QUILTsocial Spring 2015 Issue | Page 20

After working on the challenge quilt for months, it's a great feeling to get it finished. It's an even greater feeling to see how all the details in the making of the quilt come together to pull off the challenge. With the leftover fabric, I made 3 cushion covers matching the quilt. Binding The 'intertwined' quilt block, geometric applique shapes, the straight line quilting and the binding, give a crisp and masculine feel to the quilt. But, let's not forget the cozy flannel backing, the special denim pocket, the label and embroidered words, is what makes this quilt heartwarming for a young man off to university. Intertwined quilt block I hope you've enjoyed following this challenge as much as I've enjoyed creating it. - Jennifer Houlden Hour glass applique quilt block Label on quilt 20 QUILTsocial .com ● spring 2015 Straight quilted lines