Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Batik Beach Quilt DONE!

Finally finished my beach quilt and I just love it!!! I used my dark blue hand dyed fabric that I originally planned to use for the backing for the binding and it looks fantastic. I learnt that hand stitching my dyed binding fabric onto a quilt with my dyed fabric on the back is very hard to do.  Took three days to stitch and I had to use a thimble which I never use for binding.  But it was all worth it in the end.  I used my Dragonfly Pond Pantograph with a light beige thread.   This is the first time I have used my new Quilter's Dream Deluxe cotton batting, it is wonderful to quilt with and has a great loft to it.
I loved this quilt so much I even painted my toes to match!!! ( And I rarely paint my toes!)
 Only two more days until I make the draw for the Totebag Giveaway
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13 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 28, 2010 at 7:32 PM

    Yours will be the most fashionanle beach around. You may have started a trend. I have never heard of painting your toenails to match the beach quilt but....you see what I mean by starting a trend. Your beach quilt is fantastic. Love those dragonflies. They will be good to have around if the mosquitoes show up! Happy sunbathing. Hope the sun shines on your birthday so you can make use of your quilt. A

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  2. ColeenJuly 28, 2010 at 8:01 PM

    I love the quilt,the colors are beautiful and so is the quilting....the toenails aren't bad either!

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  3. AnonymousJuly 28, 2010 at 9:05 PM

    Almost too nice to use! The dragonfly stitching sets it off perfectly. Love the colours! Every job of yours is a good one.
    Cyn

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  4. Borderline QuilterJuly 29, 2010 at 9:06 AM

    Love your 'BBQ'....
    Hope you have a wonderful Birthday Kathy

    Best Wishes
    Kay in Scotland

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  5. AnonymousJuly 29, 2010 at 10:12 AM

    WOW, it makes a wonderful dock blanket too! Many suns to enjoy while laying on this blanket; and yes the dragonflies will certainly help with the mosquitoes. Good job on matching up the nail polish! You will find in your 40's that you have time to paint your toes... ha ha! G

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  6. JomVacayJuly 29, 2010 at 8:09 PM

    I love u quilt!.The color looks beautiful.Good job of batik.Wait until u check my website about handmade batik at www.blossombatik.com

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  7. Nadine MorrisonJuly 30, 2010 at 9:22 AM

    Always have to check your site to see what you are up to even when I am holidays. Love your quilt and your toes! I am going to do one of these too. They are a great design. Of course, after I finish a few UFO's

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  8. HelenJuly 30, 2010 at 12:37 PM

    I love everything about this quilt! It turned out so beautifully, what a joy it will be to use on the beach...everyone will want one!!

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  9. Linda CraigAugust 3, 2010 at 10:42 AM

    Cute toes and beautiful quilt! Always such awesome work!

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  10. Linda CraigAugust 3, 2010 at 10:42 AM

    Cute toes and beautiful quilt! Always such awesome work!

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  11. Cheryl Loves Quilts and DogsJanuary 20, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    It is beautiful. I love batik, those colors are wonderful and I love the ocean! One of the best uses of color combined with a pattern I have seen. What is the pattern called?

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  12. Kathy SchwartzJanuary 20, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    Hi Cheryl,
    Your a no reply blogger so I hope you see my answer here!
    I used Eliza's Backporch Crazy Curves templates to make the blocks and the layout is my own creation. Lots of planned randomness :)

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    1. Cheryl Loves Quilts and DogsJanuary 15, 2014 at 7:23 PM

      I don't even know what a no reply blogger is but I love that quilt! I got the templates you are talking about and am collecting batik fabrics...

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