The binding is on....it is finished! It is 64" x 83". Here is the post with the book that the pattern is in. I didn't do the triangle border that Kathy has on her quilt. I used Kaffe Fassett yarn dyed woven stripes, Marcia Derse fabric for the background in each block and the border and an assortment of large prints, five which are around 20 years old. There are a few Australian prints and a couple newer prints also.
I had a 3 yard piece and a 2 yard piece of the brown butterfly backing fabric. I needed two 2 1/2 yard pieces so I was able to piece it to fit.
I think the randomly spaced straight line quilting looks great on it.
This orange print is one of the 20+ year old prints.
The brown border fabric looks so dark in the photos above. It is a warmer brown close up. It blends nicely with the colors in the blocks.
I think straight line or slightly wavy quilting is the only way I like the quilts other than hand quilting. I will be machine quilting my scrappy stars when I get done with them and want to do straight line. I want the design to stand out like you have yours and not the quilting. But I use whites for background I'm trying to decide what color thread to use with the aqua/white and then of course the 16 patches in the middle are darker - a very very light aqua or gray is what I am thinking. How do you decide thread color
I love this quilt! I wasn't sure when I saw some of the fabric combos for the blocks, but it all came together beautifully and all the prints really do work well together. The border is perfect to hold it all together. Congrats on a beautiful finish.
A Sunday Special ! OMG Wanda this finished with such pizazz ! All your chosen fabrics complimenting your X blocks perfectly.... and then to use the brown butterfly for your backing just took my breath away. Plus perfect quilting with your random straight stitching pattern. This is another beauty!
JJM
p.s. 48 degrees the last time I checked ... (*._.*) I have been waiting for the "January Thaw" all month. Better late than never.
I am a regular reader of your blog, and a big admirer, but I've never commented. Your energy is enviable! Your creativity dazzles. Thank you for regularly sharing photos and write-ups about your quilts, your flowers, your yard... it's all good!
This is very eye catching. I like all the prints you used. A first finish in the month feels good. Chris
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt.
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The colors and patterns in this quilt are so unique and rich. The design really showcases the prints.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Thanks, as always, for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI think straight line or slightly wavy quilting is the only way I like the quilts other than hand quilting. I will be machine quilting my scrappy stars when I get done with them and want to do straight line. I want the design to stand out like you have yours and not the quilting. But I use whites for background I'm trying to decide what color thread to use with the aqua/white and then of course the 16 patches in the middle are darker - a very very light aqua or gray is what I am thinking. How do you decide thread color
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is super--just love it!!
ReplyDeleteThis has been an especially fun quilt to watch your progress on. Loved it from beginning to end!
ReplyDeleteWhat's old is new again! You have the best stash. Love this quilt.
ReplyDeleteI love it - over the past year you have slowly converted me to darker colours - thanks :)
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt! I wasn't sure when I saw some of the fabric combos for the blocks, but it all came together beautifully and all the prints really do work well together. The border is perfect to hold it all together. Congrats on a beautiful finish.
ReplyDeleteI really like this quilt !!!
ReplyDeleteA Sunday Special ! OMG Wanda this finished with such pizazz ! All your chosen fabrics complimenting your X blocks perfectly.... and then to use the brown butterfly for your backing just took my breath away. Plus perfect quilting with your random straight stitching pattern. This is another beauty!
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p.s. 48 degrees the last time I checked ... (*._.*) I have been waiting for the "January Thaw" all month. Better late than never.
Beautiful, beautiful finish!!
ReplyDeleteI am a regular reader of your blog, and a big admirer, but I've never commented. Your energy is enviable! Your creativity dazzles. Thank you for regularly sharing photos and write-ups about your quilts, your flowers, your yard... it's all good!
ReplyDeleteLove everything and every decision you made in this quilt.
ReplyDeletePractically perfect in every way - just like Mary Poppins!
ReplyDeleteSeriously, it is a beautiful quilt, and I love the straight line quilting.
That looks great. I really like that pattern and your fabrics make it pop.
ReplyDeleteI love your version of this quilt! Very vibrant & adventurous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous finish! So nice and warm. Thar brown borger is really perfect! Nice and warm without being st all flashy.
ReplyDeleteAwesome, thanks for sharing. I'm always amazed how much you get done.
ReplyDeleteI love this! I use randomly spaced straight lines a lot on my veterans quilts.
ReplyDeleteThis quilt turned out great! I like the graphic look of it with those Xs.
ReplyDeleteLove this quilt.... so warm and cheerful. I learn so much about color from studying your choices!
ReplyDeleteThis is one of my favorites of your quilts! I like the up close shots too.
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