Last Custom Quilt for 2015!
This gorgeous quilt made by my friend and customer, Joy, was my last big custom finish for 2015! The pattern is a BOM, by Nancy Rink, called El Camino Real. It was a real challenge because I chose to do an intricate border, loaded with ruler work. I mixed free motion work with computer quilting. It hardly pays to work so hard in a busy fabric that will never be seen. Save the spectacular stuff for solid areas of fabric!
Just for fun I measured how many feet of ruler work went into that crazy border……33 linear feet! Trust me, it was worth it in the end, but it almost drove me to drink ;)!! I love how it turned out and so did Joy. I look forward to many more beautiful quilts in 2016. Thanks for following my journey! Happy New Year!!!
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leeanne
January 1, 2016
Fabulous job! A biggie, I bet you were pleased to have it finished. Happy New Year!
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January 4, 2016
Thanks Leeanne! Yes, the finish was fabulous!!!
Freda Butler
January 1, 2016
This was a beautiful quilt to begin with but your quilting made it magnificent. The back became as beautiful as the front and could be used both ways.
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January 4, 2016
Thanks Freda! I know, I love the back almost as much!
Mona Keegan
January 2, 2016
That is one truly amazing and beautiful quilt! Thanks for sharing.
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January 4, 2016
Thanks Mona!
Tracy
January 6, 2016
I finished this same quilt top earlier this year. I was having trouble trying to come up with ways to quilt the sampler squares. I like your design, is it free hand, template or other ?
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January 6, 2016
Hi Tracy, it is a mix of everything. Mostly free motion, but computerized quilting in the pieced blocks.
Nicolette
January 8, 2016
I love this quilt pattern, I love the fabrics, the applique, the borders, everything, and your quilting just added to this beauty !
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January 8, 2016
Thanks so much Nicolette! It really is stunning!