My Blog is a place that I share my hobbies and a bit about my life. Both Kevin (my Husband) and myself are Christians who "Aspire To Lead A Quiet Life." 1 Thessolonians 4:11
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
COMPLETED
This is the crazy quilt backing of the quilt pictured below.
I had so much fun playing and creating each block. I chose the light grayish blue border to calm down the effect a little and seperate the braided border.
I will definetely be doing this style again.
I was very leery of quilting this quilt. I have a history of creating large puckers!
My father was using the PFAFF, therefore the free motion foot was not available.
I gathered up my courage and my quilt, laid it all out nice and flat on the floor and began pinning.
I definetely have 42 year old knees! LOL.
I did not create any large puckers and actually only a few small ones. I just did a simple outline around the inner squares and the middle of each block. Nothing fancy or lavish, but it turned out great.
My family said it looked like a 3D effect.
Each time I make a quilt it brings such delight, I can hardly wait to start on a new one.
Plus, each time I quilt a quilt....the courage to quilt gets stronger and surer.
I also quilted another quilt that has been lying idle for quite sometime. I still need to add the binding. Will show it in another post.
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Stunning is the only word I can think of right now. I love your quilts. You do awesome work!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you mentioned about puckers. I don't get them on the front, however I do usually get a few in the back especially when it's larger than a single quilt. Glad to know others do too. I thought it was only me. I always think though they are what makes a quilt!!
It is fantastic! You have TWO quilts in one. I like it very much. Your family is right. It is a 3D effect.
ReplyDeleteI am still to learn to quilt a quilt and it nice to read about experience.
Wonderful wonderful work girlfriend. Your colors are great and or quilting is sreally nice. Hugs, Marie
ReplyDeleteI love the colors you chose on the green/brown/rust side and the crazy quilt side is awesome! Beautiful job. I love your excitement and enthusiasm, too! Is it snowing at your house today?
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful finish.Pat yourself on the back. Job well done.
ReplyDeleteWonderful! Well done!!! There's nothing quite like a big finish!!! ;-)
ReplyDeleteIt is just great. I'd like to see a little more detail of the crazy blocks. I saw you had horses in the one block and what a neat effect!! It makes me want to see each of the other blocks. The front is a great work also, and I like your quilting! I'm beginning to think I need to send quilts to you to have them done! :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat job!
Bigs Hugs!!
Oh yes - what a fantastic finish !
ReplyDelete2 thumbs up, girlfriend. Great job. I love the colors and the quilting.
ReplyDeleteSuggestion: Knee pads......LOL