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I truly didn't think I'd get a quilt done in time to share, but the stars aligned this past weekend and I got lots of time to finish up one of my WIPs.
I'm calling this quilt Land and Sea and it's my own design (patttern coming soon!). These photos are the pits - sorry! - but it's that time of year.
I've had this quilt backed and basted for a long time, but the quilting stumped me. I asked for advice, and got some great suggestions but I admitted to myself what I had known all along: that this quilt needed some funky FMQ.
I'm really, really happy that didn't rush the quilting like I usually do. I was willing to spend the time needed and I'm super pleased with the results. I still need a lot of practice, but I'm satisfied for now.
Like those plume feathers? ME TOO! I am so happy with how they turned out
(thank you, Free Motion Quilting by Angela Walters!)
I used my beloved Aurifil thread. The blue and green are 40wt, and for the first time ever, my machine and Aurifil didn't see eye to eye. The clattering was so bad, I was afraid I was doing permanent damage so I switched to the white 50 wt in the bobbin, and it solved the problem but I was so sad that I couldn't use the coloured thread in the top and bottom!
I pieced the back in a pattern that echoes the front. I likey. The fabrics are Kona solids in Chartreuse and Turquoise, and the binding is a black and white check I found in my stash.
This quilt is destined to be given to Siblings Together, a charity devoted to bringing together siblings who are "in the system" and have been separated from their siblings.
Blogger’s Quilt Festival Stats
Linky #439
Linky #439
Finished quilt measures : 44" x 60"
Special techniques used : Quilt is my own design.
Completely Free Motion Quilted by me on my Bernina 145.
Best Category : Favourite Throw Quilt, Favourite Home Machine Quilted Quilt
Thanks for stopping by, and please do go and see all the gorgeous quilts on display at Amy's Creative Side!
And I'm also linking up to Sew Happy Geek's Manic Monday and Quilt Story's Fabric Tuesday linkies!
I love this quilt. The design and the colours are great. Love the quilting you chose to do.
ReplyDeleteFun quilt. Love the pattern. Great quilting. Thanks for sharing and have a great day
ReplyDeleteYour quilting is gorgeous, it really shows off the quilt beautifully! Love that it is for ST as well, such a great charity.
ReplyDeleteYour quilting is gorgeous, it really shows off the quilt beautifully! Love that it is for ST as well, such a great charity.
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt! Love the simplicity of the pattern and the bold colours combine into a stunner. The quilting is fantastic :)
ReplyDeleteI likey too. A lot!
ReplyDeleteVery cool! Love it! Front, back and quilting!
ReplyDeleteYour quilting came out great! Very nice!
ReplyDeleteAwesome quilt design and colors!
ReplyDeleteSuch great quilting! Have a super week.
ReplyDeleteSo great to see it finished! Your quilting, as always, is lovely.
ReplyDeletewow this is a fabulous quilt. I love how you did the FMQ. It really adds demension to the quilt. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI likey too! The quilting is really fabulous, Felicity.
ReplyDeleteThe quilting is beautiful, Felicity!! Great job!! What machine do you use to quilt? Long arm?
ReplyDeleteOh I really like this! Very fun design and I love your use of solids. The back is just perfect - awesome all around!
ReplyDeleteAmazing Felicity! Look at all your fancy quilting. I love it.
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt! I have questions about the quilting...do you have a long arm or did you use your sewing machine? I hand quilt because my machine is old and clunky. I like hand quilting but it would take me years to do what you've done here, so I keep it simple. I am shopping around for a new sewing machine so i can learn quilting like this. What sewing machine do you use?
ReplyDeletelooks fabulous Felicity - great use of Angela's book to come up with the quilting designs. (love that book, must get her second one)
ReplyDeleteThat quilting is da bomb. May have to take a peek in your A.W. book while I visit!
ReplyDeleteThis turned out SOO beautiful!! I love the feathers! Awesome FMQ-ing!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great finish! I think the fmq turned out wonderful, Felicity!
ReplyDeleteOh, and I feel your pain about the machine / Aurifil incompatibility. I can only use Isocord polyester thread on my machine, and HATE that I can't use Aurifil. :( I wonder if we have the same machine...
ReplyDeletethis quilting is remarkable!
ReplyDeletebummer about the thread though! :(
Great quilt!
Already admired your lovely quilting on Flickr. This turned out beautifully and it's a wonderful donation for Siblings Together!
ReplyDeleteIt is a very cool quilt and fab quilting!
ReplyDeleteThe quilting is fabulous, Felicity! And I love the colors! Great quilt!
ReplyDeleteI love the modern look of this quilt, ver bold. I think I may make one for my brother
ReplyDeleteI love how you quilted it!
ReplyDeleteI love how it's quilted! Fantastic!
ReplyDeleteWhy, You are Welcome!! Amazing quilt and super fun quilting!!
ReplyDeleteStunning design and it really shows off the fabulous quilting!
ReplyDeleteGreat Quilting
ReplyDeleteLove the colors and such a simple block idea. The white really makes the colors pop.
ReplyDeleteThe quilting is gorgeous!
ReplyDeletelovely, and the quilting is super fun
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely gift for Siblings Together. Your colour choice is great and your quilting is fantastic.
ReplyDeleteI love it! the pattern is so fun and the quilting really amps it up. Great work!
ReplyDeleteYou know I love this quilt and the design and now the quilting just perfect. I love it!
ReplyDeleteNice design and love the colors. The back is really great.
ReplyDeletethis is a very striking quilt - nice job! The quilting is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteI love your back as much of the front! And all the more beautiful your already beautiful quilt is having learned you're donating it!
ReplyDeleteThe quilting is really great. Love the colours too.
ReplyDeleteVery cool. And the back might just be my favourite.
ReplyDeleteLove it Felicity! LOVE it! The two colors are so happy together!!!
ReplyDeleteGood thing you let it simmer, the quilting is great!! I couldn't imagine it any other way. : )
ReplyDeleteWaiting for a bit seems to have been the right move, because the quilting is inspired! It takes this beautiful, but simple, design to a whole new level. Way cool!
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