Hi there friends, followers & readers!
Today the quilt I am featuring is Donna's first & I think you will agree is beautiful!!
Taken here in dappled light, measuring 84" square, Matilda's Own 60% cotton 40% poly batting, throughout I used a ecru Maderia poly neon thread.
Donna asked me to follow her stitched lines on the petals & leaves, then quilting a stipple for the background of the flowers, which will 'rag & soften up' as washed.
The pattern is called: "French Roses" by Heather French.
After ditch stitching the borders, next came the pieced first border. Donna really liked the double orange peel I sometimes quilt on smaller pieced squares.
When Donna came to for a consultation, I showed her several samples of border ideas. What really rang true for her was the trapunto border I had on this quilt. This technique takes a fair amount of time, which of course costs more. So I suggested some alternatives which would give similar results.
An echo of the feather, then a medium sized stipple gives a similar look, without hurting your wallet too much! Two layers of batting would have also helped, but again it is an added cost.
Here again in different lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
This is one beautiful romantic quilt. And. . . . . . . .pretty darn good for a first quilt! Thank you Donna & enjoy!
Can't believe this is a first time quilt! Love the flower details. Great job on the quilting :)
ReplyDeleteWow didn't she do well :D Love the way you've quilted it x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful first quilt, love the colours, quilting awesome as usual.
ReplyDeleteDonna made a lovely quilt and you enhanced it beautifully!
ReplyDelete(I've seen this pattern on a couple of blogs and I would love to see one after it has been washed and gained texture around the flowers.) : )
So lovely and wow a first time too !! !!
ReplyDeleteWell done Donna
Wow - what a beautiful quilt and your quilting is absolutely stunning Leeanne.
ReplyDeleteThat is just beautiful Leeanne - wow !!! a first time quilter - that would take some beating I think. I love how you have chosen to quilt it too. The flowers just pop out at you & I adore the fabrics.
ReplyDeleteSo lovely and what an amazing quilt for a first timer! I popped over and looked at your favourite quilt with the patterned border... that border is absolutely stunning!
ReplyDeleteWow - good on Donna with making her first!! It's beautiful :-)
ReplyDeleteYes, a very romantic looking quilt - those fabrics look lovely. It looks like great fun to create... and to quilt!
ReplyDeleteShe did a great job for her first Leeanne! This pattern is perfect for a first timer. Her colors are great!
ReplyDeleteI really like how you quilted it as well. The larger stipple works great for the backgrounds. Thanks for sharing your link so I could have a "look-see" on how I could quilt mine!!! I've considered at least one row of echo quilting around the outside of the flowers and leaves. We'll see…...