Progress on the Checkerboard Quilt

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Yes, that’s what I’m calling my latest project. The name seems so obvious even if it is larger than a traditional checkerboard. Since my last update, I finished the quilting and attached the binding. The binding is so much easier to attach if you sew the binding on first, and then cut off the excess fabric.  Trust me.

The completed quilt:

I know I need a better picture. If the weather cooperates with me this weekend, I’ll get one. I’ll even make sure the camera battery is nice and charged. Until then, you get the basic idea.

And the back:

I really like this swirly pattern. I want it in multiple colors. Unfortunately, that probably won’t happen. I found this fabric on the clearance table.