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Monday, December 31, 2007

One more quilt top in 2007

Here is another all batik quilt top that I am lukewarm about. I thought I would really like it but I don't think there is a "resting place" for the eye. It seems too busy and too multicolor. It is 77" x 96". Once again I just worked with a pile of fabrics that were stacked together, I didn't "choose" my combination carefully. Next year I will do a better job. What is on my basting tables? I finally got a border on the Star Trip and I have started basting.
What am I quilting? I had this little piece waiting for me for almost 2 years. See how it ripples after quilting?
See how kittywampus it is? This is where most people panic.
All it needed was a steam press from the wrong side and it looks great. I'm contemplating putting some of that bead trim on it.
See you all next year!!!
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8 comments:

  1. SandyQuiltsDecember 31, 2007 at 5:38 PM

    Very pretty quilts. I see what you mean about the batik one ... a narrow strip of black between the blocks and border would have allowed the eyes to rest. It's lovely though.

    Happy new Year

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  2. mzjohansenDecember 31, 2007 at 9:12 PM

    But how does it look on a bed when you are in it ?! Sometimes I find that quilts that look to busy or bright when held up - look really good when I am in bed looking at it from that sort of an angle !
    Happy New Year !! Thanks for such a wonderful blog !

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  3. AnonymousDecember 31, 2007 at 9:32 PM

    The more I study "the" quilt you are luke warm about the more appealing it is. And how important is a resting place?

    WOW!!! the star trip quilt you have just begun to baste looks great.

    And I vote to apply the beads to your last piece shown this afternoon~ they for each other. Healthy Happy New Year to you too. J~MT

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  4. TBDecember 31, 2007 at 10:21 PM

    Happy new year, Wanda! I so enjoy visiting your site and enjoying the "show and tell".

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  5. meggieDecember 31, 2007 at 11:11 PM

    Here I am, already in 2008. I look forward to enjoying more of your delicious quilts & your wonderful ideas.

    Happy New Year Wanda.

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  6. quiltmom annaJanuary 1, 2008 at 2:22 PM

    Hi Wanda,
    I love your batik quilt- it is gorgeous and would fill a room with the warmth of all those rich colors. I think beads will be a nice addition on your wall hanging.
    I am about to make my niece a wedding quilt and the wall hanging colors have given me some inspiration. Thank you for that!!
    Keep sharing your beautiful creations.
    Regards from a Western Canadian quilter,
    Anna

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  7. QuiltdivajulieJanuary 1, 2008 at 3:49 PM

    I really like the small piece, beaded or no. It is GREAT! Of course, I love the star quilt on your basting table and, despite the lack of a "resting place" the scrappy batik is amazing. Happy New Year!

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  8. ShelinaJanuary 1, 2008 at 4:45 PM

    All of your quilts are so beautiful. I just love your kaleidoscope - makes me want to work on my UFO, which isn't nearly as complicated. Your quilts in the other post are so beautiful and varied. I think if you look at your batik one again, you will love it. The borders give the eye a good place to rest.

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