Some time last year my friend Ruthie asked me ‘what does a single girl have to do to get a quilt?’
In December I started my not-so-secret ‘Project Ruthie’s Quilt’. And by that I mean that I think she was the only one who didn’t know I was making her a quilt! When I saw Legacy by Angela Walters, I knew I had found Ruthie’s fabric. I’ve never been to Ruthie’s house so I have no idea what colors she has used to decorate, but these colors and patterns here very HER. I was confident in my decision. I posted about my quest to find the right solid color here.
I also knew I wanted to do a Chevron quilt, and found Amanda Jean’s perfect instructions/tutorial (read ‘no HSTs’).
Fast forward a couple of months, and I posted about the quilting process. I’ve had it finished for over a month, but Ruthie travels for 3-4 weeks continuously every January/February for work, so she had been on the road and I had to keep it safe until I could give it to her.
And by ‘keep it safe’, I really mean ‘make sure it works’ and ‘break it in’.
The Blue One and The Pink One making sure it works. 
The husband making sure it works while The Pink One snoozes under Glamping.
The Pink One…all smiles with Ruthie’s Quilt.
Ruthie and our friend Nicki came over for wine & apps one night and we were FINALLY able to give it to her. I think she liked it! She said it will go perfectly in her living room! SUCCESS! (This is her in my living room.)
I don’t normally do this, but this was a special circumstance…
After Ruthie got home, she sent me a picture of her Minnie breaking it in, too!
Beautiful Quilt! I know your friend will treasure it. Interesting pattern. I do a lot of HST, but have yet to do a quilt pieced on point – I’ve been intimidated by the process. I think this is one I might be willing to get my feet wet and actually do an on-point assembly!
Here’s a secret – they’re not HST! 🙂 Check out Amanda Jean’s tutorial that I linked – it’s fast & easy!
That is a beautiful quilt!
Thanks, Sarah, and thanks for stopping by!
Such fun. And a good reminder to think critically about events we give quilts for.
I totally agree.
It’s a beautiful quilt! I have to get on the ball and make a quilt for my oldest daughter. She like your friend is wondering what she can do to get one!
Thank you, Vicki, and thanks for stopping by!
Love the size of the chevrons, and the fabric choice is really nice, you couldn’t help but love it! Glad your friend liked it.. (And the rest of the family) x
Your friend and your family all look so cozy in this quilt! Congrats on the finish, it makes me want to post a finish of my own. Soon, soon…
Love that quilt! Wonderfully gorgeous.
Love the fabrics and always love a chevron:) Every quilt needs some testing out, haha.
Thanks! 🙂
Great quilt!! Thanks for linking up with the Quilty Bucket List Blog Hop – this is a perfect addition!!
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