just in time for Fresh sewing day!
Whilst watching the Olympics opening ceremony on Friday, I finished stitching down the binding on my rainbow bloom. Oh how I love this quilt, it has usurped the HMM quilt as my all time favourite. Aneela's pattern is fab, with well written and easy to follow instructions.
I am taking this quilt to Ireland with me to get some decent pics and then it's coming right back home, to live on my sofa.
Quilt stats:
Approx 73" square
112 dresdens in 34 different fabrics
A million and 1 hand stitches (okay maybe that's a slight exaggeration and I did have help on the third dresden plate)
Background fabric - Kona White
Backing and Binding - Moda extra wide dotty in grey.
July was another month of little projects for me. I did a lot of hand sewing, which I am finally starting to like.
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| July's makes |
August is going to be another handstitchy month as I quilt my BQS mini and attempt to make a EPP pillow.
I am linking up with Lynne's Fresh sewing day and WIP Wednesday.
I think I'm in love with all the stuff you've made. And it sounds so exotic to "take this quilt to Ireland" to photograph it!
ReplyDeleteYou have made so many beautiful things this month - you could be some sort of quilty Olympic eventer!
ReplyDeleteTons of pretty and cute projects. If that's possivle, your quilt looks even more beautiful now that it's all done. I never thought I'd fall in love with hand stitching, either, and here I am using it for more and more neat finishes AND finding it relaxing! :)
ReplyDeleteLove that Bloom, it really works well with the rainbow!
ReplyDeleteYour Bloom is so gorgeous - so glad I could help out with the hand stitching. I might just have to make one - seeing how beautiful yours and Charlotte's are (and Aneela's too of course).
ReplyDeleteWow, you finished a lot in July. Your blooming quilt is beautiful. P.S. I love hand sewing.
ReplyDeleteWow - spectacular! Also v impressed with your various crafty makes for July - you have been busy - love the circle of flying rainbow geese!
ReplyDeleteThe quilt is beautiful, as is the other one in light blue, grey and terra (?).
ReplyDeleteRelieved that sanity prevailed in the end - blooomin` marvelous.
ReplyDeleteOh Bloom is simply amazing!! I didn't realise just how big it is - what a fantastic finish. Love love love.
ReplyDeleteSo so beautiful Kelly! I ♥ it!
ReplyDeletewow! Gorgeous rainbow bloom quilt - love the prints you've chosen. Lovely small projects too! =)
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous Kelly - it has turned out so well. And your July makes are all fab - I really covet that little dresden ipad case!
ReplyDeleteIt is an accomplishment for sure : ) Enjoy
ReplyDeleteYour bloom quilt is gorgeous! I don't blame you for keeping it all for yourself :-)
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amanda@materialgirlquilts.com
loving that bloom, and well done on the binding - I know how you hate that!
ReplyDeleteYour bloom quilt is on MY list of favorites! What a beauty!
ReplyDeletelooks great, look at all that hand stitching!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a labor of love your Rainbow Bloom is! I don't know that I could've ripped out the stitches as you did during your first round of quilting. I applaud your determination and patience :) It's a *stunning* result.
ReplyDeleteBest Bloom quilt I've seen.
ReplyDeleteYour bloom quilt is just perfect. LOVE it :) The quilting is spectacular!
ReplyDeleteThat quilt is a stunner - be warned somebody in Ireland will want to keep it!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad it is going to live with you after all. :) I can't wait to see the fancy Irish pictures. :)
ReplyDeleteSo glad that you are going to bring that gorgeous quilt home with you again.
ReplyDeleteI so want to see it IRL one day - maybe at next year's Fat Quarterly Retreat.
Are you enjoying all your hand sewing?
Do try to keep the Bloom away from any more soy sauce, though, eh? :-)
ReplyDeleteOlympic binding he medal to you xxxx
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog. Wow, that bloom quilt is fantastic! Every project you showed is simply beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous bloom quilt.
ReplyDeleteBlooming gorgeous! The quilt is stunning and I love each of your lovely makes! Great month :)
ReplyDeleteDitto!!! I love it
ReplyDeleteI am so in love with your bloom quilt!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt, Kelly! I knew it would be gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYour Bloom quilt is incredibly gorgeous! Thanks for linking up to WIP Wednesday!
ReplyDeleteJust beautful worth every stitch.
ReplyDeleteYou are sure you want to keep your bloom quilt... I can look after it for you, it is SO beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely divine!
ReplyDeleteSo great to finish one so big this month. Looking good.
ReplyDeletethis quilt is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt, it's a gorgeous pattern and the colours are just fab. It sounds like it's been a bit of a trial too! Well done :)
ReplyDeleteHow did I miss this post about your finished quilt?! This is gorgeous. You should be very proud! I can't wait to see the pictures of it in Ireland, I wish I could take pics of my quilts in Ireland :). I am also still drooling over your dresden ipad cover. I love the newsprint fabric as the background.
ReplyDeleteCute work you have going on there. It all looks great!
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