Naturally, she picked Lella Boutique's Aviator pattern. Aren't the airplanes the cutest?
I loved this pattern, by the way. It's written so that it uses the ENTIRE fat quarter, which I LOVE (also - detailed cutting instructions for the win!). I hate it when fat quarter patterns have tons of excess left over. I'd rather just use it all up.
This quilt told me it wanted crosshatch quilting in the airplanes and swirly/billowy air currents in the backgrounds. It was a bit of extra work, but I obliged. Thank HEAVENS for matching thread (wink, wink).
To save time (and because this fabric was perfect), we used the same fabric for backing and binding. I used Cluck Cluck Sew's life changing tutorial and just folded the backing to the front.
And there you have it! I made something that is going to hang in a quilt shop! It was so much fun and I hope I get to do it again someday. Any quilt shops out there want to hire me? ;)
Quilt stats:
Started: February/March 2017
Finished: April 2017
Fabrics: Up and Away by Emily Herrick (plus one or two blenders)
Batting: Not entirely sure - I'm guessing Warm N Natural
Finished size: Approximately 48" x 65"
Recipient: Corn Wagon Quilt Co. (for now)
Methods used: Piecing, straight line quilting, FMQ
Binding: Backing to front
Time to Make: About 14.5 hours
