A New Pattern

A few weeks ago I wrote this blog post talking about what inspired a new quilt for my oldest son.  I thought you might like to see the finished quilt!  I also finally finished the pattern, and it’s listed in my etsy shop.
My son’s quilt is the twin size which finishes at about 72” x 96". 





Waaaayyy back in January 2011 I decided I really wanted to find a reason to use some of this fabric:

So I opened up Illustrator and came up with this idea:

I didn’t end up making that quilt (can’t remember why)  but last month I was cleaning out some old files and photos and I found that image again.  I realized it would be perfect for my son’s new quilt.  This really is a quick pattern.  I think it took me maybe three days to make this quilt from the first cut to the last binding stitch.  (Translation:  2 hours each day during nap time, and 3 hours each night once the kiddos are in bed) Not bad eh?   





I bound it in a slightly darker gray than what was used in the quilt.  I believe the binding is Kona cotton in Charcoal and the fabric in the quilt is the Kona Medium Gray.  I like how it frames the quilt just enough, but also blends in nicely with both the quilt front and back. 


Here’s a view of the back (and my handsome helper).  Instructions for creating this pieced backing are included in the pattern – for all three sizes. 









My son is quite happy with his new quilt.  Once we get his room all finished (we’re waiting for curtains and a cool artwork idea he had) I’ll get some photos up for you to see. 


Oh and one really cool coincidence?  When I showed my son the quilt he pointed out that the blocks sort of resemble his DS.  Can you see it?  How ‘bout if I rotate the blocks? 






It made him love the quilt even more.  I just pretended that I did that on purpose.

The pattern can be found here!

Linking up to Finish it up Friday over at Crazy Mom Quilts

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