Friday, August 28, 2015

Finished Quilt!

Big announcement today... 
drum roll please.... 
the braid quilt is finished! This quilt has been "in progress" for about 15 years. And it has finally become a useable quilt.
Finished size: 57" x 72"
I machine quilted it on my domestic sewing machine in horizontal squiggly lines following the braids. Using this quilting design prevented lots of twisting and turning of the quilt, but still gives it the zig zag effect.


I extended the quilting lines across the border right to the edge of the quilt, so I didn't have to figure out another quilting design in the border. That was genius if I do say so myself!
The backing is just a boring piece of sale yardage pieced down the middle. 

To see more finishes, hop over to A Lovely Year of Finishes and Crazy Mom Quilts.

35 comments:

Mary said...

YEA! You got it finished in time for ALYF. Looks good! Enjoy the stress free days that are remaining this month.

Kaelyn Angelfoot said...

It's beautiful!

Lesley said...

Wonderful quilt! Love the design, its beauty, and the quilting choice. Well done!

liniecat said...

15 years well spent it's wonderful!

Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalow said...

Congrats, and yes, genius :)

Deb A said...

Great job and a big pat on the back for finishing this UFO. It came out beautifully.

The Cozy Quilter said...

YAHOO!!!! Great finish! I love this scrappy quilt! What are you going to finish next???

Jo said...

What a fantastic finish.. With your quilting , does your machine have a squiggly pattern or do you free motion it with a walking foot or free motion foot

Vroomans' Quilts said...

Congratulations on a huge finish.

Kyle said...

Your choice of quilting was a great way to finish this very long term project. The quilt is beautiful and it's done! Yay!

Gretchen Weaver said...

Congratulations on a finish! Enjoy that feeling of satisfaction, you deserve it.

Anonymous said...

Yay! Looks fabulous!

MissPat said...

This quilt is wonderful. Now don't you wonder why it took you 15 years (not that anyone would know that if you didn't tell them). Sometimes a simple quilt design is the best solution and that blue border really sets off the quilt perfectly.

Sheila said...

Congratulations on a beautiful finish. I love everything about it. A braid quilt is on my bucket list.

Needled Mom said...

Yeah....it looks great and the quilting lines into the borders was a great idea.

Janet O. said...

Love the scrappy goodness of a braid, and the colors on this one have a richness that adds depth. Ain't it purdy? : )
Great finish!!

Julierose said...

Big congrats on your finish--I salute you hugs, Julierose

Robin said...

Good for you!!! I love a long time finish. It's much more satisfying that a regular finish. Maybe it's because it has been on my mind for a lot longer. Pat yourself on the back and have someone give you a hug.

Julie said...

I love the finish and congratulations on the finish. I love your quilting choice as well.

Emily said...

It's beautiful! Congrats on a great finish!

Kate said...

Beautifully done! Congrats on another finish!

margaret said...

this has certainly been waiting patiently for you to finish it!! very nice and like the quilting, gives me an idea as I have my steps to the altar waiting to be done, no good at quilting so put it off, not a long as you though, I only made it a couple of months ago.A question, do you start the quilting in the middle, lots of books say to but then it must be difficult to join up in the centre

Flickenstichlerin said...

Dear Kathy,
congratulations with a big happy dance. Wonderful quilt.
Greetings,
Sylvia

audrey said...

Yay for you to persevere! It's a great quilt--definitely well worth the trouble.:)

Sarah said...

Yay! How satisfying is that after 15 years? It looks fabulous!

Zenia Rene said...

Better late than never! It's absolutely beautiful!

Kaja said...

Congratulations - definitely worth the perseverance. I love the rich colours of this and, appropriately, it seems to have a kind of autumnal feel to it.

Mama Joan said...

This looks amazing. I love the quilting! Great job!

Lisa J. said...

Congratulations. Very nice quilt.

KaHolly said...

Yay! Well done!

Missy Shay said...

It is beautiful, great job!

Quiltdivajulie said...

It may have been a long time in the making, but I think it is wonderful! (I like extending the quilting lines into the border, too)

Cheryl's Teapots2Quilting said...

Great job! Your quilt is a year older than I've been quilting ;)

Frances Meredith said...

Great finish - it is never too late for those UFO's!

Rose Marie said...

Congrats ..... I think I heard you whooping it up from here! A great solution for the borders.