My small quilt group is doing a 12 x 12 color challenge each month this year. For some reason, I haven't been sharing them on the blog- I should update with all of them.
I missed the February meeting and just now got around to catching up with that quilt. I decided to try a few new things with it. First- I wove the center instead of piecing it. I think the weaving makes a really cool look, but for a sampler quilt like this I didn't spend the time making sure it was perfectly centered, I probably should have, as the ends get cut off unevenly.
And second, I hand stitched the binding to the back, instead of bringing it to the front and machine stitching. I used Mirage fabric from Connecting Threads, and the way it is printed if you hit it just right it brings up white thread :( But you can reall only see that very close up.
These aren't my favorite colors, but overall, I think it looks pretty cool. I didn't quilt the middle with the weaving. It should be fine on a wall hanging, but that big spot without quilting really makes me want to do something with it!
2 comments:
Hello Jessim,
This little quilt is beautiful, I love the woven centre! Perhaps a little button or a bead here and there in the middle of a square would be a nice touch.
Would you like to link up to the new linky I have started, Free Motion Mavericks? It's early days yet, and it would be lovely to see you there. Here is the link:-
http://lizzielenard-vintagesewing.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/free-motion-mavericks-week-3.html
Love from hot and sunny(!) England, Muv
Thank you for linking up Jessim. The more I look at this quilt the more I like it. The colours are so soft and subtle.
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