I believe I likened them to an old boyfriend that I once found attractive but could no longer see why.
But I put them together anyway just to check them off my list, and let the top hang around for a little while before the idea of how to quilt it came to me. It was going to be an experiment, because I'd never quilted anything this way before. It wasn't complicated at all -- just very dense. And random.
You'd think I would have started on something smaller than this? Well, no. That's just not me.
The taskmaster in me, asleep since the Christmas binding fest, awakened and wouldn't let me start (or work on) anything else until this was finished. And it seemed to take forEVER. I battled my Crafter's A.D.D. every step of the way.
Six-inch blocks, set 7x9. Using a walking foot, each row has between 18 and 22 lines of quilting. Which to me seems like a lot.
And oh, it was worth it! Even the uber-chilly trip to Joann's this morning as soon as their doors opened made it all pay off!
Six hundred yards of Signature #40 variegated purple thread and dozens of hours later, I'm pleased to announce that the quilting is finished. And it looks exactly like I wanted it to, all wavy and ripply with a lot of movement, like water. So I've renamed it "Currents."
I love the back...
...almost as much as the front!
31 comments:
You know what? You totally rocked this quilt! I would encourage you to order in some fabric so you can get the binding on her - then you;ll truly see your masterpiece come to life. So enjoy that beer and then get those fingers walking through the fabric shops, lol, I really do like this. Atta girl!
I love it!!! I think you'd be totally justified in buying fabric just this once for the binding! If you have permission from fellow quilters, it it ok?
Congrats on a fabulous finish! I love it. It came out just perfect.
Wow. I was blown away by the density of your quilting. I am also obsessed with quilting to the consternation of my husband. He thinks I do nothing else.
Wow, very impressive quilting! It really makes the quilt special.
I LOVE the texture all of that stitching made. And I really like all of the fabrics and the design too by the way.
Just Beatiful!
Kate, this is marvellous! I adore both your choice in fabric as well as quilting. It makes me want to do one like that too - but that would mean I'd have to buy lots of batiks, and it is not an option at the moment... It will end on my wish-to-do-list :) Beautifull!!
Marvellous quilt. Congrats on the finish
I love the look. The texture is wonderful. I love it.
Must admit I'm not a fan of batiks, but the quilting on this Kate is just stunning! It really does zing now! Well done for finishing!
Kate, that is really amazing. Congrats on getting it done, and such an interesting texture! Great new name for it.
Congratulations! it's gorgeous, and that quilting method was inspired. You deserve a good beer.
I'm with Megan up there! I love what the "current" quilting did to the look.
Its stunning - Its amazing how the quilting can really bring a quilt to life! I LOVE the back!!! :)
I just love it. Wonderful name Current, It works real well.
Wow, it has turned out stunning. I love everything, the fabric, the pattern, the quilting. Well done.
Curious as to what light you see your "old boyfriend" in now. lol. Could be dangerous.
What a great quilt! A simple design, but so effective. I especially like the quilting. Super job!
Kate, I love your quilt and seeing it has given me the inspiration to begin quilting one that I have had sandwiched for a while. Thanks for sharing. Speaking of sharing, I love all of your pictures and I am also in the market for a new camera. Could you share the information about your camera? Tnx Norma
this is gorgeous!!!! did you quilt each block individually or across the quilt? It is beautiful!!!! worth the wait, I say!
Kate,
I love your batik quilt and the quilting is truly wonderful- Isn't amazing how much thread you can use in one quilt.
It is a real beauty - I would be tempted to make a pieced binding of all the different batiks in the quilt-
How ever you finish it - it is a real beauty... Good for you for finishing it!!!
Regards,
Anna
I love it! It's so beautiful!
Wow- this is impressive. The quiltng "makes it".
I love this quilt, it's fabulous. Thanks for sharing...Kathy
oh gorgeous!! i bought this pattern but have yet to make it, maybe this is the inspiration i needed!! i love how you quilted it too. i live north of chitown, i would be willing to swap enough batiks for you to finish this (i work at quilt play in grayslake)
i found you via tallgrassprairie
The quilting is fantastic! It really just makes the quilt sing. Gorgeous.
I like this pattern and had hoped to someday make one with my scraps. But the quilting on this quilt you've done is the most outstanding I've ever seen. I would never have thought to done the quilting the way you did. I'm thinking your a genius!
Can I borrow your idea?
Even though we wouldn't want to spend this much time trying to resurrect a boyfriend relationship, your efforts put into this quilt was well worth it. All those quilting hours...but how beautiful it turned out!
the quilting is just amazing! i really want to try this now. what a LARGE project to attempt it on, though. i'm thinking doll quilt size for me. oh! or maybe my square dance quilt! that would be fun. thanks for the inspiration!
Gorgeous... love the look!
Oh my gosh that is one of the most amazing quilts I've seen! What an inspiration! That quilting on it just makes everything pop! Wish I could quilt and have a beer with you!
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