It always feels great to complete a quilt. Even the simple versions of quilts that I make! I love how this one turned out. Cal was ready to celebrate too...
I made this by using a 1/2 yard of six solid fabrics. For inspiration I visited this site which is great way to guide you for mixing solids. I never would have thought to add the navy and it really makes the whole quilt pop.
Cut the 1/2 yards of fabric in 18" x 18" pieces (each color will make 2 squares for a total of 12 squares). Match up the pieces with 6 different combinations. Then use this method to make your HSTs. Awesome tip! The only change I made was to increase the size of the squares to 18" x 18". I like the bigger pieces and it comes together really quickly. Then just mess around until you have a fun pattern.
I quilted it by stiching in the ditch (along the seams) along the zig zag and then down the center of the triangles. I like the fun pattern it made on the back! The binding is simply more of the solids and then finished using this method by Jeni Baker. You would have to purchase a little more than 1/2 yard of the solids to make the binding the same way.
I used Bella Solids by Moda. They are lovely! The backing is just pink flannel. The finished size of the quilt is 47" x 62". It's not big enough for a bed but more for the baby to play on the floor and for picnics or a cuddle on the couch.
