All the blocks are now joined.
Rather than bore you with yet another photo of the front (I’m sure you must be a bit sick of it by now!), I thought you might like to see the back, which is all new. Do click on the image to get a closer view.
I didn’t have quite enough of the yellow bird fabric to make the whole backing, but I’ve picked out colours from the bird print for the corner blocks, and I quite like how it looks. I also really love the orange sashing, which has a delicate gold dot spiral print and occasionally catches the light in an interesting way.
I’ll be binding the quilt in the background green, which will tie in with the front sashing and will look pretty with the yellow on the back. I’ll also have to add hanging pockets at the top edge so that it can be hung at the Mackay Show, and it’ll also need a label. So those have to be added before I bind it. The good thing is that I have plenty of time, as the quilt doesn’t have to be submitted until Friday.
I’ve loved making this quilt, but I’m rather looking forward to getting a few other things done once the pressure is off. There’ll be one more post, I think, to show the finished item, and then I’ll be free to start β or perhaps finish β another project!
Another day or two, I think, and it’ll be done.
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Sigh π this is beautiful β€οΈ
I am not tired of looking at the front so Iβm waiting to see the finished piece π€©
Soon! Maybe even by the end of tomorrow.
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I really like the rainbow corners! π And I could never tire of the front! π
I like the corners too, especially that tiny strip of black & white houndstooth print which picks up the black & white tail feathers on the birds.
We knew you’d do it! I’m looking forward to seeing the whole thing in all its glory.
Couple of days, I think… The binding will take time to stitch down.
I too love the whole concept, and look forward to seeing it all completed…no rush to get onto “Next” whether it be “New or WIP” but on the other hand probably good to be in your sewing space where you are happy…Catherine
I’ll be glad to turn my attention to a couple of jobs that have been glaring at me for some time now! Once they’re done, I can carry on with more fun things!
can never tire of admiring your lovely patchworks ^^ Good luck with all that binding!
Thank you, on both counts! I’ve already cut the strips, just have to join and press them, and then binding can start tomorrow morning π
good luck in the comp – and have fun looking at everyone else’s! x
Thanks! There tends to be a bit of a clique thing going on with most entries, so from time to time I like to throw a curveball by entering myself π
Will never get sick of seeing the front, although the back is rather lovely too!
I rather love the back myself… I’d quite happily use it either way up!
Wonderful detail… show stopper βΊ
I’d like to be able to send it to the niece with some sort of ribbon, but knowing who the judges are, I think that may be unlikely.
Love the corners!
So do I! I’ve kept the trim-out scraps to make something else with π
I like the corner blocks, and their birdy colours…good luck with the last few bits and pieces of quilt-completion! Your niece will love it!
Me too π It should be done in the next day or so, if all goes well and nothing interrupts my plans!
I love the waving lines for the quilting. It gives it lots of movement and makes those bees buzz π
It’s my favourite quilting design, and has a very nice hand-feel.
It’s just lovely. The front AND the back!
I agree! I’m so glad you like it.
I like the corner block solution!
I think it works surprisingly well, given how strong the blocks look, but the colours do blend really well when it’s close up.
Pretty corners, and this orange fabric is gorgeous!
It is, isn’t it? I have a little left, which I shall save for something special.
Absolutely fabulous, Love, Love , Love i. thanks for showing your back also, so neat and tidy.
Thank you! I think this is one of my favourite backs ever!
What a great quilt back! This is going to be a stunner.
I love it too! I have the quilt pockets done and all the binding attached, I’m just going to do the label tomorrow and then it’s done. But I think I won’t put the Hatbox quilt in the show. I don’t want to add hanging pockets, and in any case, it’s not my design and it feels a bit weird, although there will be plenty of other quilts which are not original designs.
You make it look so easy, Kate. It’s lovely!
It’s not really difficult, you just need to be a bit organised and particular about your seam allowances! Oh, and probably have a bit of an eye for colour.