A few months back I sewed a bunch of wonky log cabin blocks to make this quilt. Not being sure what to do for borders I asked here and got several good suggestions one of which was to add a white border. So I did, but it still looked like it needed something more so I fused a bunch of free form flowers and leaves here and there.
Not wanting to take the time or effort it would involve to zig zag around them on my sewing machine I decided to just finish the edges with my long arm while I was doing the quilting.
After all the other quilting was finished I went back and sewed the edges of the flowers until I thought they were secure.
I wasn't sure how this would turn out so I washed the quilt a couple of times. Nothing fell off and there is only a little fraying around the flowers.
Now don’t look too closely at those feathers because this was my real first attempt at stitching so many and they are far from perfect. I also needed to stitch them out into the border someway. Funny how you don’t notice things until you take a photograph .
I am linking up with A Quilting Readers Garden Wips -be- Gone
I am linking up with A Quilting Readers Garden Wips -be- Gone
Until the next time,
Nancy
Wow--so pretty. The flowers were the perfect touch.
ReplyDeleteDoes it have a name? It looks like a fiesta to me!
What a gorgeous quilt Nancy!
ReplyDeleteAnd I love those free spirited flowers in the borders, the look beautiful!
Oh I like the bright colors and border flowers. Your quilting looks great to me.
ReplyDeleteEs un arcoiris !!!!!!
ReplyDeleteme encanta, es alegre y las flores perfecto,
buen fin de semana
I think it looks fantastic! The feathers look wonderful :0)
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is so bright and fun! What a great way to get lots of practice with feathers - they look great and those flowers you added were just the perfect border!! Can't wait to see more of your beautiful quilting!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE it! My favorite log cabin quilt ever!
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is gorgeous. The bright colors and the feathers in the white area blends tradition with modern. Super fun!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty and the flowers were a great idea! It has a bit of modern twist !
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous addition to your quilt! Love it!
ReplyDeleteI've never thought to add applique after quilting - but why not? and it worked beautifully!
ReplyDeleteI think it looks fantastic! What a fun way to border the blocks. I've used that applique method before and it works like a charm!
ReplyDeleteLove it! I invite you to link it up to WIPs Be Gone - it's so pretty.
ReplyDeleteA very happy quilt - love log cabin quilts in any form. Perfect touch to have those flowers dancing around the edges!
ReplyDeleteThe flowers are perfect on the border. Good choice.
ReplyDeleteWOW! ! ! I love your quilt. So bright and happy. I need to get busy and get a log cabin made so I can mark it off my bucket list! Great Job.
ReplyDelete