Tada, it's finished! I shouldn't really be amazed, as it's only 'throw' sized (about 60" x 70"), but it still seems like quite a feat for five days. See the front (blowing in the wind) here and the back here. Like all projects, it seems, I ran hot and cold with this quilt. At times, I loved the patterns, but sometimes I thought it was all just too much. Now that it's finished, I'm pretty happy with it.
A lot of the fabrics are Mary Engelbreit, which is slightly surprising to me. I never really liked her style until maybe a year ago. It just doesn't feel like 'me,' but the patterns I used for this seem just right. The black and white leaf print I used for the border actually isn't Mary Engelbreit (I think it looks like it should be, though), but some 'random' print from the black and white section.
All told, I think the quilt (fabric, batting, binding) cost around $30, which I'm impressed by. With knitting projects, a jumper can often wind up being more expensive to make than it would be to buy, but I'm fairly certain I couldn't find a quilt like this for under thirty bucks (I'm not sure I could find a quilt like this, period). Seasonal sales at Mill End certainly helped keep the price low.
Other details? I used a thin cotton batting and machine quilted in a zig-zag pattern. It's not perfect, but it's close enough that I'm proud of it -- surprisingly, I didn't have to rip out quilting at any point! I bound it with red bias tape and then threw it in the washer; a few minutes later my mom wondered out loud if I had washed the binding before attaching it and whether it might bleed onto the quilt. Eep! It didn't though, much to my relief. Whew!
One last Booty on the quilt picture. He really does like it.
what a lovely quilt, Anna ! and Booty is just adorable ...
I LOVE it!!
It's really lovely. I like the colors and the design. :)
Just beautiful! I love the mix of colors and design!
Oh, what beautiful work! And I love how your kitty-cat loves it, too...
This is probably a stupid question, but can you machine-quilt on a regular sewing machine, or do you need one with a long arm? I love the quilt and I want to try to make one. Any hints?
great job!!!! i love the red binding, and the back is great too...
I LOVE IT. I do. It's fabulous.
I would never have put those colours together (because I'm useless) but it really works.
What a fantastic quilt! Love the colours so much.
It's fabulous! i'm inspired to make a quilt now, it's one of my 'must do this year' things. Now, if only i could get some other things out of the way.
I was positive it was going to be perfect, but how it got even more perfect than perfect I just don't know, but it did!
Ooohh, aaahhh!
Congratulations! I love it. I have some M.E. fabric in my stash too. One of those things where I picked it out and only noticed the name when it was being cut. Huh. I thought I didn't like that, LOL!
I love contemporary quilts. You have used a traditional technique but added a delicious modern twist - and well done for choosing a cat who coordinates so perfectly!!!!
Wow - that's gorgeous! I love the colours, the patterns... and the cat!
Wow, it's gorgeous, Anna. It actually looks really American. (In a good way.) That last picture? Enlarge, frame, and hang over bed with quilt on it. So adorable. Booty, pretending to sleep on it so you won't leave. :-)
how lovely. your colors are so nice. i'm amazed that the fabrics are Mary Engelbreit. she's not my favorite designer, either. how inspiring! maybe i'll take another look at her fabrics.
Adorable! So simple and sweet, really love the colours!
Just beautifull!!
:)
it's gorgeous - and i'm impressed with how quickly you got it finished. i can't believe you called it "just a throw." you should be so proud of yourself.