Frank’s Hideaway
Let’s start the week off with a finish, shall we? Frank’s Hideaway has been lounging on my design wall for quite a few weeks while I finished up the Minnesota Seal quilt. Finally, on Friday, I decided to finish it up.
This quilt all started with those two little center blocks, left over improv bits from other projects. I pulled some random strips of green fabrics and created borders around those two little blocks. It made me think of a little cabin in the trees. The “cabin” looks so angular and unusual, I decided it is my improv nod to Frank Lloyd Wright houses, so I cheekily named the quilt Frank’s Hideaway. The little quilt continued to grow as I added another border and then I thought it was done. Then the dark green strips just seemed to need to be added, along with those little triangle bits.
For the backing, I stitched four fat quarters together. They are Fossil Fern fat quarters that I have had for an age, so it’s good to be able to use them for the back.
For the batting, I used Warm & Natural White because I had it on hand in the right size. For the quilting, I decided to just go with wavy quilting. I had other quilting ideas in my head, but none of them seemed to fit. Wavy quilting is fun and relaxing to do, so it went quickly.
I added a few little scrap bits to the binding, just for fun. I did have to clip the binding to the quilt before stitching, to be sure I had those little bits in the right places (and not on a corner!).
Frank’s Hideaway measures 28″ square, and was pieced from improv scraps. You’d think there would be at least a little dent in my scraps, but nope! Guess I’ll have to make a few more improv quilts!
Happy Monday, all!
Wendy
Wet Weekend
20 Comments
texasquiltgal
Lol that really was pretty cheeky, but I think Frank would have claimed it! What a pretty design and the greens are so easy on the eyes. Love where you let your imagination take you!
Barbara J Stanbro
That turned out so cute. You really have a good eye for improv. I like your idea of sewing together fat quarters for the back too. I’m going to keep that in mind for smaller quilts.
Brenda @ Songbird Designs
Love the inspiration behind the name, Wendy!! I love this little quilt too! It’s so fun – definitely an art piece! I love Frankenbinding but sometimes it is hard to get it just perfect as to not have the joins land in the corners! Great job!
Diann@ Little Penguin Quilts
That’s so fun, Wendy! I love how your improv blocks turned into a cabin in the woods, with trees and everything. Is your background the Kona Pickle? Such a great color!
marissthequilter
Another gorgeous improv quilt from your sewing room. It’s aptly named. The design draws one in. I can easily imagine snuggling into that cabin in the forest.
Karen
I love fossil fern fabric and always have to search on line to get it. The wall hanging turned out great.
Kathleen McCormick
I adore Frank’s Hideaway! You do such a fabulous job with improv and how fun to use up the FQs hiding in the stash. AND, the fun pieces in the binding are just perfect. What a pleasing finish and a great way to start the month!
aquilterstable
Love this little quilt – your use of those two center blocks to start off something fun, and those extra bits in the binding. Very nice!
LA Paylor
love that name… I was in Pajama Game the play, back a few years ago, and fondly remember Hernando’s hideaway the song… LeeAnna
Nancy @ Grace and Peace Quilting
Cool FLW mini quilt, Wendy!!! In your favorite colors!!! Where are you going to hang it?
Yvonne @Quilting Jetgirl
Congratulations on the fun finish; I really like the added sprinkles in the binding!
Cheree Hull
That’s a fun mini! Your wavy quilting always looks so cool and it really sets this one off well! Love the name!
tierneycreates: a fusion of textiles and smiles
That is so awesome! Love the design and the color palette!!!
Vicki in MN
Another great improv, you just have a natural creative gene for these and nail it every time! A great beginning of the week finish!
sandi1100
Love your improv quilts!
Judy Hamilton
That’s a great little quilt. Love the colors and design elements.
Quilting is in my Blood
Love your cheekiness! Such a great improv mini quilt!
Jocelyn Thurston
You do improv so well, Wendy! This is gorgeous and of course, your choice of colours and fabrics is always inspiring. You have quite the eye!
Kate
Very graphic, with great colors. Love the quilt name, what a great way to think of it.
Cocoa Quilts
I’m loving all your improv! Frank would have been proud! So far this one is my favorite of your improv’s.