My orange peel quilt that I talked about on this post, is now a finished top. It measures at 94" x 94", which will fit nicely on our queen size bed. I am dreading the basting part of the process...Ugh!
I chose to use a blanket stitch for the applique and the thread I used was 80 weight Quilters Select thread which I loved!! It is so fine and very strong. I'll be using it again!
The Print and Piece applique paper in the orange peels, make the quilt very stiff at this point. It was a little difficult to wrestle with as I was putting it together.
Since this photo was taken, I added a 4" white border. I wanted the blocks to float. I still need to figure out what I want to use as a backing and binding. I do love how it turned out and I look forward to cuddling underneath it!
I finished the red, white and blue quilt I made last May. I am all ready for next 4th of July!
I began quilting without thinking about what thread was in my bobbin. I got too far along to rip out what I had done and switching to red bobbin thread. Oh, well....For the binding, I used the serpentine stitch, just for fun. I like it and will do that again!
Anyone else going to be Instagram stalking the peeps that will be at market this weekend? I can't wait to see what fabrics will be coming our way next year! 😀
Until next time, happy sewing!
Such beautiful quilts! Love the cute bird panels surrounded by the friendship star blocks. You did a wonderful job of laying out your orange peel quilt blocks, and I love how you used white and tan for the background squares. Such a pretty 4th of July quilt with this star pattern. Someday......I need to make a red and white quilt :)!
ReplyDeleteThe bird quilt turned out lovely. The orange peel did too. Love the colors you chose. Of course your red white and blue is adorable.
ReplyDeleteI have always been drawn to the orange peels applique quilts, but forgot until I read your post! I may just have to add this to my Bucket List. How much of the stabilizer did you have to buy to create this queen-sized treasure? Definitely a long-term project - yours is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove the red, white, and blue! I've been saving some Cosmo Cricket from WAY back for an Independence Day quilt. One of these days...... {grin} And, I'm on Instagram now, so yes, I hope to get some sneak peeks! @meandthed
ReplyDeleteI love the bird quilt and the quilting is perfect. I am always inspired by what you have been working on. I have not completed much lately and my machine is giving me trouble but I keep plugging away. That orange peel quilt is just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYou've been a busy lady. Nice quilts!
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