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Lizzy House Garden Snail Quilt | A Finished Quilt | 2019 FAL

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After 2 years, this quilt is finally done! I started this quilt in January 2017 during the Garden Snail Quilt Snail Paced Sew-along. I definitely worked at a snails pace with this one.

I finished piecing the blocks together January 2018 and had the top put together later that month. I put a back together in the early summer, but of course I didn't actually do anything with the top.


This quilt is made almost entirely from my Lizzy House stash. (most of the snail bodies are other designers or solids) It feels wonderful to actually use my favorite fabric for a quilt that will be just for me; since my youngest has laid claim to my last Lizzy House quilt.


For the quilting I did my all time favorite serpentine stitch on my Opal 650. The crinkle effect is just perfect. Plus I did my favorite chunky binding to give the quilt a more framed look without adding a border. I have a quick tutorial in my saved Instagram Stories here.


This is my first completed project from my 2019 FAL list!!! So happy to actually have something completed, now lets see if I can keep up the momentum and finish my other projects! Back to the sewing machine, the best power tool ever!

Happy Sewing!

Quilt Stats
Pattern: Garden Snail Quilt by Pen and Paper Patterns
Dimensions: 65 inch x 65 inches
Quilting: Serpentine stitch
Fabric: All Lizzy House for the background, snail shells, backing, and binding. Snail bodies are from various designers and solid fabrics.

Linking up with Lorna from Sew Fresh Quilts for Let's Bee Social and Finished or Not Friday at Busy Hand Quilts
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  1. EmilyFebruary 8, 2019 at 1:36 PM

    This is so adorable!!!!!! I love all the snails. Great finish, and I’m glad you get to keep this one for you!

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  2. Zafira @zarkadiaFebruary 9, 2019 at 10:48 AM

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  3. Zafira @zarkadiaFebruary 9, 2019 at 10:49 AM

    I'm not sure which one I like best the top or the back!! Amazing!
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    Zafira (http://zarkadia.com/2019/02/my-swoon-quilt/)

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  4. quiltingbydawnFebruary 9, 2019 at 2:02 PM

    Those snails are just adorable! Snail paced or not, it is wonderful to have a finish!

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  5. Myra @ Busy Hands QuiltsFebruary 14, 2019 at 10:23 PM

    I love your bright and happy snails.

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  6. Mary HueyFebruary 16, 2019 at 12:07 PM

    Sooo cute!

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  7. HeatherApril 1, 2019 at 12:24 PM

    Awe, how cute!

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  8. JulieApril 29, 2019 at 11:59 PM

    Love this so much!! I did that QAL too and it makes me want to break my out to use again. It's just such a fun pattern. Congratulations on your finish on behalf of the 2019 FAL team.

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