I am really happy with the results, but will admit that I was slightly skeptical when I was arranging the blocks. As I was putting them together, it dawned on me that the color scheme may bring my dad back to the 70's when I was born. I mean, I used the terms rust, olive and mustard to describe some of the colors, but they could arguably be called burnt orange, avocado and goldenrod. I'm having a shag carpet flashback into my childhood bedroom. With all the additional neutrals, however, it didn't take long for me to get past it--and love it!
I ended up increasing the length to accommodate my dad's height so now the quilt measures 60" x 78" -- a great size for his afternoon snoozes on the couch. The quilt is made up of 520 half square triangles that finish at 3" each.
I quilted it with a straight stitch 1/4" from each vertical and horizontal seam.
Due to my last minute decision to increase the length, I needed to add a scrappy border to the bottom with some of the leftover prints.
The main backing fabric of woodland deer is a subtle, personal touch for my dad who is a hunter and nature-lover.
I'm crossing my fingers that he likes it.
It's wonderful! I'm SURE he'll love it. And it doesn't remind me of 70's shag carpet at all. (I'm a child of the 70's too, so trust me on that!) The prints make it very modern- I think it's the perfect Dad Quilt!
ReplyDeleteI've been dying to see this quilt finished ~ it's perfect! He's definitely going to love it. :)
ReplyDeleteThose men are tall aren't they?! Love the backing especially! Is that an AMH print?
ReplyDeleteI think he's gonna fall in love with it! He has to it is from his daughter:)
What a great quilt - I'm sure your dad will love it!!
ReplyDeleteI bet he not only likes it, but LOVES it! It is a great quilt.
ReplyDeleteHow could he not like it, it's a fabulous quilt? Gorgeous choice of colours and prints :D
ReplyDeleteI think it's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThat is absolutely lovely - the colours are gorgeous! Well done!
ReplyDeleteLove this! Great quilt!
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