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| COOL WATERS 53" x 70" |
This quilt sat patiently off to the side waiting for me to finish other pressing matters. With its number up next, I needed to figure out how it would be quilted. It's always a challenge!
I'm calling this quilting Circuit Board. Or maybe Minimalist Circuit Board. Since I only did vertical lines leaving out all the other crazy things a real circuit board has!
The center panel I kept even more simple. Straight vertical lines. I could have done so much more, something different, but decided to keep it clean. Simple. Uncomplicated. No frills.
With that in mind, I did spruce up the back! The front had more than enough white. I pulled four coordinating colors, cut 16" squares and staggered them down the back. It's nice to jazz up a plain white back!
There is something calming about this one. The cool colors remind me of water. The gentle lapping of waves, the flow of the tide or the rush of a river. Water soothes and calms me.
Block: Shadow Block
Denyse Schmidt Modern Solids: charm squares
Kona Snow: front and back
Bella Grey: shadow
Batting: Warm & White
Thread: Aurifil White
Have you ever used an unconventional 'tool' for quilting? What was it? It's so interesting to see what we come up at the spur of the moment!
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This looks fabulous, especially the quilting with the slight curves. I've used bowls to mark circles before, so I'm no stranger to improvising with unconventional tools. I've heard about the Hera markers, but I'm not exactly sure what they do. Is it just like a plastic butter knife that doesn't really leave any marks?
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty pleased with the quilting! The Hera marker is a hard plastic tool that puts a crease in the fabric. It makes is easy to follow the lines while quilting. It is kind of like a plastic knife, but much more sturdy. It actually may be my favorite tool and the one that gets the most use! It scares me to use pens/markers, I always think it will never come out!
DeleteIt finished beautifully, and sometimes less is definitely more. This is a quilt that looks super snuggly and calming to cuddle under. I like to use carpenter's squares with my rotary cutter, and no kitchen ware item is off limits when I need a template. :)
ReplyDeleteIt can be hard knowing when less is more, but in this case I like how it turned out! I think its fun discovering unconventional tools. Quilters are so clever when it comes to innovating techniques and tools! I think the carpenter's square is a great idea! It may be worth a trip to the hardware store!
DeleteLess is more in this case! I noticed those curved lines in the first picture and thought wow, that looks great! I have used many things, plates and bowls work well for bigger circles :) I have been known to use a butter knife to tighten screws when changing feet or needles if I can't immediately find the screw driver ;)
ReplyDeleteThis truly is a beauty! Congrats on a fabulous finish!
The quilting design was so easy! The gentle curves were not difficult to do on my machine (big plus)! The kitchen is always the first place I check when I need something other than a real quilting tool! Lots of possibilities!
DeleteVery pretty and I like what you did for the backing too.
ReplyDeleteI was looking for a quick and easy project to use up some charm squares, this design fit the bill! I think I love the backing as much as the front!
DeleteThank you for the excuse to pullout some chocolate graham crackers and frosting. After all, it's in the name of quilting, right? It's easy to forget the handy household objects that can serve as well as more expensive notions. I haven't tried a hera marker yet, perhaps I'll have to try it as I seem to be having my air erasable marks disappear before I get to my big quilting plans.
ReplyDeleteIt is so true that there are plenty of everyday items that work as a great substitute to a quilting tool! Especially if you plan on only trying something once! I'm always afraid to mark my quilts with ink…disappearing or not! I do highly recommend the Hera marker!
DeleteBeautiful quilt! The colors and quilting all come together in such a pleasing way. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteIt's nice when everything comes together period! I'm really happy with this finish!
DeleteBeautiful! I love how the squares seem to float.
ReplyDeleteI do love the floating effect, along with the colors!
DeleteVery nice, I really like the colors and the quilting. The less dense quilting makes for such a soft and cuddly quilt.
ReplyDeleteI'm prone to over quilting, just because I love it so much. But less is a nice change too!
DeleteWhat a pretty finish! Calming is the right word for sure!
ReplyDeleteIt really is a serene design and color palette! I couldn't have been more lucky with this one!
DeleteThe perfect quilting design and density for this quilt Jayne! I love how Circuit board turned out! The squares really look like they float just above the surface of the quilt.
ReplyDeleteI was hoping the quilting would flow with the quilt! I was so happy to have finally used some charm squares and I love the floating effect the shadow gives!
DeleteI love the colours in this - I'm usually a warm colour person, but this quilt is really soothing:)
ReplyDeleteIt is a very calming quilt, maybe I better stare at it a bit more, LOL My mind is going all directions while the rest of me just wants to chill, haha. It's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThe colors were just too gorgeous together to pass up! I hope you have been thoroughly relaxed and didn't fall asleep while looking at this quilt!
DeleteOh this is is soooo gorgeous! I may have to make that charm pack a priority!! I've used lots of different things over the years...a curved seed pod as a quilting template once, and most recently a 35# weight plate as a trimming guide....it is fun to make something work from what you have on hand :) super great finish Miss Jayne!
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is amazingly simple, perfect for charm squares too! Win win, in my book!
DeleteLove the cool tones and simple design. The minimal quilting is refreshingly beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSimplicity is not usually something I gravitate towards, but in this case I think I found a good balance!
DeleteGreat finish. Good call on the quilting...simple but yet the right choice. Love the backing.
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is so cool! I love the colours! Visiting from "Let's Bee Social". :)
ReplyDeleteI really like the simple minimal quilting on this quilt. It compliments the quilt. It's a lovely quilt made in my favourite colours.
ReplyDeleteLovely... as always. I never thought to,use my Hera marker in this way. And I live the bumps in your straight lines. I tend to grab a plate from the kitchen when I need a consistent curve. I also use painters tape very regularly and once upon a time, I was known to use Glad Press n Seal to mark my quilts. Such craziness!
ReplyDeleteIf I didn't have my Hera marker…I would surely shrivel up an die! (Drama Day!) I use to use painters tape a lot, but it always frustrated me when it wouldn't stick, or I accidentally swerved and sewed the tape. The Hera marker makes it so much easier for me.
DeleteBrilliant! The squares really do appear to float on there. Perfect colour grey
ReplyDeleteVery pretty quilt. You're right- there is something very calming about it. Looks perfect for curling up on the couch!
ReplyDeleteI could see a cold winter day wrapped in this quilt…dreaming the entire time that it was summertime!
DeleteI'm so behind on my blog reading! Forgive me!!! :) I'm just loving all of the optical illusions you're creating in your quilt. Quilt magic! And what a beast to quilt but it turned out fantastic, Jayne!
ReplyDeleteI just love the simplicity and visual impact of the shadows. It's brilliant! You rocked that charm pack, for sure!
ReplyDeleteOh how I love this quilt! The one rumpled up pic (which I love) has the squares floating right off the page! Checked out your tutorial too...maybe my eldest daughter who doesn't like quilts (how can that possibly BE?) would like one like this....
ReplyDeleteSorry, hit send too fast. It's the 5th pic, not that rumpled, but I was struck by the floating appearance. As for unconventional tools, you betchas! Dinner plates, bowls, knitting needle with masking tape suspended in an old candle holder to roll metallic thread off...to name a few. :-)
ReplyDeleteI like the floating effect of the grey pieces! I use a makeup brush to clean my machine, for my unconventional tool :)
ReplyDeleteI love that shadow block :) You've done a great job :)
ReplyDeleteVery cool block such great colours. A really simple, (I mean that in a good way), strong, effective quilt and I love your circuit board quilting too.
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