The Classy Redneck is Completed!

I am very happy to say that I have finished the classy redneck quilt!!  It didn't take me that long... about 5 days total from start to finish, and I am very happy with the results.  I still need to wash the quilt a few more times so that the material rags up a little more.

 I couldn't take a picture of the whole quilt.. it is just too big!

 I definitely suggest buying good ragging scissors if you are going to attempt a rag quilt.  It will save you a lot of time and reduce your chances of developing carpal tunnel syndrome.  I was able to cut 1/2 inch sections on my seams in one day! I thought it was going to take me a week, in front of the tv, with no breaks. 

 My dog has officially adopted this quilt.  I think she assumed I made it for her.

So I had a little panic after I finished my rag quilt so quickly because I didn't have any other projects.  So I managed to find two new projects to keep me busy.  Below is that fabric that I am going to use to make a baby boy quilt (I also saw a ton of baby fabric that I wanted to buy and I resisted).

 I also found this fabric bundle by David Butler (I am in love with Amy Butlers work, so of course I would be drawn to her husbands work as well) and I am going to make a nice quilt for my mom.  I am not spoiling the surprise... I had her help me pick out the fabric so that she would absolutely love the quilt. 

This will hopefully keep me busy for a while.

Quilt Update

The Start of My Classy Redneck Quilt....

 I am very excited to share my latest project with you... it is still in its early stages so I will keep you updated as I create this quilt.  I have chosen to use Ty Penningtons fabric line for this quilt because I am absolutely, 100%, in love with his design.  Have you seen his work yet?

I was searching for some fabric that would be classy/outdoorsy.... I thought that this would be impossible until I saw Ty's line.  My house is located in the mountains and the current decor is very redneck (we have old fishing rods on the wall, an elk picture, and antlers as decoration).  I am even a proud owner of a redneck wine glass (it is pretty and functional). Needless to say I am making a CLASSY redneck quilt, with emphasis on the classy.

 So Saturday and Sunday was spent cutting and planning.  These are my blocks.  I am making a simple rag quilt. I also have flannel and batting cut that is going to be placed in between my blocks... but I will go into this detail later.

 Here is my design.  I used my mom's design board in order to plan where each fabric block will be placed.  This took a little bit of thought becuase a few of my fabrics have the same design but different color. I made sure these were far enough away from each other. 

Here is a close up of part of the design.  I am excited to start sewing this quilt together... I know it will be the perfect cuddly quilt for the TV room.  I even think my "hunter/fisher" man of the house will approve. 


I have to thank my Mom for cutting my fabric for me.  Due to recent rotary cutter argument (the rotary cutter won.. 3 stitches later) I have been banned from cutting.