And then there were 7

I just finished the seventh second chance quilt. It looked okay, so I first thought I’d just quilt it as is.

That was before I opened it all the way up and realized the light bluish teal fabric was thin broadcloth, which wouldn’t be very durable. I disassembled it and created a new top inspired by the Fabric Cafe 3 Yard Quilt pattern, Brick Street.

I used quite a bit of the original fabric from the rail fence blocks. The lime green frogs and butterflies will be saved for a future kid quilt.

The peacock fabric used in the alternate block was from JoAnn’s, as was the blue fabric used for the sashing and backing. (I’m sure going to miss that store!) Border fabric is a Benartex print that coordinated surprisingly well with the peacock print.. It was bound in a plum Kona fabric.

I haven’t made any quilts lately with fabrics that are a bit on the wild side and might appeal to a teenager somewhere. I’m hoping this one will.

The quilting design is Happy by Urban Elementz.

Here’s a “before” photo of the next rescued quilt top. It’s a jelly roll race design. I’ve already started it, but I’m curious, what YOU would do to improve it?

My husband’s suggestion was a little drastic, “strike a match”. Is it bad that I’m really looking forward to saying “I told ya so!”? 🙂