Quilt facts:
It finished at 81 x 95 inches.
It is hand quilted 1/4 inch inside each triangle and in lines around the border.
The binding is scrappy perfection.
Thanks for visiting!!
Friday, January 9, 2015
First Finish of 2015
Technically, this should have been my last finish of 2014. It was meant to be a Christmas gift. Life got in the way, as it often does. But what a fun surprise it will be for my aunt! I still plan on wrapping it up in Christmas paper and sending it her way. She doesn't know it is coming. :)
This quilt actually started about 8 years ago when I made a quilt for my new baby goddaughter. I wanted to make something light and beachy. I liked the little baby quilt so much I decided I would make another larger one for myself. We would match!
I cut enough squares to make a twin sized quilt and put them in a ziploc bag to get to later. As it turns out, MUCH later. I finally pulled them back out this fall and decided that it would become a queen sized quilt for my aunt. I added a few more fabrics to make it big enough and got to work.
The pattern is simple and went together quickly, but of course it had to be hand quilted which takes time. Not something I always have a lot of with 3 boys running around.
But it is done, and I love it. I feels so soft!
Quilt facts:
It finished at 81 x 95 inches.
It is hand quilted 1/4 inch inside each triangle and in lines around the border.
The binding is scrappy perfection.
Thanks for visiting!!
Quilt facts:
It finished at 81 x 95 inches.
It is hand quilted 1/4 inch inside each triangle and in lines around the border.
The binding is scrappy perfection.
Thanks for visiting!!
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What a happy quilt! I can't put my finger on why, but this quilt reminds me of an Ocean Waves quilt. The triangles and color placement, maybe? Love it, though, and I'm sure your aunt will, too!
ReplyDeleteIt is absolutely wonderful! I can't believe you did all that hand quilting-- did you have it set up on a quilt frame and worked on it as you had time? Also how do you get the perfect 1/4" quilted lines-- do you have to mark it or does your eye just get the measurement right? Thanks if you have time to answer my questions ;o)
ReplyDeleteHi Sheri! I use a hoop, and I always have a quilt in it. I like being able to shift around and move the hoop with me to get comfy. There is always a quilt in the hoop sitting on the edge of my couch so that I can quilt whenever I sit down to watch TV. :) I use 1/4 inch tape for my lines and I LOVE it! I just keep moving it around until it isn't sticky anymore.
DeleteI love half square triangle squares. What a generous gift!
ReplyDeleteSweet quilt - am jealous of the hand-quilting!
ReplyDeleteWow, that's a great effort and a beautiful finish. I love hand quilting but I'm an absolute beginner. How do you get your stitches so small? And if you don't mind me asking, what type of needles do you use?
ReplyDeleteThanks! Everybody's stitch size varies. I know that tiny stitches are really important to some people, but I think as long as your stitches are consistent that is all that matters. :) I usually use a size 6 or 8 needle.
DeleteGlad you found it in your stash after such a long time! It is beautiful.
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