Sunday, June 17, 2012

the spools {finished}

I finished my Spools quilt and I could not be happier with how it turned out.


This quilt is a mix of two Denyse Schmidt quilts. First one, the top, is based on her Spools quilt.


Here it is, all ready for the basting stage, yay! I totally, totally love the way all these improv blocks look. Oh, and the color palette might be my very favorite color combo ever. It's just so fresh, and pretty, and summery. Yum!!!


I used a beach blanket in Denyse's book Denyse Schmidt quilts as an inspiration for the back of my quilt. I joined Kona Robin Egg and Kona Lemon together using some washi fabric in coal as well as Kona Orange. I must say, I think this is a perfect way to make a quilt backing. It's interesting and pretty, yet I din't have to spend hours working on another "quilt top" for the back.


I quilted it in a grid pattern. It meant a lot of tedious straight lines but I do love the final look, so it was definitely worth it.


I totally surprised myself when it came to choosing a binding. I usually go for a darker fabric to sort of frame the whole quilt. I actually planned on using my favorite washi fabric in coal but changed my mind in the very last minute and I went with Kona Ash. I'm really glad I did, too. I think it complements the quilt so nicely.

 

Finished size of this quilt is 80" x 88", perfect size for our bed. Here I am, standing on the stool, trying to hold the beast up for the picture. Oh, it's HEAVY!!!


I'm submitting this quilt to
Link up your entry starting June 10!

Hope you all have a wonderful Father's Day weekend. Svetlana


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32 comments:

  1. TamieJune 17, 2012 at 12:44 AM

    Love, love this quilt- both the front and the back! I'd really like to give something like this a try.

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  2. UnknownJune 17, 2012 at 12:50 AM

    Your quilt is WONDERFUL! Great job.

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  3. BobbiJune 17, 2012 at 1:08 AM

    This is beautiful!!! I'm a new obsessed follower of yours and love all the color pallets you use.

    The back is so fun !!
    Love it all.

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  4. Marian-Lady FaceJune 17, 2012 at 1:18 AM

    It is gorgeous!! Well done! I love the colors, and the binding is great!

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  5. Heidi StaplesJune 17, 2012 at 1:20 AM

    SO gorgeous, Svetlana! I love the color scheme!

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  6. Rachel at Stitched in ColorJune 17, 2012 at 1:40 AM

    The quilting looks oh-so-nice. Good for you going for the straight line grid. Agreeing on the binding too. In this quilt light binding really lets the top shine.

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  7. Puntaditas de amorJune 17, 2012 at 1:41 AM

    genial, que colores mas hermosos te felicito... ;)

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  8. justacraftymotherJune 17, 2012 at 1:48 AM

    This is SO BEAUTIFUL!!!!! I love the colors! Can you tell us readers what you used?? I love DS and need to get her new book!

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  9. KirstenJune 17, 2012 at 2:20 AM

    I love everything about this - the fabrics, the colours, the design and of course the quilting!

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  10. MollyJune 17, 2012 at 2:44 AM

    I love this quilt!!!!!

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  11. ShanJune 17, 2012 at 2:49 AM

    very nice quilt. Thanks for the reminder about Summer Sewing Contest.

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  12. KizaJune 17, 2012 at 3:20 AM

    Beautiful! The colors are great and the straight line quilting really works on this. Very pretty!

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  13. Kristy QPJune 17, 2012 at 3:24 AM

    Just gorgeous! The quilting really sets it off beautifully :)

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  14. Heather D.June 17, 2012 at 3:26 AM

    It looks just great! I love the pic of you holding it up. hehe :)

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  15. Maureen Cracknell HandmadeJune 17, 2012 at 4:13 AM

    This is SO beautiful and such a great color scheme!!

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  16. TennjennyJune 17, 2012 at 4:56 AM

    It is wonderful! Love the grid, love the back.

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  17. Tracey JacobsenJune 17, 2012 at 6:48 AM

    really beautiful... so fresh for sure! And the quilting looks great!

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  18. DebbieJune 17, 2012 at 7:17 AM

    This is SO beautiful, Svetlana! I love what you have done!! I agree - your quilting is perfect!

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  19. loriJune 17, 2012 at 8:23 AM

    Love it, great job, love the back, love the colors!

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  20. KellyJune 17, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    It's gorgeous and I love the back. Good luck with contest :)

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  21. Katy CameronJune 17, 2012 at 11:25 AM

    Very cool, and love how you quilted it. Good luck in the comp :o)

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  22. ✾Jamie Lee Cooley✾June 17, 2012 at 2:32 PM

    Grey looks great! The quilting compliments it perfectly and I love the pop of orange on the back!

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  23. Jess @ Elven Garden QuiltsJune 17, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    Oh it's brilliant! Good luck!

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  24. prsd4tim2June 17, 2012 at 4:11 PM

    Lovely finish! I'm working up the nerve to make a bed-size quilt. We need a new spread. Maybe yours is just the inspiration I need. And I love the back of your quilt. The yellow and orange are just so unexpected. I love them!

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  25. Esch House QuiltsJune 17, 2012 at 5:34 PM

    I love your quilt and the wonderful colors you used. The back is perfect - just enough interest without too much additional sewing :)

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  26. legato1958June 17, 2012 at 7:57 PM

    Such a beautiful quilt! Refreshing in style and colors!

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  27. CocoJune 18, 2012 at 6:50 AM

    I love your quilts. A question please: what batting do you use? and how do you get all that fabric on your machine? do you have a long-arm machine as well? Or do strips and sew them together after they are quilted(what I do)? I'm at cocos.loft@gmail.com - thanks!

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  28. kat129June 18, 2012 at 4:44 PM

    The color palette is awesome, and I think the grid quilting really helps the pattern pop! Beautiful quilt!

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  29. CarlaJune 19, 2012 at 6:48 AM

    This is wonderful. Love the combination of colours

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  30. FranziskaJune 19, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    I like it on your bed. Looks fresh and cheery. It makes me look forward to having my first own quilt for our bed.

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  31. Live a Colorful LifeJune 22, 2012 at 8:55 PM

    This is a great quilt, both front and back!

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  32. LorraineJune 24, 2012 at 1:37 AM

    I love this quilt .... colours , design, quilting ... all of it.! I'm currently cutting out Spools templates , wish I could just go the improv !!!

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