So, as you may remember, I was up in the attic last week... I also found this label-less quilt, it's a picnic quilt and the perfect thing to kick off summer! I made this one ten years ago from a pattern in "American Quilter" magazine, Summer 1997. I cannot find that particular magazine but have contacted the AQS to find the pattern name and perhaps a reprint of the instructions*. It's super easy, alternating framed blocks of two coordinating fabrics. I remember finding the fresh summery-looking plaid for the backing while vacationing in New England. It's simply straight-line quilted with a walking foot. Grab a pair of fabrics and sew one up for your own picnic basket! This one will get a label now. The quilt's name?"Life's A Picnic"
~Life is Good~
...and sometimes it's a picnic, too!
...and sometimes it's a picnic, too!
*Update: "Patchwork With A Plan" by Barbara Elwell,
American Quilter magazine, Summer'97
The article describes using eight inch squares and two inch strips of two
related fabrics to create this type of nap quilt.
American Quilter magazine, Summer'97
The article describes using eight inch squares and two inch strips of two
related fabrics to create this type of nap quilt.
13 comments:
"It's super easy"
This, of course, is a relative term.
I keep a 'picnic' quilt in the back of my vehicle. You never know when a spontaneous picnic might happen *s*
What a cute, cute picnic quilt! What size is it? Love the fabrics you've made it out of. :)
This is very pretty. What a nice picnic quilt.
Lovely fresh idea for a quick project! Thanks for sharing this with us.
Hope you are well!
It's very nice.
Thanks!
ciao ciao
LOVE the colors you used!! Time for a picnic!
What a cute quilt! So cheerful! Thanks for sharing!
That's a great little picnic quilt -- and looks easy as pie but stunning in the right color combos. Thanks for sharing!
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What a great "find!!"
I love it! Such a great quilt to show off pretty fabric :)
It is very cute and absolutely perfect for a picnic!
Cheers!
Evelyn
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