Friday, October 14, 2011

Friday finishes

It is done! finished ! washed and dried! wrapped and ready!

I cut this one close! I needed it finished by today to take on the plane with me, to my friends in Calgary. Their daughter just got married, and I wanted to take a quilt for a wedding gift. Of course I would have been done long ago except.....the one I started for them...I decided to keep for myself!! It was fabric that I loved, and just couldn't give it away..

So I quickly had to start....and finish...something new!
The fabric is "Etchings" by Moda. I am not sure what the dark navy fabric is, I just liked how it contrasted..

The backing is "Wordplay" by Benartex.

And the binding is my effort to get a bit more whimsical ....dots!

It finished at 64" x 72". ..lots of FMQ practice!!



Posted by at 6:44 AM

20 comments:

  1. Linda at Roscoe's MaOctober 14, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    This is beautiful...and it looks snuggly too!

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  2. Betty LouOctober 14, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Like the way your quilt forms slanted stars. Very nice.

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  3. ellen gets craftyOctober 14, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Great quilt and a wonderful gift. I'm impressed on how quickly you created it!

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  4. Amanda JeanOctober 14, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    what a great wedding gift! congrats on your beautiful finish!

    (and i can totally relate about wanting to keep the first quilt so making something new. that is something i would do, too!)

    thanks for linking up to finish it up Friday!

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  5. SheilaOctober 14, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    BEAUTIFUL QUILT! Great job!
    Where did you buy the backing Wordplay fabric?

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  6. ✾Jamie Lee Cooley✾October 14, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Looks great! I love the backing!!!

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  7. Vroomans' QuiltsOctober 14, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Just a super quilt - well done. Sure it's going to be a big hit and well loved.

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  8. trishOctober 14, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Absolutely stunning!
    :o) Trish

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  9. happydaysquiltingOctober 14, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    I love the star pattern!

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  10. M-R CharbonneauOctober 14, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    I'm back and loving this quilt even more. I just noticed the star pattern. Such great to be paired with the black! Thanks for linking up to TGIFF!

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  11. Quilter KathyOctober 14, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    What a fabulous gift...I'm sure they will love it!

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  12. EllieOctober 14, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    That looks beautiful - a lovely present to receive. Well done getting it finished.

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  13. ConnieOctober 14, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Nice gift -- I'm sure it will be loved for many years.

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  14. HeatherOctober 14, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    That will be so treasured by the happy couple! Beautiful job, and I love the "wordplay" backing. Must get some of that! :o)

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  15. Jan MareeOctober 14, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    It is gorgeous Flo - they are going to love it. I really love the backing - cute fabric!

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  16. anneOctober 15, 2011 at 3:47 AM

    OOh lovin the way the design makes stars. Great job. Can you share the name of the pattern as would love to try this one. Thank you for sharing.

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  17. karen @ badlandsquiltsOctober 15, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    Gorgeous quilt!

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  18. ShannonOctober 16, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    you did a wonderful job. It is so beautiful!!

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  19. KleepOctober 16, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    That backing is ridiculously awesome. great work!

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  20. AngieOctober 19, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    What a gorgeous quilt! Great job!

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