It is time for camping, barbecues and picnics, so let's have a "Picnic Party"! We put out the challenge to create something to use for a picnic (example - basket, tote, etc., or a square quilt.
When I was a kid, our picnic quilts were made from 5" squares cut from old clothing or fabric used to make our clothing. They were tied with yarn at each corner. Some of the fabrics were polyester, flannel, or cotton. My mom put whatever she had on hand into those quilts.
With temperatures around here reaching 118 degrees, my picnic will be held under a shade tree for sure (or maybe in the comfort of my air conditioned house.)
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"Picnic Party"
62" x 62"
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Fabrics: Benartex Glow-O-Saurus by Kansas Studios
It was an easy quilt!
The plain blocks were 9.5" when finished...perfect for a layer cake.
I used 13 layer cake squares (they are 10" x 10")
The striped blocks were 9.5" x 9.5".
Yellow: 2.5" x 10"
White: 2.5" x 10"
Green: 2" x 10"
There's a Picnic Party Pinterest page HERE.
We've got an outstanding group of ladies participating in this hop and you will be so inspired by what they created. Please take the time to visit and leave a comment...we all appreciate your visits!
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I haven't done a giveaway in a while, so we're having one this week!
One person will win a $25 gift certificate to shop at Quilt Taffy's online shop.
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Giveaway ends on 7/24/2003
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What an adorable picnic quilt! My DGD loves dinosaurs. :)
ReplyDeleteMy favorite picnic food is potato salad.
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun picnic quilt!
ReplyDeleteI love your picnic quilt Carol! Such pretty Benartex fabrics, and yours is a perfect size for picnicking. That is a nice giveaway!
ReplyDeleteAnd my favorite picnic food? Well it is fried chicken and then there has to be brownies for dessert!
ReplyDeleteWhat better way to picnic than sitting on a glow-a-saurus! Inside of course with your temperatures there. LOL!! Fun design and so versatile!
ReplyDeleteMy little ones would love this quilt. They are so happy strutting around like dinos while making appropriate sound effects. Mind you they are 1, 2 ,3, 4 and 5. A lovely herd of dinos.
ReplyDeleteCorn on the Cob, dripping with butter is my favorite picnic food.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun looking quilt; I love the bright colors. What a picnic you'll be having with that wonderful quilt.
ReplyDeleteFavorite picnic food - potatoe salad! Well, then again, who doesn't love potatoe salad anytime, any where!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful picnic quilt! I love potato salad too!
ReplyDeleteGreat picnic quilt! And thanks for the tutorial to make it!
ReplyDeleteThe perfect rug to spread a picnic out on.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for dressing up he plain blocks! No picnic is complete without deviled eggs.
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt! I love the bright colors. Your quilt looks so cool and refreshing and will help to brighten spirits in that high heat. Of course, the tasty treats might have a little to do with that, too. YUM! I love all picnic foods! Thank you for the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute quilt! Sew much fun to use for a picnic (but wait until cooler weather)!!
ReplyDeleteSo cute and easy! I'm with you as to an indoor picnic. 😊
ReplyDeleteI like potato salad with sandwiches for a picnic.
ReplyDeleteSuch a bright and cheery picnic blanket.. Couple the cuteness with the dragons that are protecting you from the ants and you have a perfect event. (someplace cooler than where we live)
ReplyDeleteI love that! Looks like I really need to make one of those!
ReplyDeleteYour picnic quilt is perfect and I love the fabric and colours. It's really cheered me up on a miserable rainy day.
ReplyDeleteVery cute quilt. My favorite picnic food has to be my homemade potato salad!
ReplyDeleteJust love the bright colors and design - a perfect picnic quilt! Thanks so much for hosting another fun blog hop! xx
ReplyDeleteLove the quilt! I love the pattern in that it gives the creator a large area to showcase the fabrics.
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