Yay! It's done! I just finished binding it and I wanna put up a quick post before A gets up from her nap....
I definitely tried to do something out of my comfort zone with this quilt...I used solids, didn't use white sashing, and I even backed it in blue...and normally I would have went for pink. The scariest part was quilting in a lighter thread color so I knew it would have to be spot on or you'd totally notice if I did a shitty job stippling.
I used 32 different solids for this quilt instead of the 40 Elizabeth wanted us to use because I didn't have enough different colors (especially purples and blues) or I just didn't like the color. So some colors have 3 blocks instead of 2. Almost all of the fabrics came from my scrap bin...and no, it's not any smaller. It is sashed in Kona Charcoal and stippled with a medium gray thread.
The back....
It's great! Nice work.
ReplyDeleteLoved seeing the top at the weekend sew and I can't wait to see the final project (you are bringing it to the next meeting right?)
ReplyDeleteIt looks beautiful! I love all your fabric choices!
ReplyDeleteyour quilt looks great! it looks like stepping out of your comfort zone paid off. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful. Can't wait to see it in person, if you bring it to the meeting.
ReplyDeleteI am still diggin' that back!! the whole thing turned out beautiful! In the pictures the thread doesn't really show, but I am sure it really pops in person.
ReplyDeleteMan, oh, man! That's gorgeous!! I am totally in awe of how you quilt SO MUCH with a toddler. You, and your quilts, rock!
ReplyDeleteHello! Your quilt is beatiful. A great job. Have a nice sunday. Hugs from Norway.
ReplyDeleteIt turned out so beautifully! I wish I would have done it along side with you. Now I am very anxious to start my own. The back is stunning!
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteFantastic! It looks perfect! Amazing job, amazing blog, thanks for sharing!
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which color group kona jelly roll did you use? classic, bright, etc? i would like to start make this quilt as well and am trying to determine which ones people used.
ReplyDeleteLove it! Bright, colorful, breezy. Just like the summer season. Look forward to seeing more from you.
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Just saw this quilt on QuiltStory...Love it! It takes a lot of courage to try something different - not white sashing, blue on back. I know I tend to lean towards the same things all the time too. Way to think out of the box!
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