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Wednesday, March 2, 2011

FINISHED!

I finally finished quilting 'Flower Power'. I know, the pattern is already out. But sometimes I'm in such a hurry to release the pattern I take the cover picture of the quilt top before it's been quilted. This one I couldn't wait for. I had special plans.

See what I mean?
I knew I wanted a medallion in the center. This part I drew with water erasable pen and quited over. The concentric circles around it were the last thing I did on the whole quilt.

I echoed each petal four times and meandered (stippled) the remainding space and border.

Then I quilted a squiggly line down each petal.
I actually quilted this part after everything else. Originally I didn't want quilting inside the petals. But after the rest of the quilt was done the petals looked unfinished. So I added this. I LOVE IT! The only thing I don't like is the puckering around the outside edge of each petal. You can see it a little in the picture. Oh well. Now I know for next time!


And the finished beauty!
BTW: the quilt IS square- but my camera wasn't! :o)




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14 comments:

  1. TiffanyMarch 2, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    I think this may be one of my favorite spring quilts - so lovely - the quilting and the piecing and pattern!

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  2. JudyMarch 2, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    What a beautiful quilt! I love everything about it, the colors, fabrics, and quilting are all perfect. Great job!!

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  3. TiffanyMarch 2, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Great quilting! I am impressed with your echoing. I always struggle with that.

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  4. BetsyMarch 2, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    It is stunning. Great design, quilting and color choices.

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  5. West Michigan QuilterMarch 2, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    What a beautiful quilt. Looks like spring! You did a fantastic job of quilting it.

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  6. MicheleMarch 2, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    It IS a beauty! Love your quilting.

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  7. KathyMarch 2, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    That is just beautiful. I love it!! The colors are so pretty and I love the quilting you've done on it.

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  8. JanellMarch 3, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Absolutely stunning Em! I love it.

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  9. YvonneMarch 3, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Spring must be arriving soon looking at your quilt! You did a great job quilting it, very beautiful!

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  10. KiraMarch 3, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    I think this is fabulous. The quilting on it is lovely. Quilting is just as important as design and color combination. That's new idea for me.

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  11. CynthiaMarch 3, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Love this quilt! Such a cute pattern, cute fabrics, and impressive quilting! Good work!

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  12. AmyMarch 5, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    very nice! I also love the quilting.

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  13. zachMarch 6, 2011 at 7:06 AM

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  14. The Peacock familyMarch 6, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    I absolutley love the colors Em. One of my favorites.

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