Tuesday, February 8, 2022

A Flannel Quilt Workout

 With the beginning of a new year
and the Winter Olympics currently going on,
maybe it was time to think
about "shaping up".


Well, I wasn't necessarily thinking about
it physically, but rather,
thinking about  "targeting" some of 
those long forgotten projects.

In my sewing room 
lingering right over my shoulders
in plain view

are these adorable practical picnic baskets.



And this one has been holding 
flannel fabric for a project for over a decade.
The original idea had long ago
"stalled out".

Now was the time to "reshape" 
these already cut 8 inch squares of 
Kansas Trouble flannels into something new.

But with flannels I didn't want to be too "aggressive"
and cut 
it all up into very small pieces.
So I happened to find a free pattern
by Kim Diehl available through Henry Glass Fabrics
called Heritage Stars.


It's similar to patterns we've seen before, and
I thought I could "workout" my fabric sizes with
Kim's ideas pretty easily.

With a little imagination
interpretation,
and  "endurance"

it was becoming a "winning" solution.


You can see that I "stretched" the idea
of the stars into the borders
and "maximized" the use of the flannels.

It will be perfect for our winter weather 
and it was  the perfect project to "tackle" and
"rehabilitate" those lingering flannels.

Until Next Time-
Kyle

25 comments:

  1. Perfect and do you now have an empty bin? I like your idea of carrying the stars into the border. I had that pattern already saved and on my 'to do' list. Seeing your top makes me think of doing one in plaids.

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  2. OH I love it!!! What a lovely warm quilt...perfect for Colorado weather!!! Rose Marie, using plaids is another great idea.

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  3. It's beautiful. It is so satisfying to finish an older UFO. Hugs, Cathy

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  4. Stunning quilt, Kyle. I like the center of the stars is slightly brighter than the rest, really makes them pop.

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  5. Kudos! I seriously dislike working with flannel, but I'm currently assembling a flannel quilt for Denver Son. Yours is lovely and I give you high scores for cutting and stitching all those triangles - gold medal, for sure!

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  6. Kyle que bonita y alegre colcha ¡¡me encanta!!
    tus cestas maravillosas.
    Saludos

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  7. This quilt is going to be so cozy and it looks great! Plus from stash, that is worth bonus points.

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  8. Wow! WHat a fabulous quilt. I adore this pattern and it looks great in flannels. Good for you for attacking some of those UFO's. I'm tired of my "someday" speech. I need to get busier. Who needs sleep?

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  9. What a beautiful quilt, Kyle! So cozy looking--just perfect for this (seemingly endless!) winter weather :) Take care now!

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  10. Beautiful, and practical, solution for your UFO. This gives me an idea for a fat 1/4 flannel bundle I’ve had languishing for about a decade. Nice job Kyle, and thanks!

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  11. Nice job!!! Both for finding a way to use your flannels and for getting it finished. It looks great.

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  12. This is a seriously beautiful and warm looking quilt, and you have the bonus of an empty bin! The pattern looks like it would go together easily, though my love affair with flannels is long over. Kudos to you for whipping an old ufo into shape.

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  13. The vintage picnic baskets are awesome and in great condition. The flannel quilt is cozy for the cold months. The recent use of fabrics from the stash are worthy of a medal!

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  14. Congratulations on finishing a project that has been patiently waiting for a long time!😊. It’s both functional and attractive - what could be better?!

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  15. Great choice for your languishing flannels - I say it's a gold medal winner! And those project baskets of yours - fabulous. I'll be the flannels didn't want to leave...

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  16. Way to move along a long standing UFO and make such a cheerful and cozy quilt. I love the baskets - they make beautiful storage.

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  17. great vintage photo!
    your quilt is so homey and charming. I really like the stars floating into the borders.
    Your basket storage is fabulous. Neat and out of site. Great idea.
    I give you a gold medal!

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  18. It's so pretty, I love flannel quilts. I do have a question for you. Do you take bigger seams when you piece with flannel? I find that it ravels pretty bad.

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  19. Excellent choice! I've had that pattern "pinned" for a few years, but nothing has materialized from it. You made good use of your flannels and the pattern. A really nice finish!

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  20. Oh now you're making me feel guilty. I have sooo much flannel just sitting around being unused! Great choice for the pattern. Simple is good with flannel.:)

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  21. Those picnic baskets are gorgeous! So glad you’ve emptied one to make a great quilt - can I have the basket now ? 😉😂😂😂

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  22. Great choice of design for your flannels. Kim D has so many great patterns.
    Your quilt will be perfect for the cold weather.

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  23. A lot of stars in this Olympic season where the star athlete's are performing so well!

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  24. A winning solution for sure! Doesn't it feel good to tackle an older project with renewed enthusiasm?? I find myself doing the same thing lately :) You found the perfect pattern and your finished quilt is going to be warm and perfect to snuggle with. Love it!

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