Weekly Finish #21: Spring Pinwheel Sampler

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Spring Pinwheel Sampler #2


Finished Size: 54" x 67"

The pattern is from a 2010 pinwheel sampler quilt-along by Rachel Griffith Designs, which is still available here.


I finished this quilt top in April and posted more details here.  This is a re-do of the first quilt I made in 2010 which I no longer have because I sold it.  Boo hoo!



I quilted this on my HandiQuilter Moxie using the Blossom Cluster design.


I needed a twin-size batting so I made a trip to Joann's.  Unfortunately, they didn't have my usual fave Warm & Natural and I ended up buying Pellon's 100% Natural Cotton batting.  I have to say I don't like this batting very much because it's not as soft or "cuddly".  I also think the batting shrank too much.  I love crinkly quilts but my quilt is too crinkly - if there's such a thing LOL.  Maybe a few more washings will help.


The backing is a pretty spring floral print, and of course, the label completes the quilt.  I'm keeping this quilt in my collection and is on display for the spring and summer months.

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Until next time ... 
Be happy and keep on quilting!

Comments

  1. Jennifer Fulton Inquiring QuilterJune 27, 2022 at 5:57 PM

    Congratulations on the lovely finish! Such a pretty quilt. Too bad that batting didn't work out, but the quilt is pretty all the same. Thanks for sharing on Wednesday Wait Loss.

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