This is one that has been in the works for a while. I gave her the flimsy a couple of years ago and then promised to machine quilt it for her. Well, long story short, I chickened out. I just didn't want to wreck it. Roberta of Cocoa and Quilts to the rescue!
She has done just a perfect job of the quilting - so much better than I could ever have done. The spider web stitching is ideal for the improv webs...
and this wonderful little pumpkin pattern stitched throughout the border sets it off perfectly.
I still love the pieced triangles that join all of the spiderwebs with their shards of colour. Roberta stitched 1/4" in from the edge of each triangle and then used a lovely swirl pattern to soften things up.
The backing is a little funky too. These great pumpkins combined with the orange and black harlequin print add a little fun. The quilt is about 5 feet square so it can be used either as a wall hanging or a tablecloth. If she wants to hang it I added a split sleeve to the back (Roberta showed me how to make a split sleeve that is stitched into the binding- the first quilt sleeve I've ever made). And a Hang It Dang It was included if she is keen to have it on the wall.
Jane is the Queen of Halloween and, much as I love this quilt (I think it's one the most favourite items I've made), I couldn't imagine it going to a better home, especially one where I have a good chance of having visiting rights....M
I love the contemporary look of the quilt you made Jane. With some of the piecing extending out in the border the quilt is so fun and modern. The quilting designs just add to the details. What a wonderful retirement gift for your friend. I can see where it might have been hard to give away.
ReplyDeleteVery cute coffee cups - I can really identify with the inscription! Terrific range of oranges making up the pumpkins - like how they float out into the border - lots of movement with the quilting design too...a great combination and a gift your friend will treasure!
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ReplyDeleteLove the finished quilt, the colours look amazing and the quilting completes it beautifully
Well worth the wait for completion
So nice! Great color combination!
ReplyDeleteWhat a kind and generous gift for your Halloween loving friend!! Nice job with the non-traditional pumpkin design. I absolutely LOVE it!
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