I'm on vacation!! Not been doing anything special really, just relaxing and enjoying the sunshine. Fall will be here before we know it after all so I need to soak up those rays while I can.
I've been doing a little bit of quilting in the evening and this week, I was flipping through an old issue of Modern Quilts Unlimited (Summer 2013) and saw a small wall hanging designed by a fellow member of the Montreal MQG - Josee Carrier who blogs at The Charming Needle.
Josee's designs are always really crisp and clean and very modern - I just love her style. I knew I had all I needed in my sewing room so got started right away.
I used a bunch of different Kona cottons, including Ash and Charcoal for the background and binding. I did have difficulties keeping the 1" strips straight, but I'm pretty happy with the results.
For the quilting, I used my FMQ foot to quilt spirals in different sizes. I really like the texture of this quilting and the contrast with the very graphic design.
This was my first time doing a matched binding and I have to say - it worked out pretty well.
Quilt Stats:
Pattern: Josee Carrier (from the Summer 2013 Edition of Modern Quilts Unlimited)
Size: 20" x 34"
Fabrics: Kona cottons
Thread: Pieced and quilted with Aurifil #2600 in 50 wt
Recipient: Not sure yet
I'll be linking up at A Quarter Inch from the Edge for TGIFF.
I've been doing a little bit of quilting in the evening and this week, I was flipping through an old issue of Modern Quilts Unlimited (Summer 2013) and saw a small wall hanging designed by a fellow member of the Montreal MQG - Josee Carrier who blogs at The Charming Needle.
Josee's designs are always really crisp and clean and very modern - I just love her style. I knew I had all I needed in my sewing room so got started right away.
I used a bunch of different Kona cottons, including Ash and Charcoal for the background and binding. I did have difficulties keeping the 1" strips straight, but I'm pretty happy with the results.
For the quilting, I used my FMQ foot to quilt spirals in different sizes. I really like the texture of this quilting and the contrast with the very graphic design.
This was my first time doing a matched binding and I have to say - it worked out pretty well.
Quilt Stats:
Pattern: Josee Carrier (from the Summer 2013 Edition of Modern Quilts Unlimited)
Size: 20" x 34"
Fabrics: Kona cottons
Thread: Pieced and quilted with Aurifil #2600 in 50 wt
Recipient: Not sure yet
I'll be linking up at A Quarter Inch from the Edge for TGIFF.
Beautiful finish! It's looks like a nice and relaxing way to spend that vacation time. Happy quilting! Andrea
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing! I love the matched binding.
ReplyDeleteIt looks amazing, Izzy!!! I love your colour choices - they really enhance the graphic design of the quilt pattern. Well done :)
ReplyDeleteVery nice! Enjoy your time off!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome quilt! I love the quilting you added to it, it works perfectly with he design.
ReplyDeleteI really think the quilting and binding finish this mini off perfectly! Beautiful finish.
ReplyDeleteI love how the spiral quilting softens the block piecing. Thanks for linking up with TGIFF @ A Quarter Inch from the Edge!
ReplyDeleteSo neat! I think the binding and the swirls are my favorite part.
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