These tops were already quilted and I added the binding front and back by machine so they really didn't take long at all to finish.....
I made this scrappy I Spy Disappearing 9 patch after seeing Susan's lovely one last year..... A great way to use up same size squares. I just used more of the plain blue as I wanted every 9 patch centre square (which became cornerstones) to be the same....
I had enough of that same blue to become the binding....
Quilt Size 60 x 54"
I quilted it in large watery type design... it's kept it soft and snuggly...
I made these feathers some years ago from my scraps and on a background fabric which had been given to me (which I didn't realise is polyester... not really a problem but not as easy to work with as cotton)
A pattern by Anna Marie Horner... I just love it....
For the quilting I ditched around the edges of the stem and feather and then did quite a heavy twirl in the background.... Size is 51" square....
This next quilt is a small lap 45" square and was made from a fabric bundle I got somewhere many moons ago.... it is a variety of fabrics with shine and metallics I think... again not cotton
For this one I just did big swirls and loops.... I think it would make a useful table topper which doesn't matter if it gets tea stains on....
A few months ago I picked up a bag of fabrics at an op shop for $3. Amongst the fabrics were 12 ready made blocks so I found some sashing and a border that would match and made up this lap quilt...
Quilt size ... 47" x 37"
I practiced with rulers for this one and did large orange peels in the blocks, in the ditch near the sashings and lots of straight lines in the border...
Hand sewing has resulted in another Field Journal block. I had to learn Weave Stitch for this one and rather like the texture it has created....
.. and finally another block for Civil War Bride... those strawberries nearly got the better of me....
I am now up to 10 of the 20 blocks... and I am loving it though it is slow and I am itching to get on with some other needleturn projects....
After a couple of beautiful warm days we are back to evil wind and cold.... Hubz and I both had our second vaccinations yesterday so are a bit achey armed. I have to admit I do feel relieved that if this virus comes near I am protected as best as I can be.
Righto, Gotto Go..... I have sewing and quilting to play with..... Keep safe...
Such lovely projects and LOVE Feathers! Your CWB Strawberries is a gorgeous block. Hope your achey arms are not too sore xx
ReplyDeleteHope your achey arms recover, Fiona - had my 2nd shot today too. You have been busy with so many finishes to show for your time, well done!
ReplyDeleteFour fabulous finishes and great ones to play with your new toy.
ReplyDeletePretty stitchery and those strawberries 🍓 do look lovely…
Hubby and I had our 2nd jab a fews ago and neither of us had any reaction , hope the achy arm feels better son.
Great quilts! I love those feathers!! :0)
ReplyDeleteYou have been busy! Love the feathers and that lap quilt is really striking
ReplyDeleteI have ysed that same pack with the metallics, one of my very first quilting projects, bought at Spotlight NZ :) it came with instructions for crazy quilt blocks . All three of your finishes look lovely!!
ReplyDeleteI think you are just a smidgen too zealous with your quilts. Finishing 4 in a week when most of us can't finish one a month. You should think of others! (Bwahahaha!) NOT! Your quilts are marvelous, my dear. Love how you bordered the I Spy quilt. Instead of stopping with the block, you added the cornerstones to the edges. Love how it looks. Congratulations on all four finishes. The sunflower with its Weave Stitch is so beautiful. Wow! I can see why the strawberries drove you around the bend by the hand. But you succeeded. Bravo! They are gorgeous! ;^)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful finishes....love the feathers. I can image doing the tops of the strawberries would be no mean feat. Gorgeous block.
ReplyDeleteLovely quilts & you are mastering the "new" machine very well.
ReplyDeleteI have a "feathers' quilt on my list too...& yours is gorgeous...xox
Wonderful finishes Fiona, love the feathers. The strawberries look amazing, worth the time and effort. Hope the arm comes right, 2nd jab for us next week.
ReplyDeleteLots of lovely finishes Fiona! xx
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you are becoming comfortable with your new toy. Very handy that you had some quilt tops to practice on. Your hand stitching is also looking lovely.
ReplyDeleteFour lovely finishes Fiona, especially those feathers! Beautiful FJ block and nice work on the Bridal block too. xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely big batch of finishes! That must feel so good to have them done and dusted. I love the feather one especially and it's on my to-do list for someday. Gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteThat is a lot of finishes all at once!! They all look wonderful. So good to see them all reach the finish line. I had forgotten about the feathers. Lovely to see that one again along with the others.
ReplyDeleteHow many are you up to with the field journal embroideries? they are lovely.
And well done reaching the half way mark with the civil war bride blocks. very exciting!
Your quilts are really pretty.
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