This pattern, Matchbox from Abbey Lane Quilts, is a favorite. I've made it more than a few times (3 that I can think of). I think I love the scrappy sashing the most.
Rather than make the smaller version prescribed in the pattern, I used the entire layer cake and charm pack to make one big giant mother of a quilt. Because, if you haven't noticed, I like big quilts.
Backed in gorgeous blue minky, and quilted with swirly loops and some stick-figure snowflakes.
Crossing this one off the 4QFAL list.
Stats:
Fabric: Ready Set Snow by Me and My Sister Designs for Moda
Pattern: Matchbox by Abbey Lane Quilts
Backing: Minky!
Finished size: Huge (96" X 112" huge)
I haven't tried the minky yet for a backing. Does in work ok on the longarm, I'm thinking that you just need to handle it carefully. I bet it is super cozy!
ReplyDeleteJennie, I'm a new follower and after reading this post and linking to your 4QFAL list, and then reading your About Me section, I just have to say "wow". How do you do it all? I'm super impressed. I have so many quilts lined up and just not enough time. Do you require sleep? How do you manage to sew so many quilts?
ReplyDeleteI'm a longarm quilter and I love to work with Minky. It quilts up beautifully. The texture really pops.
It''s a great quilt, and as you say, that scrappy sashing looks great! I would never have thought of doing sashing like that - thanks for the tip.
ReplyDeleteI love big quilts too! I love the color surrounded by the cool crisp white. Very pretty.
ReplyDeleteI agree...the pieced sashing really adds alot to the look. Great quilt.
ReplyDeleteThat looks so cuddle worthy. Where are you keeping the quilt? Is it really heavy?
ReplyDeleteLove the quilt! I've been wanting to try Minky on the back of my quilts....where do you purchase yours?
ReplyDeleteOh, that stack of Christmas quilts makes my heart skip a beat!!!
ReplyDeleteAWESOME quilt :D LOVE the blue minky for it, and yes - big quilts are the best!
ReplyDeleteHurray for another finish ; ) very nice
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool! I love the colours! I plan to try minky one day as a backing, will wait until I have the right project.
ReplyDeletethe colors and quilting are darling! I love the turquoise.
ReplyDeleteI love the scrappy sashing, too!
ReplyDeleteI love abbey lane patterns, linear lines, simple and clean. I can see I need to beef up my christmas quilt pile! ha ha
ReplyDeleteI love this! I have heaps of Christmas quilts now too, but so many were made in the darker country colours. I've only got one on a white background. I love the pattern you've used here. May have to go find it...
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