Friday, March 20, 2015

RSC15 week 12, goldens

Back-to-front Linus quilts...that's how I design them.  I first buy 50 x 60 fleece blankets with colorful themes.  I've been lucky to get them at a great sale price, $2.88 each, and have several on hand.  I also look for sales of pre-cuts online, because I can't get to stores very often.

The challenge for me, and the part I like best, is choosing the pattern and colors to go with the fleece backing.  I often make up my own pattern, which has to fit within the backing size. 

For this one, number six, I found two lively compatible charm packs which bring out the colors and action I wanted.  The key for me is using large enough pieces to show off the fabric pictures.   This time the four patch does it and all 20 squares are done.  I am thinking of using black sashing.  A border will depend on the overall size.  

The due date for Monona Quilters charity colection is the end of May and I expect to have two quilts to hand in.



Another surprise in the mail today, this darling mug rug made especially for me by a dear friend in WA.  It just shouts "spring" to me. How did she know about yellow for March?



9 comments:

  1. That mug rug is so cute. Have a great Worldwide Quilting day!

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  2. What a super cute mug mat . . . Happy Spring!

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  3. Bless you for doing the Linus project - a worthy cause. And that mug rug is so cute!

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  4. Adorable duckie...hugs, Julierose

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  5. your link didn't work for me. I got here by taking it down to your url so maybe test the link from so scrappy. LeeAnna at not afraid of color

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  6. Bless you for the work you with the Linus Project. Wishing you sunny days.

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  7. A great idea to buy those fleece blankets and then add a flimsy! The children who receive these will adore them. I love your ducky also!

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  8. What a sweet little mug rug : )

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