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.
33 comments:
Another lovely quilt, Wanda.
Great solution for the backing! These window-like small squares in the middle of some blocks are fascinating.
I would never have thought to make a quilt out of these colors, but I absolutely love your finished quilt. So happy!
Love the color! I have never pieced a back, might have to give that a try.
Karen
http://karensquilting.com/blog/
Gorgeous! These are sort of like the cobblestone blocks I have done!
I love those colors!
Absolutely love this quilt! For me, it is just perfect in every way. Great job! Looking forward to the nature photos.
I love the quilting...
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).
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".
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
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
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.
As usual, absolutely beautiful. You are such an inspiration!
Once again you've created a gorgeous quilt. I love your color choices. Did you have a pattern or was this your own design?
OK WOW....I'm just crazy over how you quilted it....I LOVE THIS QUILT!!
This is one stunning quilt Wanda. I just love it.
Each of your quilts, besides giving joy, hold a quilting lesson too. I really love the quilting in this one!
I really like this one. I love the way the extra blocks are pieced into the back. Great colors!
Wanda, congratulations on another beautiful finished quilt. And those quilting lines turned out so nice. I just love your backing.
Gorgeous! aven more with the blocks on the back!
Lovely. It's just right for summer -- like a sorbet. Yummmmy!
Now THAT is some exuberant color!!! Love it!
I love this quilt! The back is as good as the front.
I really like this a lot! Great colors, and the way you quilted it is near and dear to my heart. :)
Love this quilt!!
and it is stunning! i love this.
LOVE the quilt. Another one to make me smile.
Wheeee! It is great - I love the finished result! It has been fun to watch it come together.
Cheers! Evelyn
Wanda, I love this quilt, thanks for sharing.
Edith from Switzerland
I'm really drawn to framed squares of all sizes and this one is really lovely.
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!
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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