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Crossword Puzzle Quilt — A Plan

Posted on January 1, 2011December 9, 2018 by Martha

I’m signing up for Allie’s Christmas Club. The idea is to make a gift every month this year instead of waiting until November or December. Since I’ll be working on wedding stuff over the summer, I thought this was a great way for me to get a start on gift making. You can participate all year, or for just a few months, so it’s very flexible.

The idea for the crossword puzzle quilt has been in the back of my mind for some time, and I finally sat down and worked out a design for my niece, Jennifer, and her family. The font is “Bowl O Rama” which is available as a free download here. I liked the simplicity of the letters (for ease of applique) and the circle background (to add additional color). Normally I don’t design quilts on my computer, but this time it worked well since I could easily make changes to the colors. I am anxious to get started, and I think this is going to be a lot of fun to make.

Update:  I ended up changing the colors a bit. Click here to see the completed quilt.

5 thoughts on “Crossword Puzzle Quilt — A Plan”

  1. Ann says:
    January 1, 2011 at 10:32 pm

    WOW!!! I love the layout and colors you have put together, the font too! Will the fabrics really be solids? I have seen such beautiful solid fabrics roaming the internet – there seems to be a plentiful supply.

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  2. Allie says:
    January 1, 2011 at 11:26 pm

    Ok, I’m in total awe – you need to make this a pattern and sell it. I’d be first in line. I love this so much! My mum is a crossword addict and unfortunately I am not…she’s always calling me for clues. This is exceptionally brilliant, Martha!

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  3. Ann Champion says:
    January 2, 2011 at 10:49 am

    I love your design. What a wonderful gift this be! 🙂

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  4. pratima says:
    January 3, 2011 at 4:36 pm

    What a brilliant idea! It is going to be a very fun quilt. The font is cute too!
    Wish you a very Happy and creative New year! Happy Stitching 🙂

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  5. Jan says:
    January 5, 2011 at 10:46 pm

    Martha, I think this is a super idea! My husband does the crossword everyday and I think this would be a great idea for a family quilt for him!

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