Single (baby) Girl Quilt
Last week I gained a new niece! Claire will have an interesting story someday when the topic of who was President when she was born comes up. I imagine her saying, “Well, the day I was born it was one guy, but then the next day…”
Just in time for her arrival, I put the finishing touches on her quilt- the Single Girl pattern by Denyse Schmidt. I really am in love with the rounded square quilting and the white binding. I may have to use this binding look again soon.
If you plan to use this pattern, here are a few thoughts:
- the templates are the most time consuming thing in the entire project.
- after sewing on the white pieces to each arc of color, I was afraid that I’d lose a lot of the size in squaring it up. It really wasn’t too bad, but my pieces are just a little smaller than her pattern claims they’ll be. How anyone can sew a curve and not lose some ground is beyond me!
- Marking….oh, the marking. I would love to make this pattern with a dark background fabric. However, marking it on a white fabric was enough for me. I just traced over it, using the lighting in my living room. I don’t think I have the patience (and I teach middle schoolers!) to use some of the dark fabric techniques I’ve seen online for marking this with chalk, etc.
- The white binding just looks so crisp and clean. It really does keep the focus on the rings.
- I used about 10 different colors of fabric. I had an eighth of a yard of each. I had more than enough to complete the rings, and I felt like I had a good variety. It always annoys me when I have a ton of fabric left over from a pattern when it says I “have” to have it. I ignored her pattern’s recommendation for the amount of colored fabric to get. I did, however, follow the amounts for binding, background and backing.
There just aren’t a lot of photos of this quilt out there, other than the ones made by Denyse, of course. It’s simply adorable. Plus, how great is the name? I have explained it to several people and they love how it’s a double wedding ring that doesn’t connect. Genuis. I hope someone else will make one and show it off! I am imagining one in bright reds, hot pinks and whites with a fun green background- sort of a funky Christmas coloring. Yum!
this is beautiful! I really want to make this quilt but am hoping to finish up a few other projects before I commit. Love the colors you used!
Oh, I just love it! I love the Single Girl quilt…but I refuse to let myself start one until I finish the double wedding ring I cut out about 12 years ago. I think there is a reason you don’t see many made out there…tedious cutting and piecing.
Great job for making it through this one!
This is gorgeous! I would really love to make one but the curves intimidate me.
That is gorgeous! I love white baby quilts and the binding is perfect. I might have to find that pattern myself.
i love your quilt! thanks for the tips on the piecing of it. i am ready to make one, but i haven’t committed to a color scheme yet.
This is lovely! I love the pattern, the colors, the backing, the quilting… everything! Great job.
I love your quilt – thanks for the inspiration!
twice i have tried to buy this pattern…maybe i should just order it online and get it over with.
hit the button too soon….this is a wonderful quilt! love how you turned it into a baby quilt!!
i really like it
i will pull my half made one out and get back to it!!
Love this quilt! Curves scare me too.
Love that you made this as a baby quilt. I like the design but templates drive me nutty! Blair at Wisecraft recently showed her Single Girl quilt. Gorgeous as well. I’m tempted
This is darling! great colors!
I just finished to marcking mine 9 circles top….it was a really hard work!
Did you quilt it by hand or machine?…I’m even undecided but I loved this pattern!
nichi
this quilt is just gorgeous.
I love this idea! I can’t wait to try this quilt – thank you for the inspiration.
I LOVE this! LOVE. LOVE. LOVE!!! You have done an amazing job! It’s so pretty and adorable and perfect and… I could just gush on forever.
I bought the same pattern but have felt WAY too intimidated to try it. Glad to hear it’s not that bad once all the templates are made. You’ve inspired me to give it a go (but maybe I’ll try the baby-size first rather than the queen size I was initially thinking of doing).
Best wishes and happy quilting,
Another question – did you quilt this by hand or machine? It looks incredible either way… I just had to ask!
I’m still so enamored with your quilt (love the colored fabrics you used) and in awe of the work!
This is great! Can you tell me how big the blocks are before you connect them in the ring? I am guessing they are about 12 inches? is that right? I am trying to make something similar, but I wanted to get an idea of the sizing. Thank you!
Just stopped by to say hi! I love your quilt work its really is amazing, your choice of colours is just beautiful, combined with Denyse Schmidt…it is all so lovely…I’m gald I found you to peek on.
Tam xo
this is gorgeous!! did you hand piece it?
Where can I find the pattern?
She’ll treasure it forever, I’m sure!!
great job! I need to put this on my to-do list.
You’re right, there aren’t many photos of this quilt out there. Yours is fabulous! I think the curves and the top stitching is scaring everyone away. It is me! I’ve only made one quilt though. Hopefully I’ll be able to do this one someday. Thanks for sharing yours!
Beautiful job! I will be sewing my first soon, and can only hope for this kind of perfection!