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A Framed Bumble : A Finished Quilt

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I just love checking off a quilt from my WIP list!

A former co-worker will be retiring this week from working at my first library I ever worked for. So my mom (who also works there) asked me to make a quilt. We chose the fabric together and my mom picked out the Framed pattern from Simply Retro.

I love how stunning this quilt looks. The gray background really works well with Tula Pink's Bumble collection. Gray is really becoming a new go to for background, white is fine, but gray is my favorite right now.


For the quilting I did a combination of FMQ and some straight line with my walking foot. I stitched the sashing to help stabilize the quilt sandwich. Then did some FMQ in the framed squares doing a square in a square pattern.


All ready for gifting. I love having the ability to create a quilt for a retirement gift. I'm sure this quilt will be cherished for years to come.

Quilt Stats
Pattern: Framed from Simply Retro
Dimensions: 63 inches x 63 inches
Quilting: Straight line and fmq square in a square
Fabric: Bumble by Tula Pink, and RJR Cotton Supreme Solid in Pewter

Happy Sewing!

Linking up with Amanda at Crazy Mom Quilts for Finish it up Friday.
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  1. Kitty | Night QuilterJune 3, 2016 at 2:47 PM

    This is lovely! I'm also a big fan of grey as a background color. I love the effect it creates when paired with fun colors! I'm sure your former coworker will love it!

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  2. JenJune 3, 2016 at 3:20 PM

    That grey does go nicely! Beautiful quilt, it looks so cuddly and soft. I am sure it will be loved.

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  3. Gemini Jen NZJune 5, 2016 at 1:26 AM

    Really lovely! The design Is a nice one for showing off pretty fabrics.

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  4. Sew Much For Free TimeJune 5, 2016 at 5:19 PM

    What a lovely quilt! It manages to be bold while still soft and feminine. Very pretty, and I'm sure it will be cherished!

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  5. MelanieJune 7, 2016 at 9:51 AM

    Love grey, too and the pattern is great, have to pin that to my never-ending list... :)

    The quilt will definitely be a great start into retirement.

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