Preschoolers and toddlers really affect our
song choices don't they! Quilting up this
red, "Not quite postage stamp" has me singing
the color song ! The next line is usually,
"The table is reeed! " Today it is definitely,
the squares are reeed!
Here it is all ready to stitch, pins in place.
After looking at the back , I decided to
quilt from the back so all the pins had to shift.
Next off, under the needle.
Quilting up this many seams wonder, was
not as difficult as I'd imagined! The back
had the large, all over pattern and a suggestion
came into my brain to follow the pattern.
Well, that didn't work. I thought I had mapped
it out well enough to be continuous but after
twice around the edge it got way out of control.
So I switched it up and went with large overlapping
curves and it finished nicely. I will save the clouds
and crescent moon pattern for my next quilting session.
I would also like to do a simpler grid on a postage
stamp quilt so there are lots more in my future.
I am still not sure if the chunky thread used on the top is
my favorite, but I think only a quilter would have an
opinion and few of my quilts are given to fellow quilters.
The edge of this quilt sandwich got zig zag because, Wow,
what a lot of seams. 126 to be exact!
Then the line up for trimming made me appreciate the large
tables in the work space.
The kitchen table got to keep its plants!
Who doesn't love a nice straight trim!
This quilt is currently unassigned but I am sure it wont be long
before a need comes up. Just a binding decision to make and
there will be another finish for 2023!
Time slip!
Stay safe and sew on !
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Deb, the blue inner border, along with the pops of lighter colors in the blocks really do make the quilt sparkle!! Thanks so much for sharing with us on Monday Musings. I know whomever receives this beauty will love it!
ReplyDeleteVery tempting to keep this one. I will be making more postage stamp style quilts, they are just so charming! Thank you !
DeleteThat is one terrific quilt. You're right the blue makes the red snap. It is definitely going to be a loved quilt.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, it turned out so well! Thank you !
DeleteThat pop of blue is perfect! What a lovely quilt. Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss. https://www.inquiringquilter.com/questions/2023/05/31/wednesday-wait-loss-330
ReplyDeleteWow, busy week! thanks for hosting each week . I really look forward to Wed!
DeleteWhat a fun quilt!! and that blue border - it is perfect for making the reds just pop!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you ! If I gift it away I will definitely be remaking this style, it was so much fun!
DeleteGorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! I HAD to come see it close. The blue is the perfect touch to bring out all the sparkle. Thank you for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteIt is really affirming when something turns out so well! Thank you for visiting!
DeleteWoowww! Awesome scrap quilt, Deb!!! Love the bright blue thrown in there!!! How big are your squares?
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