Before I started I had NO idea how I was going to quilt this.
Once I started it just happened and I was pleased with it.
Once the main section was done I was wondering what to do with the border and it too fell into place.
I seldom DO have a plan for the quilting until the needle hits the cloth. Once I start it’s ZEN.
The next step was to trim the edges so they were even. You never know how much a quilt will shrink from the quilting so I allowed extra. It was important this quilt finishes to 16 inches square as I am making it for the:
I will share more about this project soon.
If you are a member of the Alliance you can vote for my quilt to be the winner.
If you are not a member you can join for only $25.
The Quilt Alliance is doing an excellent job documenting the quilts we create, our stories and antique quilts.
It is an important link to our quilt present and history.
I also will be sharing where to find my story on the Quilt Alliance with you soon.
The quilt is trimmed and ready for facing the edges. this photo is a little too bright!
6 comments:
looks like an iris!
"It's Quilted!!!" ......and IT'S WONDERFUL!!!!
Beautiful!!!!
No, I'm never sure how I am going to quilt until I get going. The quilt is intriguing - is this your own dyed fabric? It's a wonderful piece.
It looks very much like a flower, the colors are amazing, and your quilting adds flow and life to the symmetry. Wonderful! I WILL be fol
ding my next batch if ice dyeing!
It's gorgeous, Kay -- I love how you ended up quilting it, and I agree with others who felt that this piece looks like a glorious flower in full bloom.
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