This quilt was made using the gorgeous bundle of Ruby Red Oakshott's that Michael kindly sent. I enjoyed working with them so much I had to go and purchase some more.
It was quilted on my domestic sewing machine using a darning foot. I used corresponding thread colour and 'drew' (stitched) around each outline and then did a smaller repeat inside finishing off with a swirly centre.
The white background fabrics were quilted with a simple straight stitch, zig zagging across each panel.
I was in a little quandary as to which fabric to use for the binding...the orange with purple polka, or that gorgeous fat stripe.
I asked for opinions over on instagram and Pam Kitty Morning came up with the brilliant idea of using both! Great idea and thanks Pam, I love it.
The backing is a lovely raspberry red toile on a white background I've had sitting in my stash for a little while. I do love a good toile.
So that's it. I do hope to get more finishes done early this year, preferably before I begin any new projects!! How about you? Are you beginning something new, or finishing up a few first? xo
44 comments:
Holy crap, that quilt is gorgeous!!! I love the Oakshott Rubies fabrics anyway, but the way you have used them is stunning. I love the use of all the different background fabrics as well.
That sure is one gorgeous quilt and what a great use of the Oakshots! Well done on the quilting too, it looks fabulous. Love the toile and the two binding fabrics.
Happy New Year Cathy and I'm so looking forward to some oldies but goodies as well as a couple or more new projects.
Wow, that's stunning Cathy!
So sunny! Brings a new year full of energy!
Another beauty Cathy! Looking forward to more of your lovely work in 2013!
Happy New Year, love the quilt and wow those fabrics are just beautiful of course I just love that toile
beautiful, nothing better then ared and white toile!
Kathie
This is beautiful, I've pinned it on Pinterest to my Inspiring Crafts board :)
Just gorgeous Cathy!
Stunning quilt!! I love the background fabrics and those Oakshott flowers are perfect! Its all perfect - the binding, the backing, the quilting - love it!
Love it!
The pieced background is stunning! Fabulous work.
Love this! Fun, perky, comforting scrappiness for the background. . . Good stuff. :D
Another beauty. Your work is always meticulous and so eye-catching. Thanks for providing such a lovely place to visit. Happy New Year!!!
Beautiful quilt! A good start of the year 2013! Beautiful fabrics you have used. Your blog is very inspiring for me! Greetings, Annemarie
what a soft, simple, elegant quilt! another winner Cathy!
beautiful!
Wow. That quilt is gorgeous! Stunningly colorful!
Wow! Another one of your wonders. I love everything about this quilt--the flowers, the entertaining background, the quilting and the scrappy binding. Bravo!
Cathy, this is a most delightful quilt! It makes me yearn even more for lovely weather days.
Jaw Dropper!!!
wow, your quilts just keep getting better and better! That is one of the nicest quilts I have ever seen - I am in love with it!
This is a GORGEOUS quilt! I can tell by the fact that 20 people have already commented on it, that it appeals to many of us. I love your choice of colors, and I really like the quilting that you selected!
I really love it!
Charming quilt, and I now have toile envy; it is such a lovely backing choice.
Hi Cathy and Happy New Year! Once again you have showed you talent with beautiful quilts! This is marvellous! I love the colours and the unique desing! Great choise for binding! x Teje
Ps. I'm in the middle of everything - no starts no finishes yet.
Love this one!!!!!:0))))))
Going to have to get my hands on some of those fabrics they are gorgeous. Great quilt.
Stunning!
Just gorgeous Cathy!
That so pretty - love the soft and warm colors!
I am trying to finish up a few things this year, too. But I can't promise I won't start something new first....
; )
That is beautiful! Well done! I spy some Lakehouse fabrics on your pieced background, they look gorgeous.
WOW! That's a beauty. I love the bright flowers with the light background, really striking. I love to use a scrappy binding too, just makes it interesting. I am trying to finish up a few "older" projects before I jump into anything new. But those new ideas keep poking at me! Haha. ox
Totally love this one...
You're just amazing! This is one gorgeous quilt!
Wow, Wow, Wow!
You have my attention. Cathy, that is the most fabulous design. Your choice of fabrics, design, stitching and quilting are so perfect. Gosh, I'd love this on my wall!
gorgous colours and lovely quilting, your talents really shine through in this quilt.
This is a breathtaking quilt. Love it!
Fabulous quilt, Cathy! Clever you - love it!
PS Love the new header!
As always, I love everything about your quilt! The binding is especially genius!!!
Gorgeous! Gorgeous! Gorgeous!!!
Beautiful quilt, Cathy! Oh, I love the Oakshots and am waiting for someone to send me some. LOL.
Happy New Year!
Claudia
Fantastic quilt, so beautiful!
Hugs,
Tatyana
wow ! love this one too
Beautiful Finish Cathy! those oakshots are so cozy and look fabulous on your quilt!
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