This quilt started life as a travelling quilt bee with the Bumbling Honeys quilt bee. We each made a starter block ( in theory anyway!) and it was posted around each bee member to add blocks according to our specifications. I specified a limited palette of solids only fabric in a mid century modern design. It more than exceeded my expectations, with some lovely touches.
Sadly I'm very disappointed by my quilting. It looks fantastic from a distance, and I used it as a practice piece. However, I was having tremendous tension problems and the back is dreadful. Fortunately , I'm going to use it as a wall hanging, so the back won't show.It's also quite small so perfect for this use.
Some of the quilting designs worked better than others. I'm not a fan of feathers and prefer the more graphic straight line style.
I added a binding in a black solid fabric which frames it well I think.
I've added a hanging sleeve to the back.
Quilt Stats
Size:46 x 44 inches
Front made from quilting bee blocks
Back : Kaffe Fassett
Wadding: 100% cotton from roll
Quilted with Glide in grey on top and decob light grey on back
Binding : Bella black solid
Your quilt has a lot of pop. It's beautiful! I like how you experimented with the quilting :)
ReplyDeleteThe back quilting may be dreadful to you but the front, oh my it is extremely beautiful. Well done!
ReplyDeleteGreat finish! I generally don't worry about backs, as long as it holds together and looks good on the front. The front looks great! Love the colors!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful version of a MidMod motif. The colors are really pretty.
ReplyDeleteFabulous midcentury modern designs. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteFantastic ! I Love the design and colour scheme.
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