Monday, September 8, 2014

A FINISHED ARROW QUILT

Archery is done. After hours and hours (days)  of straight line quilting, it's finished.


The other day hubby and I were out looking for a place to take a photo, when one of my boys called. He was way up in the hills with a flat tire.  May as well turn a negative situation into a positive one!
The scenery really lent itself to the quilt I think


Behind the arrows, I quilted a large arc to simulate a bow. The idea was to make it look like they had just been shot.  Then some swirly swishy lines.  In hind sight, I should have just done straight lines all the way across.  Oh well, live and learn          : )




quilt stats:
designed, pieced and quilted by me
fabrics are Cotton and Steel
approx. 42 x 50

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39 comments:

  1. Teresa in Music CitySeptember 8, 2014 at 6:25 AM

    Oh squeal!!!! I love this quilt!!! One of these days I'm going to treat myself to some "me" time making a few of your fun arrows! Congrats on the finish!

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  2. Heather GravesSeptember 8, 2014 at 6:29 AM

    What a wonderful arrow quilt, I love the design you've came up with - the end project is beautiful and the straight line quilting really complements the arrows. Looks like a great scrap buster too

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  3. JayneSeptember 8, 2014 at 7:15 AM

    On my list for sure! What a gorgeous quilt...love it!

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  4. Nat at Made in HomeSeptember 8, 2014 at 7:57 AM

    Love it!

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  5. SandraSeptember 8, 2014 at 9:14 AM

    This quilt is fantastic, wow! The straight line quilting is awesome and the picture you've taken is wonderful - as always :-)

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  6. GinaSeptember 8, 2014 at 10:03 AM

    perfect Carla!! i love the colors and design :)

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  7. KarynSeptember 8, 2014 at 10:53 AM

    Fantastic! And another perfect location.

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  8. CarlaSeptember 8, 2014 at 11:38 AM

    Great finish, Carla. Love this one!

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  9. LindaSeptember 8, 2014 at 12:21 PM

    I love the arc and the "swirly swishy lines" - I swear I can see a hand holding the arrow! :)
    The location is breath-taking. I thought initially it was in New Mexico, but I see that you live in gorgeous Kamloops.

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  10. DebbieSeptember 8, 2014 at 12:36 PM

    This turned out great and nice job with the photo shoot!

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  11. DebbieSeptember 8, 2014 at 12:36 PM

    This turned out great and nice job with the photo shoot!

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  12. DebbieSeptember 8, 2014 at 12:36 PM

    This turned out great and nice job with the photo shoot!

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  13. DebbieSeptember 8, 2014 at 12:37 PM

    This turned out great and nice job with the photo shoot!

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  14. SusanSeptember 8, 2014 at 2:45 PM

    I love the curved quilting! I think it adds another design element to the beautiful arrows! And what a great setting- very appropriate !

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  15. Janine @ Rainbow HareSeptember 8, 2014 at 3:06 PM

    This quilt looks fantastic and your son found you the perfect location for a photo shoot :)

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  16. HilachasSeptember 8, 2014 at 3:26 PM

    OMG! That quilt is fabulous. You continue to out-do yourself!

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  17. Needled MomSeptember 8, 2014 at 3:40 PM

    That is gorgeous and your quilting is absolutely perfect for it.

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  18. lelandavestudiosSeptember 8, 2014 at 3:48 PM

    I love this quilt so much! In fact, I love your arrows so much that I had to make one from your tutorial this weekend (which I think you saw already!). Thanks for the inspiration!!! Beautiful job!

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  19. Dawn HughesSeptember 8, 2014 at 8:10 PM

    Beautiful quilt Carla, and the photo shoot was perfect.... Another great quilt!

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  20. vintage greySeptember 8, 2014 at 10:02 PM

    Beautiful and the perfect setting for it! xo Heather

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  21. SherrySeptember 8, 2014 at 10:22 PM

    Oh my - I love this quilt! You did a wonderful job - congrats!

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  22. KimSeptember 8, 2014 at 11:33 PM

    Your arrows quilt is superb. Love the location shoot. How fortuitous that your son 'found' that location. Another wonderful finish, Carla!

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  23. MeganSeptember 9, 2014 at 2:16 AM

    Beautiful quilt and location. I really like the swirly bit - it adds interesting contrast and movement.

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  24. OPQuiltSeptember 9, 2014 at 9:17 AM

    Oh, Wow! This is terrific, and I think the quilting is great fun and really carries the arrow motif all the way. Congratulations on another finish (and hope you got the flat tire fixed)!

    Elizabeth

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  25. felicitySeptember 9, 2014 at 9:36 AM

    I think you did a gorgeous job. And I applaud you for having the presence of mind to think of your photo shoot on the way to helping your son! A two-fer!

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  26. KleepSeptember 10, 2014 at 12:38 AM

    Great job. It's beautiful!

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  27. Donna quiltsSeptember 10, 2014 at 6:47 AM

    Looks great!

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  28. Cheryl's Teapots2QuiltingSeptember 10, 2014 at 1:09 PM

    The Arrow quilt turned out great!!!!

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  29. LisaSeptember 10, 2014 at 2:20 PM

    I love your version of the Arrow Quilt! It is beautiful!

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  30. LisaSeptember 10, 2014 at 2:20 PM

    I love your version of the Arrow Quilt! It is beautiful!

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  31. Patch the GiraffeSeptember 10, 2014 at 6:53 PM

    I love these arrows! Very pretty :)

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  32. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentSeptember 11, 2014 at 2:21 AM

    Your rescue errand really did provide a wonderful backdrop. Great idea to include a bow shape within the quilting.

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  33. Anne / Springleaf StudiosSeptember 11, 2014 at 7:40 PM

    Your arrow design works really well with these fabrics. Great location too.

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  34. Live a Colorful LifeSeptember 12, 2014 at 7:46 AM

    This is simply amazing, Carla! The quilting idea is fantastic!

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  35. Archie The Wonder DogSeptember 15, 2014 at 10:40 AM

    Fabulous!

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  36. CarlaSeptember 16, 2014 at 2:39 PM

    Oh, Carla. Another winner! And I love your photography as always. (I'm looking forward to seeing your x and + quilt all quilted up...just love those colors1)

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  37. Granny Maud's GirlSeptember 16, 2014 at 2:45 PM

    I love the arrows within arrows – such clever fabric use.
    I was checking out your arrow quilts when looking for ideas for my Possum Magic bee.

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  38. Christine @ 12,450miles September 17, 2014 at 8:19 AM

    WHOA!!! This is FABULOUS!!! I'm swooning over it. Seriously a gorgeous, gorgeous quilt!! (And yes, the perfect setting!)

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  39. CarlaNovember 5, 2014 at 7:44 PM

    wow love the quilting. Awesome quilt!
    And I love your pictures of it.

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