Monday, February 25, 2013

SIMPLY COLOR - A FINISH

The original post about this quilt is here. Now that it's quilted I wanted to show it again, just because.


 This was it in December


and after quilting


I love the texture it has now.


I wish I could take the credit for the lovely free motion quilting but my skills consist of wavy lines and pebbles. Credit goes to Linda. She did little 'explosions' all over.


The backing fabric is a Mary Engelbreit print that I thought was perfect. Binding is a plum solid from the Simply Color line.

I am very very happy with this quilt. Thank you Linda for helping me get this one finished up so it can be used : )

stats:

Simply Colour by V and Co for Moda
50 x 65




48 comments:

Anna @FreshDewDrops said...

Wow! Love the layout. Love the quilting. I really like this quilt.

Needled Mom said...

It looks beautiful and the quilting is lovely. The backing is perfect too.

Rachael said...

this is amazing!! love the pattern and quilting

rachael :)

Ashley cramp said...

So so beautiful!
An heirloom in the making...?
bestest to you and yours
Daisy J

Sherry said...

The fabrics and design are beautiful in your quilt. The quilting completes the quilt perfectly.

Dolores said...

I liked the quilt when you first showed it. The backing is just perfect.

Archie The Wonder Dog said...

I love it and the quilting suits it perfectly!

Deanna said...

Love it, the quilting is gorgeous and fabric on the back is perfect. Can't believe how much you get done.

Brandie said...

It all perfectly complements each other. Beautiful!

Anonymous said...

Carla, that became so beautiful quilt! Quilting is also perfect and the backing so wonderful! x Teje

Studio V said...

Beautiful!!! Love the quilting on it too!!

Sarah said...

The quilting is exquisite and I think the dark binding does wonders for the colors on white background.

Amy said...

gorgeous!

Deborah said...

Oh my word! This is fabulous!!!!

Anna Hall said...

The quilting is amazing!! I didn't know I could love this quilt more than I did when I saw it in December

Lucy | Charm About You said...

Wow, the quilting is so perfect! It looks amazing :)

Heather D. said...

Seriously amazing. Love the explosions so much! And I really like how there's a bit of a secondary star shape, in between the colour sections.

Annabella said...

No wonder you love it - it is beautiful. The layout is so original and stunning, and yes I love how quilt tops are transformed by quilting. Enjoy - it's lovely!

Books_Bound said...

I love this quilt! What a great choice for how to fill in the white stars--I would never, ever think of something like that, even assuming I could pull it off!

Emma said...

Gorgeous quilt, and the backing is perfect!

Kelly said...

Love it and the quilting is just beautiful.

Unknown said...

Great combination of fabrics and pattern with FMQ.

mle said...

So lovely! the quilting is fantastic!

Kelsey said...

Stunning! The quilting fits the quilt perfectly!

Catherine said...

Oh wow, I love it!

Caroline said...

Gorgeous! Gotta go check out Linda's blog too :)

quiltmania said...

Thanks Carla, the binding really sets the rest of the quilt off.

Patti said...

Wow! That's a real beauty, Carla!

Kristy @ Quiet Play said...

Beautiful quilt! And the quilting is just perfect for it!

Gramma Quilter said...

So amazing. Great job, great team!

Cathy said...

wow! It looks just awesome! What a great finish!

Lynne said...

Oh My!!!!! This turned out great! Love the quilting AND the backing.

Carla said...

I adore everything about this...the quilting is perfect!

vintage grey said...

Simply gorgeous Carla!! xo Heather

wendyroomcreations said...

I love it Carla and the quilting really brings it alive. Congrats to you and Linda. Philippa xx

Unknown said...

Oh goodness! LOOOOOVE your quilt Carla! Your fabric choices are beautiful! And the quilting is a-mazing!

BillieBee (billiemick) said...

Wonderful quilt and quilting. Someday I'll learn to quilt....maybe....:D

karen said...

Wow! Now that's a happy quilt! Beautiful collaboration between you and your quilter!

Live a Colorful Life said...

What a beautiful quilt!

Cheryl's Teapots2Quilting said...

You and Linda did a great job. I just love her hexie quilt she's working on now.

Kim P. said...

This is beautiful, I can understand why you love it! Linda AND you did a Wonderful job :).

Debbie said...

oh my gosh that is some beautiful quilting! Just makes your quilt even more lovely!

Janine @ Rainbow Hare said...

This is such a lovely quilt. The backing goes perfectly perfectly and the quilting is amazing :)

Celtic Thistle said...

Love it Carla, the explosions are just ideal!

Pokey said...

What a creative layout for the octagons, the quilting enhances the totally modern feel!
:-}pokey

Nancy said...

Oh, what fun! I think the back is a perfect match for the front!

Karyn said...

That is great. It looks like a snowball quilt!

Teresa in Music City said...

Oh my! That quilt is just simply gorgeous, made all the more so by the perfect quilting!!!