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Wednesday, November 13, 2019

City View

Several years ago, I bought a kit from Connecting Threads called City View. The kit contained fabric from the Emma & Myrtle collection designed by Amanda Jean Nyberg.

 I finally pieced the kit and spent the last week machine quilting on my sewing machine. 



 I did my usual straight line 1/2" quilting with white thread. She measures 52" by 72".

 I had wanted to take pictures outside in the snow but it was too windy so inside the house it was!
I always like the way the straight lines look when they cross in the corners.

 I know the spacing in between the lines isn't perfect but, hey, it's quilted!

 This was a very easy pattern to make. I like the bright colors and the binding stripe looks lovely!
For backing I used fabric from Amanda Jean's Good Neighbors fabric line which also came from Connecting Threads.

 I don't have plans as to who the recipient of this quilt will be but someone will need a quilt and I'll have one ready to go.

 Linking to Midweek Makers, Peacock Party, Confessions of a Fabric Addict, TGIFF!, Brag About Your Beauties, Finished Or Not Friday, Free Motion Mavericks
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14 comments:

  1. Karen - Quilts...etc.November 13, 2019 at 8:18 PM

    that is a nice quilt - I need to get several easy quilts ready to keep on hand.

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  2. Carla A Few Of My Favorite ThingsNovember 13, 2019 at 9:00 PM

    Looks great! Perfect quilt to do some straight line quilting. Awesome job!

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  3. Jayne HonnoldNovember 13, 2019 at 10:12 PM

    Great job! This looks fantastic, Gretchen. And there's no need to apologize for crooked quilting lines. First, it's done, and second, the crookedness gives it interest. I like to see occasional "off" aspects of quilts - lost points, tilted edges, and your kind of quilting. I love it! Well done.

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  4. Created by KathiNovember 14, 2019 at 7:56 AM

    I love your finish you are sharing! I have a couple kits in the closet that are "fermenting" I guess... seeing your City View makes me want to pull one out.. maybe that will be focus for 2020 :)
    I love your organic straight lines... you do a great shop with that! My cross overs may wind up having pleats so I avoid crossing lines... even though I use a walking foot... lol!
    Enjoy your snow <3 Kathi

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  5. Chopin - A Passionate QuilterNovember 14, 2019 at 1:49 PM

    Very cute quilt and the backing fabric is so pretty! Like the binding also! I do not know, but the lines look good to me! Another finish and here I sit!!!! Going to try out the changes to the LA! Hugs

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  6. GlendaNovember 15, 2019 at 6:41 AM

    I all ways think the straight lines look so classical, simple but elegant. It makes in to a charming quilt some one will be very happy to snuggle under it. Happy sewing and stay warm. Cheers Glenda

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  7. RamonaNovember 15, 2019 at 7:46 AM

    I have gotten so I love straight line quilting, too. Your finished quilt is so pretty. Love the striped binding!

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  8. grammajudybNovember 15, 2019 at 9:57 AM

    Amanda Jean Nyberg, one of my favorite designers. This is a great one! Your finish is wonderful!

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  9. JennyNovember 15, 2019 at 3:50 PM

    Such a lovely quilt, and I like walking foot quilting too, it always looks good.

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  10. chrisknitsNovember 15, 2019 at 6:17 PM

    What a sweet quilt!! I love striped bindings. Thanks for linking up with TGIFF!

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  11. NancyNovember 15, 2019 at 8:43 PM

    It's just beautiful. I don't like blue and yet there are some blues that draw me to them. This is one of those!

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  12. Alycia~QuiltygirlNovember 16, 2019 at 5:12 PM

    I like it! The colors are so sweet and fresh! and yep - it the winds blowing its just as much fun to take photos!

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  13. SusanNovember 17, 2019 at 2:09 PM

    Truly an adorable quilt!

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  14. MuvNovember 29, 2019 at 5:50 AM

    Hello Gretchen,

    What I beautiful quilt! The simplicity of design, and the contrast of the red with the muted colours, make a perfect combination.

    Thank you for linking up with Free Motion Mavericks. Your quilt is this week's featured project!

    Love, Muv

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