I don't usually carry WIPs around for very long - I'm more of a start and finish kind of quilter. But this one had been in my sewing room for a while. Back in March 2016, the Montreal Modern Quilt Guild organized a workshop with Libs Elliot and we all worked on the Weight of Love quilt pattern. I love the design and was very happy with my fabric choices, but I wasn't thrilled with my Y seams.
So the couple of rows I had pieced at the workshop languished on my design wall for months!
I even put this WIP on my FAL list for Q2 and Q3, but only took it out again in September. I finished piecing the big hexagon and then was stuck again. I didn't want to applique the hexagon on a background because I had nothing in my sewing room that was big enough and I promised myself I wouldn't buy any fabric until 2017.
When I put it on my Q4 FAL list, I was determined to finish it before the end of the quarter. So I decided to make things easy on myself and cut the sides even so I ended up with a big hexagon with six even sides.
I immediately basted it and started quilting - a nice, simple, easy meander with grey Aurifil thread in 50 wt (#2600 Dove).
Some of my Y seams are not exactly perfect...
The day I took the pictures, my step-daughter was here with my grand-daughter and I decided to give her the quilt to use as a play mat. She was super happy to take it and I was super happy to give it away!
I will linking up at Crazy Mom Quilts and at Busy Hands Quilts for TGIFF because I definitely need to celebrate this finish!
And because this was on my Q4 list for the 2016 FAL, I will linking up there too.
So the couple of rows I had pieced at the workshop languished on my design wall for months!
I even put this WIP on my FAL list for Q2 and Q3, but only took it out again in September. I finished piecing the big hexagon and then was stuck again. I didn't want to applique the hexagon on a background because I had nothing in my sewing room that was big enough and I promised myself I wouldn't buy any fabric until 2017.
When I put it on my Q4 FAL list, I was determined to finish it before the end of the quarter. So I decided to make things easy on myself and cut the sides even so I ended up with a big hexagon with six even sides.
I immediately basted it and started quilting - a nice, simple, easy meander with grey Aurifil thread in 50 wt (#2600 Dove).
Some of my Y seams are not exactly perfect...
But some are pretty good...
I will linking up at Crazy Mom Quilts and at Busy Hands Quilts for TGIFF because I definitely need to celebrate this finish!
And because this was on my Q4 list for the 2016 FAL, I will linking up there too.
Congrats on the finish - I REALLY like how you changed it - it went from - oh that;s neat - to amazing!!! What a great finish!
ReplyDeleteSuch restraint, Izzy! I would totally have been "oh, I really need a large piece of fabric to appliqué my hexie, fabric shop here I come!" ;) I love that you chopped it up and made it into a play mat, clever! And yay to having it finished :)
ReplyDeleteThis turned out great and how fun to find a home for it so quickly - awesome! Will be sharing on our FAL fb page!
ReplyDeleteIt did turn out great! It makes a perfect play mat with the bright colors and the shape! Well done and congrats on the finish!
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ReplyDeleteLooks perfect to me! Thanks for linking to Finished or not Friday!
ReplyDeleteÇa fait vraiment un super beau tapis de jeu, belle idée de transformation pour terminer un projet.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great solution, I love the bright colors in this and the shape is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous ♥
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!! I love that it's not square. It's a great finish and awesome that it found a great home.
ReplyDeleteHow did I miss this one? Fantastic, Izzy! Perfect size for a playmat!
ReplyDeleteIt's fabulous! Congratulations on the finish and thank you for participating in the 2016FAL, on behalf of all the hosts!
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