Tuesday, July 15, 2014

This One Needs a Name, but It's Finished!

Back in January I started this quilt for my DIL, and laid it aside when I couldn't decide how to quilt it.  I finally decided on a simple plan and got started.  This morning I finished tying and tucking the last threads!  It is finished except for a label.  It is 74.5" x 55". Now I can't decide what to name it.  The original design by Emily Herrick was named "French Tile".  My fabrics are very similar but not the same (as explained in my January post).  Any suggestions for a name?   It will be for her September birthday.


The back is the same navy as in the top, and at first I had a little difficulty with tension.  I was using a light thread on top, and navy on the back.  I had to do a little "un-sewing"; I didn't like that light thread on the back!  I finally got the problem solved, and I'm pleased for the most part on how my Janome handled it.  It was much easier, of course, when I put navy thread in the needle too when I used the little curvy stitch in the navy border, which I probably should not have done.  But it just seemed lots easier than more straight stitching all the way around.  Don't forget; I'm still trying to get brave enough to do more free motion.  I did manage to FM stitch the little pointy thing around the bouquet in all the blocks, without turning the quilt!  Again, not perfect, but I tried!


My grandson spent a couple of days here last week and did a little work on his quilt. I think he will be back next week for a few days, and maybe he will have something more to show.

The gals and I are going to a quilt show on Friday; really looking forward to it.

Summer is definitely here, but I'm staying cool.  Hope all of you are too.

---"Love"

5 comments:

  1. The quilt is lovely and the quilting looks perfect!! She will be very happy with it.

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  2. Names are tricky. Naming a quilt is not my favourite part of the process! I'm sure you'll come up with a suitable name for this lovely quilt. You did well with your freemotion, and the little curvy stitch adds a nice touch to that border.Enjoy the quilt show!

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  3. My bedroom is done in blues and off white. This would look very good. Love your blue and white quilt.

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  4. You know I love blue!!! So this quilt is speaking to me. It is so lovely. Beautiful quilting. She is going to love it.

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  5. Oh dear, another post needing a quilt name. I'm terrible at this, but your quilt is beautiful! And your free motion is wonderful. You're too critical of yourself. I like the wavy line, too. It adds interest. Your DIL is one lucky gal.

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