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Monday, October 3, 2022

Indian Corn Quilt Finish

Presenting Indian Corn, my squirrel-spiration quilt for fall!



I started this quilt in September 2021 after being inspired by the colors in a cross stich photo posted on Instagram by Fat Quarter Shop and an internet photo of Indian Corn. I found the Irish chain-esque pattern in a pamphlet by Teri Christopherson of Black Mountain Needlework - Mad About Plaid.

The blocks are big at 15-1/2 inches unfinished and are placed in a 4 across-5 down grid.


When I make this quilt again, (I think it would be beautiful in Christmas colors) I would not follow the pattern instructions for the "chains". This pattern is designed for a quick make by strip piecing light and dark together see above left). Although the result is beautiful, this method created a lot of skew for me, and that affected the final assembly with many crooked and unmatched segments. I think I will more accuracy by sewing together two four-patches with two squares (see above right).


I finished the flimsy last November and had almost finished quilting when I ran out of the Magnifico gold thread I was using for the top. It was the week before Thanksgiving, and I had planned to have it displayed and ready to use when family came. I ordered the thread and it was not scheduled to arrive until the day before Thanksgiving, so I dejectedly put it away to finish later. Last week I pulled it out and was elated to finish the quilting - it was fun to see all the fabrics again!

Sunrise cast a warm glow on it!

This was a good scrap buster, and I had fun pulling fabrics from stash to use. I think these fall colors might be my favorite quilting colors.


My shadow approves of the gingham plaid backing in harvest colors 

Closeup of the backing and binding

Magnifico thread has a beautiful sheen 

Laundered and crinkly soft  for a cozy read with appropriately hued Jack

Quilt Details:
Finished pre-laundered size: 60 x 75 inches
Finished laundered size: 57.5 x 72 inches
Pattern: Indian Corn from Mad About Plaid
Quilting: All over meander on Longmire

Fabrics
Main:
Scraps and fabric from stash
Backing:
Harvest Plaid from Joann's Fabrics

Binding:
Petal Vines from the Harvest Moon Collection by Renee Nanneman for Andover Fabrics

Batting:
Quilters Dream Cotton Select Loft

Superior Threads:
So Fine #50 for piecing and binding:
Genoa Gray #503
Marigold #421
Black #411

Magnifico #40 for quilting:
Ingot #2068

I am linking to Melva's Sew and Tell on Melva Loves Scraps!

18 comments :

  1. Congrats, Linda!!! It is a beautiful quilt.
    The colors are perfect for Fall.

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  2. Linda, what a great finish! I love the warm colors and the design, too and perfect backing fabric. Indian Corn is beautiful - looks like Jack agrees!

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  3. You used the right thread for a magnificent quilt! Oh how I love your quilt Linda, the colors are just what I have been thinking about needing to make for my Etsy shop some day. Would you mind if I made a similar one?

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  4. Well, it's beautiful and was worth the wait! I love seeing the inspiration photos. Of course, kitty will need to test it out.

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  5. Gorgeous quilt! I totally agree with you on the construction of the chain blocks. I can see where that would wonky to get just right. But maybe that’s because I am used to working with more traditional patterns. Beautiful thread choice. So glad it you got it finished!

    Michelle
    https://mybijoulifeonline.com

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    1. Thank you Michelle - and I just looked at the pattern this morning and realized I will have to cut different pieces than the pattern indicates, so it will be a redo for sure.

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  6. This is a fall beauty for sure! I love it and the back is so much fun, too. Nice to be able to finish something and have it be immediately useful. Jack is having a fine time studying that recipe.

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  7. It is so beautiful, Linda! I LOVE the sunrise glow on it. Makes me want to sit there under that quilt with a cup of coffee and enjoy the light. The quilt was made for Jack! So cosy!

    -Soma

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  8. What a beautiful quilt, I also love those colors! As a relatively new quilter, I appreciate the insight to how you would change the construction for the next time. I am slowly building my confidence to do things differently than a pattern calls for. I remind myself constantly that the quilt police will not show up at my door :-)

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  9. That is a great finish!!! and its just in time for fall!! The color palette is so perfect!!!

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  10. That is definitely a quilt perfect for fall! The colors are so warm and inviting, and the backing is perfect! I think Jack is a bit indifferent about the recipes, he's just claiming that quilt for his own!

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  11. What a wonderful finish!! It will be a great snuggling quilt for those cool days!

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  12. beautiful quilt - just perfect for fall

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  13. Oh how gorgeous!! Love the pattern, the fabrics and the colors! And kitty cat approved :) Thanks for joining in on Monday This and That! xx

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  14. Oh, I really like this! And I agree about making the four-patch blocks as, well, four-patches.

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  15. Saw your quilt on Melva's blog -- what a lovely Fall quilt! Thank you for confirming that "squirrel moments" do pay off. Kudos and well done!

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  16. Man I sure love this quilt! I love that Irish chain look. I am with you. If I decided to make this I would do the 4 patch, then 4 patch method instead of strip piecing.

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    1. Thank you Peggy! I have been working on a Christmas version with the 4 patch method.

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