While writing this post I realized I didn't share the name of this fabric line. This is
Maison de Garance by
French General for
Moda.
According to that label, this fabric has been in my collection since 2010.
In May 2023, I cut the charms into 2.5" strips and used them as leaders & enders. If you're curious about this technique for making a quilt on the side (like a quilter's side hustle) while working on other projects, I highly recommend
Quiltville. In the free patterns section you will find almost a dozen different leader & ender projects. Bonnie hosts a leader & ender quilt along every year and you can find many of them in the
free patterns section.
I thought this one had a somewhat traditional feel, so I quilted it with a great fan edge-to-edge.
As a utility quilt (meaning a quilt that is meant to be used) I stitched on one of my woven labels and put the state and year below it.
I didn't plan the layout for this quilt. I just stitched strips together and then stitched the squares together until I had enough for each row. The result is a somewhat chaotic top that is contained by the borders. I really like how this one came out. I'm also pleased to have finished a quilt that has been almost a year in the making.
My favorite tools and supplies (affiliate links):
Accuquilt Go! - This is the basic kit that I started with. The cutter, one die, and mat.
Accuquilt Ready. Set. Go! - New to Accuquilt and ready to jump into the Accuquilt Go! with both feet? This is the set for you. It includes the 8 Inch Qube and a strip cutter.
8 Inch Qube - Already have an Accuquilt Go! and just want to add to your collection of dies?
