LynneBobSquarePants finished

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LynneBobSquarePants is finished.  


Twenty-five blocks, each one 12" square, scraps on Kona charcoal, then a scrappy skinny strip then some more scrappy HSTs then a border of a Lakehouse dot called something like little donuts.  72" square finished.


Thank you to the members of Stash Trad Bee and VIBees (and Amy Badksirt) for the wonderful blocks you made for me and the beautiful scraps you put in them.  There are some real treasures in there.   


I quilted it with my current favourite quilting - lines about 2" apart on both diagonals.  Katy I'm a Ginger Monkey told me that one of the golden rules of quilting is that your lines MUST NOT CROSS.   So I guess this must be BAD QUILTING which is annoying. 


A scrappy binding seemed the right choice for this very scrappy quilt.  


And finally, backed with a luscious Art Gallery Pat Bravo fabric - soft as Egyptian cotton - this quilt is for me so only the best for the best. 

Comments

  1. Jan4 July 2012 at 18:37

    This is wonderful - happy that you made it for yourself!

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  2. Theresa4 July 2012 at 18:38

    oh it's absolutely beautiful, perfect for snuggling up in with a good book :)

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  3. Charlotte4 July 2012 at 18:42

    wow - that is amazing! I love the skinny strip!

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  4. Linda Coleman4 July 2012 at 18:43

    Beautiful quilt Lynne

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  5. Leanne4 July 2012 at 18:50

    I love everything about this quilt! The borders are excellent as is the binding. And I think your quilting is great, even if the lines cross.

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  6. Mrs.Pickles4 July 2012 at 18:53

    wow stunning!!

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  7. Betty4 July 2012 at 18:57

    Stunning, yes! But how utterly, humongously annoying!
    The quilting I mean

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  8. Mrs Flying Blind...4 July 2012 at 19:01

    So modest, but so true!
    Great finish x

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  9. Mary on Lake Pulaski4 July 2012 at 19:05

    You deserve the best and got the best!!

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  10. gale4 July 2012 at 19:07

    beautiful. I've only heard the 'do not cross' rule for meandering/stippling. I think cross hatching is pretty common although I've become lazy and have been doing channel quilting lately. Less chance of puckering.

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  11. Catherine4 July 2012 at 19:08

    It looks amazing Lynne, well done

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  12. Katy Cameron4 July 2012 at 19:15

    Ooh, how fab! Oh man, if we're not allowed to cross lines when quilting, there's a lot of us going straight to the bad fire ;o)

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  13. Katie B4 July 2012 at 19:23

    Yay! This looks incredible. I'm glad to have played a small part in this quilt.

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  14. Little Island Quilting4 July 2012 at 19:28

    And your FMB2 quilt...;-)

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  15. Vesuviusmama4 July 2012 at 19:28

    It is great! I particularly love the skinny border and the backing - both wonderful touches!

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  16. Sarah PingsAndNeedles4 July 2012 at 19:29

    Oh it's so grown up and sophisticated! That Lakehouse dot border is in-spired! Totes amazin ...

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  17. Debbie4 July 2012 at 19:41

    oh love the borders you chose. GOOD idea! ;-)

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  18. Beth4 July 2012 at 19:43

    How could they not cross with this pattern?!? I so love this quilt! Beautiful!

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  19. Johanne4 July 2012 at 20:10

    I just love it!

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  20. Sarah4 July 2012 at 20:19

    Your border is great, I love the skinny strip! The dot is great too, it disappears until you see it close up so its even more added interest innit :-) Very clever missus x

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  21. Nicky4 July 2012 at 20:20

    So modest hehe! ? Or just telling it like it is?

    Glorious - love the skinny strip, the scrappy binding, the cross quilting, the luscious backing - well the whole damn lot actually!

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  22. Canadian Abroad4 July 2012 at 20:24

    Love, love, love!!

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  23. elle squared4 July 2012 at 20:38

    Beeeeautiful! Love the framed border!

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  24. Reene@Nellie's Niceties4 July 2012 at 20:38

    Well if this is bad quilting mine must be awful! I'm always crossing lines ;) Fabulous quilt Lynne :)

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  25. Poppyprint4 July 2012 at 20:49

    Quite right, only the best for the best. And that Katy doesn't know what she's talking about...do we have to make her up a Quilt Constable badge? hehe.

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  26. Jennie P.4 July 2012 at 21:00

    Love love love it! Turned out so beautiful! I love the binding choice. It really adds a pop!

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  27. Strawberry Patch4 July 2012 at 21:12

    I agree, terrible quilting indeed ;-)

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  28. Kate4 July 2012 at 21:17

    What a gorgeous quilt! I love, love, love the border - it couldn't be more perfect! Is there a name for the block you've used in this quilt? P.S. The quilting is stunning, as well!

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  29. Kate4 July 2012 at 21:20

    Oops! Never mind! I just found the pattern, kindly shared in your Tutorials and Quiltalongs section. What a treasure trove! Thank you so much for sharing!

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  30. Cherie4 July 2012 at 21:27

    Such a gorgeous quilt! The quilting really adds to the fabrics. Loving that backing and binding =D

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  31. Becky (My Fabric Obsession)4 July 2012 at 21:29

    Amazingly beautiful! I adore the border you added, it's perfect!

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  32. Judith4 July 2012 at 21:39

    You know Sugar, I do love your BAD quilting and that back is just delicious.

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  33. Sheila4 July 2012 at 21:48

    Brilliant quilt - and I love your cross hatch quilting, it's terrific.

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  34. amy4 July 2012 at 21:53

    1) Amazing job!!!!
    2) silliness about the lines crossing - super traditional patterns often using a tight cross-hatching background to make something stand out (like in wholecloth quilting) so clearly it's not a "golden" rule. i would say that it is a "sometimes" rule - as in, if you are supposed to be able to create the pattern without crossing (like stippling). clearly, the concept of cross-hatching is not one of those instances!!

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  35. Rosa4 July 2012 at 21:55

    Fabulous quilt.Love,love.well done!!

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  36. Linda4 July 2012 at 22:06

    I don't machine quilt. Tried it once and got on a terrible mess. But I understood that the Not crossing rule applied to free motion stippling or meandering.

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  37. Karen4 July 2012 at 22:22

    those quilt rules are just made to be broken - *adore* the finish ;)

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  38. Anita4 July 2012 at 22:22

    You have a great eye for color! Love the quilt :)

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  39. Yvonne@Nellie's Niceties4 July 2012 at 22:24

    It's perfect Lynne. The dots are inspired And the backing is rich and beautiful. :)

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  40. Unknown4 July 2012 at 22:55

    Oh em gee! It's a stunner!!! Show & tell tomorrow please yes?

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  41. Sarah4 July 2012 at 23:26

    S'beautiful!

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  42. Paige4 July 2012 at 23:51

    Gorgeous! I love everything about it!

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  43. Lynne5 July 2012 at 02:01

    Oh wow! It's stunningly gorgeous!

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  44. jeanne e.5 July 2012 at 02:12

    totally in love with this quilt!

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  45. Kx5 July 2012 at 02:23

    I think you might get a stamp from the teacher for this one!!! It looks seriously fantastic.
    Congrats!!
    Kx

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  46. Anonymous5 July 2012 at 02:43

    Grid quilting is quite common throughout quilting's history, and is a perfectly acceptable, beautiful way to complete a quilt.

    Perhaps Katy was referring to stippling or meandering? That's the only instance in which I've heard that crossing the lines isn't acceptable.

    LMAO - I just had a thought. "Don't cross the streams!" from Ghostbusters.

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  47. Danielle5 July 2012 at 03:00

    Holey moley I love it. The scrappy binding, the dotty border with the extra HSTs, especially the skinny innerborder, and the quilting is freak out amazing.

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  48. Amy5 July 2012 at 03:25

    A sharp looking quilt! I like the gray background. Makes those colors sing.

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  49. Sarah Craig5 July 2012 at 03:39

    Beautiful quilt!! I love all that scrappiness!! And what's that saying? "Rules - we don't need no stinkin' rules!" ;-)

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  50. MariQuilts5 July 2012 at 03:41

    Sooo beautiful....and yes I believe that rule is for meandering etc....and if not, who cares, it looks perfect.

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  51. Kathy P5 July 2012 at 03:42

    I love how you finished it off - it's gorgeous!!!

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  52. Lindsay@fortheloveofcotton5 July 2012 at 04:05

    Your quilt it beautiful! I am going to have to make one of these one day!

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  53. prsd4tim25 July 2012 at 04:12

    I think your quilt and your quilting are lovely. Rules are made to be broken, after all.

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  54. suemac5 July 2012 at 04:29

    I made one of your blocks for my Block Swap. It turned out great. I like the quilt.

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  55. Angela5 July 2012 at 05:00

    It's beautiful Lynne! I'm so proud to have a little piece in this quilt that you are actually keeping for yourself. I love the polka dot you used in the border. Great touch! And now I'm feeling the need to get some of that Pat Bravo fabric. I knew I shouldn't have read this. lol

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  56. Liz5 July 2012 at 05:13

    gorgeous! no bad quilting in sight!

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  57. Shayla Sharp5 July 2012 at 06:21

    Looks great--love the backing!

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  58. Deb5 July 2012 at 06:39

    Beautiful

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  59. Manda5 July 2012 at 07:14

    A gorgeous quilt!

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  60. Unknown5 July 2012 at 08:07

    What! another beautiful quilt
    You are on a roll lady

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  61. Freddie5 July 2012 at 13:17

    I am in love with this one. I have some plain black cotton and a mountain of scraps. I think I will try and copy it.

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  62. Archie The Wonder Dog5 July 2012 at 13:52

    Damn it, you've gone and done it again! Another quilt I adore. One that makes me want to rush upstairs and start pulling fabrics for my own version...

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  63. Esch House Quilts5 July 2012 at 14:37

    Gorgeous quilt, Lynne! Everyone's scraps play so well together and pop wonderfully off the charcoal background. I love the quilting - I think the don't cross your lines thing is for free motion quilting. If not, who cares, it still looks fantastic!

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  64. sukie5 July 2012 at 15:42

    Great finish!!

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  65. Cindy Sharp5 July 2012 at 16:56

    I've never hear the "must not cross" rule before. I can't see why that would matter. I think your quilting is perfect.

    Love the way you finished it...the little line between the blocks is inspired.

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  66. Laura5 July 2012 at 18:57

    That is beautiful.

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  67. ktru4566 July 2012 at 02:18

    Wow what a beautiful quilt! Love it!

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  68. Bluebell Ridge Handworks6 July 2012 at 11:51

    When I look at the picture of this finished quilt "stunning" is the word that comes to mind. the black really makes it dramatic. Your LBSP block sure makes for a memorable quilt ;o)

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  69. Rafael's Mum6 July 2012 at 14:09

    YAY !! Definitely needed that border to accentuate the lovely piecing. That is looking great!

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  70. Kati6 July 2012 at 21:23

    So fun to see this finished! I once again love how you did the quilting. Love the charcoal.

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  71. Michelle7 July 2012 at 12:10

    Gosh Lynne - it's just so gorgeous! I absolutely love it. You must be thrilled.

    (Not too sure about the crossed quilting lines - I've never heard that one before! Looks fine to me though)

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  72. julie8 July 2012 at 02:41

    Oh my lordy lord, that is stunning!!!!! I love the border finish.

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  73. Claire Jain8 July 2012 at 21:57

    So, so, so, so, so beautiful :-) I've been wanting to make a quilt with this block of yours. It's so awesome it makes for some foolproof quilting! Your finished quilt is amazing :-D

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  74. TheTaffs31 July 2012 at 04:58

    Its beautiful! Back when you originally posted this block I started one of my own and finished it just a month ago. I finally got to posting it on my blog here (http://silverlilysews.blogspot.com/2012/07/finished.html). Thanks for the inspiration!

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