Mary Johnson of the Heartstrings group sparked everyone's interest with a 3 Yard Quilt Challenge. They are quick and easy and you can't stop at just one. Our challenge mission will run through June.
You can explore more about the 3 Yard Quilts with it's originator, Donna Robertson over at Fabric Cafe. Donna also has a you.tube channel where she demonstrates her patterns and fabric bundles every Tuesday and Thursday.
Here are my first 3 - 3 yard quilts so far. I have another flimsy made, which is not quilted yet.
3 Yard 21-1 Monkeys
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3 Yard 21-2 - Beach Balls
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These all measure 42 x 56 and are backed with a fleece print. It was a struggle free motion quilting on the sit down machine. I fmq the first two but the fleece seemed to drag on the table surface. The 3rd quilt was quilted with the walking foot on my Janome.
I'm linking up with these wonderful parties this week. Be sure to visit them to see what other quilters are sharing.
Monday - Small Quilts & Doll Quilts
Wednesday - Quilt Fabrication
Thursday - My Quilt Infatuation
Have a safe and happy week. Thanks so much for stopping by.
What a fun pattern, Kat! I'm sure your contribution will be SEW appreciated.
ReplyDeleteI was enamored of Mary's 3 yard challenge although I haven't actually made any since the announcement. I did buy one of the books and keep looking at it.... Your three are super cute. I don't have a sit down quilting machine but I think I've heard that some people wax the surface of their machines and/or tables to make them a bit more slippery. It "seems" like a good idea but I guess you have to be careful what you "wax" with. Pledge is shiny and I equate that with slippery but I'd guess it would be somewhat greasy and might transfer to the quit itself. Your 3 quilts are going to be a wonderful addition to some little person's life.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute quilts. They look like fun to make.
ReplyDeleteThose sweet quilts and look like a fun project to work on. These are so cheerful . Happy quilting
ReplyDeleteFun bright quilts that will be loved. Fabulous finishes.
ReplyDeleteThese are SO adorable!! I love all the fabrics you chose - and that sloth fabric... I need it haha!! Its perfect! ( at least I am calling it a sloth!)
ReplyDeleteA friend of mine has been making several of the 3-yard quilts from the books. The patterns are wonderful for making children's quilts with the novelty fabrics that they love.
ReplyDeleteI can see where these would be addicting! So fast and so pretty. Perfect for charity quilts. Thanks for sharing on Wednesday Wait Loss.
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