I like to plan my sewing projects each quarter - probably due to the fact that I used to host the Finish-Along for which you were required to list all the projects you were planning on working on over a 3-month period. Back in June, when planning my makes for quarter 3 of 2020, I pulled out my quilting books and started flipping through them hoping to get inspired.
When going through the Vintage Quilt Revival book, I decided to add the Times Square quilt to my list of projects.
My version is very different from the quilt in the book - I went with a black background and decided to use all pink fabrics for the block. I was able to use scraps for the first two rings and a half-yard cut I had in my stash for the third ring.
For the quilting, I stitched my favourite FMQ design: big flowers. I decided to leave the pink portions unquilted but I might actually go back and quilt them - I don't know yet.
The backing is a beige fabric I ordered a long time ago specifically for this quilt thinking I was going to use a light background and brown fabric for the blocks. I obviously changed my mind about the colours but this beige backing was the only piece I had in my stash that would be large enough so I used it.
The black thread definitely stands out against the light fabric, but I really don't mind that.
The binding is a pink Minnie Mouse fabric I had enough of.
The details:
- Pattern: Times Square from the book Vintage Quilt Revival
- Size: 72" x 60"
- Fabrics: Kona Black and different pink fabrics and scraps from my stash
- Thread: Pieced and quilted with Aurifil #2692 (black) in 50 wt
Lovely finish! You really can't go wrong with free motion quilted flowers. :)
ReplyDeleteVery pretty version - and so striking with the black background!
ReplyDeleteI love how bold this one is! The pink against the black is just so fun!
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt! I love how the pink pops against the black. I really like the pink being unquilted, it gives the area a little 3D effect.
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