Here is my first quilt as you go quilt.  I finished quilting all the blocks and they are all ready to put together.  I used Joel Dewberry fabric called Modern Meadow.  It was from a few years ago.  Each block has been trimmed down to 6.5" and will be 6" finished.  I used mostly solid prints for the backing.  I'll post a photo of the back once I stitch all the blocks together.  Each block will be sewn as if I am piecing a quilt top.  Once finished, excess batting can be trimmed off to make it less bulky in the seams.  But because I used the thinnest Dream batting (Request), it really won't be that bulky.  I love this line of batting the best.  It is the softest batting made out of 100% cotton and super thin.

It took me awhile but I finally decided on the fabric for the binding.  It is the red dot print from Amy Butler's Lotus line.  I love binding with polka dot fabric.  I like to bind quilts with a colorful graphic print so I have a stash of polka dot fabric and others that are chosen for that in mind.

Quilt back has strips of prints plus Ash solid from Robert Kaufman Kona.

I am currently finishing up the quilt as you go blocks that I started at the beginning of summer.  It is almost all done - last few blocks to do.  I decided to add the blue botanical print from Moda Cake Rock Beach by Joelle Hoverson.  It is not a recent line - it's from a few years ago.  I lucked out awhile back when I stopped by Purl and saw a bolt of this fabric!  The blue is beautiful.

I can't vacation in Cape Cod without going to one of my favorite quilt shops.  I had a little time today after dropping my son off at camp so I made it over to the quilt shop.  Most of there selection is traditional but they do carry some designer fabrics and a few Japanese prints.  They have a whole room with fabrics that are discounted as well as a big section with books.

 I found some old favorites too!

Last night while watching the women's team gymnastics, I finished sewing my second sashiko block.  It is a basket weave pattern that is less dense than the first block.    Some of the sewing could be even better but I am happy with the way it turned out.  It's a great project to have while the Olympics is on TV - meditative, relaxing and portable.