A Sliced Four Patch Quilt

Guess what?! I actually used one of my quilting books again! Some days I am accused of not using them. When I bought  Modern Designs for Classic Quilts I really wanted to try the sliced four patch quilt pattern. So when I found out that a friend was having a baby soon I thought it was a perfect chance to make it!  (Especially since she was so sweet to me when I was having my first baby!)

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This quilt reminded me of my very first quilt that I started, a disappearing nine patch. (which sat on the rocking chair and now keeps me warmer on my side of the bed until I get my chopsticks quilt made) Making this baby quilt helped me see how much I have grown and learned since April 2012. That I can actually call myself a quilter, lol. That matching points do get me excited!

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Although the book said to square these off at 10.5 inches that was not possible. Perhaps my seams weren’t scant enough. (I do use a 1/4” foot.) I squared them off at 10” instead. Leaving this quilt to measure at an approx. 37.5” square

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It is backed in some more dots! I think that this quilt has a dot and transportation theme to it! You will see some more of these fabrics in another quilt soon!

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I hope that this quilt sees a lot of tummy time and cuddle time. I am super thrilled with how it turned out. (So is my husband. I love it when he likes what I make!) Plus it was fun to make!

Linking to Needle and Thread Thursday at My Quilt Infatuation and Finish it up Friday at crazy mom quilts.

10 comments:

Anonymous said...
October 10, 2013 at 4:31 PM

Love the blues and greens. I too have 1/4 inch marking on my sewing machine, but still don't get accurately sized blocks. Sigh.

Lisa said...
October 10, 2013 at 4:43 PM

This is fabulous. I really really like your colour palette. I just replenished my stash on that dot! It's totally my favourite!!!!

KR said...
October 10, 2013 at 5:55 PM

Great job Samantha! I'm sure your friend and her bub will love it!

Cynthia Brunz Designs said...
October 10, 2013 at 5:59 PM

Lovely little quilt! Great job on your color selections.

Steph said...
October 11, 2013 at 8:32 AM

This is a really great boy quilt, but would work for a girl, too.
Well done.

Moneik said...
October 11, 2013 at 10:09 AM

Great job. I love the colors and it is fun to see how far we've come as quilters. I know when I look at some of my early quilts I just shake my head. Take lots of pictures and keep a journal. It's easy to forget the things you make after awhile.

Snowcatcher said...
October 11, 2013 at 11:20 AM

The colors are wonderful, and it truly is fun to take a look back and see how far we've come.

Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation said...
October 11, 2013 at 2:59 PM

cute D4P quilt, and I love me some polkadots in a quilt. You just can't go wrong (and the fact that they're green- score!).

Thanks so much for sharing at Needle and Thread Thursday!

:) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation

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