I began this quilt a while ago and finally sandwiched and quilted it. Emerald Isle is a free pattern from Missouri Star Quilt Company. I decided to use up some small pieces of batik along with some white cotton and I think it worked out well.
The back uses the left over pieces from the front.
This donation quilt is about 61" square. I used Dream Cotton batting. I used a light pearl gray (Dove) #2600 Aurifil thread for the quilting. I began with 50 weight thread but my replacement spool was 40 weight. How did that happen??? It worked okay for quilting but my Bernina likes the 50 weight better. I think this is the only 40 weight thread in the house. The higher the thread weight, the thinner the thread. I have washed and dried the quilt and all is well.
I free-motioned feathers in the white areas
and used rulers on the batiks including the borders.
I always need more practice with the rulers! Of course free-motion quilting in general requires constant practice.
I have lots more quilting going on. I'm trying to kit a few projects for a retreat coming up. Of course, as soon as I decide on something, I just have to do some sewing on it. I'm also quilting Baby Bows. The quilt is hanging on a rack in front of a window while I'm quilting it. With the sunlight, you can see the backing through the white areas - interesting!
I hope to show you this as a finished quilt before long.
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| We had beautiful sun coming in the window. |
This donation quilt is about 61" square. I used Dream Cotton batting. I used a light pearl gray (Dove) #2600 Aurifil thread for the quilting. I began with 50 weight thread but my replacement spool was 40 weight. How did that happen??? It worked okay for quilting but my Bernina likes the 50 weight better. I think this is the only 40 weight thread in the house. The higher the thread weight, the thinner the thread. I have washed and dried the quilt and all is well.
I free-motioned feathers in the white areas
and used rulers on the batiks including the borders.
I always need more practice with the rulers! Of course free-motion quilting in general requires constant practice.
The feathers at the ends are different than the rest of the quilt.
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I have lots more quilting going on. I'm trying to kit a few projects for a retreat coming up. Of course, as soon as I decide on something, I just have to do some sewing on it. I'm also quilting Baby Bows. The quilt is hanging on a rack in front of a window while I'm quilting it. With the sunlight, you can see the backing through the white areas - interesting!
I hope to show you this as a finished quilt before long.
Love your finish and the cute back you created. All those wonderful feathers look so good. All your practice shows:)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt and love the backing showing through the front! Another fun quilt on the way.
ReplyDeleteI made a similar quilt last year, but I didn't think about feathers in the white. Awesome! Now I have to make another.
ReplyDeleteEmerald Isle is stunning! You did an awesome job. You always inspire me!
ReplyDeleteNice colors. Someone is going to be very happy with that quilt.
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