Sunday, April 28, 2013

Cotton Club Finis!

Things have been busy around here...for a while I was calling our home "The House of Yuck".  Even one of the pups was sick.  Thankfully, with the exception of a tendonitis issue, it's all behind us and today I can share a quick post about a finish - Cotton Club is done!  All that is left is a run through the washing machine.  Not a great shot below but I only had one quilt handler available and I really needed two.  Photos have been delayed due to rain and I didn't want to put it off any longer.  
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Here is a little closer photo of the quilting.  It was quilted by the same longarmer that does all the quilting for Bonnie Blue/Red Crinoline Quilts (Paula Barnes).  They did a nice job. I love the way the braid looks with the triangles.  You probably can't see it here but each block has a different quilting pattern quilted on it.  The border had big feathers quilted on it.
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I enjoyed every second of making this quilt.  I learned a lot while making it and it required a lot of precision from me.  It's also the first time I've ever sewn a mitered border.
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It feels good to finish something and especially good that the finish is this quilt.  Other than this quilt I've been in a bit of a slump with the needle  Hoping to find a cure for that soon!  Wishing you all happy stitches!

52 comments:

Deb said...

Woo Hoo!! Congratulations on having the whole thing done!! I love the quilting on it and may have to ask you specifics about the quilter. Mine is still waiting to be quilted - I'm such a slow poke!! But yours looks fantastic!! I'm sure that you're happy that it's done!!

Marie said...

Oh my, this is one lovely piece of work. YOu have outdone yourself!! Love it. I am so proud of what all you do. Many hugs,
Marie

ruthsplace said...

It looks great!

Margaret said...

Oh wow! It's sooooo gorgeous! Congratulations! Can I ask who was the longarm quilter?? And also, does the quilt feel stiff with all that quilting? It's wonderful -- I love the quilting. But the quilt itself -- you did a great job! Now I hope everyone is feeling better and the tendonitis is gone soon too.

Annette-California said...

It's Gorgeous Jackie. Oh Congratulations on your Beautiful finish. I love all the colors and the patterns are amazing. Oh you should be feeling very proud. Pretty cool learning mitered corners. Yours look great. Love Annette

Patty C. said...

Wooooooooooowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!
I LOVE IT!!!!

Gabi said...

This quilt is absolutely wonderful.
Congratulations.
Warm greetings from Germany

Lois said...

What a beautiful quilt Jackie! It's just gorgeous!! Sorry to hear you've all been under the weather and hope the rain stays away (it's been like that here too).

DianeM said...

Wow! Your quilt is stunning! I love it :)
Smiles, DianeM

Chris said...

Congratulations on your finish! It is gorgeous!!
Glad that everyone is feeling better!!

Maria said...

Congratulations! What a beautiful quilt!

Karen said...

What a lovely finish. That quilt will hopefully bring you comfort, I'm glad that things are getting better at your house.

Annie said...

Jackie, it's just fantastic! Love the colors, the pattern and that beautiful job both you and the quilter did. Enjoy!

Giovanna said...

It's a spectacular quilt - congratulations!

Terri said...

That is beautiful! Congratulations :D

Aunt 'Reen said...

What a gorgeous finish Jackie!
I love this quilt!

Teresa said...

Its beautiful - great job! I believe reds and browns are rapidly becoming my new favorite colors!

Carla said...

An absolute treasure Jackie!

Laurie in Iowa said...

Your quilt is beautiful. Congrats on an awesome finish.

Melanie said...

Super gorgeous!! Love the colors and the quilting. Every time you look at it you see something different. Very well done. Congrats for finishing!!

Carol said...

Jackie it is spectacular!

Ellen said...

Beautiful, Jackie!

Dani - tkdchick said...

Gorgeous!!!!

geeky Heather said...

Holey shamoley, that quilt is AMAZING!! Wow. Just...wow. Congratulations on the finish! Don't let anyone touch it, LOL!

valerie said...

Yay!! Congratulations on your quilt finish! Love the finishing design...so quirky with the triangles, braid, etc.

Anonymous said...

Your quilt is wonderful! It is a beautiful heirloom. Congrats on finishing it.

FlourishingPalms said...

I think it's been a while since you've had a finish, yes? I bet you're happy with this one! You should be! The piecing is great and the quilting suits it perfectly. Are you keeping it for yourself?

Anonymous said...

I love a great looking finish! Beautiful!

Theresa said...

Congratulations on this big finish!!! It is gorgeous!!!!!!!

Brenda said...

Your quilt is so beautiful...you do wonderful work!

Unknown said...

This quilt is so beautiful and I know you put a lot into this. So perfect!

Sew Create It - Jane said...

Looks amazing.. What a great finish! I love the colours and the unusual setting.. Great way to show off those blocks.

woolwoman said...

Jackie your cotton club quilt is just smashing - SOOOO gorgeous - besides the fact that you did a great job with the piecing - the quilting you had done is so special. Hope you are feeling better soon - Mel

merumo said...

What a gorgeous finish! Congrats!!

Michele said...

Congrats on a lovely finish! Beautiful :-) I'm so glad everyone is feeling better!

Tammy said...

What a beautiful finish and a gorgeous quilt! Glad everyone is feeling better. I've missed seeing what you've been up to. Hugs!!

Poussy Stitches My Love said...

oh c'est une pure merveille !
bravo et gros bisous bisous

Mylene said...

Your quilt looks gorgeous!!

Catherine said...

Beautiful!!

Siobhán said...

Oh my gosh, Jackie! Your quilt is knock down, drag out gorgeous. The quilt itself is stunning, and the quilting really is superb. Beautiful!

Jodi Nelson said...

Love the quilting on this quilt. Perfect

Katherine said...

Oh, Jackie - how pretty! I love that braid on the triangles too; may use that when I get my "ribbons" quilt done.

Anonymous said...

What a great quilt! Beautiful. And the quilting is lovely. You have accomplished a LOT.

Brigitte said...

Fantastic, your quilt. The colours of the fabrics, the patterns, the quilting, everything is just perfect. Major congratulations on finishing this wonderful piece.

krayolakris said...

Jackie, your quilt is beautiful! Great job!!! I love it!

Karoline said...

Your quilt is gorgeous, congratulations

Julie Kaye from KS said...

Jackie I love how your quilt turned out. It's terrific!

Anne said...

Wow!!! Big happy dance for you! It's such a stunning quilt! Are you going to hang it and display it? Or drape it over something?

kwiltnkats said...

WOW Jackie! Words are hard to form for your Cotton Club. Did you pull the fabrics together or did it come as a kit? Sounds like it might have been a BOM. The quilting is as special as you say. One can just make out the individual attention put on the blocks. You have an exceptional quilt! Sandi

p.s. I can see a foot peeking out!

Kats Studio said...

Jackie your quilt is beautiful. I love the colors and would never have thought of those together. Great work! I know you are proud of the completion. What's next?

Grit said...

Wow, fantastic work and so wonderful quilting.
Grit from Germany

Annette-California said...

It's me again. I re-visited seeing your beautiful quilt. It is so gorgeous Jackie. And all the many hours you spent on it:)
love Annette