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.
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:
What a beautiful quilt. And congrats to the winner
It's beautiful and beautifully quilted! Wonderful job. I know your are happy to see this one finished.
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!
Holy Moly! Your quilt is a stunner! I love the fabrics you used, creating such a gorgeous quilt. Well done!
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
Oh I really like it. Nicely done.
That quilt is beautiful Sharon, I love it. The colors are perfect, I'm going to check out that book for the pattern.
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!
I think that quilt is gorgeous. Love the quilting too!
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!!
I love it, Sharon. Beautiful fabrics. Great quilting.
WOW ! It's is beautiful. Looks like stained glass. Your quilting is perfect. Congrats on the finish.
That is really gorgeous, Sharon, and the quilting is really beautiful.
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!
Very pretty. It looks extremely complicated to make. I would guess it is probably not. I hope you are keeping this quilt.
What a wonderful finish! It is fantastic!!
What a wonderful finish! It is fantastic!!
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.
Amazing finish , beautiful quilt and wow on the quilting !
It's a gorgeous quilt, Sharon!!!
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.
I like that quilt! Now you don't have to work with batiks again (unless someone sends you more batik scraps).
What a beautiful quilt! Love the colors and the pattern.
Your quilt is really beautiful Sharon and as you know.......I think the batiks are perfect for it!
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