Sunday, October 28, 2018

Slices of Spring


This is a double-bed or queen-sized quilt that I have made from part of a layer cake of Sundrops by Corey Yoder for Moda, such a pretty range of colours and prints.

The quilt measures 72"square - at 180cm wide it was just a bit of a stretch for Kieran to hold the corners out flat (even though he is now six foot tall himself! Needed another adult but Brian is away today playing bowls for Southland...)





I used a pattern called 'Cake Slices' by Cheryl Brickey of Meadow Mist Designs - I had won two free patterns from joining in with an online linky party (I think that's what it was?) and have managed to make two quilts from the one layer cake (will share the second quilt when it is finished.)




The backing is made from two coral-based prints ( I especially love the glasses print) 
and the binding is a gorgeous lime green.




I had made the top in the school holidays in Sept-Oct but wasn't sure how to quilt it.
Then I saw this video by Christa Watson showing how to FMQ her 'cursive Ls' 
and knew they would be great for the sashing.
For the blocks I created a six/seven petalled flower that echoes out to the edge of each block.







This quilt is destined for the auction at the Southland Bowls Charity Tournament next weekend that Brian has been invited to take part in. This quilt was also one of my 2018 Finish Along fourth quarter goals.

Linking up with Myra's Finish or Not Friday linky party - and Amanda Jean's Finish It Up Friday linky party - kia ora to everyone!
Here are some southern spring shots to finish with...








18 comments:

  1. Love your quilt Jenny, gorgeous colours.

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    1. Thank you Joyce, the big photo just doesn't do the colours justice but they are very pretty up close.

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    2. I think I am going to pinch your cursive L's quilting idea!

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    3. They are super easy to do Joyce and so effective.

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  2. Very sweet and pretty quilt. I really like your quilted flowers design.

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    1. Cheers for that - I needed something quick but effective!

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  3. Your quilt and flowers are both lovely.

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    1. Thank you Yvonne - it's always to get a finish!

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  4. I like your flower pattern quilting on your lovely quilt. Those rhodos are spectacular!

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    1. I love the flowers of spring - walking around the town is so delightful at this time of year.

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  5. Thank you so much for sharing your flowers. We are at the overcast and no color of leaves time of the year. Your flowers really brightened my day!
    Love your quilt, too.
    Hugs

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    1. That's one of the things I love most about spring/summer - all the floral colours everywhere.

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  6. A lovely quilt, such a pretty pastel palette. And your quilting is great!

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    1. Thanks Linda, that layer cake had been 'laying' in the stash for a while, so it was good to get it used. Now need to finish up the 'little sister' quilt that used the rest of the blocks.

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  7. What a sweet finish! love the fabrics.

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    1. Thank you Heide - my husband received an email from the man who bought the quilt at the charity auction to say his wife really loves it; am so happy it has found a home that appreciates it too!

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  8. Lovely quilt...and I love of hearing about your process of planning the quilting. Congrats on the finish and on behalf of the enitre FAL crew, thanks for participating!

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    1. Cheers Lynne, thanks for hosting! Now I must get her sister quilt completed (I got distracted/interrupted by another quilt challenge LOL!)

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