
For the backing, I used a light green Kona Cotton. Plain. Very plain. I had two charm squares left over, so I threw them in the mix to add a little something. And I kinda like it!

Since I normally end by saying "I LOVE IT", I should probably confess that I didn't love this quilt. After I got the top pieced and the quilt basted, I wasn't sure if I was totally in love with it. I decided to quilt it anyway. I did a basic stippling since I just did a straight line quilting on my last quilt and wanted to mix it up a little. I got about 25% through the quilting and decided I really didn't like it at all. In fact I didn't like it! I set it aside for a few days and debated weather to become best friends with the seam ripper or just keep going. After a few more days, I decided to just finish it and at least get some use out of it. I think I decided it was the colors, they just weren't working for me. So I finished it...pouting the whole time, and I threw it in the washer and dryer. As I pulled it out of the dryer, I just started to smile because I was so very happy with what I was seeing. I laid it out on the floor and just sat and stared at it for ever. I LOVE IT!!
My conclusion - the best part of quilting-- the crinkle goodness! It can change a quilt!
beautiful!!! i love it!
ReplyDeleteDon't be so hard on yourself. This quilt is beautiful and I love how it turned out!
ReplyDeleteIt looks great. Sometimes we are our toughest critics, but I understand how if you're not loving a project, it's hard to finish it. Good job on not throwing it into the UFO pile, too.
ReplyDeleteit's gorgeous!!! aren't the crinkles just fabulous??
ReplyDeleteOooh, I love it too!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous! What a talent you have, I so wish I could quilt...
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