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Work In Progress: Prince Charming Quilt

This past weekend I got my order of Tula Pink's Prince Charming fabric!! :)  This was my first time ordering fabric from Hawthorne Threads and I was pleased with the quickness with which I received my order.  I was a tad bit concerned that they didn't include an invoice or receipt with the package, but there were no issues with the shipment so I'll definitely order from them again.

Tula Pink's Prince Charming Collection
Tula Pink's Prince Charming Collection
As I mentioned last week, I didn't have a pattern in mind for this quilt, so I spent most of Sunday sketching ideas with the NFL playoff games in the background.  I developed a couple ideas and eventually decided I needed a pattern that would highlight the frogs and turtles; I think these will look good as 6"x6" finished squares.

Fabric and Pattern Sketch
Fabric and Pattern Sketch
I totally f'd up fussy cutting the first two frogs.  I have a 6"x24" ruler and completely forgot that I couldn't just cut along the narrow sides because I need the frog squares to be 6"x6" finished, which means that with a quarter inch seam allowance on all sides, I needed to cut them 6.5"x6.5" , but I ended up cutting them 6"x6.5".  I saved the two that I messed up and will probably incorporate them either on the back of the quilt or in some pillow covers.....oooooh, pillow covers, they're so fun to make!

I'm hoping this quilt will be 72"x90", but I have no idea if I have enough fabric for the pattern I have in mind.  We'll see how this goes....Anyone have any words of advice for developing your own quilt pattern?  Hopefully the more patterns I develop, the easier it'll get.
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  1. PookieJanuary 24, 2012 at 1:26 AM

    HOORAY! I'm SO glad you're loving quilting!!! Your projects so far look amazing. I can't wait to see what you do with Prints Charming. My very first finished quilt was done with Tula Pink fabrics, too! :D

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  2. PookieJanuary 24, 2012 at 1:32 AM

    Oh, and I mean to add that I love Hawthorne Threads! Also check out Fabricworm. They ship super-fast and have a really great selection. I think they're my favorite of all the online stores (although Fat Quarter Shop is always great for having everything, including all the pre-cuts, and for having good sales).

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  3. kaorumarieJanuary 24, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    Thanks, Pookie! Thanks for all of your quilting suggestions. I can't believe it took me this long to get into it. I really like Tula Pink fabrics. I saw there's a new collection coming out soon.....Can't wait to get it!

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  4. kaorumarieJanuary 24, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    I was VERY impressed with how quickly I received my shipment from Hawthorne Threads. And I noticed they show you colors that are in a print and provide you a sample of other fabrics that have those colors too, which I think is pretty cool. I bought my first quilting pre-cuts from Fabric Depot and they sent me the wrong charm packs! I was so annoyed (even though I did end up using them....) but I'm never shopping there again and I think there are better online stores anyway.

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