Monday 2 January 2012

Happy New Year

A break from blogging but not necessarily from quilting.

I've finished the whopper of a quilt that turned out to be my Modern Whimsy one.

 

Quilted in a simple grid system with a white thread.
The binding is a Kona solid -  Chartreuse - one of my favourites.


Inside shot because the wind was being too windy, hence the colours are not looking so bright.


For the back I took two of the Modern Whimsy fabrics, along with the Kona Chartreuse as well as Kona Cyan and Jade and cut them up into five inch squares and really randomly pieced them. Just to add to the randomness and to keep the eyes interested, I added in bands of Kona Jade and Cyan and one rogue block from another Modern Whimsy fabric from the front of the quilt.

It's been a long while since I have made/quilted a quilt this large on my sewing machine but it is completely do-able.

Penguin shot?

Daughter No. 1's shadow on the quilt as she took the picture as the quilt was too heavy for her to hold.
Me, holding the quilt line but with tongue hanging out in deep concentration.


Happy New Year!
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23 comments:

  1. Kelly2 January 2012 at 11:43

    I can't decide which I love more, the front or the back! Stunning quilt :)

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  2. mtnquiltr2 January 2012 at 13:54

    Just beautiful, front and back! The straight line quilting suits it really well.

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  3. beaquilter2 January 2012 at 14:21

    what a cool quilt and LOVE the backing!

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  4. Kristie2 January 2012 at 16:48

    The backing is awesome, very reversible. I love it! Nicely finished :)

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  5. Kati2 January 2012 at 17:38

    I love this quilt. The fabric is fun and the pattern is just perfect for it.

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  6. Siobhan2 January 2012 at 17:59

    Beautiful...very colourful.

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  7. Diane-crewe2 January 2012 at 18:32

    it is lovely just right for snuggling under xx

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  8. jednoiglec2 January 2012 at 19:05

    Both sides are great!
    Happy New Year, Alison:)

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  9. Lindsay@fortheloveofcotton2 January 2012 at 19:46

    I love this quilt. Very nice finish, front and back! I love the straight line quilting. Happy New Year!

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  10. Mrs Flying Blind...2 January 2012 at 20:05

    I love it!!!
    This family is guilty of the thinking-tongue requirement too!!

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  11. ScissorsandThread2 January 2012 at 20:15

    Another fabulous quilt, love the skinny border and the back almost more than the front.

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  12. Trudi2 January 2012 at 20:18

    Stonker of a whopper! Love it! love the back, and have a particular love of chartreus myself! Lol Happy New Year!

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  13. Leanne2 January 2012 at 21:09

    It's a wonderful quilt, I love both sides! Sounds like a wonderful holiday and a happy new year to you too!

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  14. Judith, Belfast2 January 2012 at 23:16

    LOL! My hubby sticks his tongue out too when he's concentrating or working on something!! Beautiful quilt A! Wonderful quilting too! I don't know how you've the patience for pieced backs too - stunning! Jxo

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  15. Annabella3 January 2012 at 00:04

    Quite simply stunning.

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  16. Laurie Wisbrun | Scarlet Fig3 January 2012 at 17:54

    Completely stunning!!!! I'm totally guilt of the tongue out when I'm quilting :)

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  17. Archie The Wonder Dog3 January 2012 at 21:42

    Fabulous quilt! And another great penguin shot!

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  18. Jen4 January 2012 at 01:54

    Very nice! I love the colors!

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  19. Deb4 January 2012 at 04:04

    I just love this quilt. So pretty.

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  20. Lynne4 January 2012 at 22:33

    Lovely quilt - I love your choice of quilting!

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  21. Nicky5 January 2012 at 20:18

    Double A side methinks! Fabulous quilt Alison!

    Love the shot with the tongue hanging out - hehe!

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  22. Canadian Abroad5 January 2012 at 20:45

    Beautiful!!

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  23. Two Wednesdays6 January 2012 at 17:47

    Beautiful quilt - it is like having two fronts (or a double A side if we were talking vinyl singles!) My DH sticks his tongue out a bit toowhen deep in thought lol!

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