The hand stitching of the binding is finally done. It isn't that I dislike hand stitching, I dislike sitting in one spot for hours. But it is done and that makes me happy. It ended up at 53.5" x 64". I named it My Fantasy Garden, a great preview of the colors we will soon see in our real gardens.
I love the colors in this one and I especially love the border and backing fabric. It makes me happy that I bought enough of it on sale many years ago just hoping for a quilt it would work on.
I quilted it with YLI cotton pink variegated thread on top and green Superior Bottom Line in the bobbin, Hobbs 80/20 batting.
I have chosen the next one to quilt and I have the backing cut and pressed, waiting for the one long seam to be sewn.
15 comments:
That border is so gorgeous--what a lovely quilt you've made.;)))
Only 42 this morning when I got up--strange after the 80 of last week...
Hugs, Julierose
it is really pretty. I too have trouble sitting for hours but for me it helps to have a good audio book to listen too or something on tv to watch. I know some say sew your binding down by machine for all of it but I am not neat enough for that and it doesn't look nice.
“My Fantasy Garden” is absolutely a master piece of quilting beauty ! It’s one that takes my breath away. From fabrics to design and hand stitched binding.
JJM
I've admired this all along -- a beauty!
It turned out absolutely fabulous!
I love how you use so many different colors and patterns together and they all work so well. Beautiful quilt!
What a gloriously happy and colorful quilt with its many flowers and perfect name! Applause, applause!!
Hugs!
Another simply delightful and beautiful quilt!
Kay in Kansas
I was happy when I saw you were hand binding this one - that meant you would keep it and use it. Hooray!!! It is beautiful and I know it will make you happy over and over again, especially during the non-blooming months.
What a difference color placement makes. At first I thought there were two alternating blocks, but then saw it was the same block. The darker color choices make the corner blocks stand out. Intriguing.
Pat
It’s a perfectly wonderful April finish. The colors are beautiful- both front and back.
It is indeed a fantasy garden. It's beautiful!
Your Fantasy Garden is glorious!
That is a beautiful garden... and one I could keep alive!! haha!!
What wonderful fabrics!!!
Super job Wanda! Love the lush colors and the binding and backing.
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