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Saturday, April 25, 2009

Finally............

It's done!!!
I finished the quilting and then did the binding while I watched TV. There were new episodes of the 3 shows I watch on Friday nights.
The color is more correct on the picture above. It is hard to get this one to look just right. It is more of a coral pink and the camera and software in the computer want to give it a lavender tone.
The backing is a print I bought while I worked in Batavia, and I left that job in 2000. That's just more proof why we need stashes. I didn't have quite enough so I pieced in 4 leftover blocks.
A close up of the pieced section of the back.
Here is another close shot of the quilting and the binding.
I took some nature photos that I will post tomorrow. I'm still working on arranging the furniture in the studio. I want both leaves up on the cutting table and I'm having trouble configuring the space. I think I just need to move the serger and its table out of there since I use it mostly for the layettes for the preemies when I sew at church. That will give me room to shuffle things around.
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33 comments:

  1. DianeApril 25, 2009 at 7:56 AM

    Another lovely quilt, Wanda.

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  2. EvaApril 25, 2009 at 7:57 AM

    Great solution for the backing! These window-like small squares in the middle of some blocks are fascinating.

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  3. Mary on Lake PulaskiApril 25, 2009 at 8:09 AM

    I would never have thought to make a quilt out of these colors, but I absolutely love your finished quilt. So happy!

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  4. Karen - Quilts...etc.April 25, 2009 at 8:10 AM

    Love the color! I have never pieced a back, might have to give that a try.
    Karen
    http://karensquilting.com/blog/

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  5. Jean April 25, 2009 at 8:11 AM

    Gorgeous! These are sort of like the cobblestone blocks I have done!

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  6. Vicki WApril 25, 2009 at 8:14 AM

    I love those colors!

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  7. UnknownApril 25, 2009 at 8:19 AM

    Absolutely love this quilt! For me, it is just perfect in every way. Great job! Looking forward to the nature photos.

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  8. MichaelaApril 25, 2009 at 8:48 AM

    I love the quilting...

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  9. AnonymousApril 25, 2009 at 9:40 AM

    The colors are definitely exuberant. I love it! And I always find pieced backs more interesting, espeically if a block from the front is included.

    Yes, we need our stashes. Why doesn't my family understand that??? I can often make a quilt without having to buy anything new (not that I don't find excuses to add to the stash at every opportunity).

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  10. Terri StegmillerApril 25, 2009 at 9:52 AM

    I love how this turned out. I think one of the reasons I'm so attracted to it also, is because it is in "my colors".

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  11. Vicky FApril 25, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    What a yummy finished quilt!
    Do you plan to use one of the back squares to sign and date the quilt? Or will you do something different for a label?
    Vicky F

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  12. AnonymousApril 25, 2009 at 9:55 AM

    Another awesome creation. Colors are happy and so springlike. And the added blocks on the back gives it custom a look, like a special signature design.

    J~MT

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  13. SusanApril 25, 2009 at 10:30 AM

    Oh, my, this looks like strawberries and cream, Wanda, a truly 'delicious' quilt! You must have an amazing stash.

    Good luck re-arranging your studio. I like having my sewing/serging tables facing the windows into the woods, but then I can't reach to open the windows. Life is complicated.

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  14. Mary PApril 25, 2009 at 10:31 AM

    As usual, absolutely beautiful. You are such an inspiration!

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  15. West Michigan QuilterApril 25, 2009 at 10:34 AM

    Once again you've created a gorgeous quilt. I love your color choices. Did you have a pattern or was this your own design?

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  16. BrowndirtcottageApril 25, 2009 at 11:01 AM

    OK WOW....I'm just crazy over how you quilted it....I LOVE THIS QUILT!!

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  17. MaggiApril 25, 2009 at 11:01 AM

    This is one stunning quilt Wanda. I just love it.

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  18. Elsie MontgomeryApril 25, 2009 at 11:32 AM

    Each of your quilts, besides giving joy, hold a quilting lesson too. I really love the quilting in this one!

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  19. JoyceApril 25, 2009 at 12:53 PM

    I really like this one. I love the way the extra blocks are pieced into the back. Great colors!

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  20. MillieApril 25, 2009 at 1:17 PM

    Wanda, congratulations on another beautiful finished quilt. And those quilting lines turned out so nice. I just love your backing.

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  21. verobirdieApril 25, 2009 at 1:30 PM

    Gorgeous! aven more with the blocks on the back!

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  22. Kristin LApril 25, 2009 at 3:30 PM

    Lovely. It's just right for summer -- like a sorbet. Yummmmy!

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  23. ilovebabyquiltsApril 25, 2009 at 4:08 PM

    Now THAT is some exuberant color!!! Love it!

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  24. meggieApril 25, 2009 at 4:36 PM

    I love this quilt! The back is as good as the front.

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  25. KateKwiltzApril 25, 2009 at 4:39 PM

    I really like this a lot! Great colors, and the way you quilted it is near and dear to my heart. :)

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  26. Three Birds InspiredApril 25, 2009 at 4:39 PM

    Love this quilt!!

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  27. jacquieApril 25, 2009 at 7:04 PM

    and it is stunning! i love this.

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  28. BrenApril 25, 2009 at 8:05 PM

    LOVE the quilt. Another one to make me smile.

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  29. Evelyn aka StarfishyApril 25, 2009 at 9:43 PM

    Wheeee! It is great - I love the finished result! It has been fun to watch it come together.
    Cheers! Evelyn

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  30. Edith Bieri-HanselmannApril 26, 2009 at 1:08 AM

    Wanda, I love this quilt, thanks for sharing.
    Edith from Switzerland

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  31. Mary JohnsonApril 27, 2009 at 12:14 AM

    I'm really drawn to framed squares of all sizes and this one is really lovely.

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  32. SharonApril 27, 2009 at 2:51 AM

    Oooo, this is such a lovely quilt! I love framed squares, and especially when they're a little wonky. And I think the quilting suits it admirably. Great job, Wanda!

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  33. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    I love this quilt... so bright and cheerful... I think I am in my red zone now... last year I was into black, black, and more, black... Just today I bought a sweater with these colors. 100% Alpaca yarns. On sale half price !

    J~MT

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