Last weekend, I finished my feathers quilt top. It is made from all Kona Solids, I think it was "Pacific" that I used for the background, along with a Sunrise bundle. It is my first "all solids" quilt top and I am pretty excited about it. I've always loved other people's solids quilts but have been so hooked on fun designer prints. I totally get the appeal of using only solids and I am sure I will do this again.
I am so happy with how it came out and it was honestly a joy to sew. I had a few issues: completely cutting off the seam allowance of the most time consuming block at the retreat (!) and redoing 45-60 mins of sewing after discovering my son had drastically turned the tension dial on my machine (there will be a lock on the sewing room doors ASAP!). But overall, this project really did not give me a lot of trouble at all and I definitely credit this to a well written pattern.
I plan to back the quilt in this Alexander Henry Countdown fabric. I am psyched about how perfect it is for this quilt. I am also flattered that my four year old son has already claimed the quilt: he's never shown such excitement for any one of my projects before.
This is one of the smallest non-baby quilts I have made, I feel comfortable quilting it on my new-to-me Janome, which I haven't used much for quilting yet. Wish me luck!
Linking up with the Feathers QAL and WIP Wednesday:
12 comments:
What a fun, bright and cheery quilt! And that IS the perfect background fabric.
Your top turned out awesome! Do you see more paper piecing in your future?
Your feathers quilt looks great! I love the solids and the back is perfect! As a side note, thanks to my boys, checking all the dials on my machine is the first thing I do!
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Hi Laurie! How is the western part of the US treating you? Still creating amazing things I see! The blue background is beautiful and your feathers look perfect!
Beautiful, Laurie! It's funny that your son wants it! Ilm sure he didn't know he caused you such grief. :)
Oh noooo my kids have totally played with my tension too and I don't realize it until way too late! So frustrating. I can't lock them out of the sewing room, so I'm hoping a machine cover will deter small fingers. Your quilt top is gorgeous! I love the solids, they play together so well. Can't wait to see how you quilt it!
So completely gorgeous!
Looks awesome! Your son is one lucky boy :)
Really awesome quilt! Love your fabric choices - you will do great - cannot wait to see how you quilt it!
One of my favorites!!!
Obviously that was from me, and NOT George :)
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