Minecraft Madness

First off, a huge thank you to all my readers for their support of my Titanium Security Series ! To be honest I'm kind of stunned at the reception the books have received so far--stunned in the best way possible :).

I'm slowly but surely making headway on Burned, Sean and Zahra's story but of course with my boys home all summer I don't have as much time at the computer as I do when they're in school. I also promised both of them I'd make them each a quilt to fit their beds. My 9 year old wanted a Minecraft quilt so last week I got out a piece of graph paper and drew up the quilt top on it for a "creeper" design.

On Monday afternoon I took the boys with me to the fabric shop and bought all the material for the top, then I went home and got busy cutting and piecing. On Tuesday I went back for the border fabric and bought the backing, batting and binding material as well. I used a black "minkee" fabric for the backing, layered and quilted the whole thing and finally put on the binding. Hand stitching the binding onto the backing to finish on Thursday took almost as long as it did to make the quilt top, but I can say beyond doubt that this quilt was handmade with love.

Luckily, big weasel was thrilled with it. I told him even if Minecraft is no longer "the" thing when he goes off to college, too bad, he still has to take it with him :).

I'll be starting little weasel's quilt next week but first I've got to make a serious dent in the draft of Sean and Zahra's story!


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Published on July 15, 2013 08:10
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message 1: by Cindy (new)

Cindy Did you use 5" squares?


message 2: by Kaylea (new)

Kaylea Cross 6 inch!


message 3: by Darlene (new)

Darlene Hi is there a pattern i can go by


message 4: by Kaylea (new)

Kaylea Cross Hi Darlene! No, there's no pattern. I just drew it out on graph paper and cut each square to 6 inches. It came together really quickly. Best of luck!


message 5: by Darlene (new)

Darlene Yeah my geandson seen your quilt and now he said he wants one .i will have to put the one Im working on to the side with the others lol to get this one going for him.


message 6: by Kaylea (new)

Kaylea Cross Awesome!!! It will come together fast once you get the pieces cut. Good luck!


message 7: by Linda (new)

Linda Lartigue Hi, what size did it turn out using 6" squares? Does it fit a twin or full size bed? Thanks!


message 8: by Kaylea (new)

Kaylea Cross It fits a double/full size bed.


message 9: by Tammy (new)

Tammy Quick Can you tell me what colors you used please?


message 10: by Kaylea (new)

Kaylea Cross I don't know the names of them. I chose four different shades of green, one kind of khaki color, and black. Hope that helps.


message 11: by Ysharpe (new)

Ysharpe This quilt is awsome my grandson loves all greens Too. Are these 2" blocks and sewn into 6 " blocks after,


message 12: by Kaylea (new)

Kaylea Cross No, each square is finished at 6 inches square. So 6.5 x 6.5 when you cut them.


message 13: by Ysharpe (new)

Ysharpe Oh ok great thanks. Forgot to ask is it a double size quilt?


message 14: by Ysharpe (new)

Ysharpe I guess it would be a double when I do the math. 10x6 and 14 x 6 is 60 x 84. Nice size. Cant wait to start it.


message 15: by Kaylea (new)

Kaylea Cross It does fit my son's double bed. Good luck!


message 16: by Ysharpe (new)

Ysharpe I did the Minecraft quilt. I must say is is great. I know my grandson will love it. .i was going to send a pic. But Dont'see anywhere saying add file etc. Thanks.


message 17: by Kaylea (new)

Kaylea Cross Ah, wonderful! Hope he loves it.


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