Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Stash Buster Quilt--Finished

When I get close to finishing a quilt, I usually really push to get it done.  There is just something about the light at the end of the tunnel that makes me want to finish it quickly.  This one was no different.  I finished piecing the back on Tuesday morning at 1:30 a.m.  I even thought about basting it but realized I didn't have enough batting.  The three little monkeys and I took a trip to Jo-Ann's Tuesday morning for batting (which is an adventure all its own).  Miss C "helped" me baste it Tuesday afternoon while the twins napped, and I quilted and bound it after putting the kids to bed.

I've decided this quilt does not actually have a front or a back, just Side A and Side B.

Side A:

I really love this one.  I debated on doing it rectangle or square and am so glad I went with this layout.  I just think it works perfectly with the blocks.

I used Lynne's block design from Lily's Quilts.   The blocks are 18" finished.


My favorite block is the green square.


Side B:

I was going to be super boring and back this quilt with a green Ikea sheet.  The hubs gave me a few ideas which transformed into this quilt.  I love it so much that I almost made it a quilt all its own.  My inspiration was this quilt from Film in the Fridge.  This was a lot of fun to put together.  I used almost all my stash of Tufted Tweets in grass, but I think it's a great place to use it. 




The binding is a scrappy assortment of greens from the quilt.

The final quilt size is 72" x 72".  This quilt was made totally from my stash with the exception of buying some additional Kona white.  It's always great to make a fun quilt from fabric I love and have on hand.
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44 comments:

  1. GillJune 8, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Not sure which side I love best! They're both gorgeous!!!

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  2. RachelJune 8, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    This block has been on my to-do list for a nut. Your quilt naked nw think I need to get to work. What size are you squares with 2 half- square triangles?

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  3. LynetteJune 8, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Yep - awesome quilt!!

    I have to confess, though - when I saw your title, my mind seriously read "Stash BUILDER quilt" and I thought, "Oh, cool!" It wasn't until several moments later that I looked again and saw "BUSTER" lolol

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  4. The Polka Dot ApronJune 8, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Such I fun quilt! I have been anxious to see it finished since you started it :D I have yet to get creative with my quilt backs so this was inspiring to me! Great job!

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  5. MariQuiltsJune 8, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Great quilt....I love the back.

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  6. Elizabeth DacksonJune 8, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    Oh my gosh, I love this!! And I think both sides are just gorgeous :) I especially love what you did with the back, it feels so fresh and new!

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  7. MandaJune 8, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    Ooo beautiful, both sides!

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  8. Marci GirlJune 8, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Beautiful, and honestly I love both sides equally!

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  9. CaitlinJune 8, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    I LOVE the pieced back!!!!! The front is gorgeous, too, but I'm really inspired by the back :) I haven't been too adventurous is piecing my backs so far but I'd really like to try it more. Thanks for this great inspiration!

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  10. tusenJune 8, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Such a beauty! I love both sides - so different and so great.

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  11. Becky (My Fabric Obsession)June 8, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Oh wow, I love both sides! But side A is definitely my favorite. I love that HST design.

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  12. Mrs Flying Blind...June 8, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    I love this quilt so very very much and you're right about the 'b-side', it really is worthy of equal billing.
    My girls love stroking all they fluorescent nylon in the fabric shop, and helping the assistants!

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  13. JudithJune 8, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    This looks absolutely fantastic. I would not have thought that the block would look so good in a big quilt. Will go right on my list of things to do.

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  14. KristieJune 8, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    Absolutely fabulous!

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  15. UnknownJune 8, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    Totally Terrific! I just love it :)

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  16. Amanda ~ A Crafty FoxJune 8, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    AWESOME! I love when I can sew from my stash!

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  17. Susan SnooksJune 8, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    I LOVE side A! The pattern achieved in the negative space is what I like looking at the best!

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  18. Angela NashJune 8, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Fabulous! Love the stash use on both sides - wonderful finish!

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  19. Petit Design Co.June 8, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    it's gorgeous Kati!

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  20. Erin @ Two More SecondsJune 8, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    You are a machine, woman! I love it! This is just gorgeous.

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  21. leighJune 8, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    LOVE side B. And don't you love a scrappy binding? So pretty and a great way to use up the extras.

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  22. CarolynJune 8, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    Oh my gosh!!! This quilt is absolutely gorgeous! I love the colors and the design (side A and B). It's really lovely!

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  23. JenJune 8, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Beautiful Katy! I love both sides so much! Great work!

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  24. MegJune 8, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    This beautiful! I love both sides!

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  25. Sue DaurioJune 8, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    wow!! just beautiful, front and back. I think I have to add this one to my must do list! Great work.

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  26. Katie BJune 8, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    It's gorgeous, Kati! I love side a and side b equally. Fantastic job!!

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  27. Bluebell Ridge HandworksJune 8, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    Absolutly stunning...both sides! I liked this block when Lynne showed it on Flickr, however I LOVE it made up into a quilt! And I agree that the fabrics you selected are just beautiful! Congratulation on a fabulous quilt :o)

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  28. Rhonda the RamblerJune 8, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    I love this quilt. You know if you don't have a home for it yet you could always send it to me. Hehehe This is the first quilt I have seen with the LBG block and boy I love that block all the more now. I may have to make some of those. Thanks for sharing.

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  29. icteroJune 8, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Wow! I love the back. Excellent use of your stash.

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  30. AnneMarieJune 8, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    You are right! Both sides are fabulous!

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  31. CityHouseStudioJune 8, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Completely gorgeous! Love both sides!
    Now I'm inspired to get to work on all the HSTs I have leftover from my supernova quilt!

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  32. Jessica KellyJune 8, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Wow!! This turned out beautifully!! I love the two sides, certainly can see how it's hard to pick a favorite, I love how side A is a more traditional block style and side B is so free form! Just wonderful, great job!

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  33. Tracey JacobsenJune 8, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    *gasp!*
    Gorgeous!! All of it!

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  34. LeanneJune 9, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    This is beautiful! I love it!

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  35. Dan RJune 9, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Beautiful work.

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  36. KrisJune 9, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    I love both sides! I mentioned this when you posted about it before, but the green blocks is a perfect detail.

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  37. WandaFishJune 9, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Both quilts are superb! Really stunning, I LOVE them :)

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  38. AnonymousJune 10, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    New follower and man-oh-man do I love your quilts!!! Super fresh and innovative!

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  39. SvetlanaJune 10, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    This quilt looks fabulous!!!!

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  40. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentJune 15, 2011 at 3:54 AM

    I love this quilt Kati! Very fresh and interesting.

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  41. NickyJuly 1, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    both sides are brilliant - love that green block too!

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  42. CatherineJuly 1, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    this is fabulous and the back looks great

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  43. Canadian AbroadJuly 1, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Oh Lynne posted a photo of this and I thought it was amazing then. So good to see more detail. That quilt is a complete treasure forever quilt.

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  44. UnknownJuly 8, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    I'd really love to know how you pieced the back of this quilt together. I've seen others like this, and really love yours, but wouldn't even know where to start in putting my own together.

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