My love affair with Robert Kaufman Essex linen continues with this fun and modern Solids Granny Square Quilt.
I had a fat quarter bundle of Art Gallery solids sitting around so I turned them into a quilt. I really loved the first granny square quilt I made so I decided to make another. You can find a basic tutorial for this block here.
These granny square blocks are easy to make and the perfect block to make a few at a time here and there. I’m not one to have multiple projects going on at the same time but this one was one that I took a little longer on. I made quilt blocks as I had time or felt like working on them.
I quilted straight lines on this one using my walking foot. I backed it with this Windham fabrics script wideback. The black and white backing is the perfect contrast to the very colorful quilt top.
Every once in a while I quilt standing up using my kitchen island. It’s easier on my shoulders and keeps me from sitting all day 
These photos were taken post wash so it’s all crinkled up. If you love crinkle then you will love Essex linen because it gets extra wrinkly. I used warm and plush batting which caused the quilt to shrink up and wrinkle even more than normal. (I’ve switched back to regular Warm and White batting). 
Fabric Used**:
Grey: Essex Linen by Robert Kaufman
Solids: Art Gallery Pure Elements Solids
Backing: Wideback by Windam Fabrics
Binding: Timeless treasures stripe
Batting: Warm and Plush
Thread: Aurifil
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