Floating Squares Finished

The top was pinned before Thanksgiving but I finally quilted it just before the new year. Very simple straight lines with a walking foot. Again I chose to square up the edges with the ruler.

I liked the challenge of using scraps to make the blocks and finding a way to put them together. One diagonal is roughly red/pink; the other green. I have several ideas about blending the edges of the blocks next time.

Floating Squares

There was almost enough of a brown and pink print for the binding. It needed a foot of light pink leftover from the Chinese Coins string to complete. You can see it at the top left of the photo below. Machine sewed on one side, hand stitched on the other.

Floating Squares, view of quilt back

The back used vintage yardage from my stash with 12.5" string block squares that were leftover from another project. I love using up the scraps. :-)

Quilt Details

Size: 60"(H) x 56"(W)

Pattern: Floating Squares from Improv Handbook for Modern Quilters

Batting: Mountain Mist Cream Rose 100% cotton

Thread: Gutermann 50 wt. cotton thread in pink (800 m spool)

Quilting: Walking foot on a Bernina 1230

This is a perfect size for a toddler, lap, or picnic quilt. Just waiting for a home...

Previous posts:
1. Floating Squares Begun
2. Floating Squares Top Complete

Enjoy the day, Ann