Monday, March 26, 2018

Finished: Up North Quilt

I'm so excited to write that I have completed my Up North Quilt!!!

When I first started making this quilt I thought it might end up being a gift. While I think I have changed my mind about this for a few different reasons, the great thing about starting it without thinking I would keep it for myself was that I included elements I normally wouldn't if making something for me. The trees are made of prints and colors I love, and the strawberry backing is definitely all me. But the camper and gingham binding is probably not something I would have normally picked for myself. I am still really happy with they way it turned out!





I love straight line quilting. Mostly because it is easiest for me with my modest machine and puppy in the house that makes it difficult to mark lines, but I love the way it looks and am happy quilting this way for everything I make at this point in my quilting journey. I'm sure that will change someday but for now I love it.

Here are the details!

Pattern: Up North by Pen + Paper Patterns
Started: January 6, 2018
Finished: March 16, 2018
Camper: Kona Cotton White, Black, Greys, Riley Blake polka dots, Vintage Picnic Gingham
Trees: Random Greens (Cotton + Steel Basics, Kona Grass Green, Heather Bailey True Colors,
Tree Stumps: Kona Cotton Mushroom
Background: Kona Cotton Iron
Backing: Cotton + Steel Yours Truly Strawberries in Navy
Binding: Vintage Picnic Gingham
2018 Finish #1

Linking up with:
March One Monthly Goal
2018 Finish-A-Long - Quarter 1 Finishes Link Up (SEE ORIGINAL Finish-A-Long Post HERE)




14 comments:

  1. I love this quilt. Your quilting design was just perfect.
    Thanks for linking up with Elm Street Quilts One Monthly Goal and congrats on your finish!

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    1. Thank you Patty, and thank you for hosting OMG it is always so fun!

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    1. Thank you Sharon, this was a really fun pattern to make!

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    1. Thank you, I love how the cat always manages to quickly find and used a new, freshly washed quilt!!!

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  4. I love how your binding matches the camper's curtain. I'd keep this one too!

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    1. Thank you, I do admit I really love the gingham!!!

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  5. I love the trees. Freckledfoxquiltery@gmail.com

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    1. Thank you I'm a huge fan of green so I'm always happy to have an excuse to work with it!

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  6. Oh that is so adorable!! makes me want to go camping!

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    1. Thank you! I'm definitely dreaming of summer!!!!

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  7. Congrats on finishing your Up North quilt! It is so fresh and clean ... and makes me want to make one ... and also to go up North!

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  8. Wonderful quilt, and I love the quilting! On behalf of the hosts, thank you for taking part in the Finish-A-Long!

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