Joan of Moosestash Quilting is one of the craziest ladies I know, and this month she has challenged all of us quilters to showcase our CraZiEsT project. Today is my day to show you the quilt that nearly drove me nutz!
I have done some pretty crazy projects in my time, but none so crazy as agreeing to not one but two unicorn quilts for a friend. It was the summer of 2017 and she was about to become a grandmother for the second time and wanted a unicorn quilt for the new baby. But big sis, who was 2 years old, also needed a unicorn quilt so she wouldn't feel left out. How could I say no to a making two quilts for a friend for free in less than a month? Crazy!
I found a darling applique' pattern called Unicornia by Claire Turpin Design. The quilt was originally designed to be 50" x 73", but since this was for an infant and a two-year old, I decided to make them smaller.
Unicornia by Claire Turpin Design
This quilt was such a challenge for me. Because of the rainbow colors there were bits and pieces of colorful remnants all over my craft room. I adhered the colored bits to fusible web to be ironed onto bigger colorful pieces of fabric. Easy, right? Except I kept losing the little pieces and then had to cut new pieces. And to be honest, I really don't applique. I just don't think applique is a good project for someone as disorganized as me.
I was never so happy to get done with a quilt in my life!
And then there was Sister's quilt to do. Needless to say, Sister's quilt was much simpler!
I can't say I haven't done similar crazy projects, but none that gave me so many
problems.
Thank you, Joan, for hosting this great challenge. If we weren't all a little crazy, we wouldn't have as much fun!
But I'm not the only quilter gone mad. Check out these other crazy ladies:
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Both quilts are super cute. Yeah, applique isn't really my thing either, but yours look great. All of those little pieces can be a chore. You have done well on both quilts.
ReplyDeleteThose a lovely quilts! I can see how doing them with such a deadline and not being an appliquer would drive you crazy, but they sure look great, and I bet they were greatly appreciated!!
ReplyDeleteThe outcome of this insanity is wonderful but I can see how these quilts could make a gal completely crazy for agreeing to make them. Knowing that 2 little girls who are still smiling when they see them is worth it.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I just can't say no when kids are involved. Call me crazy!
DeleteMaking two quilts in a month with applique when you "really don't applique" definitely meets this crazy challenge. I love that pattern and think bot of them turned out beautiful in spite of all the crazy it caused you. I know that frustration of losing pieces...it happens to me all the time. Thanks for sharing, Charlene!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful quilts you made...even if you don't appliqué...which definitely fits into the crazy challenge.
ReplyDeleteYour quilts are crazy-adorable!
ReplyDeleteThose are amazing! I don't applique either and I certainly would not have tried something so ambitious. They turned out great!
ReplyDeleteYou are crazy just to decide that you could do 2 (TWO) quilts in a month! Geez, even one is too much for me. You handled it so well and the quilts turned out perfectly. Excellent.
ReplyDeleteAdorable quilts, you did them beautifully!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! This quilt is so adorable! My 5 year old caught a glimpse of it and now wants me to make one! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteCrazy? Maybe, but definitely wonderful!
ReplyDeleteIt might have been a bit crazy making it, but it turned out just gorgeous!! Great job and know it will be loved!! xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous pattern. I can't imagine getting two quilts done in that short timeframe but I think you did yourself proud with your results.... great compromise on the 'big sister' quilt.
ReplyDeleteIt's a cute pattern. I'm with you - machine applique is not my kind of crazy. You did a wonderful job.
ReplyDeleteYou might have felt it was crazy, but you did a fantastic job! Well done!
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