Collin's Batik Quilt
 

Started one quilt for Collin (DGS 19 years old) and decided it was too boring. Bought a package of Benartex 10" layer cakes in Dark Batiks. My original pattern was to cut each into 4 charm squares but they weren't 10", more like 9.50. So I just decided they were too darn pretty to cut up and since I could buy some extra fabric for the cornerstones, I made this pattern up. It is a queen size quilt and the pictures do not begin to show how beautiful the fabric really is. The pictures look pastel in some areas and it is not pastel at all. It is completely machine sewed as I even sewed the binding on (for the first time). The backing was some cherry/orange fabric I had here in my stash and Marie, my trusty 85 year old long armer, quilted it with black thread, makes the back quite interesting. As they say on TV "This has exceeded my expectations" !!!

Very pretty!

WOW! That is beautiful. I love batiks & framing them in black really makes them pop. You done a wonderful job on it. I know they will love it.

That is beautiful and I'm not usually a batik fan. :-)

You can't go wrong with batiks!! Beautiful quilt!! Love all the colors!!

very pretty!!!!!!

Beautiful quilt and I'm sure your GS will love it! Great job by both you and the quilter!

very nicely done... great colors

very pretty ... nice

Beautiful colors! Nice work.

Very effective pattern. Love the black with the cornerstones.

Georgous quilt. I love the black sashing and although I can't see it well, I am sure quilting it with black thread really enhances it.

That's really nice. He'll love it.

I love the colors. Great job!

Very lovely. The black is perfect for sashing. I am a fan of cornerstones in the sashing.

WOW!! What a great idea and it turned out gorgeous! Loved how you used the black to separate each block.

Very pretty.

Lovely quilt.

Came out stunningly!

That came out very well!

I am currently doing a great many stars on a quilt for DGD. I bought Hoffman Bali Crackers which I found were mainly 10" one way and 9 7/8" the other, certainly inconvenient since I wanted to make all of the pieces into HSTs. While the colors are great, anyone planning this sort of thing should be aware of the problem.

Very pretty! You did a great job!!

Simply beautiful!

Very pretty!!!

very pretty...not a batik fan, but this quilt is an exception!!

Ooooh, I like that!

Terrific quilt. You were right - the blocks look great intact!

sew beautiful

That is beautiful and your points meet so well. Great job.

Very nice! The black makes the colors really pop!

Beautiful colors...

That is so beautiful! Love the squares, love the sashing, love the cornerstones. This is a gorgeous quilt and one he is certain to love and treasure!

Pretty quilt.

With fabrics that beautiful I would have been reluctant to cut them up too.

Nice batiks and love the framing in black. Classic. :)

Super quilt. He will treasure it always

Wow very nice quilt

I love batiks and this pattern showcased them so well. All parts of the quilt are gorgeous.

Just the ticket for my 10 inch squares of batik.......

very, very, pretty...have a question? when buying 10" layer cakes,,,are they 10" , or are they sometimes off??? I have never bought a layer cake ???