Yippee, it's done and I like it after all... I tried a bunch of things on this since it was going to be mine, and I thought I didn't like it... I machine appliqued some bias tape around a few blocks to highlight them, and then added some ric rac around the little circles in the middle of each block. Not usually somethign I would do, but hey, what the heck...
gotta try somethig new once in a while...
When I pieced the back of this together, I new I would want it to live on the couch, at my house, I also new the dogs, ALWAYS climb on top of them, no matter where I lay them, so I added a little fat quarter someone sent me that was gold with dogs on it... So I lay out the blanket on the city couch to snap a few pics, and low and behold. I come back with my camera, and their those silly dogs are... they look quite happy with the new spread, don't ya think?
See what I mean. I had a bunch of folded fabric sitting on my floor next to the stacked quilt,and their is Jenny Egg, ever so carefully perched on it, sort of slipping off, snoozing away...
What a beautiful quilt! I have been meaning to do some blocks framed by stripes, so much bang for your buck! Your pups are so cute, I bet they do think they're cats, mine does! If he ever sees or hears someone unfolding a blanket he is there in a flash, ready to claim his spot.
Okay - can I admit that I've been going back in posts and am totally awed by the amount of stuff you get done??? I mean, just chasing my 2-year old around pretty much means I can kiss any crafty stuff goodbye!
This quilt is AMAZING. I love it! Such an eye for color and patterns... I would buy this one in a heartbeat :)
Hey V, I do luv a pieced back. And trying new things makes my skirt fly up! Well done!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt. I love sitting and doing the finishing. I then appreciate the work and creativity that I've put into the piece...don't you too?
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt! I have been meaning to do some blocks framed by stripes, so much bang for your buck! Your pups are so cute, I bet they do think they're cats, mine does! If he ever sees or hears someone unfolding a blanket he is there in a flash, ready to claim his spot.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt. I love the scrappy back and see there are puppies in the pic that like the quilt too.
ReplyDeleteQuilts aren't only for cats! Pups like to be comfortable too...
ReplyDeleteooh, I like that bias tape addition - really helps set those blocks off. Good to see the pups enjoying the new quilt.
ReplyDeleteOkay - can I admit that I've been going back in posts and am totally awed by the amount of stuff you get done??? I mean, just chasing my 2-year old around pretty much means I can kiss any crafty stuff goodbye!
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is AMAZING. I love it! Such an eye for color and patterns... I would buy this one in a heartbeat :)