Monthly Archives: September 2011

Freehand Shell Meander and Black Fabric

Freehand Shell Meander and Black Fabric

It’s important to think about all parts of your quilt when selecting fabrics for your quilt.  For this quilt, the top is a black, red and white and the backing fabric is solid black.  Normally with solid black backing fabric I would use Quilter’s Dream Midnight black but the quilt top had white fabric which the black batting would shadow through.  So, we used Quilter’s Dream 100% cotton select natural, which can peak through the needle holes.  Luckily, it only pokes through a couple of places and after it’s washed should show even less.  I love the red thread on the black making this a reversible quilt!  The thread is Superior Threads So Fine #50.

 

Cedar Rapids Quilt Show

Cedar Rapids Quilt Show

Had a great time looking at quilts and vendors at the Cedar Rapids Quilt Show yesterday!  This quilt reminded me that I should never throw any fabric scrap away!  It has everything in it!  I love it!

The quilting is simple, perfect!

Later this month I’ll be taking pictures at the AQS show in Des Moines!!

Mary’s Rebel Roses quilt – check!

Mary’s Rebel Roses quilt – check!

Another check for my Quilting Bucket List!  I’m late giving Mary her birthday present but better late than never, right?!  My quilt guild had a show this year so I delayed giving it to Mary so it could be on display.  Here’s the proof!

And yes, that’s Drew and Abby’s wedding quilt on the right, they had to wait for their quilt, too!  Mary’s quilt is my original design using a design wall to place the blocks.  Very simple, really shows off the fabrics.  Here’s a couple detail pictures of the quilting.

The Quilter’s Dream Orient batting drapes well and has that wonderful antique look after washing.  It’s really evident from the back.

Now, on to the next one!  Thanks for visiting!