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Next! Another finished quilt. This quilt top too had been languishing at the back of the cupboard, but not forgotten! It has sat there untouched for more than 12 months. It was definitely time to get this one done. This project is a traditional Grandmother's Flower Garden Quilt; with a traditional layout, and hexie flowers with a solid yellow center.
QUILT DETAILS
Traditional Grandmother's Flower Garden Quilt
The finished quilt measures 72 inches x 80 inches.
Started: May 2019.
Quilt top finished: June 2019.
Quilt finished: August 2020.
English Paper Pieced.
46 Hexagon Flowers.
1¼ inch hexagons.
A total of 1440 hexagons.
Background fabric:
Robert Kaufman Kona Cotton in Snow.
The quilt "borders" or edges of the quilt have been finished by adding additional white hexagons.
TOOLS AND NOTIONS
1¼ Inch Hexagon Papers
1¼ Inch Hexagon Template with 3/8" seam allowance.
Water Soluble Basting Glue - Sewline.
Straw Needles - Size 11.
The Bottom Line 60wt thread by Superior Threads.
The quilt has been quilted with closely spaced straight lines - about 5/8 of an inch apart. I use the hexagons as a quilting guide and quilt from edge to edge. This quilt was bigger (72 inches x 80 inches) than what I usually make my quilts and ultimately quite heavy to work with, despite again using a lightweight batting (QuiltLite). I think that too played a part in the delay in finishing this quilt. I am however very happy with how it turned out.
For the back I have used two pieces of yardage from stash: Jardin De Paris in Peony from the Menagerie collection by Rifle Paper Co for Cotton + Steel (top) and Ring o' Roses in Sand from the Playground collection by Amy Sinibaldi for Art Gallery Fabrics (bottom).
For the binding I have used a wide pink stripe - this stripe fabric by Moda Fabrics from the Essentially Yours collection (in baby pink).
For the binding I have used a wide pink stripe - this stripe fabric by Moda Fabrics from the Essentially Yours collection (in baby pink).
More photos and detail of this quilt in progress can be found here:
A Traditional Grandmother's Flower Garden Quilt - Part 1
I am not selling my quilts at the moment but will make them available again when domestic and international shipping settles into a reliable new normal. Quilts will then be listed in my Etsy Store.
This quilt was particularly challenging to photograph due to size and lack of suitable light during these Winter months. But I am calling it done. I am so looking forward to showing you my next project, another hexie quilt. More of that next week.
As always, thank you so much for stopping by and scrolling through the many photos.
Rita
A Traditional Grandmother's Flower Garden Quilt - Work in Progress - June 2019
A Scrappy Grandmother's Flower Garden Quilt - September 2018
B is for Blues ~ A Hexagon Quilt - August 2020
Liberty of London Hexagon Quilt - October 2018
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Another stunning finish Rita, a beautiful combination of classic with a modern twist. Your photos are amazing - you always manage to make the quilt perfectly square, even with a wide angle lens.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful quilt! So vibrant and colorful, perfect to be used during dreary cloudy winter days. Happy stitching!
ReplyDeleteLove this!! A modern take that is so lovely. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is outstanding! I think so he use of the solids and prints in the flowers is brilliant, so pleasing to the eye.
ReplyDeleteLove what the fussy cut stripes and ginghams in the second round does to the play in this quilt!
ReplyDeleteI just love your quilts, all of them! They are unique and so colorful. These last two are an inspiration.
ReplyDeleteWowie. I love the flowers. I love the effect of the gingham pieces, and also the carefully cut other patterns. Really really a beautiful quilt, this is a masterpiece really!
ReplyDeleteHappy Week-end. Rain here, all day.
Ha, ha, I am sweating here in the 80s and had to turn on the air conditioning here in NY. You did a masterful job on the quilt. I always love your fabric choices and construction. I could not EPP if my life depended on it. I love, love seeing your work.
ReplyDeleteSooo beautiful! Looking at your quilts is a 'zen moment' - so peaceful. comforting, and inspiring. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, there is something so old-fashioned and sweet about a hexie quilt. Thanks for sharing, I love this post.
ReplyDeleteAnother fabulous quilt. I have a question. I noticed in your last two quilts you have used to different fabrics to back your quilt as you have mentioned you are using stash. I wanted to know how you join them. Do you simply have a straight edge mid way down? or some other more decorative patchwork join?
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty, Rita. And I love the way you quilted it.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing your quilts in progress and of course completely finished! They are all so bright, fun and beautiful! You really are an inspiration to so many of us!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!! 😍😍😍
ReplyDeletelove the brightness of this, really modern against the white background
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