my first quilt

fabric

sewing machine

ribbon

fluffy insert

scissors

give or take 12 hours

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QUILT/Duvet Cover

my friend is an avid quilter.  she may have gotten me hooked on yet another crafting ability.  i wouldn't say it is my absolute favorite project - at least not yet (probably because i am not an expert with the sewing machine!), but i LOVE the results.

i had full intentions of making my first quilt for my bed.  i was going to get it professionally quilted after i finished piecing it together, but then had another idea.  i have always wants a fluffy, soft, comfortable bed.  the kind you don't want to get out of in the morning, the kind you sink in to and is perfect for cuddling.  

yeah, doesn't that sound amazing!

we wanted that.  and for some reason, having a thin heavy quilt didn't fit bill.  so i decided just add a back to the quilt and make it a duvet cover instead.  

i bought layer cakes (pre-picked fabrics) so i can't take credit for the amazing color and fabric combinations, but aren't they neat.  so perfect for john and i and they fit right into our bedroom decor.  for the back of the duvet i decided to use a sheet instead of buying 9 yards of fabric.  it was cost effective and i got two pillow cases and an extra fitted sheet out of the purchase.  plus, it's reversible and easily washable!  and i bought the insert for $24 at ikea!

 

[i made a pillow out of the extra squares]

[pumpkin loves it!  see how plush and comfy it looks]

[instead of buying just a plain sheet, i found this one at target that has the perfect design to blend into the theme on the front of quilt.  i used cute ribbon to tie the duvet closed along the shorter side.]

it brightens up our room and matches our large picture too!  and one day, it will look even better when we get a bed frame :)