Sunday, October 12, 2014

Once in Awhile I Finish Something


I finished my Stash Baskets quilt.


It was difficult last night to get a good photo. No matter what I tried the lighting just wasn't right. 

It was all hand quilted - big stitches on the baskets and regular hand quilting in the ditch between blocks. 


I used Color Catchers when I washed it because I had used so many red fabrics.
There was no bleeding. 



72 x 84



I bought this fabric long ago thinking it would make a nice quilt back. 
It does.  All my uneven hand quilting blends right in. 

Doing any hand quilting today? 

Hmmm, what shall I work on next? 

20 comments:

deb @ frugal little bungalow said...

Congrats on your finish...it is just stunning!

Going to hand quilt today but first I am running to the store for some apples...I am in the mood to bake a pie. No wonder...it's 38 degrees out this morning so it feels like baking weather! :)

sunny said...

How pretty! It's been gray and dreary here for several days, and I love looking at your bright colors. And I never met a basket quilt that I didn't like!

Carla A Few Of My Favorite Things said...

Oh this turned out great! It has a French flair! The backing fabric is perfect! I find early mornings best for photography, but you got some great shots. I really love the close shots love seeing those quilting stiches. Congrats on a great finish!

sophie said...

Absolutely gorgeous and that backing fabric is perfect!

The Cozy Quilter said...

So nice to finish a long term project! I love the colours in your quilt and your stitches look great! Looking forward to seeing your next project!

Quiltdivajulie said...

Absolutely PERFECT backing fabric! I love your basket quilt . . . LOVE IT!

Quilting Stories said...

What a fabulous quilt! The colors are so beautiful and the backing as well. Congratulations for your hand quilting!

Lisa J. said...

This is spectacular. Such a beautiful array of bright colours. Congratulations on your finish!

Kaja said...

Wow, this is a great finish. It's so bright and you have balanced the colours so beautifully. I love it.

Deanna W said...

Perfect backing...isn't it fun when you find or rather have the perfect backing. I love the bright colours on the front too!!!

Vic in NH said...

Gosh you finish lots of stuff! The baskets are wonderfully filled with novel items, all good to eat, from what I saw. so bright and pretty, good job!

Mary said...

This is such a cheerful quilt. I love the fabrics and pattern.

Tanya Quilts in CO said...

Beautiful! The backing is perfect. I am amazed that none of the colors bled. Well done!

Alycia~Quiltygirl said...

Love!! Yep - that is one gorgeous finish! The backing - perfect!!

Julierose said...

Gorgeous baskets--loving the big stitching on them..hugs, Julierose

Anonymous said...

I just love this basket quilt that you made. So much so that I want to make one of my own. I love how you use the different novelty prints like the candy cane and the watermelon fabric. Your quilt is very inspirational. Thank you for sharing.

Trina

Janet H. said...

This is so very pretty. I love looking at the things you do--don't know how you get so much accomplished!

Angie said...

Love all the color and pattern - happy quilts always make me smile!

Wendy said...

Just stunning!The whole quilt is so gorgeous...the saturated colors are so wonderful...congrats on a great finish.

Quilter Kathy said...

Congratulations on a fantastic finish! Such a happy quilt!