Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Quartersaw

It's good to be able to present the year's first finish, made in partnership with Faith Circle of do.Good Stitches.


My bee-mates used my Improv Quarter Log Cabin tutorial, making blocks in blue, orange and off-white. One optional caveat was that rather than a solid off-white such as Kona snow, they could incorporate one of two specific low-volume prints by Carolyn Friedlander. I thought that worked out well, and there was a nice smattering of both throughout the blocks.



I hadn't purchased a project-specific backing in quite a while, but when I happened upon this "Fernbook" print from Alexia Abegg's Mesa collection on sale, it seemed perfect, and little did I know how right it would be. As sometimes happens with bees, colors from all those stashes coordinated only so well. So it worked out nicely to use a backing - and ultimately binding - that incorporated some of those little differences.


I really had no intention of using it for the binding too, but after auditioning all sorts of prints and solids both from my stash, it seemed best to just bring some of that back to the front. And look at the little rewards for doing so....



Quilting was done with Aurifil 50wt 2021 (Natural White) in a quarter log cabin-inspired design, with improvisational angles, just like the blocks. [Sorry Debbie M., I had no orange.]


I'll be donating this quilt on behalf of our circle to Trinity Place, a transitional housing complex for homeless women and children under the umbrella of our local ywca. What a great way to start out the year.

Faith Circle began in 2010, and though membership has changed over the years, this quilt finish marks our 70th quilt to be donated to people in need. If you're interested in joining a circle of do.Good Stitches, indicate that by filling out this form

Linking up with Finish It Up Friday.

16 comments:

  1. I love your new quilt! Wow some really lucky person will enjoy receiving that for sure. The backing is just perfect for it.

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  2. it's fantastic! and I love your outdoor photo shoot. good job

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  3. The backing works beautifully as the binding. Lovely finish!

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  4. I just fell in love with this quilt! I like orange so much, I have to do something with orange and blue soon. Thanks for your tutorial, I like the block you created!
    KATRIN W.

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  5. Love this can't wait to give it a go! Thank you ��

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  6. Lovely quilt ! You always find the right place for your photo shoots.

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  7. This is a gorgeous quilt and a wonderful idea to all sew together for such a worthy cause. I love the colours you've used here.

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  8. What a great start to the new year with this beautiful quilt!

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  9. Wonderful quilt! Thank you for sharing your process. Happy New Year!

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  10. Yay! Your first finish! And it's a beauty! I love the color combination, but man...the backing is perfect! Congrats!

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  11. I just love this quilt. The backyard bag is so perfect too. And yeah for finished quilts. Three cheers Debbie

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  12. Love how the backing fabric ties it all together. Too bad you didn't have orange thread 😉 However, I approve of your choice :) Beautiful photos! Thanks for a great finish Deb.

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  13. A great way to start the year indeed! It will make a family very happy and cozy!

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  14. Such a nice finish! I love, love, love the backing and binding!

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