As promised a picture post of my finished Spools and Nine Patch Quilt. I do love how it has turned out; I love the bright colors, that the fabrics were pulled entirely from stash, and whilst in progress unplanned changes were made - adding the alternating nine-patch block - that affected the final quilt layout and added so much interest to the design.
As usual the quilting has added minimal visual detail but that is not to say that this quilt is lightly quilted. I have ditch stitched all vertical and horizontal seam lines, effectively creating an overall 2 inch grid of intersecting straight lines, and thereby adding a hint of texture. I generally use a low loft cotton batting (Matilda's Own brand) which leaves the quilt with a lovely soft drape and a supple finish.
For the back of the quilt I have used a single red polka dot fabric on a white background from the Delilah collection by Tanya Whelan. This classic fabric has been in my stash for a while and I must have purchased close to a bolt of it as I have used it as a backing fabric a number of times.
And I have finished the quilt with a black/white stripe fabric and machine stitched binding. I am consistent and predictable.
This quilt was listed for sale in my Etsy Store. It has already sold.
RELEVANT LINKS:
Spool Block and Nine Patch Quilt TUTORIAL
Spool Block and Nine Patch Quilt - Work in Progress
More scrap and stash busting projects
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Lovely! Must be hard to send it on its way.
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt, happy, happy colors! Those 2 blocks together really work, also on point.
ReplyDeletethis seriously is one of my most favorite quits i have ever seen! it's just fantastic!
ReplyDeleteits a great celebration of colour, love it
ReplyDeleteNice colours ! the choice of blocs is very "judicieux"
ReplyDeleteIt turned out beautifully. Which is so unusual for you Rita! Ha ha. Love the combination of the nine patch and spool block. And how great to quilt entirely from your stash. What was the overall dimensions of the quilt? Thank you for sharing x
ReplyDeleteA really great quilt you must have an amazing stash
ReplyDeleteHow lovely..another perfect quilt and straight on to the next I'll bet. In the flow.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLovely quilt and photos - and thanks for the tutorial :)
ReplyDeleteSo good!
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is a real beauty. I just love everything about it. Just love looking at it - it keeps the eyes moving and exploring the fabrics. Great job Rita!
ReplyDeleteoh, to have your stash! the place where they rest must be a magical place, rita! the quilt is vibrant and beautiful. thank you for sharing and inspiring.
ReplyDeleteAgain, another masterpeice - this is one of your best! SooooOOOoooo happy! How do you put the binding on using the machine as opposed to hand stitching? I think that would be really hard.
ReplyDeleteEllie
AHA!! Just saw the tutorial!
ReplyDeleteEllie
What a bright and happy quilt! Love your signature striped binding.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a happy quilt! I love your choice of colors and fabrics.
ReplyDeleteit's beautiful!! ;p
ReplyDeleteTremendous!!!
ReplyDeleteConsistent and predictable? I don't think so! Signature binding aside, these colors are much bolder than so many of your other quilts. (I consider you a low-volume kind of gal.) It's lovely, and I'm sure it will be well loved.
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful quilt - love all the color. I love any Tanya Whelan fabric so I love the backing as well. Your quilts make me smile! Congrats on another fantastic finish.
ReplyDeleteIt's fabulous!
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