Well, it's finally finished - the quilting, the binding, the sleeve - the label to go and then it's ready to be packed and sent to Birmingham. I called it "Beach Extravaganza". We have some sun for a change today, so I took the quilt out for a photo shoot. Actually, perhaps there was a bit too much sun)))
I rather like how it turned out, although, as usual, I have some doubts. At least the trapunto effect has worked as I intended it to, the appliqué shapes really seem to be on top of the background pebbles (not sure it is visible in the photos, though).
And the quilting made the background somewhat darker as well.
I had never quilted so much of pebbles before and it was really demanding, so I think I'll take a break from FMQ for a bit. As I have a few other quilt tops to finish, I decided to try some walking foot quilting on them.
Two of them look appropriately modern for some straight line quilting. One is the Rainbow Rose QAL and the other is a little quilt I made out of my prize fat quarter bundle - very different from what I usually do, but I love it for that)) Will tell the whole story soon.
I have never done walking foot quilting (apart from quilting in the ditch), so it's a challenge and I want to set it as my One Monthly Goal for July.
I'm also linking up to Fabric, Thread and Yarn, Off the Wall Friday and Free Motion Mavericks.
This poor creature with damaged shell was brought to my attention as I was taking pictures.
I rather like how it turned out, although, as usual, I have some doubts. At least the trapunto effect has worked as I intended it to, the appliqué shapes really seem to be on top of the background pebbles (not sure it is visible in the photos, though).
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I had never quilted so much of pebbles before and it was really demanding, so I think I'll take a break from FMQ for a bit. As I have a few other quilt tops to finish, I decided to try some walking foot quilting on them.
Two of them look appropriately modern for some straight line quilting. One is the Rainbow Rose QAL and the other is a little quilt I made out of my prize fat quarter bundle - very different from what I usually do, but I love it for that)) Will tell the whole story soon.
I have never done walking foot quilting (apart from quilting in the ditch), so it's a challenge and I want to set it as my One Monthly Goal for July.
I'm also linking up to Fabric, Thread and Yarn, Off the Wall Friday and Free Motion Mavericks.
This poor creature with damaged shell was brought to my attention as I was taking pictures.
Very nice
ReplyDeleteI love your colorful sea creatures. I think the turtle is my fav. Beautiful machine quilting! and you helpers are adorable!
ReplyDeleteYes your sea creatures do pop out very well and the pictures show it nicely! Wow! That one took a lot of work, and it shows. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAmazing quilting and imagery!...Good job!!
ReplyDeleteSo fun and colorful!
ReplyDeleteThat's just amazing!
ReplyDeleteYour quilt really turned out beautifully. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteGreat looking quilt!
ReplyDeleteI love how your colors pop against the dark background!
ReplyDeleteYour Beach quilt is gorgeous! I love the colors you chose. And yes, your appliqués really pop out in the pictures. I also love the dark effect created by your pebbles.
ReplyDeleteThank you for participating to my Fabric, Thread and Yarn link party. Have a good week!
Your quilt is very colourful and bright and I love it. I think you have done a great job quilting with scattered sea shells. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteHello Olena,
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is fabulous! Best of luck at the show... I am sure it will create quite a stir.
Thank you for linking up with Free Motion Mavericks - your quilt is this week's featured project!
Love, Muv
What a gorgeous quilt!
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