October 9, 2013

Custom Happy Scrappy Quilt in Ooh La La - Twin Size - Finished!

This post may contain affiliate links. Thank you for your support!


I've finished the custom twin-sized Happy Scrappy quilt in Ooh La La!
Twin Size Happy Scrappy Quilt Set in Ooh La La
She is so very bright and fun!
Twin Size Happy Scrappy Quilt Set in Ooh La La
Ooh La La is nearly gone from my stash, and there is only enough left for a baby quilt or pillows.  But don't worry, there is no shortage of delightful fabrics in my stash for more quilts!

Twin Size Happy Scrappy Quilt Set in Ooh La La
My customer gave me freedom with the pillow sham.  Her exact words were, "Surprise me! :) ".  My reply to her was, "Oh, you do know how to make a quilter happy by letting her make it how she envisions it!!"  
I had fun making it work with the larger pieces of Ooh La La that I had on hand.  I used one of my favorite go-to quilt books, Shams With Style, as a guide for making the pillow sham.  I like having all of the figuring done for me so I can just cut and sew without a whole lot of thinking!  There are tons of options in the book, including bound pillows, flanged pillows, envelope backed pillows, tied edge pillows in all sizes from toss to king. 


Twin Size Happy Scrappy Quilt Set in Ooh La La
The front is quilted on the diagonal on top of a layer of fusible fleece.  I have never used fusible fleece before, and I now ♥ it!  It is so nice to use instead of quilting with a layer of batting and muslin for backing.  I can see why purse patterns call for fusible fleece.  
The edge of the sham is bound like a quilt with extra-wide binding as a nice accent.  The binding started out 3-1/2" wide!  I used the same striped fabric for the sham binding as is on the quilt.

Twin Size Happy Scrappy Quilt Set in Ooh La La
Quilt Stats:
  • Pattern:  Big block Happy Scrappy!
  • Size:  67" x 91", generous twin
  • Fabric:  Ooh La La by Pillow & Maxfield for Michael Miller Fabrics
  • Batting:  100% cotton, thin
  • Backing:  White Kona premium 200-count muslin
  • Quilting:  Allover meandering in white polyester thread on Mrs.Singer, my antique 31-15 mounted on a long-arm quilting frame
  • Binding:  Double fold in coordinating stripe from the Ooh La La collection, attached by machine with mitered corners
  • Sham:  Standard sized using Shams With Style as a guide in fabrics from the Ooh La La collection and one fabric from a coordinating collection.  Quilted on the diagonal with a layer of fusible fleece.  Bound with extra-wide binding.
This quilt set was a custom order in my Etsy shop.  You can order a quilt in many patterns and any size at BusyHandsQuilts on Etsy.

Linking to:

Crazy Mom Quilts

Thursday Threads My Quilt Infatuation Fresh Poppy Design

12 comments :

Paula said...

I love the Oooh La La fabrics! Great sham too!

Ava said...

Absolutely gorgeous.

Sue C said...

How beautiful and vibrant the quilt and sham are. Just love them both.

Sandy Panagos said...

That is one beautiful quilt - the fabrics really make it. And you made the absolute perfect pillow sham to go with it.

Anonymous said...

So bright and fun. Great job.

Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation said...

oh, that is definitely Happy Scrappy! I love the bright colors!

Thank you so much for linking up with Needle and Thread Thursday!

:) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation

Snowcatcher said...

This is SO bright! The fabrics really work together well.

Christine S said...

I don't think there's a patchwork square quilt that I don't love! Looks great :)

Sheila said...

Love this happy, scrappy quilt and pillow!

Dona said...

I just love the colors and the simple square design. It's so very happy. beautiful job!

Sewing Mom said...

Beautiful! The colors are great too!

Richard Healey said...

Lovely Quilt. You are the winner of our LAFF $15 Fat Quarter Shop gift certificate for month of October. Please email us with a good email address to send it to.