I made two quilt tops because I was having so much fun and pieced my first top ahead of the QAL schedule, forgetting that Teresa was going to show us how to quilt-as-you-go without using sashing. In the end, I decided not to use this technique as the backing does not get as much quilting as the front.
Since this was a bonus quilt, I decided to practice my free-motion quilting skills. I used Kona Seafoam (background fabric) and Peridot for the binding. I didn't have enough Peridot (only had a fat quarter) to do the entire quilt, but I had one 5-inch strip of the Seafoam, so I was able to piece them together to get enough binding. The quilt finishes at 35-inches square.
I have done a flower motif a few times, so decided to attempt a double flower. And in true form, I didn't practice but rather jumped right in. I used yellow thread, as I have heard yellow is a good neutral colour for quilting.
I think I did a good job. A few times I forgot I was doing a double flower and only did a single one. LOL I guess it gives the quilt some personality.
And since I'm comfortable quilting my first name, I've started practicing my last name. This is a little large, but I hope to scale it down so I can sign/label all my quilts. I forgot I was going to quilt my last name, so there's a loop between my names. I'll have to work on a better transition.
I really like the charm squares I found in my stash -- bright and colourful. And I love the look of the yellow thread.
The flowers and loops give the quilt texture without taking away from the colourful triangles.
Do you have a finish this week? I'm linking up with:
Thank Goodness It's Finished Friday @ Sew with Sparkles
Can I Get a Whoop Whoop? @ Confessions of a Fabric Addict
Finished or Not Friday @ Busy Hands Quilts
Finished or Not Friday @ Busy Hands Quilts
Needle and Thread Thursday @ My Quilt Infatuation
I love this! What a fun pattern - it makes me want to go dig through my stash and start one right now. :) And talk about inspiring - I love the double flowers in yellow. I might just have to give that a go on my next small free motion project!
ReplyDeleteWow Anja. I love the quilting you did on this quilt. The double flower an loops look amazing in the yellow thread. I may have to use it more than I have already.
ReplyDeleteI love the flowers, double, single they look great!
ReplyDeleteThis is so fresh and pretty! I love the single and double flower quilting, I must try that!
ReplyDeleteHow cute is that quilt!!! I doubt anyone can pick out the single flowers.
ReplyDeleteIt is lovely, Anja, and a great way to practise some different quilting motifs. I like the idea of quilting your name into it; must try that myself. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAs always, I'm impressed by your FMQ prowess. Well done! And yellow was the right way to go!
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun quilt!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors in this! Kona Seafoam is one of my favorites. I love the machine quilted signature including the extra loop--looks intentional to me!
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