Friday, May 23, 2025

Batik Spools and!! Finished!! ( or not) Friday!!!

 I am finishing this one at the VERY LAST minute - but you know what!! it still counts!!!

As I was binding it ( yes - do not pass out - I bound) I was telling my son about the mini shop hop three of my friends and I did - and I was thinking it was maybe a year ago.

It was not. Because!! I started this quilt in October 2022. oops.... 

I don't think I meant to let it marinate that long?

As of Today - It is done!! and hanging on my Quilt ladder in the front room!


Ta Da!!!!

Sorry for the indoor photos  - By the time I had it finished ..it was time to do chores, and!! windy!! and Cloudy - so! it became an indoor moment!







I backed it with flannel - of course - SHARKS!! what fun right? I was sort of thinking this looked like a winter quilt with those batiks - but maybe it is an ocean quilt with the Sharks? 

The block is called a Spool Block - and maybe the pattern was at Mary Quilts!!? Its a jelly roll pattern and super easy to do....

And just because:
My Goofy girls  - posing in front of a few of my horses.

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27 comments:

Gretchen Weaver said...

Spools is very pretty, love the fabrics! Enjoy the sense of accomplishment to have finished an unfinished quilt, happy stitching!

Linda said...

That is a darling quilt, love the backing! Your girls are so adorable. Have a great weekend!

LIttle Penguin Quilts said...

That's a beauty, Alycia! I love all the different blues together, and the great block design that gives so much movement. And then your backing fabric just made me smile! Happy Friday!

Donna said...

The quilt definitely looks oceanlike to me. Love your shark backing!

Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana said...

Another lovely finish, Alycia and yes, unusual for you to be a little longer in finishing this one. Meanwhile, that is my normal!

Vicki in MN said...

Amazing finish! I would be interested in this pattern,(if you remember where) looks fun to do. I tried searching for it on MSQC but only get thread spool block.

TerryKnott.blogspot.com said...

I love your finish! Who cares when you started? It is finished and ready for using which is the best part of the whole process! I like the flannel shark backing and those spools . . .well. . .I did drool a bit!

The Colorful Fabriholic said...

Terrific! Even if it did marinate for a little longer than intended, it's a great finish. I love the all-blues color scheme. Congrats!

Nann said...

The blocks are so lively -- and the cavorting sharks are making me smile!

Sara said...

It's gorgeous - and those whales are a hoot!!! Great finish! I have a batik jelly roll that this might be just the pattern for. Hmmm . . .

Jeanna said...

I love those spool blocks. I've seen a few patterns but none with the quarter squares as the middle. I like ocean / summer quilt, especially because of the batiks and shark backing.

LA Paylor said...

oh it looks good! congrats on another finish, and love seeing the snoopervisors as always

Anonymous said...

Lovely Spools finish and the sharks are fun.

Yvonne from Quilting Jetgirl said...

The backing fabric is *perfect*! Congratulations on the finish; I bet it looks great on your quilt ladder. :)

Delighted Hands said...

I am always referring to my blog to find that thing from a few months ago and it will turn out to be a year or more ago!!! This spool quilt is very pretty no matter when you started it!

Sylvia@Treadlestitches said...

Beautiful quilt, with just the right quilting! And you know I love those sharks on the back!

Chantal said...

Oh! Cute Baby Sharks at the "bottom" of the ocean. LOVE it. Did you know that today, Friday, is World Turtle Day? Turtle. Ocean. Yep, close enough. Bonus points for binding. Enjoy! ;^)

chrisknits said...

Love it, especially that backing fabric!!

Melisa- pinkernpunkinquilting said...

There is something about blue and white quilts that grabs my heart. I love this one, Alycia. The backing just brought a big smile- how cute!

Andree G. Faubert said...

Hi Alycia, what a great quilt - and I love the backing! Thanks for the party and the photo of the girls :-)

Anne-Marie said...

Love the blues! I totally relate to the "didn't I just do that?" concept of time.

Brenda @ Songbird Designs said...

Wow, what a beautiful finish, Alycia! I really love spool blocks and these are so unique. Great job.

Linda Swanekamp said...

I made one of these years ago. Love yours. Mine is long gone as a comfort quilt.

Vivian B. said...

Ohh, I have to agree with Sara (from "My Sewing Room" whose link brought me here), great quilt and great design! Mary Quilts is always good for some easy to do but very appealing designs. Adding yet another idea to the "To Do" list. Hope you've had a great Memorial Day weekend!

Vicki W said...

That's a really cute quilt!

Gypsy Quilter Designs said...

Beautiful quilt! Thanks for sharing.

Kate said...

A very fun finish! Love the shark backing.