I just love the simplicity and elegance of this pattern. For those of you who have asked, I started by cutting 6.5" squares, then sliced them on the diagonal. The center strips were cut 1.5" x 10.5" and sewn between the two halves. After pressing, the block was trimmed to 6.5". Easy peasy!
I used up lots of leftovers on the back, and widened it out with a piece of the darkest pink print. I quilted using Aurifil Baby Pink #2423, with a relaxed stipple to keep it nice and soft. My favorite part of this one though, is the binding.
When I was choosing fabrics for my last pink and gold quilt, Pink Champagne, I can't believe that I almost left this strong metallic gold chevron out of the mix. The chevron is actually cream and gold, and since the fabric was so much warmer than the others, I almost decided against it. In my Pink Champagne quilt, I used it a little more sparingly, and realized that I absolutely loved it in the finished quilt. So this time around, I decided to go for the gusto and use it prominently on the binding. I love, love, LOVE how it sets the whole quilt off and just glows.
This finished quilt measures, 48" square, and I'm calling it Glitzy Girl. She's already on her way to her new home!
In case anyone was wondering, I have the BEST weekly party friends around. Week after week, you knock my socks off with quilty awesomeness and tons of inspiration. Choosing each week's features is a tough job! , and last week's party was no exception.
Oh my goodness, this In Full Bloom quilt by Anne at Springleaf Studios is just scrumptious!
Julie at Pink Doxies linked up this beautiful quilt with twirling stars.
And this fun, modern quilt top is by Sophie at Luna Lovequilts!
Before you link up today, be sure to hop over to my post from yesterday to check out all of the February fabric deals going on right now, and to enter the giveaway!
Okay y'all, I'm opening up the party a little earlier than usual today, just in case you have plans with your Sweetie, or even your Galentines. It's time to show me the eye-candy!
1. You can link finished projects or WIP's , but just keep it about quilting and sewing!
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*If you're new to the party, here's a helpful tip for linking up- select "Auto Crop" when selecting your thumbnail photo. For some reason, trying to crop your own image results in the dreaded "white question mark box," and we definitely want to see your awesome work! :)
