I'm starting out the new year with a finished quilt!
Anyone remember this one?
It's now quilted & bound.
- love a little animal print with the florals!
An 'x and +' quilt has been on my radar for a while. As always - I had fun playing with random fabric combinations. I used a variety of prints from my scrap baskets, mainly selected with an eye for medium - light colours, with little accents in something darker. See any fabrics you recognise?
It was a last minute decision to add a border... love a border that surprises us, don't you?
It was a last minute decision to add a border... love a border that surprises us, don't you?
I sent this top off to be longarm quilted by Leeanne at quiltmekiwi using the 'Gabriella' panto. I have used 'guava' Tula Pink extra wide sateen on the back.
As the quilt is busy with lots of pretty pastel prints, I went for a blending look for my binding (rather than something that "pops") - a sweet dusky pink & white stripe, which also works well back & front.
Quilt measures approx. 64" x 76". Another top has become a quilt and my list of WiPs is decreasing!
Quilt measures approx. 64" x 76". Another top has become a quilt and my list of WiPs is decreasing!
May your year be full of joy ... and lots of colourful quilt makes šāļøš
Linda
Another great finish Linda, love that border fabric, fits perfectly.
ReplyDeleteThe border fabric is a surprise and it works so well. Congrats on your first finished top for the new year.
ReplyDeletethat is a nice colorful top - just right for your summer I bet - Happy New Year
ReplyDeleteVery impressive to have a quilt finish on the first day of the year!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd it looks great. I am in love with that border. What a great fabric.
A lovely start to 2024.
Your choice of border makes this quilt pop, Linda. Love the quilting design too. A very pretty start to 2024. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute. I made one a few years ago, but not with a border. Your borders and binding finish it off so prettily.
ReplyDeleteYes, I remember this quilt and yes, I still love the border. And the picture above the bed . . . just perfect.
ReplyDeleteIt's really pretty, Linda. Delicate-looking, and perfect on the bed you photographed it on. Is that where it will stay? It looks good with the artwork above the bed. I especially like that pink and white striped binding you used. It's always a good idea to keep one's eyes opened for opportunities to purchased striped fabric! You've already begun 2024 on the right foot... your quiltmaking foot. :-) Keep enjoying 2024 that way!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a pretty quilt
ReplyDeleteI do love a plus and x quilt and the fabrics in this are gorgeous. Lovely work by you both.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful finish with some of my favorite colors! I notice that you have been using striped binding, great look!
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