This is my first year taking part in the Rainbow Scrap Challenge, and I decided to make two different blocks each month, one of them being selvedge Asterisk blocks. Each month I stitched two selvedge blocks in the suggested colour, except for black and dark brown, which I didn't fancy. After sewing the blocks together, moving them from here to there till I was happy with the colour placement, I pinned the top to a fleecy backing and stitched in the ditch between the blocks for stability. Then I decided on spiral quilting across the quilt. I was a little worried about the slight stretchiness of the fleecy backing, but I didn't have any problems at all.
Machine quilting the spiral
The binding was scrappy dark blue strips left over from another project, so I was pleased to use some of them up. It’s always nice to spend a little time outdoors sitting under the Archgolo during some hand stitching. With the binding finished, it was time to add the label. My cozy Asterisk quilt was made for my car. We don't suffer from snow, ice, and cruel winter weather here, so probably wont be needed for warmth, so it can sit on the backseat looking pretty.
And here it is, my very first Rainbow Scrap Challenge finish. I’m really pleased with how it turned our as I only had a glimmer of an idea when I started stitching the blocks each month. Many thanks to Angela of Sew Scrappy for encouraging quilters worldwide each month, and providing her Linky Party. It’s always fun to see what others are making with their RSC blocks as the months progress.
Selvedge Asterisk quilt
14 comments:
Lovely and bright and those strips give a super pattern. You never know, we might have snow again one day, but not so severe that we cannot travel.Not like those in the far North, where small planes in Yukon carry survival gear, sleeping bags, rubber strips to start a fire, food for 3 days or more and a rifle.Probably a flare gun too!!!
What a brilliant quilt. I love your idea of using a fleece for the backing, it'll make it nice and cosy. Well done. By the way it was early 2009 when we were in New Zealand.
Judith nb Serena
good job! I am showing my layout that I think I will stick with tomorrow - I'm going to wait a day or two though before I stitch just in case I change my mind
This is a wonderful finish. They are fun blocks and look great in your lovely quilt. Well done getting all the quilting and binding done.
That is such a fun quilt and great idea for using those selvages! It turned out wonderfully!
The quilt is so pretty and fun. It will look fabulous on the back seat of your car and could be useful on picnics
What a fun quilt that turned out to be! Congrats on your first Rainbow Scrap Challenge finish.
Nice job! Having a quilt in the car does come in handy for sporting events, picnics, and the like. Be careful it doesn't fade by being in the sunshine too long on the backseat.
Oh It is just lovely Jenny. You have done a wonderful job on it....love selvedge projects xx
Great finish.. Now to plan next years.
Go you! You’ve done well to have it finished already. It will definitely look good in the back of the car.
Great job on your Asterisk car quilt. My RSC19 quilt is destined for the car also! Even during summer, I sometimes wish for a coverup for my sandal clad feet!
Now you have inspired me to complete mine!
That is a wonderful car quilt!
Congrats on your first RSC finish!
isn't it a great way to make a quilt?!?
Such a great quilt, Jenny! A fun and successful finish to your first year joining in the RSC. I hope you join us next year too! xo
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