It's done! Yay! I stiched in the ditch for the quilting part (my husband thought I made up that term but it's real). And I learned the most common way to finish the edge (binding) from a couple of Youtube videos, and it magically turned out perfect. The hardest part was figuring out how to get a good picture of it. If I could have laid it down outside I would have, but it was too wet.
Here it is laid out on the floor inside so you can see the whole design and a little of the purple back (no my squares did NOT all line up ... didn't know that was important until the end). As soon as I finished, Jacob said, "Can you make one for me?" So that is my next project. What I like about quilting is I can have it all out and do a little bit at a time - whenever I'm bored with everything else.
There is no end to your talent, Carol. I love this! Your colors and fabrics are so fun. I see why Jacob wants one! :)
ReplyDeleteI know nothing about quilting, but I love to haunt quilt shops for the "fat quarters" they sell. They work really well in my painting shadowbox and are fairly inexpensive.
Thanks for sharing your pics with us; they're so fun to see. Stay warm!
That is gorgeous! Who is it for, if not Jacob - it looks like a twin size. I also saw you pinning ceramic ideas. I really can't wait to see what you create in that class!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely cool!!!
ReplyDeleteSort of Frank Loyd Wrightish.
love it!!
Very nice....and yes....stitch in the ditch is real.....What a talent....but that is no surprise. Love the design and colors.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I love the colors and the design!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful accomplishment. Love your choice of colors (as always) :)
ReplyDeletemy favorite quilts are those that were improvised. I've seen some old quilts where the maker obviously ran out of a certain fabric and continued on with something close. I always love those. Yours would make a nice wall hanging.
ReplyDeleteI'm so inspired to pick up one of my unfinished quilt projects from years ago. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis is so neat,Carol! I love it. Very happy you have found yet another outlet for your creative talents!
ReplyDeleteLove this quilt-has a very Amish look to it.
ReplyDeleteVery nice! I made a few small machine quilts several years ago and then got it into my head that I wanted to hand quilt one. I started a full size quilt, I would throw it out across the living room and hand quilt until I couldn't stand it anymore, lol. Hand quilting is not for me, I never finished it,lol. I like quick things, always learning something about ourselves.
ReplyDeletewow. amazing. it's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty...I like the color palette used!
ReplyDeleteAWESOME QUILT!
Isn't fabric magical? I have SO much. I started making little stocking ornaments at Christmas. I'm STILL doing them! So many fabric combos. I have over 200 at this point. No more than 2 of any combo. It's nice to have hands busy whenever possible. Glad to see you joining the crazy club.
ReplyDeleteSharman
Nice quilt Carol, your multi talented :) my Gandmother used to make quilts, this one looks really cool.
ReplyDelete~Randall
Gorgeous Piece!
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