Saturday, August 21, 2010

Ta Da!!!!

Oh I am so happy to be loading a picture of this quilt top ALL SEWN TOGETHER!!!

I left the longest seams for last so I was dreading sewing them.  It finished at 79" x 103".  I am really pleased with it and really like those quirky triangles that I mentioned yesterday.  Somehow they help to showcase the center radiating squares made from shimmering triangles.  I needed this one done before Monday so my design walls will be clear for the art quilters.

I was playing with some piles of batiks and realized I had lined up (on the left) last summer, cool and pleasant, and this summer (right) hot and unrelenting.  I always seem to be putting my fabric in runs of value changes.

46 comments:

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

I love it! what a beauty.
Karen
http://karensquilting.com/blog/

Pat said...

Wow, what a dramatic finish; you should feel a great sense of accomplishmnet! I especially like the play of the lighter colors in the corners.

Terri Stegmiller said...

It's beautiful!

Linda at Roscoe's Ma said...

Amazing, Wanda! And isn't it great to have this top done?!?!

HollyM said...

It's beautiful! You amaze me still. I'm wondering what you do with all your quilts.
I like the warm cool combination of fabrics. will this be another quilt do you think?

Mary Keasler said...

Spectacular. What a terrific job you have done. Wonderful fabrics and values

The Calico Cat said...

remember how we talked about 3/4 blocks. Forgetaboutit! This is cool & perfect the way it is.

Gene Black said...

The top is awesome. I love the way it radiates too!

Trish said...

Looks Amazing!! It is just beautiful! Congrats.

Sewing Junkie said...

The satisfaction of having gotten a top done is a good feeling. The overall look is very pleasing to the eye. Chris

dianen said...

It looks great, Wanda. It turned out really well.

Unknown said...

The top is just gorgeous!! Congrats on such a beautiful finish. Love the batiks that you have lined up too.

Char said...

Beautiful quilt. I love how it turned out!

Mary said...

I love the way this one is turning out. How do you plan to quilt it?

Anonymous said...

I am not a blogger, but I have visited your blog often to watch the progress of your quilt. It is magnificent!

Denise D
Dunbarton, NH

Karmen said...

Yea! Good work!
Karmen

Donna~~ said...

Lovely! I really like the fabric you chose for the outside triangles--it's just perfect. The light areas just glow!

crazylegs quilting said...

Your quilt is beautiful! It seems to move if looked at long enough. (but maybe that's just me) I think the batiks are great together. More inspiration!

Dolly said...

Congratulations on a BEAUTIFUL finish !

Wow.......that's a gorgeous top !

Darling Millie said...

It's just stunning! I love this layout!

Quiltdivajulie said...

Congrats on the flimsy finish ~ it is SPECTACULAR!!!

Elaine/Muddling Through said...

Beautiful, beautiful, BEAUTIFUL! It is perfect. Working on developing your gift for sorting colors......

Vicki W said...

It glows!

Anonymous said...

Another "Show Stopper" ! And I love the way you 'play' with your fabrics.

J~MT

Miranne said...

It came out even better than expected - gorgeous! That border fabric really sets it off. A beauty!

Quilter Kathy said...

This is spectacular! It looks like it is moving on my computer screen...like it is breathing and alive!
Very cool!

Michelle said...

It's beautiful! I love how it draws the eyes to the center!

IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jackson said...

Absolutely beautiful!

Smiles,
Kelly

Kristin said...

I love your log cabin quilt. The fabric you chose for the setting triangles is perfect!

By the way, you are really prolific! Look forward to seeing what you do next!

Kristin F. in SC

Sherrill said...

Ooo, Wanda, that's BEAUTIFUL. LOVE IT!!

Vicky F said...

Hi Wanda,
The setting triangles really balance the quilt. And those interesting blocks that share the border don't look out of place at all.

Your up-and-coming batiks look yummy, too, as do the winding ways cut pieces. Fun, fun.

Take care.
Vicky F

Sue said...

Wow, love the colors, the arrangement, everything! I'm really into batiks, too, but I need to stop stockpiling them and use them, so thanks for the inspiration!

Barbara Strobel Lardon said...

Spectacular!

Anonymous said...

Well Wanda you have gone and did it, you have out did yourself, what now? Where do you go from here? ( iam sure you will find away.) I like!!! Wig.

quiltmom anna said...

this is one totally stunning quilt Wanda- I love how you start with a set of blocks and then come up with something fabulous with them. I am particularly fond of quilts that form an overall design rather than are blocky in look. It is one of the reasons that I love log cabin designs.
Thanks again for sharing another stunning piece.
Regards,
Anna

Michelle said...

Perfect!

Kristin L said...

It looks great! Congrats on getting it sewn before your quilter's group comes. :-)

Stray Stitches (Linda G) said...

Your quilt top is absolutely gorgeous!!!

Marilyn said...

Your quilt is BEAUTIFUL!

Gari in AL said...

YOur log cabin turned out so beautifully. What size are the blocks?

Mary on Lake Pulaski said...

That has to be one of the most beautiful log cabin quilts I have ever seen Wanda! Congratulations on creating another beauty.

Elsie Montgomery said...

Another beauty, Wanda! I love the fabrics you picked for this one and the way you arranged the blocks. Great job!

Purple Pam said...

Again, another beautiful quilt. I like your Winding Ways pieces. It looks like it will be fun to piece.

Cathi said...

It is stunning!

Farscapegirl said...

I haven't commented in a while, but have been checking your daily feed and just love this colorful quilt. It is exceptionally beautiful!

LintLady said...

How beautiful! I like the 3-D effect.
Doris from Germany