Here's a baby quilt using Elizabeth Hartman's Solar Eclipse. I took a vacation day yesterday to sew, but I was not as productive as I had hoped. But I think I got my sewjo back and then ended up sewing until midnight last night to finish this quilt.
This is a great pattern (with three different sizes), but there's too much fiddly sewing of angled seams for my liking. The quilt finishes at 32 x 32 inches, but it took six hours to piece -- and that's not including the time spent cutting the fabric and marking the angled seams.
I thought about quilting in the white to make the colours pop, but then there would have been too much space unquilted. And because I just wanted it finished, I didn't put any more thought into it and just stippled all over.
I used some Kona that I had my in my stash:
- Top Left Block - Bahama Blue, Capri, Lagoon, Cyan
- Top Right Block - Pansy, Mulberry, Bright Peri, Purple
- Bottom Left Block - Chartreuse, Kiwi, Kale, Emerald
- Bottom Right Block - Papaya, Torch, Tangerine, Flame
- Background - White
Linking up with:
TGIFF hosted by Jenn @ A Quarter Inch from the Edge
Finish it up Friday hosted by Crazy Mom Quilts
I think it is a beautiful finish, and I am glad to hear you found your sewjo again. You must have a great stash of solids because those are great groupings for each quadrant.
ReplyDeleteIt looks great! Love the colors you used!
ReplyDeleteAnja that is just a fab fab FABulous quilt! I sure know what you mean about the darkening days... I don't do well without sunlight warming my face. I can see that this would be time-consuming but I personally think it is SO worth the effort. Great finish. :-)
ReplyDeleteYou are a link-up-a-holic! LOL I had no idea you were working on an Elizabeth Hartman pattern. I am so out of the loop. Thanks for linking up with TGIFF!
ReplyDeleteYay for getting your sewjo back! Such a gorgeous pattern, I love the colors you chose! :)
ReplyDeleteThe final result is so worth the time spent. Just aweseome! Love it!
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely pattern, and your use of Konas is delicious!
ReplyDeleteLooks beautiful! Really love the effect! And your stipple quilting looks gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteGreat finish! It really turned out nicely and I love the texture the quilting added.
ReplyDeleteIT's great. Definitely worth the hassle of those angles xx
ReplyDeleteI hate when my sewjo disappears, but I'm glad you found yours again. I love all the bright solids you used on this one. You make me think I might be missing out by not having more solids in my stash. Great finish!
ReplyDeleteOh, Anja, it's just beautiful! I wish I was as productive when I lose MY sewjo! Your quilting looks great..perfect!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt you have made! I love that the colours around the edges change, it fits the colourful blocks. And your quilting is so nice and even :)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you got your sewjo back. The thought of losing one's sewjo sounds devastating! What a truly fabulous finish. I totally envy your stipple. It's the fmq I want to do the most and the one I'm the worst at!!!
ReplyDeleteAs always, I love your colour choices. I'm glad your sewjo is back. Sometimes it goes on vacation and you just have to wait for it to return.
ReplyDeleteI love how this turned out thought it was a lot of work for a small quilt I think it was worth it!
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is stunning! Love the fabrics and your excellent stippling!
ReplyDeleteI love this Anja! I have been thinking about this pattern so I am glad to hear your feedback on it. I have been loving EH patterns but they are a lot of commitment! the cutting alone...phew!
ReplyDeleteThere's so much great color in this quilt. I surfed in from your I love Kona page. How fun to keep an inventory of the colors you have used. :-)
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