Thursday, October 17, 2013

Finished Skateboard Quilt

I used my skateboard block again and made a custom quilt for a boy. It has since been picked up and tucked away for Christmas. I really enjoyed the process and found myself feeling "attached" to the quilt! It is just like Jack's quilt but I added prints to both ends making it 72 inches long, a nice throw size. The quilt measured 50x72. The boards and wheels are machine appliquéd to the top. I used Pelion cotton batting and backed it with solid black. The binding was a combination of the prints in the quilt. I quilted around each board to give it added stability and also stitched in the ditch in random places, at least one box per block. It puckered up so nicely after washing. I gave my sewing bee the tutorial back in August and have received lots of these blocks in girl colors. I can't wait to make a girl version!

Kris <3

Linking up to Finish it Up Friday at Crazy Mom Quilts

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  1. Katelyn @ Sing While CraftingOctober 17, 2013 at 9:42 PM

    Looks Fabulous! I love it. And I totally know what you mean by being "attached" I have pretty much wanted to make quilt replicas for myself of quilts I have given away. I even have the fabric for one or two. lol

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    1. Kris from Duke Says Sew WhatOctober 18, 2013 at 11:51 AM

      That's funny you mention the duplicates...I have a mini in the works and am making mine at the same time! (Same fabrics). Might as well cut them both! Thanks Xo

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  2. M-R CharbonneauOctober 18, 2013 at 6:37 AM

    This is awesome! I'm so glad you linked up to TGIFF!, but to be eligible for the prizes for OctoberQuest 2, you need to link back to the party in your post. I've unlinked you, but if you add the link, I hope you link back up. Your quilt is fabulous! :)

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    1. Kris from Duke Says Sew WhatOctober 18, 2013 at 10:14 AM

      That's good to know. I always have the TgiFF link back button in my sidebar at the top. Wasn't aware of prizes just wanted to give you another post. I will keep your comments in mind.

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  3. Krista SchneiderOctober 18, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    Ha! You're such a cheater!
    Love the skateboard quilt, you do such awesome work :D

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  4. Mrs Flying Blind...October 18, 2013 at 2:05 PM

    There will a lucky lad getting that on Christmas day!

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    1. Kris from Duke Says Sew WhatOctober 18, 2013 at 3:00 PM

      Thanks Hadley! I am impressed that she is keeping it back until then.

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