I loaded the quilt on the longarm in the morning. I quilted it late afternoon. I love the backing fabric.
I used a grayed lavender thread which shows up a little on the darkest fabrics.
It also shows up a little on the lightest fabrics but on all of the rest I could hardly see it. That made it hard to see where I had already quilted. I used a large meander and 80/20 Hobbs batting.
This is the fabric brand of most of the fabrics.
I used the leftover backing fabric for the binding and finished it by machine.
The backing fabric is used in the front of the quilt too. It finished at 59.5" x 77". I will use it in my living room. I just love the Australian fabric prints.
Spectacular! Love that backing fabric too.....the grayed thread is a great blend. I know what you mean about hardly seeing the thread as you quilt it. But this turned out great!
As I was looking at the first pictures I thought to myself that it would be so hard to make something using these gorgous fabrics and not keep it. So glad you are. Liked yesterdays post too showing your ready to finish quilts. Most of us have them!
That was fast! The quilt turned out beautiful and I can see why you would want to keep this one!. I have some Australian fabric from that same company my brother bought me when he was touring in Australia with Bruce. I haven't used it yet, but I can see now I need to. So what's next?
I'm impressed you finished this so quickly. It's beautiful, and the backing fabric is perfect. I imagine your'll enjoy living with this one in the room.
Love the fabrics. You have introduced me to so many great fabrics, Seeing them in the finished work of art has changed my selections. It's a beautiful quilt.
Oh Wanda!! I've been following you for a couple of years and I believe this is my favorite quilt of all that I've seen..absolutely stunning!! By the way, I've saved some of your colorwash quilts on my pinterest board. Every single day at least 2 or 3 people saved them too from my board...gotta be close to 1,000 by now. You are SUPER popular!! You are the best and thank you soo much for sharing with the rest of us!
This quilt is definitely my favorite. I've collected Australian fabrics for many years (40+), as I used to live there. Bought lots when I was over for trips since, and purchased some here, so have quite a bit. This is a pattern I'd really enjoy using some of those fabrics for! Thank you for your blog - always enjoy it, quilting and gardening are my favorite things, too. Best wishes! Deb E / Oregon
What a great post today Wanda.... Your June finish is fabulous and what a great piece of needle artwork to add to your living room. I enjoyed all the photos leading up to your finish of this one. Just stunningly beautiful !
And have been enjoying your garden posts, you are really working long hours outside, and your garden shows it.
As you probably know I love Australian fabric too. This quilt is so beautiful. I have some of the fabrics in my stash. I am about to finish my fourth quilt using the Aboriginal fabrics from M & S. They are so nice to work with.
Spectacular! Love that backing fabric too.....the grayed thread is a great blend. I know what you mean about hardly seeing the thread as you quilt it. But this turned out great!
ReplyDeletewonderful, I love it! I'm a fan of Australian fabrics too and they look great in this style quilt.
ReplyDeletelooks wonderful and always love how the quilting blends into the background and lets the piecing/color take center stage
ReplyDeleteFabulous backing ....An amazing finish...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful finish - it will look wonderful in your house!!
ReplyDeleteAs I was looking at the first pictures I thought to myself that it would be so hard to make something using these gorgous fabrics and not keep it. So glad you are. Liked yesterdays post too showing your ready to finish quilts. Most of us have them!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful quilt, love that backing.
ReplyDeleteThis is a gorgeous quilt, Wanda! You are so talented in the way you use color, pattern and value. I love the fabrics, too.
ReplyDeleteI love how nicely the fabrics add movement and sparkle to the quilt. The finish is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteSince you were doing an allover meander, would it have made sence to quilt with the backing side up so you could see the thread?
ReplyDeleteThat was fast! The quilt turned out beautiful and I can see why you would want to keep this one!. I have some Australian fabric from that same company my brother bought me when he was touring in Australia with Bruce. I haven't used it yet, but I can see now I need to. So what's next?
ReplyDeleteI'm impressed you finished this so quickly. It's beautiful, and the backing fabric is perfect. I imagine your'll enjoy living with this one in the room.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful finish. Go girl!!
ReplyDeleteNow you will have a celebration in your living room every time you look at this 'exuberant' quilt! I love the explosion of it!
ReplyDeleteLove the fabrics. You have introduced me to so many great fabrics, Seeing them in the finished work of art has changed my selections. It's a beautiful quilt.
ReplyDeleteit is amazing. I envy people that can use strong prints together and make it work
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Worth staying up late to finish. It would look great in my living room too! ha ha. Congrats..
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ReplyDeleteLoving this fabric!! Hadn't seen it used before--now I'm inspired!!
Oh Wanda!! I've been following you for a couple of years and I believe this is my favorite quilt of all that I've seen..absolutely stunning!! By the way, I've saved some of your colorwash quilts on my pinterest board. Every single day at least 2 or 3 people saved them too from my board...gotta be close to 1,000 by now. You are SUPER popular!! You are the best and thank you soo much for sharing with the rest of us!
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is definitely my favorite. I've collected Australian fabrics for many years (40+), as I used to live there. Bought lots when I was over for trips since, and purchased some here, so have quite a bit. This is a pattern I'd really enjoy using some of those fabrics for! Thank you for your blog - always enjoy it, quilting and gardening are my favorite things, too. Best wishes! Deb E / Oregon
ReplyDeleteOooo I love this quilt very much!!!! Groetjes Annemieke
ReplyDeleteWOW! Great finish and exquisite fabrics!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post today Wanda.... Your June finish is fabulous and what a great piece of needle artwork to add to your living room.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed all the photos leading up to your finish of this one. Just stunningly beautiful !
And have been enjoying your garden posts, you are really working long hours outside, and your garden shows it.
JJM
Stunning...reminds me of why I am hoarding mine instead of sewing...really???
ReplyDeleteAmazing finish - I love the fabrics in this TWTW quilt.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteOh, this is fabulous! With the Fourth of July on my mind, it makes me think of fireworks. I love it!
ReplyDeleteThat is gorgeous and I love the backing with it.
ReplyDeleteIt is a great finish to close out June!
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteAs you probably know I love Australian fabric too. This quilt is so beautiful. I have some of the fabrics in my stash. I am about to finish my fourth quilt using the Aboriginal fabrics from M & S. They are so nice to work with.
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