I used my Elna 720 machine for quilting, it can be challenging maneuvering everything through the throat but I got 'er done.
I had blocks left from piecing the front of the quilt and added them to the backing.
I used a light variegated blue thread to quilt diagonally through the white block. I didn't want to use plain white thread, I thought the white blocks needed something to brighten them. I left the turquoise blocks unquilted.
For the border I used the Baptist Fan design. The first item I ever quilted with the Baptist Fan was a little doll quilt. I did a terrible job but that's how we learn. My curves are much smoother now without zigs or zags. I really am improving with my machine stitching but I'm careful to not use too complicated of designs.
A different thread was used for the border, a darker variegated turquoise thread. I thought the thread used on the white would be too light for the borders.
The finished quilt measures 53" by 69", a nice snuggling size.
All of these fabrics are leftover from the quilts I made for Joanna last year. I didn't have the backing/border fabric last year or it would have appeared in her quilts.
This is going to be a summer birthday gift for a friend, I think she'll be quite surprised.
This was the 2nd quilt I've quilted in my spring quilting journey, two completed, several more to quilt!
Linking to Oh Scrap, To Do Tuesday, Wednesday Wait Loss, Put Your Foot Down, I Quilted This!, TGIFF!, Finished or Not Friday, Patchwork & Quilts
Super cute and simple quilt! Love it!
ReplyDeleteThis simple quilt is one of the prettiest quilts I've ever seen! I remember seeing it and loving it after your retreat. Beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteI make so many quilts that have small blocks and a lot of pieces. It's a relief to just sew strips! I enjoy the simple beauty of a patchwork quilt, I'm going to make more like this one but in different colors.
DeleteSimple quilts can be so pretty. Nice finish.
ReplyDeleteI love teal and this is such a pretty quilt! Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
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Such a gorgeous colour and a great finish. xx
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty & calming colors,I luv how you incorporated a row of blocks onto the back
ReplyDeleteThat I one pretty finish! I love your pieced back!
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is lovely, Gretchen. My fav color and made with squares always sings to me.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt. The colors are so soothing, and made me think SPA time.
ReplyDeleteI love that quilt. What a nice gift for your friend.
ReplyDeleteTruly a beautiful quilt. I love the colors, and the leftovers on the back are just darling.
ReplyDeleteTeal being one of my favorite colors makes me fall in love with your quilt!
ReplyDeleteThe binding adds a nice final touch, too!
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is so pretty, Gretchen! Love the backing too.
ReplyDeleteHi Gretchen, what a lovely quilt! Do you draw out your Baptist fan before you quilt it? It looks great. Enjoy your Spring quilting - I look forward to seeing them all. Thanks for linking up to I Quilted This!
ReplyDeleteYes, I definitely drew the curves on before stitching.
DeleteLucky friend, what a great gift.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty quilt, your friend is going to love it! Beautiful quilting and binding, thank you for sharing this lovely finish and linking up!
ReplyDeletepretty quilt - The simple ones are always wonderful
ReplyDeleteCongrats on getting another quilt top finished. You are doing really well on your machine quilting too. The more you do, the better you get.
ReplyDeleteThe monochomatic teals/turquoises are so soothing! Congratulations on the finish.
ReplyDeleteSo very pretty and LOVE the inclusion of the blocks onto the back - This is a great one!!!
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