All That and the Kitchen Sink :: Ebb & Flow

No space untouched!  I really went wild with the quilting on this wall quilt!  Once I started I found that I couldn't stop.  It was so much fun coming up with ideas and executing them to the best of my ability using a combination of free motion quilting and my walking foot.

What didn't I throw in?!  There's the ever popular matchstick quilting, pebbles, straight lines, curvy lines, swirls and curls...and let's not forget about the thread!  I think I used 5-6 different colors.  Some sections were one thread color, while other sections have several different colors.  Why not?!  I threw everything in for good measure!

EBB & FLOW
15" X 18 1/2"

I had a hard time getting photos that show the colors accurately for my first go around.  The second time it seems the stars were aligned and the true reveal of color and design came to life!  For the most part.

This color combination is a winner in my book!  Teal, turquoise, aqua, chartreuse, green to name a few.  

I wasn't sure where I was going when I started.  Which is what I love about improv.  You can go one way and then abruptly veer to the left.  The pressure is off when I work this way.  I don't have seams to match, points to watch out for, accuracy is a non-factor.





While quilting I often am at a loss for what designs I can pull off especially when I free motion quilt.  When working with a small quilt like this its a chance to 'practice' and try new things.  

The back shows the quilting in more detail and you can see the crazy things I tried.  I added my usual method for hanging mini quilts.  This is the tutorial I use:  Hanging Mini Quilts, if you are wondering!



I can throw the kitchen sink and then some without feeling like I overdid it.  That is debatable though.  A personal preference.  Large quilts rarely get dense quilting because of the size.  I have a hard time managing and maneuvering on my domestic machine.

But the same is not so with a smaller quilt!  Which is why I often take it over the top!  

This quilt asked that it be bound with a pieced binding.  Do your quilts speak to you?!  It fit the design, colors and overall vibe.

It's going to be hard to reel myself in when it comes time to quilt my next quilt!  Thankfully it's a large lap quilt and my options will keep me in check!

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