Back in June when I started this quilt I had no idea of the direction I was going to go with it. I started by cutting the fabric in long strips and sewing them together. I had just gotten a new triangle ruler so I thought I would maybe do some scrappy triangles alternating with solid ones. But after playing with the triangles on the design wall I settled on arraying the triangles to form hexagons and use Kona Snow as a background. I really like how the triangles look arranged as hexagons they remind me of the patterns you see through a Kaleidoscope. When it came to quilting it I decided to try something new: thus I settled on concentric circles. I've never done circular quilting before and I absolutely love the result. It did take a bit of time turning and turning the quilt and pushing it through the small harp space of my machine but it was totally worth it. I backed the quilt with flannel that I had in my stash which luckily coordinated really well with the top.
I love this quilt so much. It has quickly become a favorite. Additionally the fabric was a birthday gift from my mother-in-law. She doesn't sew so I think it is very sweet that she took the time to go fabric shopping for me so that make this quilt extra special.
Thank you for stopping by!
Martha
This is very, very pretty, and the circular quilting sets it off perfectly.
ReplyDeleteYour finished quilt is gorgeous and the quilting is ideal for your design. I've never tried quilting in circles and yours looks very neat and perfectly spaced! Lynne
ReplyDeleteIts beautiful and you should be proud. I really like the way the circles on the backing fabric go with the circles stitches on front. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThanks Elizabeth! it was such a happy coincidence. I bought the fabric on sale at my local fabric store just because I liked it and the price was super low but without a project in mind. I was so happy when it all came together so nicely.
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ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous and I love the way the circles look with the other angles.
Thank you RoseMary you are very kind. Circular quilting is now my favorite.
DeleteI remember this fabric that your sweet mother in law bought for you - what an absolutely lovely quilt they have made. I really like that you have chosen a white binding and a low volume backing - this really keeps those pretty hexagons front and centre!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful, I love the soft colors and the hexagons!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Kristina! I'm really happy the way it turned out. The hexagons are one of my favorite parts about this quilt too.
DeleteThis is gorgeous and I love the quilting on it! Visiting from Lets Bee Social.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilt! I love the quilting and it is on my list to try one day!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love the look of circular quilting on angular piecing.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, this is beautiful! Congrats to you and all your hard work!
ReplyDeleteDarling quilt and the quilting dis the icing on the cake! Very well done!
ReplyDeleteLove the colour scheme and such a great quilt - you would not know it was your first time at quilting in concentric circles. It works really well on thins is quilt!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous finish, Martha! How sweet of your MIL to gift you the lovely fabrics. The quilting is perfect for this design.... And so is the backing! Well done!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilt, gorgeous quilting, and gorgeous photos!
ReplyDeleteThis is so fresh and fun. Perfect quilting
ReplyDeleteLove the quilting and the quilt is simply beautiful.
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