I've been working hard to finish projects lately.This postage stamp quilt that I put together last fall is the most recent finish. See this post for details about the piecing process.The cheery colors and fun fabrics are making me deliriously happy as we wait for spring to arrive. It is still dreary and brown outside but the chickens have been out scratching in the garden and we have had a few sunny "no coat" days! Spring is coming. I'm sure of it. I snapped these photos this morning just before it started to pour rain and I am now listening to rumbles of thunder as I type. It is a happy day.
I recently purchased a roll of Quilter's Dream wool batting and have wanted to try it.I LOVE the way the wool quilts. It may be my new favorite batting. It has just the right amount of puff and isn't heavy. They say it is washable but I haven't washed this yet. The wool also springs back a little better than the cotton after being folded. I'll be sure to let you know if I have any problems with it but so far it's a winner.
I quilted it in a simple point to point quilting pattern that follows the shape of the squares.
I worked across the quilt back and forth repeating the following two stitch patterns.
This simple quilting design doesn't detract from the postage stamp pattern while giving it just enough oomph.
The "S" curves make an interesting twisted square shape.
The backing is this fun Ikea fabric that I've been saving for years.
It is quilted with a subtle variegated thread.
I think it's time to start a new quilt!The finished quilt measures 46'' by 58''squares are 1.5'' finishedbatting - Quilter's Dream woolquilted with Aurifil 50wt #4651
Aurifil Designer of the Month - January
Remember when I mentioned that I'm a member of the 2015 Aurfil Design Team? Well, it's time for the thread fun to begin! I plan to try out all of the different Aurifil threads this year, not just the 50wt that I have been using for piecing and quilting. I'll be sharing a little project that I've made each month.I had fun trying out the Aurifloss on a tea towel yesterday. The floss is smooth and doesn't shred or fray like other floss brands I've tried. The spools help keep the floss neat and without fold lines or creases in the thread. It is also easy to wrap unused floss strands back around the spool of the same color floss. Anything that helps keep the floss neat and free of tangles is a win in my book. And who doesn't want their floss on cute little wooden spools? It really takes embroidery to a new level.This flower design came from 5000 Flower and Plant Motifs - a Sourcebook by Graham Leslie McCallum.
I love the rich colors in Lynn Krawczyk's collection. Thanks, Lynn, for sending a box for me to try. I know I'll be using more Aurifloss in the future. I'm eager to try some fancy stitches with it.
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It's Atomic!
As much as I like the Atomic Pinwheels quilt that I made from the atomic fabric, I think I like this version of the Atomic Pinwheels pattern in solids more.
I had fun with the quilting on this one too.
This quilt is the "throw" size of Atomic Pinwheels and measures 58 by 70 inches.
Listed below are the Robert Kaufman Kona solid colors and the matching Aurifil 50 wt threads that were used in this quilt.Eggplant 1240Peapod 1231lagoon 2810papaya 2140The Atomic Pinwheels pattern includes directions for five different sizes crib through queen and is available in my website shop.Next, I want to try a scrappy version.
