The weather here is nasty but I did get some pictures thanks to two local news people who were shooting on location at the park downtown. (The story? "The crappy weather" according to the news anchor. Slow news day!)
When I first posted about this quilt, Melinda at Tilda's Twisted Life left me a comment suggesting I layout the small squares I made for the back similar to the Greenfield Hill quilt at Film in the Fridge. So that's what I did (thanks Melinda!!)!
This was my first foray into free motion quilting! I did a simple back and forth swirl (for lack of a better word) in each of the 9-square blocks. On the binding, I used a decorative stitch on my machine:
It's beautiful. I love the back too, I'm sure your sister will love it.
ReplyDeleteLove the front and the back!
ReplyDeleteDid they at least interview you for the weather story!! Headline "Crazy Quilter Braves the Outdoors!"
Greetings from Hungary. I really like your quilt. Beautiful colors, and stitching.
ReplyDeleteThe binding is so great! Your sister is very lucky to be receiving such a gorgeous quilt. :)
ReplyDeleteI especially love the back. Looks like your sister is getting two quilts in one :)
ReplyDeleteYour sister is going to love the beautiful quilt you made for her.
ReplyDeleteOooh that looks good.
ReplyDeleteI love the colors of your quilt!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful gift!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt, and I absolutely LOVE how you did on the binding! It is so unique and pretty!
ReplyDeleteLove the colours, it's beautiful. The back is fabulous too.
ReplyDeleteHi! Your quilt is fantastic! I love the pattern with windows and the colours are beautiful with so many different tones! Great work! x Teje
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful quilt! I love the design and your choice of colors - and the back is the bomb!! Great work!!
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt - the design might work well with the rainbow charms I have. A great entry to the BQF!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt and what a neat border! Your sister is so luck to get such a wonderful quilt!
ReplyDeleteThis is just absolutely beautiful! I'm visiting from Sunni's link party. Were you happy with your first foray into free motion? I just did my first on a very small project, it was...OK. Wouldn't have the guts to do it on such a beautiful quilt, though!
ReplyDeleteIt's so beautiful! I love the way you attached the binding, too. And the back is as gorgeous as the front! Your sister will love it!
ReplyDeleteWonderful layout, love the borders! Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWill this pattern be available for others to make?
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