Celtic Solstice is quilted, and partly bound. I have had it on the bed.
You can even see some of my resident quilt holder! And a lovely job he did holding it. I had to wait a few days to take this picture outside because we had several rainy/overcast days. It's still cold here--highs just 60, lows in 40s. Friday is supposed to have a high in the 70s. Ahhh. I'm not willing to admit it might be fall yet.
Went to Quilt Club today, wearing a short sleeve shirt. I showed my quilt for show-and-tel, and they oohed and aahed. I didn't even have to prompt them.
I used Warm and Natural batting in this quilt. Not happy with it. There is extensive quilting in it, and it feels like a board. I thought I would use up the Warm and Natural I have stock piled (2 more), but I'm so unhappy, I believe I will take apart the Christmas quilt I have spray basted and replace it with Hobbs 80/20. Connecting Thread has a sale, 40% off their batting. There is some winging its way to me. I also ordered some Hobbs wool batting. Anxious to try that.
I think I might like to make Celtic Solstice again, but with a planned fabric motif. Not scrappy.
This is a Bonnie Hunter Mystery Quilt from last October. So she will be launching a new one soon. Do I want to get into that??? I guess we shall see.
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Thanks,
Lin
11 comments:
CONGRATULATIONS on a wonderful finish!! It has been fun to watch you work through this one (may not have always been fun for you.... ;)) but this is a beauty!! Ready to do another? Wow, you are a brave soul haha
I predict you are going to love the wool! Can't wait to hear your thoughts on it.
Lovely pics, Lin. Yay for porchs and helpul quilt holders!
A fab finish and a stunning quilt, Lin.
Beautiful finish! I love the scrappiness of it, so much color! Such a cheerful quilt, and I love that outer triangle border!
Such a beautiful quilt! I love the brightness of the blues and I'm so happy for you. Congrats!
turned out great, love the bright colors
Congratulations on a great finish! All those pieces! It turned out lovely. You're brave to even consider another. I hear what you're saying about the batting, too. If you hate the batting you won't like the quilt. Can always use it up in placemats or something.
What a great big, beautiful quilt, Lin! The quilting is fantastic! Love it!
I really like the scrappiness of your version - my favourite I've seen. Not surprised there was an instant ooh to this one!
Too bad about the W+N. I machine quilted on wool and it drapes beautifully despite the heavy quilting. I like the Warm products from some projects, but not if you want loft or softness. Great finish!
Looks great all finished :) I agree with you on the 80/20 it so much softer and shows the quilting much more!
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