Yummy Quilt finished

The weather in Portland has finally turned, and the rain and cold of the last two days has spurred me onto finish my Yummy Charity Quilt. I do struggle in summer to finish quilts, partly because the sun beckons me out to play and partly because it is too hot to be working under/over/on a quilt. Here is what my rain inspired burst of activity produced…

This quilt started life as 20 packets of 2 1/2 inch squares of “Happy Mochi YumYum” and some Kona “Snow”. You can read/see more about its humble beginnings in my original post.

I had fun randomly placing the squares and messing up the one white one print pattern. I like how the finished quilt feels a little off kilter.

To back the quilt I used the few remaining blocks and spare squares of fabric. The back is random but kind of fun.

I kept the quilting simple – I am still only able to manage straight lines at the moment, and bound the quilt in a fun green leaf print I had in my stash. A dislocated thumb makes basting, quilting and binding in particular hard work.

quilt binding

The finished quilt is part of the Hopes and Dreams Quilt Challenge for ALS, which the Portland Modern Quilt Guild is supporting. If you are interested you can find out more about the Challenge here.

Now it is back to enjoying the rain…

24 thoughts on “Yummy Quilt finished”

Very pretty. Soft and inviting.

This scrappy quilt is so much fun! Nice finish.

The quilt top is really yummy! And I like the green binding 🙂

Very cute! I love the back. We’re having the same rain here in Seattle, so I finally feel like I can get back to the sewing machine. It’s just been too hot lately. Here’s hoping the rainy days stick around :).

Love it. Makes me want to start one!

Super cute! I love the random bits too! I agree about quilting and summertime. I wish the hot weather were over here. It’s still high 90s. ugh!

I’m playing with these squares on my design wall right now 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing these gems – yours is beautiful! Love this 🙂

Love the randomness of this! I conquer that in the summer here in Portland it is hard to stay indoors and sew. I always struggle with wanting to accomplish more but the sun calls to me stronger!

I especially like that you ‘messed up’ the pattern, that is my absolute favourite part! Makes your quilt have just that much MORE character. Love.

Such a cheerful quilt for a good cause. I like how you randomly placed some of the squares. Whoever receives this quilt is going to love it.

What a happy fabulous quilt . Love the colours and some beautiful person will just love it!

oh yes! a yummy quilt indeed! I love these happy colors!

🙂 Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation

So inviting! I love it – the new owner will too!

Great quilt! It’s fun looking at the random strips-of-prints. Wonderful!

Considering your present, temporary disability in your hand, you made a wonderful quilt! – so bright and cheerful. I like it!

Very pretty quilt, and I love the back too!

That lovely quilt is going to make someone very happy 🙂

What a beautiful, yummy looking quilt! And for such a wonderful cause. You are amazing! PS. Love the backing also! Sharing this, with a link back, on my facebook page at http://facebook.com/sewfreshquilts.

Beautiful! Congratulations on the finish. I love squares quilts.

I was just reading a blog post (I think it was Angela Walters) about how she likes to make a rule and then break it. Keeps things interesting. I love how you did that with the piecing. Thanks for the Hopes and Dreams link too.