So here is what I decided on for this quilt. Just a flower design in the diamond shape, one echo and a swirl design in the melon shape and a petal and swirl combinations in the print batik blocks. The only thing I might add is another echo in the melon shape, what do you think? Does it need another echo? I'm on the fence about it.
Quilting the curved lines in the ditch and the echo have been made so much easier using these curved "Boomerang" rulers. I have been using the 15" boomerang as it has the same curve as my piecing. I originally bought them for curved crosshatching and have the 20" boomerang as well. There is also a 12" one and you can find them at DeLoa's online shop here . She has a great video on how to use them and samples of how the curved crosshatching looks.
Here is my border treatment. Circles in the green and a curly vine in the outer border which is very hard to see even standing at the machine.
I'm not quite half way done and I'm starting to lose my modivation with it. Lot's of starts and stops but I really want this one done and on my bed so I just need to focus and get it done.
Here is a view of the backing. I know it is a busy print but it's the right color beige and with it being a bed quilt no one will ever see the back anyway.
I hope you can keep your motivation going ... I think your quilt and quilting is gorgeous!! Can't wait to see it completed :)
ReplyDeletekathy...I like it alot! Can't wait to see it all done..keep going!
ReplyDeleteI love this Kathy...backing and all...how lucky that the boomerang is just the right curve...did you SID?...how nice to have a new quilt on your bed for Christmas!
ReplyDeleteKay in Scotland
I have been waiting to see what you had decided to quilt. I like the simpler treatment in the beige. A couple of Christmas cookies and something warm to drink and I am sure your motivation will return. I am looking forward to seeing the completed quilt. A
ReplyDeleteYes Kay I am doing SID to the whole quilt, how can I not with this great ruler :)
ReplyDelete"A" if you only knew how many Rolo cookies I have been eating this past few days! :)
I like the simplicity of your design and I think it defines your quilt very well. Hey, your the one that motivates me with all that you accomplish... I know you can do it and in time for the guild meeting... ha ha! G
ReplyDeleteLove the quilt Kathy. With the busy print I think one more echo will add some weight to the beige. Whatever you decide will look great!
ReplyDeleteI love what you've done with this quilt, Kathy. I LOVE swirls, so pretty and you do it all so well. Awesome job, my friend!
ReplyDeleteI too love the clean lines of your quilting. Your backtracking and execution is just perfection.... I'm not sure that I would add another echo, my suggestion is to go with what you are comfortable with. The quilt is gorgeous just the way it is to me!
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