Well, finally, here is my finished Yankee Diary quilt from the 2017 QAL at:
Civil War Quilts Blog. This was a fun QAL that featured a different Civil War era quilt block every month. PLease continue reading to see this quilt's back and stats.
Some blocks were appliquéd, some had wording. I learned how to piece a quilt top with varying size blocks, plus a lot of history. Barbara's blog always provides great instructions and historical information. Here are this quilt's stats:
♦finished size: 42" X 54"
♦fabrics: Civil War era reproduction 100% cottons from my stash
♦backing: brown cotton
♦binding: same brown cotton as backing, by machine and hand
♦batting: Hobbs Heirloom® Natural 100% Cotton
♦machine quilting: meandering free-motion
~Linking-up with: Elm Street Quilts' One Monthly Goal Finish: May~
♥ Completed WIP quilts in 2018: 13 ♥
Danice G.
I love this! All of the blocks look great on their own and together in the quilt.
ReplyDeleteThank you Cheryl. It has a true pieced old-timey vibe for sure.
DeleteI agree! And I do love it too! A perfect summer quilt.
DeleteThanks Val. That quilt was a long time being finished but so glad that it is.
DeleteGreat pattern and your piecing is great, did you choose your own colors? They are perfect too.
ReplyDeleteThanks Tonia. Yes, I chose my own fabrics and colors. Only the block patterns were supplied for the QAL. Barbara gave fabric suggestions, as the quilt is Civil War era reproduction themed.
DeleteThis looks like the most labor intense quilt you've made, Danice! It's beautiful....WOW! Would love to see all of those details up close! Enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeleteThank you Diane. To see a close-up view, visit my Flickr account. The image link is below this blog header, the white round circle with the blue and pink dots.
DeleteYou did such a wonderful job! Thanks for linking up with Elm Street Quilts and congrats on your finish.
ReplyDeleteThank you Patty. Hey, I actually made it in time.
DeleteBeautiful finish...I like the color palette.
ReplyDeleteThank you lots Suzanne.
DeleteBeautiful quilt, I love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Frederique.
DeleteYour quilt has turned out stunning. How fun to learn new techniques while creating an heirloom quilt. Generations to come will continue to enjoy this Work of HeArt you have completed dear. <3
ReplyDeleteThank you Sherry. I hope someone will enjoy this quilt many years from now as well.
DeleteThat is an exceptional quilt and you did a great job on it. In the above comment you said you hoped someone would enjoy it. You're not keeping this beauty? I hope it is going to someone special after all that work. BTW, in your comment message, you said comments with a link will not be approved. What setting do I change to do that?
ReplyDeleteThank you Marti. Yes, I'm keeping it. 'Meant many years from now hoping someone else will enjoy the quilt. "Comments with a link" means those people who add links to a comment that direct to off-topic sites such as gambling, link farms, something totally off-topic, adding a comment only to get free links to such a site. Links to email addresses attract spam filters, and are so unsafe. Read my blog page Safe Blogging Tips. You, and most bloggers, don't need to change any settings. This refers to what is typed into the Comment box.
DeleteYour quilt is darling, Danice! I'm envious of your applique--it looks perfect. Love all the yellows and gold, too. I enjoy Barbara's site, but have yet to make one of her quilts.
ReplyDeleteThank you Mari. I always worry that my appliqueing won't look good.
DeleteBeautiful!!! Congrats on the finish!
ReplyDeleteThanks Alycia. Hopefully I will met my year's goal of finishing all UFOs and WIPs.
DeleteThis is a stunner! On behalf of the FAL crew, congrats on the finish and thanks for joining in!
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