I have now finished the second Siblings Together quilt made with some lovely fabrics from Yvonne - a Moda Farmyard charm pack and some Kona Banana.
I hope she approves!
I added some Kona Ruby Red, a bit more Banana and a crazy chooky fabric for the back.
Since the last time I have posted about it, I have layered, basted and quilted it!
I had thought about quilting funny chickens on it or words about chickens but thought that might be too young for the age group so for the first time ever I have attempted stippling in a yellow Aurifil thread! The centre has smaller stippling and I have scaled it up sightly for the border.
I did contemplate changing the colour of thread to a red to match the border but was bold and carried on with the yellow. Slightly scary and not perfect by any means but I think the wiggly lines look like the worms the hens would so love to catch or they mimic the paths that they travel as the wander round the farmyard as these are definitely Free Range chickens!
Lastly I used the lovely red/white striped fabric from Yvonne for the binding! Influenced by Red Pepper Quilts!
Two down and one to go! Will I make it in time to take with me to the FQ Retreat in London - cue scary music - I do not know but if I don't I will have to send it in the post!
I hope she approves!
I added some Kona Ruby Red, a bit more Banana and a crazy chooky fabric for the back.
Since the last time I have posted about it, I have layered, basted and quilted it!
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| The back |
I had thought about quilting funny chickens on it or words about chickens but thought that might be too young for the age group so for the first time ever I have attempted stippling in a yellow Aurifil thread! The centre has smaller stippling and I have scaled it up sightly for the border.
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| Close up of the stippling |
Lastly I used the lovely red/white striped fabric from Yvonne for the binding! Influenced by Red Pepper Quilts!
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| The obligatory rolled up quilt... |
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| The quilt in the tree shot! |
Love the way the stippling stands out on the red. You did an amazing job once again. Can't wait to see you again in a couple of weeks.
ReplyDeleteA great quilt, Nicky! I love the quilting and you did such a large quilt in record time!!!! I am convinced that you never sleep or you have little elves there quilting away all night long! LOL!
ReplyDeleteSuperb stippling! Well done you xxx
ReplyDeleteI love everything about this quilt!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love your use of the yellow thread!
ReplyDeleteIt looks wonderful in that tree...all fresh and springy.
ReplyDeleteGreat job, and with the stippling you could have called it the funky chicken ;o)
ReplyDeleteYou have done a great job all round. The stippling looks good. I admire your bravery in doing it and pulling it off. Di x
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the finish. The colours work well together =D
ReplyDeleteFab finish N! You are like a quilt making machine at the moment! Love the stippling! Jxo
ReplyDeleteLove the shapes in the border too, and fab choice ofthe quilting!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant! The stippling is fantastic and I love that you made it bigger in the borders! Looks great :)
ReplyDeleteA great job and some child will love it well I am sure. Well done SS. Love the colours.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilting...well done.
ReplyDeleteI am looking into a new machine on Monday, with walking foot etc...been wanting to machine quilt my own. I do a lot of hand quilting and love this too. I love your little tree below !
another gorgeous quilt - love the stippling - I'm sure you'll get the third one done in time :) I'm about to try fmq on a very little project - fingers crossed !
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