My regular readers are well aware that this quilt has been a
long time in the making. I suspect they will be as glad that it’s finished as I
was to put the last stitch in the binding at 1.27 pm this afternoon! Not bad when you consider I started this in mid 2011....
If you’re visiting from my link at the Bloggers Quilt Festival-
welcome to you and thank you for taking the time to swing by when there are so
many fabulous entries for you to look at . Feel free to have a squizz at the rest of my blog while you’re here and make yourself
at home.
All of my quilts seem to come together a bit like a greek
tragedy ...there’s love(Ooh I like that
I think I’ll make one) and hate (I'm so
fed up with this quilt – why wont it go together the way it looks in my head) , pathos (Oh woe is me , will this ever be
finished?) and tragedy (Crap! I just sewed over my own finger –again). But in the end every quilt feels like a
triumph just for the finish factor if nothing else. I'm pretty sure I heard angels singing and trumpets blowing this afternoon!
I should point out for those that don’t know me- I’m that
loud, brash, swearing Aussie girl your mother probably didn’t want you to
hang out with in high school. And my
quilts are usually a lot like me too. An
abundance of colour, modern, big
personality quilts, so when I decided three years ago to make this quilt I was
as surprised as anyone that a
traditional design had caught my fancy. I had very real fears that I’d get to
the end of it and not really love it.
But my fears were unfounded, – I’m totally and utterly in love with
everything about this quilt and I’m so happy to share it with you all. I'm
utterly dreadful at naming my quilts (and quite often get my blog friends to
name them for me) so if you have any suggestions I’d be glad to hear them.
I also tend to waffle a lot (Really ?You hadn't noticed ?) but today I'm just going to let the pictures do the talking for me.
Daisies in each block corner
With a daisy in each centre
The quilt back
The whole shebang
Pieced by: Moi!(I still cant believe I made that!)
Quilted by: My amazing quilting fairy.
Dresden fan blades: made from 4 charm packs. Its been so long since I started this quilt I cant recall exactly what the fabric was (sorry !)
Backing Blocks : Old recycled bread sacks that I got from Freecycle(seriously)
Sashing and Binding: Pretty sure this was a Darlene Zimmerman fabric...
Backing : Something I got on sale at Spotlight and it was cheap but perfect for this project.
Entered in: ROYGBIV Category.
Thanks to Amy for hosting this little soiree . She really
does an amazing job of coordinating it all and giving us all the opportunity to
revel in each other’s creativity. I'm really looking forward to seeing a ton of
eye candy this week. Thanks for dropping in to see mine.
PS. This is my second finish in Katy’s Finish Along for the 2nd quarter of 2014 (two more finishes for this quarter are looming but fortunately I haven't shot my big mouth off about any more nudey runs if things on my list don't get finished ) and I'm linking this post up to Elizabeth’s "A Stitch in Time " Finishes linky party for May. YOu can see my original goals for the quarter in this post .
Phew, nudie run avoided! I love it, the daisies are gorgeous, love daisies. Namewise, what about Dresden Daisy Chain?
ReplyDeleteIt is a stunner! Love this finish :)
ReplyDeleteDamn, you just squeaked in under the wire! Oh well, there's always next time :)
ReplyDeleteI think you just named the quilt yourself--Daisy Dresdens. Though Nudie Dresdens does have a ring to it...hmm?
Congrats on a gorgeous quilt!
It continues to be a stunner! Congrats on the finish!
ReplyDeleteFantastic! Well worth the wait. You have reason to be proud.
ReplyDeleteI think you did already name your quilt... the Whole Shebang seems just right to me. LOL
ReplyDeleteI love it! I love the low impact colors, and the quilting fairy did a great job. It's a beauty. Hope you win first prize.
Hugs
Well!! This was worth waiting for!! What a gorgeous, fun, beautiful quilt!! The colours are wonderful, a perfect balance between bright and pretty. Did you swoon when you saw the quilting? It's awesome, your fairy sure knows how to quilt!! I love the daisy centers!! Your greek tragedy description was hilarious too.
ReplyDeleteWoohoo!itsfi is he'd, and it's gorgeous. What a lot of work in it!you should be so proud, and your quilting fairy did a fab job too. Excellent entry.
ReplyDeleteWell, dirt. I was hoping Mr. Pyjamas was going to post a Youtube of your nudey run. ;)
ReplyDeleteShay, this quilt is exquisite! You will treasure it always. Gorgeous finish, friend. Way to knock this one right out of the park!
You should be proud -there's a whole lotta work there! No wonder it took you since 2011. Must feel so good to finally have it done and ready to be put to use (and admired!). Well done!
ReplyDeleteHey, you can't rush genius, is what I always say.......I have quilts which have been hibernating longer than three years, you know......probably just as well about the nudie run, isn't it, because there are some things the world just isn't ready for.
ReplyDeleteYipee! Congratulations on finishing the dresden, it looks fantastic. I love the colours/fabrics, so suited to this traditional pattern. Sew happy for you ;)
ReplyDeleteYou just reminded me that all quilts are not created equal. This is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWell done on a fantastic finish.
You will be able to put it to good use if winter ever shows up.
The next quilt due do be finished on my stack was started sometime in the previous decade! Yours really is a youngster.
It is lovely, well done girl!
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Darn it, I was really looking forward to the video of you streaking through Adelaide.
ReplyDeleteIt is absolutely beautiful Shay. I love every last thing about this quilt. Your quilting fairy did a fabulous job on the quilting and even though it took so long it was well and truly worth it.
Love your Greek tragedy description, it pretty much sums up every quilt I've ever attempted.
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ReplyDeleteAhhh.. This one is really special! Love that happy pink and the machine quilting sets it off perfectly!
ReplyDeleteWOAH! So beautiful! The quilting totally sets the block off perfectly.
ReplyDeletebeautiful! the quilting fairy did a cool job too!
ReplyDelete/shay!! This is a stunner!! I absolutely adore it, and your quilting fairy knocked it out of the park. And your description of quilting being like a greek tragedy? SO on the mark!!
ReplyDeleteIt is absolutely stunning. I love how the colours go together and the daisy pattern is perfect!
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
I think this may be my all-time favorite of your quilts, Shay. So, so beautiful! Stellar piecing and fabric selection, and the quilting is perfect-o!
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful dresden plate with a very 1930's feel to it - lovely job! Glad you stuck with it. :-)
ReplyDeleteGreek tragedy or not, it is stunning!
ReplyDeletehow wonderful is that?! A traditional Dresden fan is in my to do list - yours is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! I love your quilting tragedy... also please tell me you have not sewn over your finger more than once? I have done that and it was a sight I can not soon unsee.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful Shay - congrats on a great finish. I've been stockpiling 1930's fabrics to make just such a quilt. You have inspired me to get my act together and start making it.
ReplyDeleteWow! Congrats on the finish. It turned out beautifully!
ReplyDeleteI like Anne's suggestion of Daisy Dresdens.
HOPPING OVER FROM SUCH AND SEW AND SEW LINKY PARTY. Beautiful.. I have dresdens on my mind too.. please visit me.. joined your pinterest too..
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