While the quilt top came together quite fast it felt like it took me a while to finish this quilt. The quilting really took me a long time. I decided to do Free Motion Quilting all over and I hit a few bumps along the way. One time I forgot to set the stitch length to zero and the thread kept breaking and I had to do a lot of unpicking (not fun). I checked and checked and everything seemed right with my machine, but the thread kept breaking. I was so frustrated (I even cursed my machine a few times), and when I was ready to give up I realized that "little detail" about the stitch length. I felt so silly afterwards. But after that incident the quilting was a smooth sail. And the whole experience made me feel more confident about FMQ. I really love the way it turned out with lots of crinkles all over. I backed the quilt with flannel. This is my fist time I use flannel for a quilt backing: it feels so soft and cozy!
Quilt Stats:
Measures: 54.5"X74"
Fabrics: Alexander Henry, Glimma Kite Tail, Glimma Trees, Moda Comma, Kona Steel, Legacy Studio Natural and Joann's Quilter's Showcase.
Quilted by me.
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Martha.
What a lovely, cozy looking quilt. Wonderful that you are keeping this beauty! I love the colours you have used here and of course the fussy cuts are so fun!
ReplyDeleteLovely quilt Martha. We have all had daft moments like that with the quilting!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love the colours.
ReplyDeleteGreat job, Martha! What an adorable quilt! Cozy flannel is the bestest!
ReplyDeleteIts beautiful! You should be really proud. I can relate to the "bumps in the road" you hit, though I feel like I haven't really made something if I don't spend time picking out stitches or otherwise redoing part of it. ;)
ReplyDeleteThank you Elizabeth! I know what you mean. The seam ripper has become my best friend, but I don't like spending much time with it. :)
DeleteI love this idea for fussy cuts! Thanks for the inspiration. Your quilt is delightful. Nothing like a cozy flannel backing.
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful Martha! I love the fabrics/color palette you used. Thanks so much for using the pattern. Your quilting looks fantastic. I used to have a lot of trouble with the thread breaking during FMQ too but it doesn't happen as much anymore - I'm not sure what I changed that kept that from happening though.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is so beautiful! i love your choice of colors, is so cheerful!
ReplyDeletesuch a gorgeous quilt :-)
ReplyDeleteI love flannel as a quilt backing! much less messy than minky, but very appealing results. Martha, I love your version of this! The colors are so sweet and peaceful. This will be a great fall cuddle quilt.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful Martha! You're doing great with fmq. I've tried it a couple times on practice sandwiches but can't figure out the tension. I need to take my machine back tomy sewing center to see if they can help me. I've never backed anything in flannel either but I'm considering trying it. I bet it is so soft and warm. Have a great Sunday!
ReplyDeleteLovely finish Martha!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful quilt! Your creation is very nice. I've looked up to you :-)
ReplyDeleteAjka
Thank you so much Ajka.
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