my gosh! The ladybugs are completely darling!
ReplyDeleteNice use of red and green!