I made quilts out of two free fat quarter bundles I received from the Quilt Minnesota shop hop!
Fabrics: Country Poetry from P & B Textiles
Size: 48" x 64"
Batting: Quilters Dream 80/20
Thread: Glide--Pink
"Honey Honey" quilting fits the mood of these fun, happy fabrics!This bundle of 8 FQs was an incentive gift for visiting all 4 stores in the Southeast section of the Quilt Minnesota shop hop this year. I wasn't able to go myself, but my sister and family went and shared one of their bundles with me!This pattern calls for 12 FQs, so I picked 4 more out of my collection and was good to go! It is a fast, fun quilt pattern with a random look. The blocks finish at 16".Some Tula Pink striped binding always makes a great finish! ⤵️ This backing ⤵️ is part of an IKEA duvet cover, "Vitaminer Hjärta", on clearance for $15.99 at our IKEA in Minneapolis. Always check the fiber content on the IKEA duvet covers. This one is 100% cotton--the best! And at a great price, too!
Both of these quilts are going to Royal Kids Camp for foster children. We are making them now for camp next summer. Each child gets to take their quilt home with them and keep it. If they come back to camp the following year, they bring their quilt back with them. My Quilt Info #2:
Fabrics: Forest Chatter by Maywood Studio
Size: 48" x 64"
Batting: Quilters Dream 80/20
Thread: Glide--Thyme
This was an 8 piece FQ pack that I received from the Southeast section of the Quilt Minnesota shop hop in 2024, and recently rediscovered! I thought I'd make a second "Spring Impressions" quilt out of it, while it was fresh in my mind.
Once more I added 4 additional FQs from my collection to round it up to 12 FQs--no problem!
I used another IKEA duvet cover for the backing,
"Barndröm"--currently $19.99 at our local IKEA. The Twin size is enough fabric to back 4 small quilts, by piecing 2 of them. I think these drawings are so child-like and charming!!! ⤵️ This duvet cover is 80% cotton/20% viscose--I'm good with that fiber combo, too.
These two were fun "bonus" quilts to make--bonus because most of the FQs were free gifts!
Thanks for stopping by!
Grace and peace!!! ~Nancy
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What cute quilts you made with those "complimentary" FQs! They are fresh and ready for those sweet kids to fight over - lol! I have got to go to our local IKEA and check out duvet covers, it is such a great idea.
ReplyDeletePerfect quilts to be gifted at Kids' Camp! You sure do rock at finding the best backing fabrics at Ikea! I especially liked the second backing!
ReplyDeleteThat was nice of your sister's family to share their haul with you! And you put it to good use by making and gifting your finish to the camp. How do you find out about places to donate your quilts to?
ReplyDeleteThat's a fun pattern for kids' quilts, Nancy! Fun to see the pretty prints close up and your beautiful quilting, too. I love that Honey Honey panto! These quilts are going to be so appreciated!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cheerful duo! The fabrics are so fun, and those backings!! Some kiddos are going to love those quilts!
ReplyDeleteI love everything about these, especially the colors in the first one. So cool that you were able to fill out the quilt with fat quarters in your stash. Can't even tell there were fabrics that didn't come with the bundles. Your quilting is outstanding, also.
ReplyDeleteI love “”bonus” quilts! It’s always a fun challenge to see what can be made from free or gifted collections. You had two nice collections to work from, and I love the finished quilts! The striped binding is the icing on the cake.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun quilts and your quilting patterns fit them each perfectly. Thanks for the reminder to check duvet covers for potential backings!
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely "bonus" little quilts! Sweet patterns, I love how bright and joyfull they are. I also love how the quilting pattern of Honey Honey fits perfectly in the bigger squares! Thank you for sharing these two lovely quilts and linking up.
ReplyDeleteWhat great "bonus" quilts you made. The quilting patterns are perfect for each of them...I really love the way different fabrics and different motifs turn out using the same pattern!
ReplyDeleteLovely finishes. These look like a good size for a child's bed.
ReplyDeleteLovely idea to use them at camp and then take them home.
The fat quarter packs have worked really well with your additions.
A definite bonus!
They look great! It looks like a block that is very beginner friendly. :)
ReplyDeleteDid your collection of quilts that you sent off get delivered to the individuals?
Thanks for sharing in Sew & Tell.
Lovely kids' quilts. Nice to see a kiwi panto being used, the koru/fern is perfect for your forest themed fabrics. Linda in NZ
ReplyDeleteThese are sew cute, Nancy and I really love that Honey Honey panto!! That might be added to my collection soon! Thanks for sharing with us at Monday Musings.
ReplyDeleteThese are both so cute. thats a great way to use a collection of FQ's!
ReplyDeleteYou made great use of those bundles. The design looks quick and simple yet the result is complex looking. Lovely quilting.
ReplyDeleteYou’ve sewn some wonderful quilts. The fabrics are magnificent—gorgeous colors—and the "Honey Honey" quilt pattern, in particular, looks fantastic with that colorful fabric.
ReplyDeleteThe Tula Pink binding makes the whole thing perfect.
The cute backing on the second quilt, with the bears and moose, is enchanting... a great idea—I haven't been to IKEA in a long time. I really should :-)))
Sending you cheerful greetings, Viola.
I love that each kid gets a quilt! So nice of you to contribute to that charity. Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
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Love these quilts! The pattern is a gem...any combo of fat quarter color and style works! The Honey Honey quilting design is a great find for this pattern, too! You have such a good eye for what works, Nancy! Best of all, the children get to keep their quilts!
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