Here is a good look at a lot of the fabrics in it.
In the early part of the day I worked on another project. This top was made on another day and it was ready to quilt so I did that and finished the edge with the serger. I need to steam it to get the edge to calm down.
Then I pieced 3 more tops. I had enough backing for 2 so these are ready to quilt.
I still have to find a piece of flannel for the back of this one. They are all in the 18" - 22" size range.
I have to work at the store again today for 5 hours. The snow isn't supposed to start until evening so my car can be home in the garage by then. I wouldn't mind a little rain on it though, a free car wash.
The quilt turned out great!
ReplyDeleteHi Wanda, Wow, I missed quite a few posts. I just love your layout post and of course love the finished log cabin. It is just beautiful. Your sense of color and design are just so inspiring. The strips and curves quilt is just awesome. Don't you love it when you get more accomplished than you set out to do in a day?
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYou're getting snow?? Snow in late March just is not fair!
When it comes to adventure making a quilt you are fearless. I can imagine the bias edges on those blocks. It really is beauty and floral border sounds perfect.
ReplyDeleteBaby quilts looks so soft and cozy, sweet dreams for those babies.
J~MT
All your hard work has sure paid off on this one! I just love it! It LOOKS like it was alot of work!It really is an exciting and happy quilt!!! The baby quilt is darling, also!
ReplyDeleteIt is hard to imagine you are having snow today! Maybe it will be short lived.
You amaze me, Wanda! I wish I were half as productive. The curves quilt is awesome. And I'd love to wrap my new grandbaby (unfortunately 1000 miles from here) in one of those sweet flannel quilts.
ReplyDeleteNow I'm inspired to . . . but first I have to clean off the cutting table, the ironing board, the . . . . This is why I don't get much done!
The first one reminds me of the work of Sonya Delaunay.
ReplyDeleteHi Wanda,Have I told you I learn something from
ReplyDeleteyour post every day? Lots are about color, and
thanks for sharing your talent! Looking forward to
April Quilt Guild! jmh
The zebra print in your arcs is a really fun surprise! I'm glad you went for it.
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ReplyDeleteYour curves quilt looks great! Lots of color and interest; no more blah (as you called it). I can see where the larger floral print would make a good border. How about some zebra in there, too?
Vicky F
This quilt looks great, Wanda! Your sewing machine must be smoking with all that sewing this week. Love it!
ReplyDeleteMy goodness, you did get a lot done. And I struggled finishing one quilt top. What are the little quilts for?
ReplyDeleteWOW - it turned out spectacular. I can understand why this type of quilt is not for the faint of heart but the end result is amazing.
ReplyDeleteObviously you just don't dive into something like this, so what would you suggest as a first step to learning how to work with curves? Are there any good books out there? Thanks again Wanda for sharing.
Wanda,
ReplyDeleteI loved the arc quilt- You mentioned that you would do some thing to reduce the wavyiness- Do you have some good tips to help counteract that sort of challenge? Some of the things that have been suggested to me are: is to piece precisely, press more carefully and measure the quilt accurately when adding borders- some of it comes with practise as one improves their skills and technique. Fabric is such a fluid medium that it forgives but can also be difficult no matter what you do. I am not hung up on whether a quilt has perfect precision points but I do get frustrated if the borders look like a sea rather than laying flat- Some of it you can quilt out but not always- It happens to me much less as I have made more quilts..
On another note, you sure have been putting the pedal to the metal- it must feel good to get so much accomplished.
Be well,
Regards,
Anna
Wow - you are one prolific quilter! And I hadn't thought about the fact that the arc quilt would have bias edges everywhere - DUH. You must have to be awfully careful when you press those blocks. Hmm...I may have to rethink my desire to make one...
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Looks really great, love all the fabrics.
ReplyDeleteHope you get a little rain to wash your car.
Your arc quilt looks beautiful. I can't believe you were able to get so much done
ReplyDeleteThis is a fascinating quilt to look at, and the fabrics all work splendidly together. Awesome!
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