Sarah's Birthday 2020
 

I just finished this quilt that was made from a panel that I bought many years ago. I surrounded the panel pieces with spool blocks and lots of white borders. The backing is newprint fabric. This is going to the BFF for her birthday this year for a couch quilt. Her other couch quilt is wearing out.

I did this at the same time I was dealing with buying a new house. I wanted to get it finished before I had to pack up my sewing room for the move. Of course, Murphy's Law rules, and I had to rip out half of the quilting because of tension issues. It never pays to let your sewing machine know that you are in a hurry! My brain was so fried that I couldn't think of a name to put on the label so it became Sarah's Birthday 2020. It's in the mail (phew!), and now I can think about packing.

This is one very beautiful quilt!! How stunning and the borders and quilting is perfect for this quilt. I love the backing fabric. This makes a all around perfect quilt. Thanks for sharing.

That's a very clever border with the spools. Beautiful quilt!

How pretty! I'm sure you're glad it's finished, and I'm sure Sara will love it!

Very pretty quilt. Love the spool border you put on-it really adds a nice finish. Lucky friend to receive such a nice BD gift.

What fantastic detail to finish a panel. She will love it.

Just lovely end result. You did a great job.

I am very drawn to the spool block. Have not sewn one.

Are the spool blocks on your border paper pieced?

Thank you! :)

No, I didn't paper piece it... I drew it out on graph paper and sewed it together. (see attached picture) My blocks finished at 5 inches.

The simplicity of a panel meets a beautiful design and quilting. You created a fabulous quilt!