I have been quiet for a little while....the reason being I wanted to finish my fourth Finish-along project (to see my list please follow here!) and still had quite a lot of work to do.
But then the sun came out....the flowers came out....and I started working in the garden in the sunshine....not digging, stitching!
There wasn't too much hand quilting left to do or rather I couldn't do too much handquilting because of this....argh!
But there was still the border to quilt and no time to get new thread I thought so I finished the border with some machine stitching and do you know what I like the extra definition of the machine stitching. I don't usually mix the two!
I thought this quilt had an Art Deco look because of the colours, well I think the machine stitching adds to that...and here's the big picture
Better get ready for the next quarter then!
PS Linking up with Rhonda!
But then the sun came out....the flowers came out....and I started working in the garden in the sunshine....not digging, stitching!
There wasn't too much hand quilting left to do or rather I couldn't do too much handquilting because of this....argh!
But there was still the border to quilt and no time to get new thread I thought so I finished the border with some machine stitching and do you know what I like the extra definition of the machine stitching. I don't usually mix the two!
I thought this quilt had an Art Deco look because of the colours, well I think the machine stitching adds to that...and here's the big picture
And here's the back - it's actually a polycotton but don't tell those quilt police and I might get away with it. The handquilting looks a bit like flowers which is nice. The stitching isn't perfect - but it is done!
I tried a variation on the usual rounded or square corner - yes this was deliberate! Not sure if it works but I was trying to add to that Art Deco feel!
So now I can feel like I have met the challenge! Four Finish-along projects completed in this quarter - but oh so many more UFOs to do....!
Both Saffy and I are exhausted!
Better get ready for the next quarter then!
PS Linking up with Rhonda!
I do like you little black number a lot. The colours really pop.
ReplyDeleteLove the quilt....
ReplyDeleteThe cat looks very tired.
Gorgeous quilt and quilting.... Poor Saffy her paws must hurt with all that sewing! Di xo
ReplyDeleteOoohh! The black fabric is PERFECT for this - it really sets off the prints. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteIt is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI like that it has both types of quilting....why not use everything at our disposal to make what we like.
Stunning (not so little) black number! Well done! Jxo
ReplyDeleteWell done on all your finishes! This quilt is fab! :)
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is fabulous and I love the combination of hand and machine quilting too. Though I must admit that I am so pleased I am not the only one who runs out of thread!!
ReplyDeleteWow the little black number is just fantastic! I love the colors and the pattern, the quilting is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteCrikey - have only managed sleeping in the garden this last week!!
ReplyDeleteI like the quilty combo, it works well x
Fabulous quilt SS. Hope you didn't get baked hard in the lovely sunshine. Well done on another finish.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fantastic!
ReplyDeleteIt looks amazing, well done on the finish. Love the machine quilting around the border it compliments it well.
Three cheers!!
Thought you had left the planet there Nicky! Nice to see they gave you back! Great work on the quilt! I love the pattern and the colours are great! Liking that quilting pattern it really adds to the finish!! =D
ReplyDeleteGreat work Nicky, the stitching looks great.
ReplyDeleteIt's fab, the blocks are great, and the border is awesome! Altogether lovely!
ReplyDeleteYay, go you, it looks fab (even if it did wear you out ;o) )
ReplyDeleteIt looks fabulous, I love the dense quilting round the edge! The hand quilting looks great against that lovely backing - such a great choice! What are you tackling next?
ReplyDeleteI love this!!! There is only one other person so far so has done this many! I am uber impressed!!!! This is gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely setting to take your quilt shot! The Art Deco quilt is very striking with the contrast of the bright colors against the black background. Great choice on the quilting. Saffy looks adorable. Perhaps you should get her a little cat/doll bed like the one my cat Teddy sleeps on!
ReplyDeletelove the look of the quilting and rounded edges!
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful quilt.
I do like the look of the quilting in the border....
congrats on another finish!
Kathie
gorgeous quilt Nicky - love the quilting and the black background - must feel fabulous to have another finish :) and poor little saffy, she really does look exhausted!
ReplyDeletejust gorgeous! but you know my passion for bright against black or white!
ReplyDeleteIt's love for me!
Nx