I love the zigzag tutorial from Crazy Mom Quilts because it's a triangle-free method of creating zigzags. If there's a triangle-free method of doing something, consider me there.
This quilt is a high school graduation gift for my neighbor, who is going to Auburn University. The school colors are orange and navy. I was concerned I'd have trouble finding fabrics I love in that color palette...but I seriously lucked out when I found the Anchors Away line by Dear Stella. I almost overlooked the design at first because I wasn't interested in the nautical motifs, but the orange and navy ikats were perfect. From there, I quickly found the coordinating Dear Stella Dots and Orange Solid and the Lanikai Basketweave, also from Dear Stella. (Hooray, Dear Stella!)
I love the chevron pattern for these fabrics--it's collegiate and preppy and still cool (I hope!).
I went for a "use it up" back and put some of my extra yardage to use.
It's all bound up on the Nautical Stripe, also from Anchors Away.
Yes, I was a bit concerned that my little helper might push this quilt into the drink, but he was able to resist the temptation!
I'm really happy with the way this turned out, and I'm excited to give it to our neighbor! Hop over to Amy's to check out the entries!
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I'm also all about avoiding triangles whenever possible :) Great use of all the colors, and I hope your neighbor likes it!
Love that striped binding! What an awesome gift to take to college.
Love your binding choice!
Love your quilt, Katie.I used the same tutorial to make a zig zag quilt, a few months ago. And I just realized that jelly rolls are great for this pattern.
This turned out so well, and the colors are stunning. Love the back, too!
Love your zig zag quilt! It's so lovely! Your helper is so cute too!
Thanks for sharing!
Love your quilt, Katie! I tried one of these and it was nice but not as cool as yours! That binding is great :)
That quilt is absolutely beautiful! I love the colors. :) I just finished a zig-zag quilt a couple of weeks ago - I still need to photograph it. I used the triangle method. I hadn't see the method you used - the triangles weren't too bad, but I might have went with that instead!
ooh, Katie, it's fabulous! I was looking for some good navy prints a few weeks ago and I think you found the perfect ones! I'm sure your neighbor is going to love it. And that picture of Luke peeking over the top is adorable!
I love how this quilt looks! Lucky neighbor! Cute little quilt holder, too!
Very stunning and very striking!
I love love love the striped binding. And the fabric you used makes it not too football-y too. The store in Hoover that you told me about has lot of fabric for Alabama and Auburn stuff. I think the Smocking Bird does too.
Perfect quilt - love the binding! And what a lovely gift :)
love those colours - so gorgeous!
Very nice! Love that striped binding!
Oh, you know I love orange! What a beauty. And that chevron pattern gives you a ton of bang for your buck! Looks great and I love the other blocks you've been working on too. :)
I love that! It would be great for the Halloween time of the year without being "in your face" Halloween!
Love the fall colors and zig zag. They just pop with that white.
Love the colors and pattern! What a fun gift!
The perfect college gift. I love the navy/ orange combo. Great job as ever, Katie!
Love it! Orange and navy are great together.
I'm not a huge triangle sewer myself so I understand your love of Crazymom's tutorial...:-)
Beautiful quilt! Love the photos too.
So very pretty in its simplicity. Well done.
Awesome quilt Katie, and love your little helper. :)
great quilt! love the zigzags! I am going to have to try one of those quilts one of these days!
wonderful quilt great pics.
Ann
That's a perfect graduation gift -- you're right that the zig zags are cheery and collegiate! Thanks for sharing this with us! :)
Beautiful quilt! And the colors are fantastic, even if she wasn't an Auburn student. :)
Bello, bello, bello!!!!
Ciao
I know I've said this before - but this is probably my current FAVORITE quilt in blogland!! The colors are to DIE for!!! Awesome!
great quilt!
Margaret
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I love this quilt! I clicked your link to the tutorial and can't find it... Any chance you can share what month/year she posted it! I would love a non-triangle chevron tutorial! Thanks so much!
Great quilt ! I love your color choices - and this triangle-free pattern sounds interesting, I need to check it out ;-))
I love zig zag quilts and this is an extra fabulous one in those gorgeous fabrics!!! I also love the photos hanging off the bridge, you're lucky to have such a good helper!
The Chevrons and your colour choices make for a very bold statement. Love it!
What a beautiful quilt and a thoughtful gift! :)
love this color combo and the zig zags--i too think triangles can be intimidating, so it's a cool way to do the quilt. those were my school colors in jr. high and have always loved them. thanks for sharing and have a great day
Great colours and I love the striped binding! Your neighbour will love it.
Love the zig zags - and the stripey binding is perfect!
Love your quilt. I have to say, when I saw the first photo my immediate thought was "If that was me that quilt would end up in the drink for sure". Glad to see that your quilt survived.
un classique dans des couleurs originales félicitation
Working on chevrons myself right now but I used many HST. Next on I using the no triangle method. Your quilt is great! Thanks for sharing.
i really love this quilt so much katie! your little one peaking over the top of it cracked me up! excellent addition to the festival!
Love this! I was asked to make a baby boy quilt with orange and blue and found this line! Where did you find the fabric??
Thanks!!
so pretty!
This turned out beautiful! And I love the striped binding. Great shot over the bridge. I have one of those helpers to, who helped with a quilt photo over a bridge :) It's risky but they really are great little helpers!
A fabulous gift, I love your fabric choices and of course the striped binding too.
Love th navy and orange. Lovely dramatic effect! Lucky recipient! Great to visit you back as part of the festival!
SO fun! And what a perfect binding you chose!
I love the zig zag design and this is gorgeous - you chose a great colour palette too!
I just love zig ag quilts. Your execution is fabulous
I absolutely LOVE the colors. No doubt your neighbor will treasure this sophisticated quilt for years to come. I am such a big fan of AmandaJean at Crazy Mom Quilts and also of her zigzag tutorial (I made a quilt for one of my sons using that tutorial!). Smiles~Beth
Super cute!
It looks perfect for a dorm room. Well done!
Great quilt and fantastic colours!! I bet your neighbour loves it too :)
I'm sure your neighbor will love this! Great pattern and fabrics!
I love zig zag quilts and yours is so spot on. Love the story and the quilt. Good luck to the recipient!
What a beautiful quilt! Now I have to go find a wooden bridge to take quilt pictures with...
Your quilt is lovely, what a lucky neighbor! Love the pictures, too. The one with your little boy is precious...
And I have to say the Echo quilt is a favorite too
; )
great quilt. Love that it's the school colors and the fabrics are amazing!
Really nice! Love the simple colors with such an eyecatching pattern! And that striped binding is great!
Lovely quilt and nice pictures. Congrats!
Chevrons are a favourite of mine too, especially when the method is quick! Love the binding and you have the perfect little helper!
I love zig zag quilts and yours is stunning. What a great graduation gift.
I think this is awesome, Katie! I particularly love the photo where Luke's head is popping up over the top. You're brave to have him hold that beauty over the water!
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