While I have checked in with quilting blogs for a year or two now, I haven't had my own blog, or even participated in others' events until very recently. I'm excited to finally take part in Bloggers' Quilt Festival at Amy's Creative Side!
Today I'm sharing my favorite quilt of the year: Tetris Love.
I had thought about doing a Tetris quilt for several years now, and have finally reached a point where I'm confident enough in my piecing and straight-line quilting skills to tackle such a big project.
The main body of the quilt is comprised of 2" x 2' (finished) squares, so that the blocks resemble the pieces from the video game.
I did straight line quilting diagonally across every square - the corners of the squares were a handy guide, so that I didn't need to mark my quilting lines. I decided to continue this quilting onto the outer black border, a decision that almost caused this quilt to languish on the sewing table for eternity! Because I didn't have the blocks as a guide, I had to measure and draw lines for quilting, which took ages.
For a little added interest (to keep myself from going insane with the straight line quilting, anyway!) I did some free motion quilting on the 1" purple border. That was fun, and a good way to practice my relatively new FMQ skills.
My favorite part of this quilt is actually the back, which inspired the quilt's name:
I had a lot of fun designing this guy on graph paper! It's entirely made from Kona solids, and while I love the striking look of a black quilt, it has the unfortunate effect of showing every stray bit of fluff and fuzz that comes its way. And with two cats roaming the house, that is a real problem.
While I had considered using it as a wall hanging, the finished quilt measures in at 86" x 68", which is a large twin, and seems a bit much for the wall. I may just have to give in and snuggle with it despite the fuzz problems; it's super cozy!
I'm linking up to Bloggers' Quilt Festival; I can't wait to see all the amazing quilts everyone has made!
I LOVE it! SO pretty and creative and the back is just fabulous!
ReplyDeleteBright colors are my favorite. It looks so realistic to the game. Great job.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this! (And the game!) Great colors and really fun! I think I want one of these!
ReplyDeleteThis is one of those times when I say, "Oh...I wish I'd thought of that first!" I absolutely LOVE this quilt!
ReplyDeleteAs someone who will probably have severe arthritis in her thumbs from the hours and hours of Tetris as a child, I thank you. I love this quilt.
ReplyDeleteOkay...this is super cool. I was seriously addicted to tetris as a teenager. Nice quilt!
ReplyDeleteTremendous! What a great quilt full of game boy memories! Haha
ReplyDeleteFantabulous quilt!
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Such a great design -- thank you so much for sharing it with us! (Off to go play Tetris on my ipad now...)
ReplyDeleteThis is just gorgeous! Great design front and back!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant!!
ReplyDeleteI love it. The name is perfect. The heart, a great final touch.
ReplyDeleteThis makes me smile! So fun and so striking!
ReplyDeleteThis makes me so happy! The heart is fantastic.
ReplyDeletewonderful quilt! the colors are so Bright against the black
ReplyDeleteWell done
Ann
Such a creative idea and your quilt turned out fabulous! I love playing Tetris, but don't have it on my computer anymore. Probably a good thing!
ReplyDeleteThat is AWESOME!!!! I am inspired to make one of my own. I love Tetris.
ReplyDeleteOh I loooove this! This is one of the best Tetris quilts I've seen. The quilting looks great and I bet it took a ton of patience!
ReplyDeleteA really like your quilt, beautiful:)))
ReplyDeleteThis is the best Tetris quilt I've ever seen! LOVE the back. Agreed on the solid black - the last one I made that used a lot of black went to a friend's house!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a cool quilt!! So fun and I love the black background against the bright colors. The heart on the back is pretty sweet, too!
ReplyDeleteA tetris quilt! How clever. I love it. I understand about the black background being a problem with pets but that is why they make lint tape rolls.
ReplyDeleteLove this! Great use of solids and simplicity - my favorite kind of quilt!
ReplyDeletemy grandsons will love this. really cool and fun quilt front and back. very creative of you! thanks for sharing and have a great day
ReplyDeleteMy husband is a huge Tetris fan! Love this quilt!
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is excellent! I love the front but also adore the back! I don't often like a black background but this is awesome. Great quilt!
ReplyDeleteClever idea and I just love the back :) The bright colours look great against the black background.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for a quilt. I like that the quilting doesn't compete with the piecing. Nice job.
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