What a year! I'm pretty sure were all ready to be done with 2020 and are hoping that 2021 is a better year in so many ways.
I finished quilting my last quilt of the year and it feels like the right one to end with. The top was assembled at the end of November (Frivolous Fun), but with many of my quilts it takes a while to come up with a quilting plan and call it done!
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| PLAYTIME 51 1/2" x 64" |
As far as the quilting goes I kept it pretty simple. The largest circles were quilted with 1/2" lines using grey thread. A simple but effective detail that pretty much is my go to design.
The remaining quilting was a combination of vertical and horizontal lines in varying widths. I used the black and white stripes as a guide for many of the lines.
And for a unexpected added detail, I quilted circles in three sizes randomly throughout the quilt. That detail fit nicely with the overall design of the quilt. Nothing fancy here!
One of my goals for 2020 was to use as much of my stash as humanly possible! It not only feels good, but my load has been lightened considerably! I've had this Ikea number fabric for several years and decided it was time to let it go. It makes such a great backing, don't you think? The good news is I used it and have enough left for one more backing.
The good old pile of quilt goodness!
I wish you all a very Happy Healthy New Year! Good-Bye 2020...you will not be missed, Hello 2021!
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What a great note to end on! This looks like a celebration of optimism for an upcoming New Year for sure. And we sure do need happy colors and shapes. Happy, healthy New Year to you!
ReplyDeleteA perfect quilt to wrap up your year! Full of happiness and expectation. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great finish for the year!! Like the random circles, they add a pop of unexpectedness!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE Playtime!!! Congrats on eking out one more finish for 2020.
ReplyDeleteMaybe my favorite yet. B/W stripe just makes me smile, I don't know why ...
ReplyDeleteI love this, so bright and cheerful! just what we all need right now
ReplyDeleteI love, love and love your quilt!
ReplyDeleteWhat a happy quilt! I love the circles, the bold colors, and the hidden circles that you quilted into your design. As others have commented: what a great way to end 2020 and begin 2021!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun piece to end the year with! I do love the B&W thrown in!
ReplyDeleteGreat way to finish the year. So very glad to say goodbye to 2020. I had a small piece of that IKEA print...I wish they would make more. It makes an awesome backing. Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteLove this quilt! It is perfect to end that year!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Jayne! This was a great way to end the year on a beautiful note. I am glad you used the ikea fabric - it really was the perfect backing for this lovely quilt.
ReplyDeleteWish you the very best in the new year my friend!
A beautiful quilt, and unmistakeably yours! The strips of black and white complete the dynamic design.
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the new year. A beautiful finish is a great way to bid adieu to 2020.
ReplyDeleteWhat a happy quilt to end 2020! It's bright and cheery, and you sound the same way. All us quiltmakers are glad for our 2020 makes because so many quilts were made as a sort of therapy. I, for one, will continue to make in 2021, until normalcy returns. One can always hope.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like fireworks for a new year!!! Love the IKEA backing! Great that you have enough for another, too!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a happy quilt and I love the number backing! Kudos for using so much of your stash this past year!
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