Granny quilts have been going around for a bit and until now, I've been sitting on the sidelines knowing that eventually I'd get to it.
When the fine folks at Connecting Threads contacted me about doing a project with their Maple Skies line, I got super excited to do my granny quilt. It's actually a "great granny", and I'm calling it "autumn sky".
I decided on 4.5" squares and used 2.5" sashing in between the blocks and 4" sashing around the edges.
It ended up at 62"X83".
A couple of tips if you decide to make a granny or "great granny":
- sew all the squares for each block together before pressing.
- When sewing the rows of squares together, use fork pins, they really work to keep the seams put so you get perfect seam matches.
xo,
Penny
Looks great Penny! I just made my first Great Granny for a bee and sorta want to jump on the bandwagon even though I had been content just watching till now too.
Posted by: Amy | 01 October 2012 at 07:16 PM
Wow this is such a pretty quilt!
Amanda Rose
http://sewmuchtosay.blogspot.com
Posted by: Amanda Rose | 01 October 2012 at 08:44 PM
Yummy colours and a gorgeous quilt! :)
Posted by: Carolyn | 01 October 2012 at 10:24 PM
I've been a fan of the grannys for a while, but this is one of the best I've seen. What a great color combination!
Posted by: Heidi @ Fabric Mutt | 01 October 2012 at 10:38 PM
What a beautiful quilt! I love the colors in it. Definitely 'light an autumn scented candle and embrace the season' kind of quilt, but w/o being an in your face seasonal item. Great job!
Posted by: Siobhan | 02 October 2012 at 03:31 AM
That is a pretty color scheme especially against the brown deck and greenery. I like the way the colors pop with the white sashing.
Posted by: Suzanne | 02 October 2012 at 04:41 AM
Loved seeing this on Instagram and it looks even better here in big pictures!
Posted by: Kara @me_and_elna | 02 October 2012 at 06:48 AM
it's lovely
Posted by: Beth | 02 October 2012 at 07:08 AM
Ooooooo, looks fab. I'm ready to curl up under this one!
Posted by: Arlene | 02 October 2012 at 07:10 AM
Looks great Penny -- I love the centers, they really stand out!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | 02 October 2012 at 10:17 AM
Beautiful quilt, the fabrics are perfect for fall. Thanks for the fork pin tip, I could use some of these!
Posted by: Lynne | 02 October 2012 at 03:04 PM
What an awesome looking quilt. You did a great job and the colours are lovely and autumnal.. Perfect for this time of year :-)
Posted by: Sew Create It - Jane | 03 October 2012 at 03:20 PM
Love it. It is so cozy yet modern.
Posted by: Letty | 06 October 2012 at 08:51 PM
Lovely, autumn palette. Very pretty!
; )
Posted by: Marit | 07 October 2012 at 03:37 AM
It's just beautiful Penny! I love the larger sized squares....so fun! I also like how you kept all the centers aqua.
Posted by: Amanda Jean | 28 October 2012 at 02:03 PM
penny, i LOVE the colors of this quilt! please bring it to our meeting so i can see in person!! (:
Posted by: jody deschenes | 30 October 2012 at 08:56 AM