Sunday 22 January 2012

Swooning to a Finish

Deciding on the final layout has been one of the hardest parts of  making this quilt.


Seeing the Swoon-along appear in Blogland was obviously all I needed to get this one made and off my "to-do list" for 2012. But, as can be seen here I have already added another two to that same to-do list.

I committed to make the quilt on Monday 9th after a fall out with another project.
I had fabrics picked from my stash on Thursday 12th

I mucked up one FQ when cutting and had to substitute :(

but, now I have a completed Quilt top,
with colors so far out of my comfort zone,
but I am so happy with it.



It is such a beast that I can't get my clothesline to go high enough so it doesn't drag on the ground.


and being that the colors are so far out of my comfort zone
I thought I would run with it,
so what do you think of such a bold choice of backing fabric?

Innocent Crush - First Impressions by Anna Maria Horner for Free Spirit
Only live once right :)

Now for the quilting.
It is booked to go to the quilters
but not for the quiting job your might expect,
something a little different
........ more on that soon :o)
hugs, Sharon

23 comments :

  1. whow and double whow Sharon it looks fantastic and how awesome does it look on the bed,well done,also i think i quite like the fabric choice for the backing.xx

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  2. I'm SWOONING...your quilt is beautiful. Love the backing fabric.

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  3. love it.... such effective colours on your blocks... I'm looking forward to seeing what you have decided on the quilting....
    Hugz

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  4. It is a stunner, Sharon. That fabric is perfect for the backing. Good on you for going outside your comfort zone.

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  5. Absolutely stunning, it's just gorgeous. I wouldn't have picked these colours either but they look fantastic, obviously taking a trip out of the comfort zone is a good idea. I like the backing you've chosen to go with it and look forward to seeing how you have it quilted.

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  6. It's beautiful Sharon, and I think that is the perfect backing fabric for it.

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  7. I LOVE the block pattern in this one. I may have to swoon myself one day! And the backing is perfect for it I think! Now I'm anxious to see what you've got planned for the quilting??? :) Well done!

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  8. This is gorgeous!!!! I so love the fabric combinations you've used in this quilt top!!! And that backing fabric is to die for!! So perfect for this top!!! Please tell me this one is staying with you and not being given away?!!!

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  9. It looks fab and I'd say the backing is perfect!

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  10. Your quilt top is amazing. So stunning. Love your fabrics even if they are not your usual choice, and the backing fabric looks perfect. I also am waiting to see what you have in store with the quilting of it.

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  11. DO IT!! I love the idea of using that fabric for the backing! I'm looking forward to seeing the finished product. :) (And now I know why I haven't seen any stars from you in a while...you've been busy!)

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  12. It looks fantastic! I can't wait to see what you do with the quilting!

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  13. Love the quilt and the backing you have picked will be perfect!

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  14. FABULOUS! Go bold or go home, says I.

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  15. loving the swoon.........I have the pattern....... just need lots of time so it will have to wait.......

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  16. It's beautiful Sharon! Great job! Love the backing too! It will be perfect! :)

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  17. WOW. Absolutely stunning,this would look fab over my bed.....xx I adore the colours love bight and cheerful. Xxx

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  18. Just love it Sharon....can't wait to see it quilted!!!
    You go girl!
    XXX sugary hugs
    Wendy :O)

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  19. Wow that came out so beautiful and I love the backing you are using!

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  20. Its much bigger than I thought but I love it and have enjoyed seeing it on here as you worked on it. Also I love your new hall display and got a great buy with that machine too. I have a really old one that I learnt to sew on when I was 8 and I fixed the bobbin winder and a couple of other things on it and restored the case when I was 14. I still use it occasionally even now.

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  21. Such a beautiful Swoon! Just lovely!

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  22. This is beautiful! I love all those fabrics together. The backing is perfect too! One of my favorites from that line. It ties all the other colors together. Thanks for linking up to Slash the Stash!

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