I made this quilt for a dear friend of mine who recently got married (ok, I admit it, it wasn’t really that recent!). I’m still within a year though, so I think we’re good. I went for fabric from the Urban Chicks 1974 line, and I’m hoping these colors and patterns work in their house. I selected it all before they got a new puppy though – now I’m thinking that perhaps white wasn’t the best choice!
I like a zig zag pattern, and decided to change this up a bit by adding zig zags of different sizes, separated by strips of white fabric.
The back was Morgan’s idea, and I like the idea of using the zig zag pattern in a different way, creating this zig zag rectangle on the back.
Somehow, even though it was centered before I quilted it, it ended up off a bit on the back. I’m hoping they won’t notice!
It measures 48″ x 65″, which works out to be a good size for a lap quilt for two!
It’ll be in the mail this weekend, and I hope it’s much enjoyed!
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this quilt looks great! i really love the zig zags.
I love it! I love the back, and I love 1974.
Beautiful! And the back is simply inspired!
oohhh! pretty! 😀
this is so lovely!!! i really like the zig zag patterns too. that one is on my to do list. 🙂
Very nice and I love how you made the back.
I’m a big fan of the zig zags. Love the way this one turned out. I am sure your friend and their puppy will love it.
Oh, Oh, Oh!! I LOVE this. “Sew” simple and “sew” lovely! The back is fab too.
love the zig-zag – and the rectangle on the back is great! they will love it 🙂
Oh so pretty! The different size zigzags are great. I love the back too!!
This quilt is so cute that I promise you they will never notice if it is off a little bit on the back! I need a friend like you to make ME quilts!
Thanks for the pics!
Tricia
It’s absolutely beautiful. All of your quilts are! I love the different sizes of zig zags. Did you find it a challenge to do? I want to try one, but am scared to take the first steps!
L-o-v-e it! It’s going on my to-do list 😉 Thanks for the inspiration!
i love this! the zigzags look like ric rac and i love ric rac. it’s really 2 quilts in one with that back, it’s really great.
It’s stunning! I know that it will be very well loved – a very special present.
Great quilt. I love that the zig zags are different sizes. And the back is fantastic. 1974 has so many great prints.
very nice. I am sure they will love it!
This quilt is awesome! I love zig zags and that line of fabric.
Great job, Ash! I am positive KT will love it!
That is stunning… great fabric choice!
both sides of the quilt are amazing! nice job!!!
I think your friends will probably try really hard to keep the puppy off that beautiful quilt!
Are your quilts applique or do you piece all that white together?
Wow, what a lovely placement of zigzags! I love the bold border too.
Love this quilt – how about a tutorial?
did you use a pattern? the only pattern for zig-zag quilts i’ve seen is in denyse schmidt’s book which is sort of confusing to me. i’d love to know…..
i was born in 1974 so i really should check out this line of fabrics. 😉
Does anyone know how to do the zig zag rectangle on the back? The corners have me a bit convulsed
*confused