this way!

A treat was in store for me this week when I got home from my trip to see my grandson (ok... and his mom and dad, too!)
I picked up this quilt that I had FINALLY sent off to be quilted after it was finished ... over a year ago!

The pattern is called "Every Which Way" by Gigi's Thimble.  It is one that I bought from my local quilt shop, but I've seen it in other shops, too - as well as online.  The front is a hodge podge of fabrics I had on hand.  And it is a perfect pattern for using up some of your fabric stash.

The backing fabric is not from my stash, and sadly, I cannot  remember what the name of it is. I almost always buy the backing when I finish the top....even if it's not going to be quilted right away.  I buy the binding, as well.  That way, when I'm ready to have the quilt top quilted, it's ready to go.  And then when it gets home, it's ready to bind & use.

My friend quilted little swirls which we call targets (obviously because of the arrows).  My 19 year old son loves robots, so I wish I'd taken up quilting long ago when this quilt could have been his.  But he can enjoy snuggling in it with his little nephew next time they're together!