Last week I was doing some testing for one of the new Quilt Theory patterns (Spring release scheduled around April). I knew that I was going to wind up with a bunch of strips so instead of having some partially made blocks floating around my sewing room, I made a bunch of additional strips and turned them into a simple coin quilt for charity.
I used a bunch of colorful Tula Pink prints (mostly from her Slow and Steady line) paired with Moda Bella in white.
To make the coin quilt, I sewed a print and a white strip together along their long edges to make strip pairs. Then I cut each strip pair into 6 pieces. I pressed the seams towards the prints so that when I sewed the columns together, the seams would nest and I got pretty decent points even without pinning.
To make the coin quilt, I sewed a print and a white strip together along their long edges to make strip pairs. Then I cut each strip pair into 6 pieces. I pressed the seams towards the prints so that when I sewed the columns together, the seams would nest and I got pretty decent points even without pinning.
The quilt top finished at about 38" x 40" (it was important to me to keep the width of the quilt below 40" so I did not have to piece the backing). I used some of the blue snail print for the backing.
Next came the fun part, trying out my new Bernina ruler foot. I bought the foot right before the holidays but had to get some secret sewing done before I allowed myself to play with it.
I used a the HQ Versa Tool by Handi gadgets
(affiliate link), a longarm ruler (so it is 1/4" thick) that is a little larger than my hand in size and has 4 different quilting shapes on it. I used the clamshell shape and with complete luck (I wish I could say it was planned but it was not), the clamshell design was the exact height of the finished rows (2").
(affiliate link), a longarm ruler (so it is 1/4" thick) that is a little larger than my hand in size and has 4 different quilting shapes on it. I used the clamshell shape and with complete luck (I wish I could say it was planned but it was not), the clamshell design was the exact height of the finished rows (2").
The foot is great and after a just a little learning curve, I was making the clamshells pretty quickly. The entire quilting took under an hour and a half.
This quilt is on its way to Tennessee for a family that lost their home in the large forest fires there this fall.
I am working on a post highlighting some of my learnings and tips for using rulers on a domestic machine.
I am linking up to Link a Finish Friday, Whoop Whoop Friday, Thank Goodness Its Finished Friday, Finish It Up Friday, Fabric Frenzy Friday, Sewjo @ My Go Go Life, and Show Off Saturday @ Sew She Can.
This quilt is on its way to Tennessee for a family that lost their home in the large forest fires there this fall.
I am working on a post highlighting some of my learnings and tips for using rulers on a domestic machine.
I am linking up to Link a Finish Friday, Whoop Whoop Friday, Thank Goodness Its Finished Friday, Finish It Up Friday, Fabric Frenzy Friday, Sewjo @ My Go Go Life, and Show Off Saturday @ Sew She Can.
Awesome clamshell quilting! It's perfect!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to use up extra fabric. I love the Versa Tool ruler. So much you can do with that small little ruler.
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty quilt! I am sure the recipient family will love it!
ReplyDeleteThe clamshells look great and what a happy coincidence that it was the height of the pieced strips! I'm sure the family in TN is going to appreciate your generosity and kindness. I look forward to reading what you learned and tips for rulers on a domestic machine! :)
ReplyDeleteCoin Quilts are one of my favorites and it is nice to see this variation. The clam shells look great and I can't wait to hear your tips for using the rulers.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great project to try out your new rulers! I, too, sent a quilt on to the TN fire victims. Such a loss for their community.
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt and a generous gift. I'm looking forward to your post on rulers for a domestic machine.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt and the family in Tennessee will cherish it.
ReplyDeleteSo cute, love the colors. I think the clamshells look great!!!!
ReplyDeletewow, great design,quilt,fabric combo and quilting.Sure it will be a winner and the family will be delighted with it!
ReplyDeleteThat backing fabric is adorable! I use the versa ruler for 90% of my ruler work - it does so many different deigns. Your quilt is so lovely and I'm sure it will be much loved. :)
ReplyDeleteThis will make someone really happy.
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun quilt and the clamshells are beautiful! I'm sure this will be well loved.
ReplyDeleteSo cute, thank you for this post, I'll be looking for that new foot for my machine!
ReplyDeleteThis is really pretty, and I am totally with you on making quilts small enough that you don't have to piece a back! I've been intrigued by all the ruler quilting I've seen lately and am looking forward to your tips.
ReplyDeleteNeat! I like your quilting choice especially.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great design. The concept is so simple, but the end result is awesome.
ReplyDeleteA very fun finish!
ReplyDeleteGreat quilting! I want to get a ruler foot for my Baby Lock, just need to figure out one that will work for it.
ReplyDeleteLovely quilt and what great quilting using the Versatool - I have one but havn't used the clam shell end yet. Thanks for sharing that 2" fits just right!
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