Friday, January 25, 2013

strip quilt {finished}

A while back I made this simple strip quilt top. It was one of those "I have to make this quilt right now or the world as we know it will end" kind of moments. I cut, and pieced, and pressed, and obsessed and two days later I had this lovely quilt top.


I was all excited, and loved how it turned out, and I did not feel like finishing it at all!!!  Totally not the usual me - I like to finish my quilts and then move on to other projects. And so this quilt top was just "hanging around" and making me feel guilty every time I passed by it (which was many times a day).


So, the other day I could not take it any longer. Out came my trusty 505 basting spray and a pretty flat sheet I bought to use as a backing for this quilt and I got to work.


Once basted, I went with simple straight line quilting about 2.5" apart. I love how this kind of quilting does not compete with the quilt pattern itself, it just gives it that extra texture.


I had a hard time deciding on the binding. At first I wanted to go with something red but it I did not have the right shade of red in my stash and the ones I tried were totally taking all the attention away from the quilt itself. At the end I settled on using Kona (blue???) and I do love how it complements the whole quilt.


Here it is, all nice and crinkly soft after it came out of the washer and drier.

Finished size of this quilt is about 55" x 65". I wrote simple  instructions on how I make this kind of quilt here if you'd like to make one yourself.

Wishing you all a lovely weekend. Svetlana

Linking up to AmandaJean's Finish it up Friday.

33 comments:

  1. It might be simple...but it is one of the prettiest quilts I have seen in a long time. I love the colors, it's quiet, that's what makes it so appealing. The backing and the binding are beautiful. All of these quilts in the bright colors with thousands of pieces are pretty, but sometimes I just want a "quiet" pattern. Thank you for sharing this with us and have a wonderful day.

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  2. This is just beautiful! It has a lovely feel to it and look so soft and cuddly.

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  3. Very pretty - your choice of binding and backing is perfect. The binding doesn't compete with your quilt top at all, but compliments it softly and beautifully.

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  4. Very pretty, Svetlana. I didn't realize it wasn't quilted. The sheet you picked for the back is just perfect!

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  5. A lovely, simple finish for such a lovely quilt. Glad!

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  6. Very pretty! I love the backing.

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  7. I always loved this quilt. I like how you finished it! Could you tell me what stitch length you use when you are straight line quilting? Thanks!

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  8. It looks very soft and cozy. Great quilting too.

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  9. What a great finish. Just lovely. Do you use cotton sheets? Or do you also use blends? I have such a hard time finding cotton sheets reasonably priced and so many seem to have polyester in them.

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  10. Simple and elegant! A lovely quilt! Jxo

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  11. This is very pretty Svetlana. Just by reading your posts, I begin to understand and have more confidence about beginning my first quilting project. I am just about ready to start now, as I have finished my other project. Of course, my first quilting project will be the Christmas stocking - using the fabric and pattern that I won from your lovely giveaway. Thank you again : )

    Lesley

    www.heartforhome-making.blogspot.co.uk

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  12. Very pretty. I like the backing you chose.

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  13. I really like this finish. Very comfy looking. Your idea of the different size blocks in each row is great. I've got another quilt on the list.

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  14. Sometimes you just need something lovely and simple, love the calming colours

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  15. It's just gorgeous, Svetlana! I love the simplicity of it but it has such a lovely visual texture… The pale blue binding was a great decision!

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  16. Very lovely! Looks so soft and inviting:)

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  17. This is lovely - I think I like its muted simplicity - it looks comfy but charming at the same time :-)

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  18. How perfect! I have some strips left over from a project....I think I have a plan for them now!

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  19. I love the quilts simplicity and colors.

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  20. Amazing! And where do you find such pretty flat sheets?? Love it!

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  21. Oh my, I just want to cuddle up with this one! So sweet and inviting!

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  22. It is a nice quilt. I love the fabrics it is made of. Good job!

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  23. After pushing, pulling, and fighting to get my thicker quilts (polyester filling) through my sewing machine, my next quilt will be made with only a front and back like yours.

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  24. Svetlanko, ta deka je nádherná!!! Látky jsou úžasné, moc se mi líbí. A ta spodní... opravdu krásná! Nádherná práce!!! Ráda si uložím návod :) Třeba někdy... kdo ví :) Mějte krásný čas, Jolana

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  25. Love the sheet you used! It is all PERFECT! Yea for a finish! Thanks for sharing. Janita

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  26. I am terrible at coordinating fabrics. Would love to know the fabric brand/ names you used. I think I recognize Amy Butler polka dots? Thanks!

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  27. Beautiful - gorgeous colours and such a great balance between the different colours - wow!!

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  28. it is beautiful!! soft, calm and quiet...I love it! my next project will be low volume fabrics. thank you for sharing!

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