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aqua and white decor· Catablog· free motion quilting

My Aqua Zig Zag Quilt!

April 15, 2011

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So things have been progressing.
Remember my original Living Room Plans? 
 I’ve been working on that Zig Zag Quilt.
I refuse to call it a Chevron quilt.
Chevron is a gas station.
My quilts are zig zagged.  
(Sorry Jen!)

I’m really happy with how it turned out.  I quilted the zig zags straight with about three lines in a row around each seam. Then I decided to free-motion quilt the border.  I made this quilt specifically for my couch, so the sides borders are wider than the top and bottom.  
That’s my computer cord hiding under the couch, not a horrible gaping thread. 🙂
The greatest thing about the way I quilted it is the back!!!  Isn’t it beautiful on the plain white back?  This way I can change things up if I get tired of the aqua.  

For now it’s resting on my bed so I can get to the couch slipcover.  I promised myself I would finish this quilt before I started on the slipcover.  See I can finish things!!

I have a queen size bed and it is slightly larger than the top.   So I think in the future it will fit a twin size bed nicely or I can use it as a guest room quilt.  PS…Ignore that ugly portion of free-motion quilting on the left side there…those were my very first ones and I kind of changed it further down to be prettier.  

And just to remind you all, I did plan this quilt ages ago, before Shelley made this gorgeous rug that I covet!  ðŸ™‚

Linking up to:
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Filed Under: aqua and white decor, Catablog, free motion quilting 38 Comments

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  1. Darin and Kali says

    April 15, 2011 at 3:12 pm

    WOW I love this! You did such a good job! I seriously don't know how you fit in all the sewing you do!

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  2. Liz says

    April 15, 2011 at 3:21 pm

    That's amazing! Did you use a pattern, or just design it yourself? I would love to make one.

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  3. SusieQ says

    April 15, 2011 at 3:23 pm

    I love it!!!

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  4. Sara {Sara's Closet} says

    April 15, 2011 at 3:52 pm

    Very pretty, I love the zig zags! haha!! You and I have something in common, we both have issues with finishing things…I'm getting better though! and from the looks of it, you're on your way too =)

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  5. Kari says

    April 15, 2011 at 4:31 pm

    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this!!! I'm on a major quilt kick lately! I'm going to pin this on my Pinterest right now so I don't forget to make one!

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  6. Beverly @ FlamingoToes.com says

    April 15, 2011 at 4:33 pm

    Wow Heidi!! This is gorgeous!! I love the "zigzags". I'm with you on the name haha. I love the aqua and the white together – and the back is gorgeous!! 🙂

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  7. Vanessa Goertzen says

    April 15, 2011 at 5:18 pm

    Heidi, that is beautiful and fresh! Perfect for spring!

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  8. Amy at Ameroonie Designs says

    April 15, 2011 at 11:41 pm

    Heidi, this turned out lovely! Great job on the quilting- perfect!
    xoxo,
    Amy

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  9. Heather says

    April 16, 2011 at 3:35 am

    Love your quilt Heidi, you do amazing work!

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  10. Janlynn says

    April 17, 2011 at 12:06 pm

    Fantastic quilt! Love the colour.

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  11. Karen says

    April 17, 2011 at 4:44 pm

    That is such a fabulous quilt! I love the zig zags! I am always jealous of people who can do this! Great job:)
    I am a new follower.
    http://www.karismaheartsavannah.blogspot.com

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  12. Amanda says

    April 17, 2011 at 6:50 pm

    This is gorgeous! The blue against the white is fabulous, your so talented!

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  13. Beverly @ FlamingoToes.com says

    April 18, 2011 at 6:46 pm

    Thank you so much for linking this up Heidi!! I featured it today on my FB page! 🙂

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  14. Rachel says

    April 19, 2011 at 2:35 am

    oh my, that is just beautiful! I LOVE it! The colors are gorgeous and I especially love the loop-de-loop quilting. I love your blog–new follower!

    Rachel @ Maybe Matildab

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  15. Chelsea {twotwentyone} says

    April 19, 2011 at 2:37 am

    Wow! I LOVE this! The blue and white together is simply beautiful! Wonderful job!

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  16. Carolina says

    April 19, 2011 at 3:05 am

    Love it! I have a bunch of HSTs that I'm saving up for a zig-zag quilt… red and white, though… I love the quilting on yours! 🙂
    ps – visiting from TCB, clicked over and saw I already follow you! : )

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  17. Bloggymom says

    April 19, 2011 at 3:24 am

    Beautiful quilt. Love the aqua color– very springy.

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  18. Amanda K @ Every Crafty Endeavor says

    April 19, 2011 at 8:36 am

    Beautiful! I love it!

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  19. Just Rhonda says

    April 19, 2011 at 2:43 pm

    love it all!!!! great work!

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  20. I♥naptime w/ Chocolate Sundaes says

    April 19, 2011 at 8:35 pm

    This is BEAUTIFUL! Love the colors you chose to!

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  21. Kristen says

    April 19, 2011 at 8:55 pm

    I love the design, the colors, everything! Thanks for sharing this…now I just need to get up the courage to make a quilt myself!

    I'm a new follower – would love if you'd visit me when you get a chance!

    Kristen
    Turning a House into a Home

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  22. Erin @ two more seconds says

    April 20, 2011 at 4:58 am

    This is absolutely gorgeous!

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  23. Beverly @ FlamingoToes.com says

    April 22, 2011 at 6:07 pm

    Hey Heidi!! I loved your quilt so much I had to feature it in my Crush of the Week post! Here's the link! http://www.flamingotoes.com/2011/04/crush-of-the-week-think-pink-features-3/ 🙂

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  24. Sonya@Beyond the Screen Door says

    April 23, 2011 at 3:38 am

    Gorgeous! Makes me want to quilt! And I agree…zig-zag sounds way better than chevron!

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  25. katy says

    April 23, 2011 at 5:29 pm

    Heidi, this is absolutely gorgeous!

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  26. Katie @ OhhBaby says

    April 23, 2011 at 10:15 pm

    HAHA i totally agree with you about the Chevron thing! You cracked me up! 🙂 This really is beautiful though!

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  27. Katie says

    April 24, 2011 at 4:11 am

    This looks so good! And cozy!

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  28. lizilla says

    April 25, 2011 at 2:49 am

    I absolutely adore this… and you have no idea how well it would fit in at my house.

    I laughed at your chevron comment because I just wrote this last night:

    http://philosophyofacynic.blogspot.com/2011/04/whats-chevron.html

    I think you'll enjoy it.

    <3 Liz

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    • Tina says

      February 11, 2013 at 6:18 pm

      The chevron pattern is named after military chevrons. It’s just the same shape…

      Reply
  29. Shannon says

    August 16, 2012 at 3:42 pm

    I LOVE that soooo much! Wow.

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  30. Kristi says

    January 31, 2013 at 2:37 am

    Hello! Love you zig zag couch quilt! Where can I find a pattern?

    Reply
    • Heidi @ Honeybear Lane says

      January 31, 2013 at 11:59 pm

      I don’t have an official pattern for it–there are lots of zigzag quilt tutorials if you google it.

      Reply

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