My last project before heading off was a challenge, to say the least - on and off Lenni a few times - and lots of picking out stitches. Lenni and I were having some "issues" - but we're over it and getting along just fine now. I guess that happens in any relationship, eh?
You may not believe it, but I would say I worked over 20 hrs on just the quilting . . . glad it's done and all in all, pretty happy with it. It's not perfect, but I learned a few things and it's for me, so only I will know ;) . . . I'll call it "Scrappy" for more reasons than the fabric! Hobbs Wool Batting; Fil-tec Glide thread on top; Bottom Line in Bobbin.
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| Scrappy - just off the frame |
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| Scrappy - full view |
The colors in "Scrappy" are mostly earthy tones, so I carried a leaf pattern in the borders and in some of the blocks. Each of the blocks has been quilted with different quilting motifs and patterns. Just a sampling . . . (click on the pictures for a larger view).
Scrappy has three borders . . .
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| Scrappy - Leaf Borders Close Up |
and the coolest thing is the way the quilting shows on the back . . . I think I can see a "Whole Cloth" in my future quilting . . .
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| Scrappy - backing |
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| Scrappy - back |
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| Scrappy - backing |
The Chinook has finally arrived - it was only -10 when I hung Scrappy out on the line . . . and it is supposed to be above freezing by tonight. I better go drag out the suitcases and start packing - shorts (check); sandals (check); snorkling gear (check); bathing suit (ugh!!!)! I will be back with more quilty pleasures (that's Quilty, not Guilty) at the end of February. Do you think winter might be almost over by then?
PS: Lenni is feeling bad so I put a picture of her with Scrappy - she's way at the back, pouting cause I'm leaving her behind . . . jeez, do you think she'll miss me when I'm gone?
2 comments:
Bev Love your Scrappy quilt. The earth tones are my favourite colour mix.
Wow, beautiful, I really like the Leaf Borders.
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