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spotted squares quilt… in a twin size

You might recall that I had a request to recreate my original Spotted Squares quilt in a twin sized version. It’s taken a little while to get this finished (twin sized quilts are larger than I realized!), but I’m pleased to say that it’s finally done!

There are a total of 108 blocks in this quilt, and the printed fabrics are each some form of a polka dot (a very loose interpretation of a polka dot, just to make it a bit more interesting!). I’ve always loved this design, and I think this quilt is another winner… and it’s fun to see it in a larger version!

For the backing, I went with a lovely shade of blue – a Moda Bella solid in Mist, to be exact – and I added in fun strip of blocks outlined in white.

The binding is Kona Coal, with a tiny pieced section using Amy Butler’s Sunspots in green. I really love the dark binding – I think it makes the colors on the front really pop, and of course I just love how it looks with the solid blue backing.

After washing, it shrunk down to a near perfect twin sized quilt – measuring about 65″ x 87″ or so. It’s all packaged up and it’s been mailed off to meet it’s new owner, a little girl just moving into her big girl bed. I certainly hope she will love it for years to come!

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Previous post about this quilt can be found here.

Blocks are 8.25″ square. I did 9 blocks across by 12 blocks, for a total of 108 blocks. This worked out to a nearly perfect twin sized quilt.

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happy heart day

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still dreaming of spring…

There’s a lot of red and pink everywhere these days, but I’m still over here dreaming of Spring … and pulling out all my spring-colored fabrics (as if that will hurry Spring along!)

Remember these fabrics?

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They’re designed by Laurie Wisbrun of Scarlet Fig. You all know how much I love her designs. And I’m happy that Laurie was thinking of Spring too – these prints, especially in this colorway, are so spring-y and fun. Here’s a little peek at the quilt I’m working on using these prints, some other coordinating prints, and lots of solids…

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Recently I also succumbed and purchased some of Jessica Levitt’s prints from her new line, Timber. This is the Breeze colorway — I’m really liking those pale blues and greens… plus, her designs are really fun!

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(purchased from Hawthorne Threads)

And lastly, here’s the start of another spring colored pairing – a little linen, a Carolyn Gavin print, an Anna Maria Horner voile print, and some brighter solids. I don’t know if it will ever turn into anything, but as always, it’s fun to look at!

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Hope you have a happy weekend and a happy Valentine’s Day!

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Oh, and in case you feel like doing a little shopping for yourself this weekend, here are a couple sales:

15% off at Canton Village Quilt Works – Jackie has lots of Kona and some great Essex cotton/linen blends. Use coupon code love15. (good through 2/15)

10% off at Fabricworm with coupon code Pres10. (good until 2/16)

10% off at Sew Mama Sew with coupon code TRUELOVE10FEB. Plus, they’re still offering a flat $5 shipping rate, which gets me every time!Â (good through Monday, 2/15)

10% off at Pink Chalk Fabrics with coupon code LOVE. (good through Friday, 2/19).

Feel free to add any other great sales or coupon codes below!