Thursday, February 28, 2013

Another Friday Finish!

Say What?!
That's right, for the second Friday in a row, I have a finish to share.
(We might want to mark this on the calendar, it's not going to happen again for a while- lol)
This is my quilt that I made with the Scrappy Stash Quilt Along hosted by Jennifer at Ellison Lane Quilts last fall.
I had a strong start with this quilt - and was working hard to have it finished in time to be part of the link party. But, being 8 months pregnant at the time, I developed complications that kept me on bed rest until the birth of my #2- weeks after the QAL was finished.
So even though I was not eligible to win any of the fabulous prizes that were handed out, I still ended up with this fabulous quilt.
This backing did give me a little grief. See that 5 inch strip along the right side? One should always make sure her math is correct and that the backing is wide enough for the quilt top- BEFORE she spray bastes it together. :)
I step back and look at this quilt and am so happy with its outcome.
This quilt was made 100% from my stash. The gray solid was actually a 90's mottled black and gold print that my mom handed down to me.
 I am so happy that I flipped this around and used the back - gives a much more modern feel, for sure!
 
This is also my first attempt at machine paper piecing. I drafted my wonky flying geese on freezer paper- it was WAY easier than I thought it would be.
I even figured out the math to make the triangles to set my log cabin blocks on point
 (All you need is Google and a Calculator)
I guess I feel that this quilt is a sign of growth for me as a quilter. And the finish is a sign that I can find some balance between my busy young family and sewing time.
 
I did back and forth quilting lines within the log cabin blocks. With the geese border, I wanted to create a sense of movement, so I added what I felt was a "breezy"quilting design.
I just love this luscious texture that I got after the washer and dryer.
 
I also have a confession: This is the first time I've ever used a cotton batting. I can totally see and feel the difference, and love the results.
 
Have I used the word 'love' alot in this post?
Guess that's why Melly + Quilts = Love.
I hope you all have a wonderful day!
 
I'm linking up with Pat Sloan for Show and Tell Thursday and with Quokka Quilts for TGIFF!
 

11 comments:

  1. Melly, this is crazy good! I'll take a rainbow any day of the week, but don't they just make Fridays shine? I hope you're keeping this one for yourself, as it'll surely brighten a cloudy day in the future!

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  2. Wow, this is awesome! Those wonky geese really add a cool touch!

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  3. This quilt is simply beautiful! I am still yet to do paper piecing, but may give it a go if you say it's not that hard! Love it!

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  4. Oooh I love this Melanie. There seems to be a real rainbow theme happening today. Thanks for linking up!

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  5. This quilt is a stunner! I love the quilting, the colors, the borders, everything!

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  6. Fantastic! Great job, Melanie! Thanks for linking up to TGIFF!

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  7. Wow! Great colors. Very clever flipping the Gray fabric over.

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  8. This is an absolutely delightful quilt!! I really love your fun stash fabrics and the way you used the flip-side for the gray. The flying geese are wonderful. At first glance, you see fun wonkiness. Then you notice - Wait! - They are not just "whatever," but their points make a wavy along the rainbow. LOVE that. :D And the quilting is inspired. Very cool wind puffs and love the look of the inside. This one must make you grin every time you look at it.

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  9. Beautiful!!! I love that it is colorful and bright.

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  10. Love your rainbow quilt. You are a very talented you lady. Thanks for sharing.

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