The quilt top has been finished since the middle of April (Solids + Scraps), yet I let it simmer and stew until I had a semi formed plan on how I'd quilt it. Yes, it took a while as many of my larger quilts do. But I think it was worth the wait!
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| PETAL POWER 48" X 63" |
It was very enjoyable making each and every Drunkard Path block. For some reason curves and circles are fun to make. Plus, I was able to a lot of my blue/green scraps as well as some neutral scraps too! That's always a win!
The quilting isn't mind blowing, but it fits nicely with the design. I used your basic white thread and made vertical, horizontal and diagonal lines. Sweet, simple and finished.
After I quilt a lap quilt that I've put off quilting for far too long, I always wonder what the heck took me so long! I don't suppose that'll change anytime soon. But it makes me wonder why!
Some of my favorite colors are in this quilt. Kona Wasabi, Sour Apple and Pool. But honestly, if it was in the scrap basket and the color was in the 'theme' I threw it into the mix.
And with a little ingenuity I was able to incorporate the remaining DP blocks into the back. Scrappy with flair! It's a good way to use every block, every scrap and come away with a double sided beauty!
Although it wouldn't be a true scrappy quilt without the added bonus of a scrappy binding! So yea, I did that too!
Now that I'm banished to the kitchen nook for my sewing, I have to plan when I can get photos of projects. My one stipulation after turning over my old room to my son as that my photo wall has to be accessible for whenever I need it. So far so good! In truth, he understands and probably feels worse about me being displaced than I do. He's a good boy!
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This looks so mid-century modern, I love it.
ReplyDeleteI love the color combo you chose, Jayne! Does the completion of this larger quilt mean that you've well and truly made peace with your new space?
ReplyDeleteWith each passing day my space is getting better and better. I’m adjusting to the new normal and honestly…I can’t complain!
DeleteAnother pretty quilt, Jayne. Sometimes simple quilting is the best. I think you are settling in to your new space!
ReplyDeleteI think the quilting ended up being the right choice for this one. It’s has a lot going on with all the bits and pieces. It feels good having another one under my belt!
DeleteLove it!! I love the colours and the design. Well done...once again.
ReplyDeleteI just came across your blog a few weeks ago and am completely in awe of your choices of color and style. I adore this quilt and cannot stop looking at it. I have added your blog to the list of blogs that I only read when I have extra time and coffee to savor the moment. ;) Thank you so much for sharing your work.
ReplyDeleteI especially love the variety of low volumes in the background. nicely done
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful finish! The colors work wonderfully together. I too love a good Drunkard's Path block (used to make my 2019 temperature quilt) and am smitten by curves and circles. Though to look at my recent makes, you wouldn't see that. Straight line quilting works nicely on those curves, and it looks like you're a finished quilt washer. I hope you find a good home for this one.
ReplyDeleteI find myself going back to curves, DP’s or inset circles all the time. It’s an enjoyable process for me. The quilting while simple works well with the design and there’s no denying after a good wash and dry…it was the perfect solution for me!
DeleteYour son probably does feel worse about moving home than you do having him there! But it's still nice of him to share the space! This quilt turned out beautifully - I love the color combination and the simple quilting, too. Great finish, Jayne!
ReplyDeleteThe grid is lovely and really let the quilt crinkle. The texture looks amazing and soft! Congratulations on another great finish.
ReplyDeleteOoh, beautiful! You always nail it with the combination of piecing and quilting. I’ve had a piece of Kona Limelight for a long time that kept getting rejected because it always seemed too strong, but your color choices and the way you sprinkled them help me see how it could work in a quilt without overwhelming it.
ReplyDeleteI just love the colors in this one - especially that dark gold. Stunning! Thanks for sharing with Oh Scrap!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty. I think we put off bigger quilts because it just is a bit daunting. It takes longer and more effort and we like quicker payoffs!
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is beautiful!! These are my most favorite colors, and you did a great job putting them all together.
ReplyDeleteFabulous!!! I guess we will never know why we delay doing the quilting and then when we get to it, it clicks. Serendipity?
ReplyDeletePetal Power is definitely the right name for this quilt. Love how the blues and greens shimmer across the quilt. Congrats on a beautiful finish.
ReplyDeleteThese colours all work so beautifully together for a lovely fresh quilt. The texture after the quilting looks so yummy and cuddly!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt. Hard to believe it's a 'scrap' quilt!!
ReplyDeleteSometimes it takes a while for the right quilting pattern to come. When the patchwork is more involved, it is even more important to find that perfect match. You made a beautiful quilt - it is like summer on the porch with lemonade and chiffon cake. I can almost taste the tangy freshness!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm fascinated by how different your drunkard's path looks from those simple changes you made. And with the glorious greens you've selected, I see a canopy of leaves. Also, I know FAR TOO WELL the "why on Earth did you put this off so long?!" feeling!! Lovely finish - and, like Debbie said, I think the end result looks very planned and controlled as well (rather than "scrappy" -- but maybe that's because we have unspoken biases against what it means for a quilt to be "scrappy?").
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool design! Love the colors, too. Wonderful quilt.
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