It's done! And I love it!!Kelly commented in my previous post about a quilt she's currently making that is similar to mine. She gave me a link so I could see how she had done her borders. Immediate LOVE! I love how hers is turning out -- so I decided to do my borders similar to hers!
I used bits and pieces of different lengths for the first border, then since I didn't have any more of that polka dot background fabric (I looked at four different quilt shops for something similar!), I used a plain cream Kona cotton. I was concerned it would be distracting for it to be a different fabric, but it works just fine!
The quilting was SO fun to do! I started by quilting little flowers (they look like dahlias to me!) in the circles, then quilted larger ones in between. I love love love the texture -- and the flowers just add to the charm!
I used the same cream Kona cotton on the back -- with a strip of scraps too, of course! I'm always hesitant to put white fabric on the back of a quilt, but -- it NEEDED it!
And then a scrappy binding to finish it off!I ~LOVE~ my finished quilt -- and this one is for MEEEEE!!!! :o)
Update: I've had lots of questions about what machine I use for quilting -- I just use my regular machine with my free-motion foot! It can be a bit cumbersome to cram larger quilts through, but generally speaking it really isn't all that difficult!
gorgeous--so do you have a long arm quilt machine then? or do you wrangle it into your standard sewing machine?
ReplyDeleteI'm Loving it too :)
ReplyDeleteLove it! I was wondering the same thing. What machine do you use to quilt those flowers?
ReplyDeleteVery very pretty and those flowers are just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWow. Just plain wow. I am so impressed by your freehand/free motion quilting talent- that is seriously one of the cutest quilts ever!
ReplyDeleteSame question as the others- how do you get all that fabric moved around under the needle? I'd like to see some pictures of how that's done- especially for those us with a regular machine :)
I love that quilt! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteWow! LOVE the free motion quilting. It turned out great
ReplyDeletegreat quilt!
ReplyDeleteI might try something similar on the quilt I'm doing.... the flowers that is... It fits the theme well... Hope to do that on Wednesday
That quilt is just stunning! I really love the flower quilting.
ReplyDeletethat turned out so cool! love the flower quilting.
ReplyDeletethis looks so great. i love the scrappy binding
ReplyDeleteAlison, Summer Rae, and Jen --
ReplyDeleteI use my regular machine and my free-motion foot! It is super fun, really not all that difficult, and I HIGHLY recommend giving it a try! :o)
Care.
I love it! The flower quilting is perfect. Can't wait to see!
ReplyDeleteAdorable! I love those free flowers!
ReplyDeleteHow big is it?
SOOOO BEAUTIFUL! I seriously want to make this!
ReplyDeleteWow! I love it, I cant wait to finish mine, I think I will do my binding the same way.
ReplyDeleteOh, it's beautiful! And those quilted flowers! AMAZING!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! It reminds me of abalone jewelry, I love it :)
ReplyDeletegorgeous. it turned out great!!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful! I love it! Love love love the texture! You are as always, inspiring me!
ReplyDeleteHey Care.... I'm back home ... so missed reading your blog! I LOVE this result! Well done you!
ReplyDeleteCheers
Love the quilting. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteCaroline
I too would like to know the size you do. Very nice job and I can't believe how fast you get those (and that quilting) done.
ReplyDeleteI finally finished my spotted quilt, I thought you might want to see it :) http://widgetworm.blogspot.com/2010/12/hooray.html
ReplyDeleteKelly