Monday, May 4, 2015

A Finish & A Winner


I'm happy to say that the Batik quilt is finished!  This was one of my 2014 'Let's Book It' projects and is from the book 'Scrap-Basket Senstions' by Kim Brackett.  The pattern is called Island Chain.  


I used three different purple cotton prints for the back (yeah, that's off the shelf).  I think you can see - I quilted the patooties out of this!  Straight lined all those links - matching threads on top and used the same purple on the back.  The light areas were micro stippled with an ivory on top and white on the back.  And again straight line quilted the final border with matching thread and that lovely purple thread on the back.



The binding was a piece off the shelf.  Not sure where it came from (thank you my scrap suppliers), but it was perfect.  That dark burgandy in the border, some splotches of pink, lime, purple, and blue - and there was just 3" left over, so a scrap used up.


Another look at it on the line.  It is pretty, but oh my I am glad it is finished.  A mix batik jelly roll from Connecting Threads, background batik and border batik from my LQS (not sure what line).  The cotton backing softened this one up as those batiks were stiff.  Quilter's Dream Select batting.  Thread - So Fine for bobbin and Connecting Threads Pro line used on the top.  And thank you to Connie @ FreeMotion by the River, who I confered with on how to tackle quilting batiks.


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The winner of the April 'Let's Book It' link up for the Vintage Sewing Machine Pin and Carolina Lily Charm is #9 Christine

Thank you to all who link up faithfully - there were so many lovely projects for the month of April.  I hope more join us in May.  I know the weather is getting nicer and we like to be outside - yes, you Aussies are heading into the cold seasons - lots of stitching time ahead for you.  

Sewingly Yours,
Sharon

24 comments:

Scrappy quilter said...

What a beautiful quilt. And congrats to the winner

Sheila said...

It's beautiful and beautifully quilted! Wonderful job. I know your are happy to see this one finished.

Christine M said...

Your batik quilt looks wonderful, Sharon. I love the colours. I had a little chuckle when you said you had quilted the patooties out of it!

Lesley said...

Holy Moly! Your quilt is a stunner! I love the fabrics you used, creating such a gorgeous quilt. Well done!

Cheryll said...

Way to go Christine... you are the luckiest person I know... better rub your arm for some luck!
Gorgeous interlocking quilt top Sharon... LoVe the colours! xox

Michele said...

Oh I really like it. Nicely done.

Dana Gaffney said...

That quilt is beautiful Sharon, I love it. The colors are perfect, I'm going to check out that book for the pattern.

Debbie said...

Double WOW!!!! this turned out so beautiful and all that quilting....no wonder you have been a bit quiet! You did an outstanding job on this one, girl!

Siouxzq64@gmail.com said...

I think that quilt is gorgeous. Love the quilting too!

Flo @ Butterfly Quilting said...

Oh Sharon, I love the Island Chain! I have laid aside the fabric with this pattern, but just cant quite get there :(.
I am working on the "Sonja's window" that I started awhile back for the Lets Book It. Guess I need to get busy and post something if I want a chance to win one of those delightful little pins!!

Barbara said...

I love it, Sharon. Beautiful fabrics. Great quilting.

tink's mom said...

WOW ! It's is beautiful. Looks like stained glass. Your quilting is perfect. Congrats on the finish.

Needled Mom said...

That is really gorgeous, Sharon, and the quilting is really beautiful.

Quiltsmiles said...

What a beautiful finish Sharon. I love all those quilting details too. Did you have many threads to tie off after or did you slide(double stitch) to the next area to quilt it.
Congrats on a lovely quilt and for using your stash scraps, way to go!

Karen said...

Very pretty. It looks extremely complicated to make. I would guess it is probably not. I hope you are keeping this quilt.

Shannon said...

What a wonderful finish! It is fantastic!!

Shannon said...

What a wonderful finish! It is fantastic!!

Joanna said...

Your batik quilt is beautiful. Love the stained glass look when it's on the line. So much goes into these quilts material wise and then add in the work; they are treasures in more ways than one.

Sheila said...

Amazing finish , beautiful quilt and wow on the quilting !

Sarah Craig said...

It's a gorgeous quilt, Sharon!!!

Kate said...

Love your Batik quilt. That one is on my bucket list to make, but first I need to recover from two years of playing along with Barbara's NewFO challenge.

Cheryl's Teapots2Quilting said...

I like that quilt! Now you don't have to work with batiks again (unless someone sends you more batik scraps).

Mary said...

What a beautiful quilt! Love the colors and the pattern.

Connie Kresin Campbell said...

Your quilt is really beautiful Sharon and as you know.......I think the batiks are perfect for it!