Now that the weather is finally warm, I decided it was time for a nice picnic quilt!
I wanted it to be large enough for people to sit on comfortably, so I made it 75" x 75".
I also wanted it to be heavier than a normal quilt, so I made the back out of denim.
But the coolest thing about this project is probably the attached strap that holds the folded quilt together for storage. Using extra-wide Velcro makes a strap that's secure and easy to use. Perfect for keeping in your car!
The piecing of this quilt is similar to the Rec Room Quilt that I made my husband. I've intended to turn this into a pattern for a while! The solids on the quilt front are Kona Ash and Kona Navy.
The print fabrics that I used for this project can be purchased as a fat quarter bundlefrom Fabricworm. For July, I chose bold red, deep navy, gray and white.
Fabricworm will be giving away one of these fat quarter bundles, and I will be giving away five copies of the new pattern. To enter, just leave a comment on this post before 12:01 am (Pacific) Friday, July 2. I'll announce the winners shortly thereafter, at which time the pattern will also go on sale in my shop.
The pattern includes directions for piecing the blocks using 12 fat quarters, assorted scraps or a roll of precut 2 1/2" strips.
How beautiful!! Great summer color combo.
Posted by: Beth | July 01, 2010 at 12:18 AM
This is really the perfect picnic quilt for a family! I love that you used denim for this one - I´m in love with reused denim at the moment:) And the strip with velcro is just a oh so practical add on!
Posted by: Monika | July 01, 2010 at 12:26 AM
Great quilt!
Love the denim backing and the velcro strap!!
Posted by: Andi | July 01, 2010 at 12:27 AM
Elizabeth, I love the colors you chose for this and the denim on the back. I love how your backs are unexpected sometimes and yet, so perfect you can't believe you didn't expect it. Another beauty!
Posted by: Violet Craft | July 01, 2010 at 12:34 AM
I love it!
Posted by: kaita | July 01, 2010 at 12:34 AM
Love the use of denim for backing a picnic quilt. It's perfect: fun design to make and to use.
Posted by: Greta | July 01, 2010 at 12:37 AM
Your quilt is gorgeous.
The attached scrap is a very good idea.
Posted by: laurence | July 01, 2010 at 12:42 AM
This will make all picnics extra special. A beautiful classic colour combination.
Posted by: SewBertie | July 01, 2010 at 12:43 AM
Love the quilt and the strap- SO clever!
Posted by: Laura | July 01, 2010 at 12:43 AM
the strap is brilliant x
Posted by: driftwood | July 01, 2010 at 12:43 AM
Love the quilt. The strap is a great idea and so is using denim on the back.Thanks for the giveaway.
Posted by: Anne D | July 01, 2010 at 12:45 AM
This is so beautiful, great pattern and fabrics.
Posted by: Lori | July 01, 2010 at 12:48 AM
Gorgeous fabrics and pattern! Love the denim idea for the backing :)
Posted by: Melissa | July 01, 2010 at 12:52 AM
Love your quilts and this is no exception! Bought your pattern Canasta quilts a while ago and you do make great pattern intructions. /Maria from Sweden
Posted by: Maria Sarkioja | July 01, 2010 at 12:56 AM
So pretty!
Posted by: Rachel O. | July 01, 2010 at 12:58 AM
the quilt and fabrics are beautiful. adding a strap is an awesome idea.
Posted by: sy | July 01, 2010 at 12:58 AM
Lovely! I am trying to get a picnic quilt finished up for Sunday as we speak. :) Thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: Kimberly | July 01, 2010 at 01:00 AM
So pretty! I think I would want to have a picnic everyday. The strap idea is genius also.
Posted by: Kate E. | July 01, 2010 at 01:02 AM
Your quilt looks great. I just love the red and navy.
Posted by: Christine M | July 01, 2010 at 01:04 AM
It's like you've read my mind: I started dreaming of a navy, white, and red outdoor quilt just yesterday! I want so badly to back one in navy and white dots, though. Genius quilt!
Posted by: Laura C | July 01, 2010 at 01:06 AM
It looks gorgeous! Great idea with the denim back and the strap
Posted by: Johanna | July 01, 2010 at 01:08 AM
I really like the idea of the velcro strap and the denim back.
Great for a picnic rug.
Posted by: Frogdancer | July 01, 2010 at 01:10 AM
Hmmm, picnic season is yet to be inaugurated chez nous... Your quilt looks so inviting, and the velcro is a great idea! Thank you for the give-away, have a nice day.
Daniela from France
Posted by: Daniela | July 01, 2010 at 01:14 AM
Beautiful quilt, the 'dotty' binding is lovely too!
Posted by: PeachRainbow | July 01, 2010 at 01:20 AM
oh my oh my that is so amazing! I love it.
deb (Christchurch NZ)
Posted by: deb | July 01, 2010 at 01:27 AM