It took me a month to quilt the blocks and join them with the sashing. It took another month to add the borders and quilt them. But all in all, I think the final product was worth the time.
I literally went through miles of Aurifil thread. I really love this thread. It's thin, but strong and goes through my machine wonderfully. I love that I can change the end of the spool so that the thread can come off it the other direction.
There is new spool of off-white thread on the right side is because the first spool is completely use. I think if I had used just one color I would have gone through four or more spools. I think my husband has figured out that I horde Aurifil thread more than fabric. Although he's not complaining too much, this is his favorite quilt to date.
I spent a lot of time going through lots and lots of
Leah Day's FMQ fills. It was a blast using so many of them.
The quilt is a generous queen size and I used Quilters Dream Puff batting. It was constructed using QAYG (quilt-as-you-go) methods and faux piped binding. You can see tutorials for these techniques on my t
utorial page.
I'm linking up today with
Richard and Tanya Quilts for Finish Friday,
Quokka Quilts for TGIFF and The
Free-Motion Quilting Project for FMQ Friday.
Color Me Quilty!
Pat
It is stunning, Pat. Totally worth the wait and they are going to absolutely love it! I LOVE the binding! Great work, it must feel so good to have it finished!
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing - those oranges just glow.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! So much design and detail.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous Pat. I have loved following your progress on this quilt and enjoyed each step along the way. The recipients will treasure it for many years to come. Great job.
ReplyDeleteWow-it is a MASTERPIECE!
ReplyDeleteAlso, I didn't know the end could be switched on the spool.
Beautiful Pat! The detail quilting is amazing.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful quilt!
ReplyDeletewhoa - YEAH it was worth the time. :) Very, very cool. I've noticed the bases pop off the threads, but I've never needed to switch my Aurifils around. Do they work better for you that way? What is your machine? I'm still goggling over your FMQ work :) Love how it flows from block to block. Adore that this quilt is equally striking front and back.
ReplyDeleteWow. Amazing. I do love it, the back just as much as the front!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely outstanding, you have outdone yourself. Congratulations on an awesome quilt.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day.
Always, Queenie
Very nice. I have not used Aurifil thread. I am going to give it a try. What type and weight did you use?
ReplyDeleteThis quilt takes my breath away. You are an amazing quilter!
ReplyDeleteThis is an amazing work of art. Every time I look at the pictures I see something I hadn't noticed before.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea how large it was. For some reason I was picturing a large wall hanging, not a queen size quilt! No wonder you did QAYG.
Thanks so much for sharing your process. I love it!
gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!
ReplyDeleteThat is amazing Pat :) Great finish :)
ReplyDeleteWow, I'm only learning stippling at the moment so I'm in awe of your work on this quilt. So much time and effort and it looks great!
ReplyDeleteSo amazing. So is it going on your bed or are you hanging it. Sure to win some prizes!
ReplyDeleteYay! you've finished! This is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt! The backing is my favorite, the oranges are so lovely. They could use it as double sided quilt.
ReplyDeleteAwesome FMQ work.
Most beautiful modern quilt, I was very curious from the beginning!
ReplyDeleteWow, that is truly beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis is incredible! All that time (and thread!) was definitely worth it. :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! The quilting extending into the borders/sashing is such a great design element. Lovely lovely job.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful! Great job on the quilting!
ReplyDeleteCarol
Wow! This is one beautiful quilt!
ReplyDeleteWhat a unique and beautiful quilt. I love it.
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