Friday, November 18, 2011

Two Charm Square Quilts

 My Charm Square Quilt is all done and washed. I used three "Terrain" charm packs,  "Snow" Kona Cotton for the sashings and 100% Hobbs batting.
Amy Smart has a great charm square tutorial called "Baby Lattice Quilt" on the Moda Bake Shop over here.
I enjoy this quilt so much and it is hanging in my quilting room. I have a curtain rod on the wall for displaying quilts. I got the rod at Target for under $25, not bad at all.
 Here is my"Summer Breeze" charm pack quilt. I had so many sashing strips leftover from the previous charm square quilt. I used three charm packs in a straight setting.
Below is how the quilt looked before it went in the washing machine.
I used 80/20 Bleached (white) batting.
This is how it crinkled up after I took it out of the dryer.  I  love washed, crinkled quilts.
I went with a light blue solid Kona Cotton (Blue Bell)  for the border and binding.
 The quilting panto is called "Bluebell", so perfect for this quilt.
I was so lucky, I found this navy fabric with light blue and white flowers in my stash for the backing.
After laying the quilt on my bed, I decided I would like to make another charm quilt big enough for my bed.  When that someday will be, I am not sure.
Thank you so much for visiting my blog and happy quilting,
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41 comments:

  1. KRISNovember 18, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    very very beatiful!!!

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  2. LorriNovember 18, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    Millie, those are so beautiful! I am inspired to make one!

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  3. SparkyNovember 18, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Wow Millie which one.? Both lol


    Sew glad to see you showing your talent

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  4. DebNovember 18, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Beautiful. I just love the Terrain one.

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  5. beaquilterNovember 18, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    they all look really nice.

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  6. KarenNovember 18, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Very pretty. I have been wanting to make this pattern. The quits will be treasured.

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  7. Mary on Lake PulaskiNovember 18, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    Those are both beautiful Millie, but I really like the Terrain!

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  8. SewCalGalNovember 18, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    What a beautiful quilt and such lovely quilting. Inspirational.

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  9. Furball Farm QuiltingNovember 19, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    Beautiful quilt, and I just love that fabric range, it's nice to see it framed by the crisp white.

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  10. ZlatyNovember 19, 2011 at 2:20 AM

    Just gorgeous Millie! Love your charm packs quilts! They just show how much you are having making them! I missed you !

    Hugs!

    Zlaty

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  11. ZlatyNovember 19, 2011 at 2:22 AM

    *show how much Fun you are having sewing! I type slower then I think! :)

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  12. Michele TNovember 19, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    Terrain has to be my absolute favorite fabric line, so it goes without saying that I love, love, love your quilt!! It is beautiful and now I want to make one like it!

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  13. LindaNovember 19, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    Hi Millie, What lovely quilts!
    Keep sharing it may give me some inspiration to sew. Busy Christmas decorating.....

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  14. LauraNovember 19, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Love both those lines. I ordered summerhouse a while back but the supplier ran out. Your quilt is gorgeous

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  15. DarleneNovember 19, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    They are true beauties, Millie!

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  16. ~Laurie~November 19, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    WOW - Millie - these are SO pretty. You really have a great eye for color and placement. Very nice!

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  17. SallieNovember 19, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    These are beautiful, Millie! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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  18. Needled MomNovember 19, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Both are gorgeous! Love the crinkle look too!

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  19. Elaine/Muddling ThroughNovember 19, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    Millie, they are both so pretty, and look so totally different. I like both versions.

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  20. Wonky GirlNovember 20, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Hi Millie- glad to see you back! The quilts you have been sharing are so beautiful. I must find some pretty charm packs to make a few too.

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  21. AndreaNovember 20, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Millie, I love both of these quilts, simple but so sweet and cozy looking. Keep sharing!

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  22. ElzaanNovember 20, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    Pragtige kwilte Millie! Ek kan nie besluit van watter een ek meer hou nie.

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  23. Sarah {MSQC}November 21, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    I LOVE them both too!! Such a great job! So glad I found your blog!! :) Have a great week!!

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  24. trishNovember 22, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    Your quilts are beautiful! :0)
    Have a Happy Thanksgiving.
    Sincerely, Trish :0)

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  25. UnknownNovember 22, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    I love your charm quilt...going hop on over to Moda and get it. I also Love the curtain rod idea to hang your quilts.

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  26. Litamora's Quilt & DesignNovember 22, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    I really love these two quilts! Think I might make one too, got so many scraps after making the "Mill Girls" quilt.
    Happy sewing,
    Laila

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  27. suemacNovember 25, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    I have some "Summer Breeze" fabric that I haven't used yet. What a great idea.

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  28. harleywife57/ Mickey WhiteNovember 25, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Wow !!! These are just both so beautiful ; such nice work . I love the quilting and crinkles !

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  29. Anorina @SameliasMumDecember 7, 2011 at 1:56 AM

    These are beautiful quilts. Love the first one especially.

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  30. MichelleDecember 24, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    Hi MIlie-I like your charm quilts, lovely quilting on them too. Thinking of you and wishing you a Merry Christmas, my friend. Praying for blessings for you in the New Year! Michelle

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  31. Ruth KJanuary 3, 2012 at 9:11 PM

    Hello Millie, love your terrain quilt and I'm ready to start my own but I would like to ask you; how big is this quilt? I bought extra fabric to add some borders because I'd like it to fit at least a twin size bed, please let me know and I hope you had very good holidays we haven't see you in a while so I hope is because your having fun.

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  32. Kim D.January 5, 2012 at 4:02 PM

    Very Pretty quilts!! Happy New Year!

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  33. MysticaJanuary 6, 2012 at 12:10 AM

    I love the second quilt! the colors combined are so pretty.

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  34. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2012 at 7:53 PM

    Lots of eye candy here , love the quilts you have made and I too love the crinkle look in washed quilts.
    I have two the same charm packs, might have to make a quilt like your blue one.

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  35. NormaJanuary 14, 2012 at 11:30 PM

    I love the Summer Breeze charm square quilt. Is the a pattern for the quilt or may i ask how big you cut the squares and shashing?

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  36. MariaJanuary 24, 2012 at 7:48 PM

    Hi Millie. Is your Summer Breeze pattern suitable for a complete beginner to quilting (though not a beginner in crafts in general and am English paper piecing a quilt - slowly!)?

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  37. NicoleFebruary 19, 2012 at 12:55 AM

    Those are such lovely quilts. I especially love the bright colors of the first one!

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  38. Farm Road QuiltsMarch 29, 2012 at 7:28 PM

    i love your quilt with the charm squares on the diagonal, may i "pin" it to pinterest? thanks!

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  39. WendyFebruary 14, 2013 at 9:33 PM

    Millie, your quilting is inspiring to me and I too may need to try my hand at your patterns displayed. Beautiful!

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  40. kelley likesJune 16, 2014 at 6:48 PM

    Adorable!! TFS the info. I want to make one. ;)

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  41. BridgetFebruary 5, 2015 at 8:03 PM

    Hi Millie,

    What were the final dimensions of this quilt? I'd love to make one to fit a twin bed and am trying to work out measurements :)

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Thank you so much for taking the time to write to me!
~Millie~