A couple of
posts ago I commented that I had finished a quilt... but I didn't have any photos to share. Today I managed to grab a few moments to photograph it.
So very exciting to have my first finish of the year, I hope it is a sign that I am getting the year off to a good start!!
Anyway, here it is.
The quilt is called Birdy Love and is one I did for my favourite
quiltshop. We ran it as a BOM and it was a Quilt As You Go project. It focussed on practising free motion quilting. Each month participants received the fabrics/pattern for completing/quilting one block. I kept the applique/piecing fairly straight forward so we could quickly get to the quilting. It was a challenge every month to come up with a different technique or design, but I did enjoy it and learnt heaps as well.
Those who kept up will have a completed quilt pretty much as soon as they finish the last block!
Here are some photos of various elements - some, but not all, I have shared here before.
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This picture and the one above it show designs by Lori Kennedy of
Inbox Jaunt. She kindly gave me permission to use her designs. |
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| All finished quilts deserve an Arty Pic! |
Whew, like I say, great to have a finish!!!...... Now onto another project... :-)
Happy stitching everyone,
Have a great day!
such a sweet quilt Raewyn. Congrats on your first finish for 2014!
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Dear Raewyn,
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely finish first in 2014. You did a very good job and the quilting is amazing.
Many hugs and until soon.
sigisart
Hi Raewyn,
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely quilt...and the quilting is amazing....
☆* Liebe Grüße Klaudia * ★
Your quilt is adorable! The appliqué and quilting are exquisite. Well done!
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely Raewyn, such beautiful quilting. The birdies are so cute.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful quilt and your quilting is fabulous
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that quilt!!! I DON'T need another project, but this is one that I would love to do someday!! What a great job!! I assume you did/designed it for the shop? Wonderful, my friend!! Love the artsy photo!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings and hugs!
This quilt is a real beauty. And absolutely great, your quilting skills. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteHurray! A finish is such a glorious feeling to a quilter. Looks like a fun project with a lot of variety to keep it interesting.
ReplyDeleteWish I lived nearby and was a participant!! How delightful!
ReplyDeletethat would of been a great BOM. May it be the first of many finishes for 2014,
ReplyDeleteI would have loved to learn this FMQ from you. What wonderful designs, and so beautifully executed! Your blocks are a great showcase for the quilting, while still maintaining a very cute design. Nice work.
ReplyDeleteI have been curious as to how you quilt that pattern in the center when you have to work around the applique. How do you keep the flow of the grid-work in the middle?
Your quilting is just beautiful. Congratulations on your first finish for the year.
ReplyDeletePrachtig quiltwerk !
ReplyDeletesuch cheerful colors and beautiful quilting!!!!Well Done!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your first finish for the year , it is fantastic in every way , love the design and your quilting is wonderful , you are very talented !
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely first finish.Your quilting is superb!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's fabulous and I love all the quilting on it too.....
ReplyDeleteHugz
beautiful finish Reawyn and the different quilting is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLove your arty pic!
So sweet and adorable! Congrats on the finish!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Raewyn!
ReplyDeleteWell done! It's always more rewarding to go with your own designs. Do you think you'll make another quilt as you go project? This one is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIT's beautiful! And your quilting is amazing. Great first finish.
ReplyDeleteThank you for a wonderful quilt design Raewyn. You might have been challenged coming up with the free motion quilting designs but I can assure you us beginner quilters were even more challenged completing each block. I loved the process and appreciate all your hard work. Thank you
ReplyDeletethis is a real beauty, are you going to put it into quilt show, you need to let as many see it as possible and your quilting is brilliant
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! a very good start to the year! And what a good way to learn/practise quilting on a Quilt as you go - very manageable.
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Well done Raewyn. Blow that trumpet loud and be proud of your finish. Doesn't it feel good? Xxx
ReplyDeleteNot just a finish. It's a beautiful one. Those red birds are so cute and your quilting is stunning.
ReplyDeleteWOW!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Raewyn.
I really enjoyed your photos of the process, when it's broken down into sections it's not so scarey!!!
Your free motion stitching on the birdhouse is perfect.
My FMS looks completely different to yours!
I can't change the position of the feed dogs on my machine so it makes it a tricky manoeuver!
lovely to see a finish so early in the year - well done you!
Hugs
Shane
the birdy at the top left is my favourite! Looks really good all put together, yay for a finish in 2014!
ReplyDeleteGreat first finish and I love the quilting, really sets it off
ReplyDeleteFantastic first finish! Love the quilt and your quilting really sets it off. Nola
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful and the quilting is stunning.
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely quilt. Gorgeous blocks and lovely quilting.
ReplyDeleteWow its so awesome! Love love it, and the quilting is divine! Well done you for auch a gorgeous finish :)
ReplyDeleteLovely! The quilting job has impressed me, amazing!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your wonderful finish. It is a lovely quilt and the fmq is just great!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Raewyn, what a fantastic start to 2014! I love how the quilt as you go means its 'finished' so much quicker...
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty, how lucky to already have a finish, well done. Just love your quilting. Hope those bush fires have stopped at least its not like Australia at the moment. take care, keep stitching
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