Remind me next year that December is the perfect time to hand-quilt a quilt. At least it was for me this year. Though it's been years since I hand-quilted a big quilt, it seemed the perfect choice when Carolyn Friedlander announced her RAY quilt along. I knew RAY's piecing would go pretty quickly, and I was thrilled to use a bunch of my CF stash as well as mixing in several other solids and substrates. Quiet evenings at home allowed for quilting a little nearly every day.
I've done a bit of an overkill sharing the progress on this one. But it was fun for a change, and good motivation.
I'm a little bummed that the forecast is just rain and more rain over here. IE. Not great photo weather. But that doesn't mean I didn't manage to get it done, and I'm happy about that.
The finished quilt measures 67" x 72", and is bound in Kona Ocean. I'm not sure if it's my quilting, basting, or what, but the quilt is a little 'poofy' in some areas. The quilting is a whole lot less dense than my usual, so that could be it too. Whatever, it's a nice, cozy quilt, and I'm plenty happy with it. Definitely a good way to finish up this year.
I love the Ray quilt! I'm also loving the quilt on the wall behind your tree. May I ask what the pattern is? Thank you and Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteAndrea, your email isn't connected to your comment unfortunately. In case you check back here, that quilt is Kaleidoscope, which I made in a sewalong with Elizabeth of Don't Call Me Betsy a few years ago. Maybe look for it on her blog...
DeleteExcellent! Thank you so much!
DeleteQuick follow up! This is really serendipitous. I came across Don't Call Me Betsy for the first time a few weeks ago when I was looking for ideas for a totally different project. I love Kaleidoscope. It was meant to be!!
Deleteyou quilted that really fast! looks great
ReplyDeleteThat was fast! It looks like a great snuggle quilt- enjoy! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteI love both sides of this quilt and the hand quilting makes it look super soft and cuddly. I hope your 2021 is off to a good start!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! Great way to finish the year :)
ReplyDeleteBravo! The hand quilting adds great texture. Sounds like a wonderful way to spend time in the normally crazy month of December!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful finish Debbie!
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