That Big Old Chunk of Fabric Finally Used!
 

This lap blanket backed with Minky I made using a lot of scraps and a large light fabric that I have had folded up for several years. I have no idea why I bought 4yards of this and have tried to come up with a use many times. Not long ago I saw a pattern on Pinterest called Eidos which was rather modern and very different from anything I have ever done. But I could see a way to use up that big old chunk of fabric. So, I cut it all up, paper pieced some of the diamonds and completed this warm and somewhat modern blanket which will keep a friend warm who is on dialysis three times a week. He has dreaded the coming winter, but his face just lit up when he got this.

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I absolutely love this quilt! I designed one similar. Did you have to paperpiece the blocks? Or just piece them?

It worked out well!

its all great! the pattern, the fabrics and the quilting!

I can see why your friend's face lit up when he saw the quilt. It's beautiful & I'm sure it will keep him warm this winter.

I love your quilt. I think I am becoming more modern with my quilting. That's what appeals to me these days.

Very pretty! Feels great to finally find use for that one piece of fabric you had to have!! I still have that problem!!

That's lovely. And no one would ever guess it wasn't planned.

Watson

What a good friend you are! This one is not only going to be warm, but there's so much to look at. Kudoes to you for your kindness and good use of that big ole chunk of fabric:)