What a Load a Scrap: Zigzag

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Zigzag

Zigzags, and streak of lightening quilts are on my (very long) favorites list. When I saw Sujata's http://therootconnection.blogspot.com/ zigzag, I just couldn't get it out of my mind - oh, the possibilities! The plan for these blocks, that I just completed today, are to add a border and use it as a backing. Vicki has been making pieced backs for some time, and, it is such a smart idea (2 for1!), that it was time to try my hand at it. This pattern would work in any combination of fabrics, and there are many examples on other blogs. Wouldn't it make a great Halloween quilt? It just makes me want to start another!

18 comments:

Barb said...: your streak of lightening looks great, I love the lush deep colors. what a great backing - as you say 2 for 1 quilt - great idea!; November 29, 2012 at 10:22 PM
Barb said...: p.s. I pinned this, is that okay?; November 29, 2012 at 10:23 PM
O'Quilts said...: Wonderful job and great idea!...My zigzag is a UFO in a project box..; November 29, 2012 at 11:00 PM
Janet O. said...: This is a backing? I'd want it on top all the time! : ); November 29, 2012 at 11:44 PM
Dawn said...: What a fun way to showcase lots of fabrics!; November 29, 2012 at 11:55 PM
Kyle said...: Your quilt is fantastic. I love the colors and subtle contrast of the zigzags. I've added it to my 2013 list.; November 30, 2012 at 7:10 AM
antique quilter said...: LOVING this quilt and yes its one I have to make too!
using it as a back Wow Love that idea
thanks for sharing
Kathie; November 30, 2012 at 7:17 AM
Karen said...: I have not seen one of this type design done in squares. Very interesting. Looks like it would be easier to make than one long strip of zigzags.; November 30, 2012 at 8:55 AM
Lori said...: A backing? Ingenious idea!! It is lovely!!; November 30, 2012 at 9:46 AM
regan said...: I'm loving it for the front of a quilt! It's gorgeous!; November 30, 2012 at 10:31 AM
Kim said...: Oh yeah, when Nifty first showed it Sujata ran with it :0). Mine is nearly done too but your colors are much nicer mine is scrappier, yours is just divine.....nicely done :0).

Happy Sewing; November 30, 2012 at 10:54 AM
Sujata Shah said...: Your quilt is absolutely stunning! Makes me want to try one in repro fabrics. Talk about the possibilities! Oh my... these quilting temptations...they never stop!; November 30, 2012 at 11:31 AM
Lynn Dykstra said...: I've put this one off too long.
Yours is beautiful.
I will sweep away all other projects and start!; November 30, 2012 at 4:31 PM
Kim Brackett said...: That quilt is on my list of "someday" quilts. Yours is beautiful!; December 1, 2012 at 2:57 PM
Jeanne said...: Looks wonderful! Nice choice of fabrics.; December 3, 2012 at 3:00 PM
Ann Marie said...: I do love a zigzag. Might have to make another using this method.; December 11, 2012 at 7:12 PM
MARCIE said...: Terrific quilt. Love the colors!; December 15, 2012 at 11:24 PM
Marit said...: How pretty! Love your zigzags, and need to have a go at this fun pattern too!
; ); December 23, 2012 at 4:20 AM