Draped over an Ikea chair |
On my ironing board |
Folded up |
Back detail |
I really like how everything came together. I wasn't sure about the binding fabric at first because it is so much lighter than the purple bits. I'm still not completely sold on it, but it is growing on me. I like the little sets of stripes. I machine bound this quilt. I have never tried hand stitching the binding down and I think I will try it on a much smaller quilt first ;) The backing fabric is a 108" from Henry Glass fabrics called Baroque Ivy Swirls. After how long the top took to piece, I really did not want to piece the back, too, so I went the easy route.
I am SO pleased with this quilt! It took quite a while, but I have dreamed of a hounds tooth quilt for my bed since I first started quilting. And now my dream has come true! I feel like I learned so much from this quilt- from accurate piecing to basting technique to quilting more consistent straight lines. It was a lot of work, but definitely worth it in the end! I am going to pop it in the wash now so we can start using it ASAP!
I'll show you some pictures of Vegas soon, promise! There is a delicious Gordon Ramsay burger to talk about and another sewing project I finished yesterday- details soon!
Thanks for stopping by! Linking up to Finish it Up Friday at Crazy Mom Quilts and TGIFF at Dreaming in Patchwork!
Congrats on your finish, it's really beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteHow big are the blocks for this? It's really quite lovely, and I'm trying to get a sense of size.
ReplyDeleteCongrats, Anna, on the finish! Excellent work. Your quilt is wonderful and very inspiring. Thanks for sharing ... :) Pat
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that backing fabric! Dude, kudos on this. It turned out beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI just LOVE the look. I totally feel you pain for getting somewhere all ready to take pictures and then the sprinklers just ruin the plan.
ReplyDeleteGreat!!
ReplyDeleteEven more fabulous now it's quilted! I love the straight line grid you've chosen :)
ReplyDeletecongrats on a great finish! thanks for linking up to TGIFF!
ReplyDeleteGreat finish! I also, would like to know the size of the blocks. =). The quilting looks very nice.
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You should be pleased! Great quilt! Classic pattern! And your quilting is perfect!
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