My Favorite quilt is usually the quilt I am currently working on right now. Sometimes though, one stays with you for some reason. This one was a QAL and made from scraps. It just all came together for me and the colors melted together so nicely. It really is a favorite.
- Tell us about your favorite quilt. When did you make it? What pattern did you use? What fabrics?
I made this quilt through a QAL called The Barn Door QAL held by Sarah @Sarah Quilts HERE earlier this year. I wanted to use just scrap fabrics that I already had. I didn't really have any idea that I had such cool fabrics!
- What memories or people does the quilt make you think of?
This quilt is so different from anything I have ever done before I think my mom would have liked how unusual it is. I wish she could have seen it so I think of her often when I look at this quilt.
- What do you like best about the quilt?
One of the best things about this quilt to me is the color blends and the over all effect of the design. I called this one "Weathered Wood" because I tried to simulate wood with the fabrics and quilting of it. The quilting is hard to see but there is a big sort of Z shape to the quilting much like an old door. Also the back turned out really cool too. (see below)
- How did you grow as a quilter while making it?
I think sometimes you have to let your hair down and step about from what a basic block pattern is and go for something outside the box. I think this quilt does that because you don't really get the full view of what it will be till you are almost done.
- If you could make this quilt again, what (if anything) would you do differently?
If I make this quilt again I would do it all the same. It was so much fun and really easy to do if you follow the directions. The hardest part was taking the photos of it. I was envious of another quilter in this QAL that had a big beautiful barn door to take the photo with. I have been eyeing many old barns when I am out driving or walking thinking of how this could have looked.
I have the quilt in my possession. I will probably keep it until I find that great photo op or make another one.
I used the extra hour glass block from the front center to start the idea for the backing of this quilt.
I am linking this post up with SewMamaSew My favorite quilt series
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