Finish! The "Ugly" Quilt

I have been (affectionately) referring to this top as "the ugly quilt" for a long time. It was one of the very first tops I made and I just really don't like the way the colors looked once it was all together. Now that I finally got around to finishing it, I like it better. It is very soft and cuddly. The pink in this is so incredibly silky soft because it is cut from a recycled jersey sheet (and boy was that a learning experience!) I adore the way the pink looks next to the green fabric with the little pink and orangish flourishes.

This top has been sitting on a shelf for a long, long time. It was my oldest UFO. As I was getting ready to finish it I knew I wanted to back it with an old sheet but couldn't find one I liked at any of the thrift stores. Finally, I was emptying an old trunk in my parents' house and came across three great old sheet sets! So, finally backed and bound and washed, here is the blooming 9 patch, AKA the Ugly Quilt.

Shopping

When I visit home my mom and I visit the local fabric store. Today I got 6 yards of fabric to be backing, borders, and binding for a blooming nine patch quilt that's been on UFO status since last fall. The quilt is for a friend of mine. I'm normally not much of a pink person.



I also got the great pick-your-own bag of scraps. I got some strings and saturated colors, but mostly a lot of neutrals to put toward the neutral scrap quilt I'm planning.