Friday, June 13, 2014

2014 RSC June Yellow Week 2 and Goodnight Irene Quilt Finished


After playing with yellow scraps this week, I'll add four scrappy happy houses, three 6.5" sampler midgets and a cotton knitted dishcloth to my collections. This dishcloth was knitted using leftover yarns, three colors.
To see what others made with their yellow scraps, go here Saturday morning.


I finished Goodnight Irene this week and I'm pleased with how it turned out.


In an attempt to use all my Amy Butler "Cameo" fatquarter bundle, I pieced scraps into the backing and a scrappy binding.


This close up shows the scrappy binding. The quilt is quilted with a loose free motion meander and white cotton thread. After a go in the washer and dryer it finished at 68" x 82". There was a lot of shrinkage. It's a wedding gift for a grandson and his finance. Their wedding is in two weeks. Goodnight Irene is currently making it's way to California via UPS.
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27 comments:

  1. Deb AJune 13, 2014 at 5:17 PM

    Beautiful finish on Irene! I'm planning to make one with some fall colored FQ's once the kids are back in school. Pretty yellows in your blocks. Love how you sashed the houses in the bright colors.

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  2. scraphappyJune 13, 2014 at 5:26 PM

    Congratulations on your finish. Such a beautiful quilt! More great RSC additions. The colored frames add such great contrast!

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  3. AndeeJune 13, 2014 at 5:26 PM

    It all looks great! I especially love the dishcloth, really modern looking! I should try that. I see I have a few RSC blocks to do this weekend!

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  4. suemacJune 13, 2014 at 5:29 PM

    Nice finish. I am sure the happy couple will enjoy their gift.

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  5. JoJune 13, 2014 at 5:32 PM

    Your Irene quilt looks great. So do all your other finishes

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  6. AngieJune 13, 2014 at 5:33 PM

    Goodnight Irene finished up just lovely! The pieced backing and binding really complimented the overall scrappiness of the quilt. Lucky grandson!

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  7. TerryJune 13, 2014 at 6:03 PM

    Your Irene is beautiful! I love how you pieced the backing too! :0)

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  8. Vroomans' QuiltsJune 13, 2014 at 6:53 PM

    Wonderful collection of yellow blocks. Your Irene quilt came out so beautiful - what a lovely gift.

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  9. Pauline GJune 14, 2014 at 1:34 AM

    The wedding quilt will be treasured I am sure - it is so lovely

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  10. make.share.giveJune 14, 2014 at 5:04 AM

    Happy little houses and I'm quite pleased with Goodnight Irene, too! Beautiful colors.

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  11. Katie Z.June 14, 2014 at 5:13 AM

    The knitted leftovers dishcloth looks like a fun pattern instead of leftovers!

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  12. Karen HJune 14, 2014 at 5:40 AM

    Your "Goodnight Irene" turned out fantastic! Beautiful quilt! You must have found more yellow scraps!

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  13. TerriJune 14, 2014 at 5:51 AM

    Congrats on your finish. It is lovely! and the back and patchy binding add to it. And it's coming to CA? Hurray!!! Your happy couple will love it.
    A yellow neighborhood - cute and so cheery. Love the knitted cloth - very artsy.
    Hugs

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  14. Nell's QuiltsJune 14, 2014 at 6:44 AM

    Great work on the yellow. Love those little houses. Good night Irene turned out so well. Love the strip of colour across the backing. A perfect way to use up all those little left over bits.

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  15. Nell's QuiltsJune 14, 2014 at 6:44 AM

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  16. Impera MagnaJune 14, 2014 at 6:58 AM

    You've been very productive... and every thing is beautiful!

    The quilt will "relax" a bit with use and become slightly larger. But... nothing beats a quilt straight from the dryer in all it's crinkly goodness!

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  17. KateJune 14, 2014 at 7:41 AM

    Lots of fun yellows went into your blocks. Goodnight Irene turned out beautifully. Congrats on the finish!

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  18. Carla A Few Of My Favorite ThingsJune 14, 2014 at 2:44 PM

    I am sure the newly weds will love your quilt. Love the scraps added to the backing! It is amazing how much quilts shrink after that first washing. I find wool batting doesn't shrink as much and is great when you don't want the quilting design to be distorted by shrinking. But I also love using cotton and the lovely antique crinkly look.

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  19. KarenJune 14, 2014 at 5:19 PM

    I love your bright and cheerful yellow blocks. Your Irene quilt is very pretty. I love the colored border on it. I finally finish my Irene into a flimsy.

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  20. Deb@asimplelifequiltsJune 14, 2014 at 8:49 PM

    Such happy yellow blocks and I love your quilt too! That is one of my favorite patterns.

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  21. LA PaylorJune 15, 2014 at 6:25 AM

    your yellow blocks are stunning. What a nice mix of tone and intensity. LeeAnna Paylor
    lapaylor.blogspot.com

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  22. EllenJune 17, 2014 at 4:52 AM

    Congrats on such a great finish and I love the backing too!

    More great additions to the RSC!

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  23. OddbjørgJune 17, 2014 at 9:22 AM

    Your Irene quilt is beautiful!

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  24. Teresa in Music CityJune 17, 2014 at 9:34 AM

    I love Goodnight Irene!!! Such a gorgeous quilt - the colors suck you right in :) Great finish! And love all your yellowy goodness this week too :)

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  25. Elaine/Muddling ThroughJune 17, 2014 at 6:39 PM

    Sheila, you did a magnificent job on Goodnight Irene! They will love it. I like your yellow treasures, too!

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  26. Marsha CooperJune 27, 2014 at 12:13 PM

    I really like your Goodnight Irene.
    I finished up my top at the retreat last weekend. I have no clue when I will finish it.

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  27. Linda at Roscoe's MaJuly 5, 2014 at 12:57 PM

    I love her! She sparkles right down to the binding. You do magic with color!

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