I finished this quilt up the other day:
And even had sunlight for taking some pictures. Maybe this photo's a little too bright but I like it anyway. We waited so long for sunny days this winter.
A few notes:
*I used Basic Grey's Curio fabric collection for the blocks and a JoAnn's quilter's only solid for the background. I am disappointed because the quality of the quilter's only solid has really gone down since I last bought some, probably a couple years ago. It has a much looser weave and lower thread count, and I won't be using it again.
*Pieced and quilted with thread from Connecting Threads; I have been really happy with their thread. I used the Essential Pro thread and will be ordering more soon. (Also they have some really cool circuit board fabric that I'm going to use to make a Kindle cover for my son.)
*Blocks are 18". The finished quilt is around 62" x 68".
*I quilted it by stippling in the background areas and doing some swoopy outline quilting around the edges of the block pieces. Here's a closer picture of the quilting:
I'm happy to be done with it and excited to be working on my next project. :)
That's a beauty!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Vicki...
ReplyDeleteKaren
Beautiful! It is the first one I have seen finished. I love how your fabrics came together.
ReplyDeleteSo in love with your choice of color. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIt is just beautiful. thank you too for including all of the details as far as fabric, thread and how you quilted it. I love reading the details. Bernie
ReplyDeletelovely! that's such a cool block and love the fabrics you've chosen. seattle has so many wonderful places--the locks are one of my all time favorite places--in the summer, their gardens are fantastic, also! it's fun to go through them in a boat, too
ReplyDeleteLovely! I'm finishing my Swoon this weekend. I've enjoyed making it but glad it is finally done.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate your comments on fabric and thread quality. We don't have Consumers Reports for those things. It's good to share our experiences.
Wow... it's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteStunning! And I love your quilting. It all turned out beautiful.
ReplyDeleteoooh, pretty pretty pretty!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteIt looks fabulous! Great job.
ReplyDeleteThis is really pretty. Great job!
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I am swooning! I love it! Your quilting really accents the quilt. Beautiful job!
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Vicki,
ReplyDeleteI didn't geta chance to thank you while we visited, but we love the quilt. It is beautiful and your work is so maticulous, the detail is unbelievable. Thank you so much.
Grandpa Tim