I started this quilt last summer and it was on my list of 10 Things This Summer. I finished binding it last night. It is about a third bigger than these pictures show. With the exception of the border ($3 a yard and looks like perfect watermelon skin) and the back, I pieced it entirely from my scraps and stash.
I long arm quilted it myself with loopy, loops around all the watermelon seeds.(No close-ups of the quilting necessary as I am a total beginner on the long arm quilting.) The back is a red plaid with bright green running through it. The pictures really don't show how bright read and green it is.
These pictures are on my pasture fence. Since I intend this to be a picnic quilt, I better plan to take the family on a picnic soon...
This is a beautiful quilt! I love all things watermelon and this is the nicest watermelon quilt I've ever seen :-) You quilting looks nice too!
ReplyDeleteI love your quilt! Did you design it yourself or did you have a pattern?
ReplyDeleteThanks! I used a pattern from Black Mountain Quilts called "Watermelon Picnic Log Cabin". I made mine bigger and added borders, I think the strips were cut 2 inches and is just a basic log cabin. I have already passed the pattern and my extra strips onto my mom, so she can make one too.
ReplyDeleteLovely! This quilt will make for a fun picnic! Enjoy.
ReplyDeleteYour Watermelon quilt turned out gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove your quilt. Great fabric selection!! Border fabric is perfect. Any chance you know the manufacturer or line of the border fabric. I would love to hunt some up. Your quilt is a perfect summer quilt.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty!!
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Adorable! I just want to eat it;) Not really, but I would love to spread it out and have a watermelon picnic!
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