I'm so very, very, super happy to have this quilt finished. I made the first two cog + wheel blocks way back in January 2013 !!! and my plan was to make nine blocks to have a nice lap sized quilt.
The other day I came across those two finished blocks and I decided it was time to check Cog + Wheel quilt (pattern by Denyse Schmidt) off my to do list. There was no way I was making seven more of these blocks though, so I decided to make just two and add sashing and thick-ish border to make the quilt a usable size. It ended up being 55" x 58".
And yes, I did not mark my white solids properly and used a wrong white for one of the blocks. I'm now simply pretending it's part of my design plan ;).
I used a mix of DS fabrics from my stash to make a simple backing. I always enjoy this kind of scrappy, use what you've got backing the most.
I quilted it using straight horizontal lines about 1/4" -1/2" apart.
For some reason I always worry that this kind of quilting will make for
a super stiff quilt which is not true at all. It gives the finished
quilt a wonderful drape and a lovely feel.
I decided to stick with DS fabrics for the binding as well. And, just like with the quilt back, I went scrappy and used what I had on hand. I think it frames the quilt quite nicely and brings a little bit more interest to the finished quilt.
Thanks for reading everyone. Svetlana
Beautiful finish! Your "design element" looks right at home in this quilt. I did the same thing the other day. I had a quilt top waiting to be made bigger but I hadn't got around to doing the math. Its amazing what time can do and I realised I want it finished so I can use it. It doesn't matter about the size. So it has been shipped off to the quilter. Very satisfying in getting something moving along that had just been sitting there.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the different white - I think it's super snazzy. And well done matching the stripes on the back. I always like that careful attention to detail.
ReplyDeleteI really like that that one square is a different shade of white. Adds a lot of interest. This quilt has been on my wish list for awhile--ever since Hope Valley came out. Remains to be seen if I actually make it. Yours is lovely.
ReplyDeleteWonderful! This is on my want to do list as well. I have the pattern, and am collecting Denyse fabrics ( not easy to find, though). I can see that your place mats are inspired from this as well?
ReplyDeleteI really like that one block has the different background too. It's great to see you finished it and is now being used.
ReplyDeleteDo you mark the lines for quilting or just eyeball them? I too love the different white - makes it so much more interesting to look at!
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous, and the quilting is the perfect choice! Jxo
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is so pretty! The fabrics are so perfect together, the dark with the purple, blue, and lime is so divine! The scrappy binding is just right. What a gorgeous quilt!
ReplyDeleteI was wondering what kind of batting do you use in your quilts? I really like the look of straight line quilting.
ReplyDeleteI agree that the different white adds a lot of visual interest.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your finish. Looks like a tricky pattern to piece, no wonder you decided to down-size the project, better to have a finished smaller quilt that a couple or orphan blocks for another few years! Great job :)
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful quilt. I really love the quilting, so simple and so effective.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love the quilt. Cog+wheel: Bucket list, oh that bucket list of mine.
ReplyDeleteIt's very interesting quilt! Great!)))
ReplyDeleteI do love a DS quilt. Scrappy is the best. Really lovely
ReplyDeleteLove this quilt! I made one a few years ago and gave it to my sister! Makes me want to do another :)
ReplyDeleteOh my heart! It flutters like mad!
ReplyDeleteThis looks great! Love the fabrics and the setting. Congrats on the finish!!
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