Not until I put the borders on this quilt did I like it. That is when my feelings about this quilt changed. Maybe that is why it took me so long to get to quilting it, not liking the top.
Then when I started quilting it....the more I quilted the more excited I got.
Here is the results (minus a binding).
Here is the pieced backing. This is what took me all day Friday, that and sandwiching it.
Not a good picture...sorry.
Here is the pieced backing. This is what took me all day Friday, that and sandwiching it.
Not a good picture...sorry.I barely have a scrap left. I need to make two shams to go with it so I better scrounge some up from somewhere.
I need to get the binding done and shams to have this out of my house by next week so it can get to it's destination by the end of March. I think I will make it.... Whohooooo one more thing off my list.....
Today I am off to DC....when I get back this evening, maybe I will have the energy to put the binding on? Least ways, that is the plan.
Love your quilt. I've always wanted to make one like that. I think it has a modern look to it. Beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteI love this!! Did you use one jelly roll? Is it a Moda Bake shop pattern??
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Barb!!
ReplyDeleteI love it, great job. Isn't that the truth, I have 3 tops done that need everything else, and I'm not loving them so they sit..Congrats on a great finish!
ReplyDeleteLove the quilt. The back looks almost as good as the front. Way to go girl!
ReplyDeleteWow! That is gorgeous! I can see why you were so excited...that is so beautiful! I love the colors - how do you plan to bind it...will it be scrappy, or do you have enough of one color?
ReplyDeleteI love that quilt. Now I have to be honest and say I would not have chosen those colors to begin with but they really work. One time a really good friend of mine painted her bedroom brown, yes brown. I thought yuck! But it worked. Maybe I should be a little more open minded about brown.
ReplyDeleteDo you have a special pattern you use for the shams, or the "let's just make a sham" pattern. Just wondering ... as I usually make pillowcases to match... love this quilt and the colors. Judy C
ReplyDeleteIt's a wonderful quilt Barb. I love it. Hope you had fun in D.C.
ReplyDeleteIt looks wonderful, Barb. Isn't it funny how the quilting of it makes a big difference?
ReplyDeleteI like the way it finished up. I have had the same feelings about quilts I've made, but sometimes they just don't shine until it's all put together. It's the magic of quilting:)
ReplyDeleteLooks great! I see why it took all day!
ReplyDeleteYou did wonderful work! It's fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI really love the colors Barb, you did a great job.
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful! I love it! Wow, you get so much sewing done. I need to get organized and finish some UFO here! I do have several.
ReplyDeleteLooks great Barb. The color scheme is wonderful
ReplyDeleteI so love doing the binding.
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Gerry
I'm lovin' this quilt! Is there a pattern out there somewhere to do this? And with a jelly roll??? I've never used jelly rolls before . . . just don't get 'em! :)
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine why you didn't like it , it is gorgeous ,the colors go so well together . Great job!
ReplyDeleteYou know what I am going to say, I LOVE it!!!
ReplyDeleteBarb, it is just so beautiful. I love your choice of fabrics and the quilting is superb. Good luck with the binding!
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful Barb, I just know that the lucky person receiving it will just love it. Go to it girl I know that you are working on it right now. Blessings Sandra
ReplyDeleteLovely quilt. Glad it's nearly finished.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love the pieced back.
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt! I love the colors.
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous Barb! A perfect quilt for taking a nap under!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt! Isn't it amazing how so many time quilting just makes the quilt!
ReplyDeleteCute modern quilt. You did a great job and I love your quilting too.
ReplyDeleteSure hope you had fun in DC and kept warm. brrr, makes me cold thinking about it.
SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com
It looks fantastic! Congrats on finishing it :)
ReplyDeleteLove the back as much as the front. Hope you had a good day in DC, you had good weather for it.
ReplyDeleteThe quilting looks great Barb...but then I liked it all along.
ReplyDeleteoh wow...lovely...the colours are very inviting
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt. I love the simplicity of the blocks. It is very colorful too! Great job!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt, Barb. You are really getting good with that FMQ. Wonderful finish!
ReplyDeleteLooks great Barb.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt! I love it, not just the top but the backing too. Congrats on a finish!
ReplyDeletegreat quilt!! love it!!
ReplyDeleteIt's just beautiful Barb! I love it! Is there a pattern for this one? I have a couple of jelly rolls I'd love to use to make one of these!
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