It is the Treasure Map from Pixel Play by Emily Cier. It is supposed to be twin sized, but I shunk everything in half and decided in the beginning it would be ok if it wasn't perfect. (It also meant that I had many squares with a finished size if 1/2" by 1/2".)
Now, I've had tons of time to stare at the quilt in its finished state, but there are so many issues. Since the blocks are small lining them up was hard. The smallness also created a ton of very noticeable wrinkles when quilting, I ran out of ocean and ordered more, but the dye lot is different...and easily seen in the 3am lighting that I have. The quilt is not square. I missed quilting a few small places.
But...it was made with love and has already gotten a lot of use. I'm happy with how it turned out, overall.
I quilted the water with ocean currents (or swirls) and the land with pebbles. The outside border has a cross-hatch that pretends to be straight. I was going to do some cool tree trunks and leaves but with all the wrinkles decided that I shouldn't.
The back is a light blue minky. It's fun to see the different colored threads on the back.
There are several more quilts that I really like in the book...but it'll probably be a while before I'm ready to do another.
Joining up with LAAF, whoop-whoop Friday and Finish it up Friday.
Awe, they are so cute on the quilt...just adorable. Your quilt has character, if you hadn't told us most of the issue wouldn't have been noticed. I've yet to make a perfect quilt, thank goodness, perfect takes to long! The quicker the better.
ReplyDeleteoh that pattern is just awesome!! You did a wonderful job with it, and you can easily say the different dye lots are deeper/shallower water, right?
ReplyDeleteVery cute quilt and you did a great job!
ReplyDeleteI think your quilt is great - and those two cuties on it are adorable! :). Congratulations on finishing the quilt, and on your sweet little boy.
ReplyDeleteWell, I can't see any mistakes! It's lovely, and those kidlets on it are pretty cute too. Nice work!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness -- you did such a great job. You are courageous! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteYour son is so adorable! It turned out great!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a fun quilt! The babies look perfect resting atop it. I'm sure that it will be loved to pieces.
ReplyDeleteI think you are too hard on yourself. The quilt looks great, piecing 1/2 inch squares is no easy task. I am sure the little people who matter most will love it.
ReplyDeleteOh my word, it's awesome! Kiddos to you for being able to see past the details and love it for what it is. It's incredible.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the new baby and your quilt, both are gorgeous!
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