This little guy was a real stretch for me and I definitely had to get out of my comfort zone. Improvisational and abstract piecing does not come easy to me, I find that being intentionally somewhat random is hard. This mini was inspired a quilt by Amy Karol from the book Simple Contemporary Quilts.
The quilting is not perfect, but it will definitely do for it being my first ever FMQing. I love those all over loops and hope to use it again for my future quilts.
This is what the mini looked like after I machine quilted and bound it. Then I went ahead and added some hand stitching as well as some more machine quilting using contrasting thread.
I think they add a nice touch of playfulness and interest to the whole quilt. I'm very happy with the way this mini turned out and I'm so glad that I finally got over my fear of FMQ and gave it a try.
Finished size is 23" x 23".
How about you? Have you been trying something new? I'd love to know. Svetlana
Linking up to AmandaJean's Finish it up Friday, Sew and Tell, and Confessions of a craft addict.
This is so whimsical and fun. Love it!! And your FM looks incredible. I love the added touch of the hand quilted bits. Genius, as always.
ReplyDeleteLooks like something from super Mario!!
ReplyDeleteVery cool, and love the green quilted hills too
ReplyDeleteIt looks fabulous and you must do more! Of both!
ReplyDeleteI am trying out curved piecing for the first time!
That's really awesome!!! It's so bright and happy :)
ReplyDeleteI think it looks great! I love the little loopy pattern...you're right, it really does make the whole quilt so playful. I may have to give this a try after all!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and happy!
ReplyDeleteThis is really cute!
ReplyDeleteLaura - I was thinking it looked like Zelda. Very cool.
ReplyDeletethis is really great! i love the randomness to it and the colors are so great! the binding is fantastic also with the snippets of bright green and red!
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous and fun!
ReplyDeleteWhat a bright quilt! I love your style and found you from Whoop Whoop Fridays. I'll be following your blog!
ReplyDeleteGreat looking quilt. I love the yellow background.Fun quilting,too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat quilt!
ReplyDeleteYour fmq looks so good! Way to go! I always like the special touches like hand stitching you add to your projects.
ReplyDeleteWow, awesome work! Your loops are very even. I really love that extra hand quilting you added. Cute!
ReplyDeleteHi S - this looks fantastic, so happy & quirky, love it! :)
ReplyDeleteI’m really like it! Very, very dgdeeac good!
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