I’ve decided to call this a coverlet, since it doesn’t really fit the definition of a traditional quilt sandwich held together with stitches, and it’s not particularly warm and snuggly, either. It’s going to be a sort of bedspread for a twin bed, but not floor length, and I’ll crochet a scalloped edge around the outside.
Now that we’ve got that straight . . . here are the first 16 of 164 6″squares all crocheted together. It went pretty smoothly once I figured out how I wanted to join the squares. I had planned to space the letters in order across the quilt, but then when I was sewing these first two 8-square sections together (the upper left corner of the coverlet), I accidentally placed the section with the A on the bottom and the D section on top. I did not want to rip out any more stitching on this project, so now the letters will be completely random, just like the pictures, and it’s going to make it easier going forward. Seriously, I’m always making stupid mistakes like this — it would worry me that I am getting Alzheimer’s (like my father and grandmother), but I’ve always been this way, so that’s a comfort, I guess.
I’m going to take a break from this quilt now so I can finish the quilting on the String Star Quilt, and also make a little Civil War quilt for Lori’s quilt swap. I know I said “no new quilts,” but it’s just a little one, and she only does this exchange once a year.
There is more info on the making of the denim quilt in a previous post.
Here’s how it looks on the back.
What a big undertaking! Looks fantastic!
It’s quite lovely!
I wouldn’t ever call your work “stupid mistakes.” ( Perfection is over-rated.) There may be times when you make an unplanned change to your layout or unexpected surprises, but they often make the project more charming than if it was perfectly executed to plan. Maybe your quilt decided it wanted to be more random, and made the change for you! 🙂 Anyway, I love the idea and effect of your crochet work to join the blocks- so creative.
What a pretty coverlet this is going to be…..with SO much hand work involved. You are making an heirloom, for sure! Gorgeous!
WOW!!!
I love this coverlet! It looks wonderful! I think we are all messing things up now and then, it’s just part of getting older. Take care and keep on plugging on! Can’t wait to see your Civil War quilt! Hugs, Mickie
It’s not a mistake, it’s a design decision. And the coverlet looks charming. I look forward to seeing it when it’s finished.
Really sweet. I’m a more random type person myself. No mistakes at all. You inspire me. Working on some of my own unfinished projects.
Really neat! I love the randomness and the attaching method!
I still remember the doll quilt you made for the swap last year. So beautiful! I couldn’t do the swap this year because of a wedding quilt deadline. Hopefully next year. Those little ones are so fun to make.
I see where your comment that you got are from 2015. I love you work and you are a wonderful person to use older patterns etc. That is my idea of quilting. I have many hand embroidered things that I need to put together so they can become quilts. Thanks again for your site that I found through Pintrist.