Once in a while I find fabric that is just so perfect for someone that I can't resist buying it and making something out of it. I was browsing on Etsy for another project when I stumbled upon this Front Yard fabric from Cotton+Steel back in December. I wasn't originally planning on making a quilt to give away for Christmas but it was so perfect for my sister in law, I just couldn't say no. She lives in the forests of the Pacific Northwest and likes all things woodsy (especially mushrooms), and so I snagged it.
Given the weird time crunch I had put myself in (I had two other Christmas quilts on my to do list), I decided on a very simple pattern, letting the prints shine. I also wanted something cozy so I tried backing with Minky for the first time. It was super smooth, like too easy actually. I'm calling it serendipitous. After reading this blog post, I decided to leave the batting out and go fo a more drapey light lap quilt.
I kept the quilting simple with straight lines because I didn't want to fight that backing.
I like machine binding Minky quilts because the stitches are kind of hidden on the back. It's very forgiving.
It's seriously so soft. I just cut out different lap quilt for my house and I think I'll back it in the same stuff because I love it so much.
Off to it's new home, with the cutest mushroom ornament ever. I'm happy to report that the new owner loooooves it and sends me regular pictures of it being used and loved. :)
Stats:
Fabric: Front Yard by Cotton + Steel with some blenders thrown in
Backing: "Soft N Comfy" Minky fabric from Joann's
Binding: ?
No batting
55x64"
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