Scout Quilt Top and Back

I got 'er done, today.  I'm very pleased with both the quilt top and back.  The quilt top measures 55x60 inches.  I used 18 different fabrics rather than the 16 called for in the pattern.  My quilt turned out smaller instead of larger, because I decided on a sixth feather, and then added the left-over pieces to make it really long, for the back.  Putting it on the diagonal, challenged my brain, but I'm a math nerd at heart.

Pattern review:

Scout by Cluck Cluck Sew.

As I said, I normally don't buy patterns, I really like to figure things out for myself.  I'm glad I got this one, and only have one critique.  When joining the blocks together to make each side of the feathers, the pattern calls for the sections to be offset 3/8 of an inch.  That didn't work for me; I adjusted to 5/8" for the off-set/over-lap, and it was perfect.  If you use this pattern, be prepared to adjust!

May your bobbins always be full,

Scout Update

I hope you had a wonderful Christmas.  We had a great day at our daughters' home.

For the past week I've been s l o w l y working on the Scout quilt.  I did change out two of the fabrics before I started cutting.  I changed the green bracelet fabric for a dark brown bracelet, and the light dot for a brown henna.  Here's the new line up.

I really like the "new" contrast. I have the "feathers" all put together; here's a shot of 3 of them laid out on my floor.  No design wall, here!

I should have the quilt top finished tomorrow, and maybe the quilt back, too.

In other news, Kathy Mack of Pink Chalk Fabrics sent me a $20.00 GC, for being a finalist in the Handmade with Love Tutorial Contest.  I was so delighted just to be a finalist, I didn't realize I'd get something, even if I didn't win!  Very exciting.  Since I'm on a fabric diet, I decided this doesn't count.  I ordered two of her Bits and Pieces Scrap Bags.  I've ordered them before and they're wonderful.  They're not always in stock, so I was lucky.

May your bobbins always be full,

Scout quilt, beginning.

I don't normally purchase quilt patterns.  Even though I'm relatively new at quilting, I like to figure everything out for myself.  Looking at this great pattern from Allison of Cluck Cluck Sew, I know I needed to purchase the pattern.  So, I did.

Here is the fabric I've chosen, I think it's a good mix.

I edited the photo to B&W, so I could see if I had enough contrast.  Lots of mediums, but I think it'll work.

Did you know that I was a Girl Scout.  I was active in scouting almost up until the time I got married.  That's how I met Bob, in scouting.  He was a Sea Scout and I was a Mariner Scout.  All this took place in Long Beach, CA.

May your bobbins always be full,