It's finished! It's finished! Yipee! I have a finish!
Good morning, Sweet Peas . Is it Monday already? Where did the weekend go ? It just flew by for me. How about you ?
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Darlene's Quilt is finished. I fell in love with this design last year when I saw my dear friend, Darlene's mini quilt. I just had to have one of my own. For months , I worked on my blocks as a leader and ender project. My blocks measured 8 1/2" unfinished - 8" finished.
In March and April of this year, Mr. Pinker and I went on a month long camping trip and Darlene's quilt accompanied me. Most of the quilting was completed while camping in Texas.
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| The body of the quilt finished at Whitney, TX. |
I hand quilted small pinwheels in each block.
I quilted the borders when I got home using a hand drawn cable design.
A pretty pink fabric found at a Texas Goodwill was used for the binding
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| I used a cotton sheet for the backing. |
I am over the moon with how the quilting looks. It really pops doesn't it?
There were 30 blocks in this quilt .
Darlene's Quilt measures 48" x 56" .
The green top/bottom borders measured 4 1/2" x 40 1/2"unfinished.
The green left/ right borders measure 4 1/2" x 48 1/2" unfinished.
The corner squares measure 4 1/2" unfinished.
Would you like to make a block ? I must warn you - they are addictive!
FOR ONE BLOCK
FROM DARK FABRIC - CUT- 1 2 1/2" x 9 1/2" strip
FROM LIGHT FABRIC - CUT- 1 2 1/2" x 9 1/2" strip
DIRECTIONS: Use 1/4" seam allowance.
🧵1. Take the 2 strips of fabric. Place right sides together and sew down the length of the strip. Press toward dark.
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| Sew the 2 strips together. |
🧵2. Subcut the strips which you just sewed into 4 1/2" blocks.
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| Strip subcut into 4 sections measuring 4 1/2" squared. |
🧵3. Arrange the units into the pinwheel design .
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| Lay out blocks into a Pinwheel design. |
🧵4. Sew the squares together. Press!
EASY PEASY!
Thank you, Darlene, for the sweet inspiration, encouragement, and friendship.
Now let's sit back on Darlene's Quilt and enjoy this warm sunny day ! It is a perfect day for a picnic! Don't you think?
Have a beautiful day!
As Always...
Happy Stitching and Quilting, ya'll
Melisa
"Love to life is like the wind to the pinwheel. "
Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤
Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy. I love and miss you so much.. Love you , Amo.
I am joining these lovely ladies' link parties. I hope you check them out; they always have so many wonderful projects going on and provide the opportunity for other needle workers to meet.
Melva at Melva Loves Scraps for Sew & Tell- Sunday
Brenda at Songbird Designs for Monday Musings
Congratulations on the finished quilt, it looks great.
ReplyDeleteThe colors are also very harmonious, a completely successful project.
Enjoy your time, Martina
Happy Monday, Martina. I can not thank you enough for the kind compliment on my quilt . I am overjoyed to have it completed. Have a blessed day. Hugs.
DeleteBravo Mélissa , c'est une très belle courtepointe au couleurs du printemps . Merci pour le partage . Bonne semaine
ReplyDeleteAaah thank you so much. It was a joy to work on this quilt especially using all of the pretty reproduction fabrics. They are so cheerful to play with. I wish you a very lovely start to your week. Hugs.
DeleteYay!!!! Doing a happy dance for you and your finished quilt. It is adorable - I love it so much. Yes, the week end did fly by...whoosh!!!!!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your Monday! Darlene J
Eeeh! I am so glad you like it Darlene! I just adore it ! I have already placed it on the bottom of my bed- perfect to snuggle up with during the day. I can not thank you enough for the inspiration. Hugs!
DeleteDarlene's quilt is very pretty! You did a great job, happy stitching!
ReplyDeleteAaah thank you kindly, Gretchen. It was a joy to work on this quilt. Happy quilting. Hugs.
DeleteThey are lovely blocks, Melisa!
ReplyDeleteGreat quilting job.
Good week
Kisses
Oh thank you so much, Isabel. This was a fun quilt to work on and holds a special place in my heart. Enjoy your day. Hugs.
DeleteWhat a pretty quilt Melisa! Your quilting is just beautiful. Yes those blocks look addictive and I'm trying not to think about them. ;) Maybe you should name the quilt "Whitney"!
ReplyDeleteOh yes they were addictive. I thought about making another in patriotic colors. Wouldn't that be darling? Whitney would be a fabulous name for this beauty. We had a great time there that is for sure. Thank you for the sweet visit. Hugs.
DeleteOh that just turned out perfect for a picnic quilt! Nice work on the hand quilting
ReplyDeleteI am over the moon with this finish, Vicki . It came out better than I imagined. Thank you so much, Vicki. Happy quilting. Hugs
DeleteYour quilt came out beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAaah thank you so much, Shelly. I am so happy to have this quilt under my belt. It was a joy to work on. Have a beautiful day. Hugs.
DeleteLove the quilt. The 4 corners make me smile. Thank you for sharing the how to. It seems a doable block for even a rank beginner like me with quite a few thrifted jelly rolls. Your hand quilting is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteOh yes, Betty, it is an easy quilt and perfect for using those jelly rolls. How exciting to have found some while thrifting! Doesn't it make your heart sing when you find quilting fabric at the thrift stores? Thank you for the sweet Monday visit. Hugs.
DeleteCongratulations on a finish! I especially like the handquilting. The quilt has a comforting look. I don't know how you get so much done! I love your blog.
ReplyDeleteI was so excited when I saw how the quilting was popping on this quilt Fran. I think that is what kept me motivated. Lol. Thank you so much. Your kindness really means the world to me. Hope you are having a great week. Hugs.
DeleteCongrats on your finish;)))--I really love how this quilt came out...
ReplyDeleteI am going to use your little tute to make some blocks--they look like they are fun and easy--I have some leftover layer cakes that will be just perfect for those measurements--
thank you so much--hugsx2, Julierose ;)))
I am so excited that you are going to make some of these blocks, Julierose. They are addictive and great for using those leftover fabrics. I can not wait to see yours in the future. Have a beautiful day and Happy quilting. Hugs.
DeleteOh, how pretty it turned out, Melisa! The handquilting makes it ever-so-special--it's just such a happy looking little quilt :)
ReplyDeleteAah thank you so much, Carol. I am over the moon with how the quilt turned out. It was especially fun to quilt on - it felt like quilting through butter. Lol. Happy stitching. Hugs.
DeleteMelisa, such a pretty and inviting quilt Great job, easy blocks can make an amazing quilt. I have a big stash and need to get it to become something useful and comfy. Now on to my crossing stitching, that doesn't seem to get smaller either. Just too many sweet patterns that I have to try out and collect. Have a great day. Sending many warm hugs from sunny Arizona, weather has been so pleasant, now onto the beginning of summer, lol!!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad that it has been pleasant this time of the year in your neck of the woods, dear Mary. I am sure warmer days are ahead for both of us. We had a mild summer last year but I do not think we will be that lucky this year. Lol. Thank you so much for the kind words on my finish. It is my 1st quilt finish for the year. I am jumping with joy. Lol. Hugs and Blessings.
DeleteMelisa, Darlene's Quilt looks fantastic. Well done on getting her finished! Woohoo!
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Robin. It was my first quilt finish for the year so I am especially excited. Hugs.
DeleteBeautiful hand quilting on your cute pinwheel quilt, Melisa!!!
ReplyDeleteAaaw thank you very kindly, Nancy. It was a delight to work on this quilt. I hope you are having a lovely week. Hugs.
DeleteCongratulations on finishing your quilt. It is beautiful ! Enjoy your day, Annelies
ReplyDeleteAaah thank you so much, Annelies. I am overjoyed to have it completed and ready to use. Hugs and Blessings.
DeleteWoohoo! Finishes are the best! This is sure a pretty quilt! The choice of a low volume for the background added just the right touch of sunshine. Thank you for the instructions.
ReplyDeleteYou are so right, Ginny! I was needing a finish! This finish certainly has motivated me . I am slow going on quilt finishes, but I try. Lol. Have a blessed day. Hugs.
DeleteDarlene's quilt is a gorgeous finish.
ReplyDeleteAaah , you are always so kind, Jenny. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Hugs.
DeleteMelisa, your Darlene's Quilt is darling. The quilting really set off all the movement. ❤️
ReplyDeleteAaah thank you so much. I was pleased how well the quilting showed up on this one It was a delight to work on . Have a great week. Hugs.
DeleteA great quilt Melisa! Love all the hand quilting too, makes it so special!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Barbara @flashinscissors xx
Aaah you are so kind, Barbara. Thank you very much. It seems like ages since I have had a quilt finish so I am over the moon with this quilt. Lol. Happy stitching . Hugs.
DeleteDarlene's Quilt is a beauty, Melisa! I love the sweet colors and your quilting is perfect for it. Hooray for a finish!
ReplyDeleteAaaw thank you so much, Diann. It has taken years to cut into some of these fabrics , but I finally was brave enough . I just adore this quilt. Thank you again. Hugs and Blessings.
DeleteBeautiful quilt! Love the quilting! Nice job! Margie \TN
ReplyDeleteAah you are so very kind, Margie. I had a great time working on this quilt. I got on a roll quilting this piece and could not put it down. Lol. Have a blessed day and thank you for the sweet visit. Hugs.
DeleteWhat a wonderful finish, Melisa!! This is a beauty. Thanks for the tutorial on how you made the blocks. I can see how they could be addicting! Congratulations and thanks for sharing with Monday Musings!! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteI can not tell you how excited I was to finish this quilt, Brenda. It felt good to get one under the belt for the year. Happy quilting. Hugs.
DeleteYou are such a lovely inspiration! I don't see how you get so much done and then share with us, but we thank you. Have a lovely day!
ReplyDeleteAaah , Carlie you are the sweetest. I have to admit that most of the time I feel like I am spinning my wheels, but every now and then I get something completed. You made my day with such a kind compliment. I hope you are enjoying your week. Hugs and blessings.
DeleteCongratulations. This is a beautiful quilt!
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