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| The top half blowing in the (very warm!) breeze. |
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| I know, I know - I should have unpegged the quilt and turned it around before taking a photo of the back! |
What do you think?
Thursday, 17 January 2013
Zoe's Quilt - Photos at Last!
I posted this a few weeks ago, but it disappeared from the blog! I must have inadvertently done something when I was fiddling with some technical things. For those who have already seen it - my apologies! For those who haven't - this is Zoe's quilt.
Well, I finished Zoe's Merrily Mermaid quilt! Unfortunately I hadn't taken photos of it in its finished state until today (Christmas came along and then it has been super hot here in Perth. Actually, Christmas is still here - we have our extended family Christmas tomorrow!).
It is HUGE! It measures 183cm (72") x 287cm (113"). As you can see the clothes line wasn't tall enough to hang it on without major 'drapage' on the grass! Due to its size I opted to stitch in the ditch (I cannot tell you how sore my arm muscles were the next day!!) around all the different sized blocks that comprise the centre, as well as along each of the borders. I'm not adverse to adding some more quilting later on - perhaps some FMQ in the borders. For now I am glad to have it finished and enjoy seeing it on Zoe's bed!
I am really happy with the back of the quilt. I didn't have enough of the pink for the entire back and I'm glad, as I like a pieced back. Whilst it doesn't look like it in the photo, the purple panel is centred and is from the same fabric range as the pink (don't ask me what it is!).
What do you think?
What do you think?
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STUNNING!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Gab. Such a good feeling to finish it!
DeleteI think it looks wonderful xx well done x
ReplyDeleteThanks Diane. This quilt was a couple of years in the making, so I am thrilled to have finally completed it (I'm hoping for quite a few more WIP finishes this year!).
DeleteIts lovely Jeneta, any little girl would be proud to own this beauty.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sue! I'm pleased with it and Zoe loves it so mission accomplished. I am very glad to get it off my sewing table (so I can try some of the scrappy trip along blocks!).
ReplyDeleteAmazing quilt Jeneta!! I would have loved a mermaid quilt when I was younger. I'm glad I found your blog, I really love your plump partridges too!
ReplyDeleteLishaxx
Thanks Lisha - I am so very glad to have finished the quilt. It was dragging on a bit! The plump partridges are very cute aren't they?! They are actually pretty quick to make (I think its not having to hand stitch the tail closed) and make great little gifts. I am yet to make one for home, but when I do I think I'll pop it on a door knob and display it all year round. Love to you and your family, Jeneta x
DeleteThose swimming mermaids are fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThanks Beth! I am sooooo glad I finally finished it. I love the patterns from Hot Possum, though I think I will limit the number of applique quilts I do, as they are extremely time consuming. Two children down, two to go!!
DeleteThat is a gorgeous quilt, Jeneta!Hot Possum patterns are so much fun!
ReplyDeleteI'm very happy you linked to your blog on f/b so that I could find it. I look forward to having a good look :)