Marcelle has been busy! Now finished ready for her young son, I am sure he will be happy!
Marcelle chose Matilda's Own wool/poly batting and asked if I could please quilt similar to her other son's Dinosaur quilt, I quilted that back in 2010. Using a Signature variegated thread in blues I zigzagged and quilted curling ribbon, all will look like cool vehicle tracks to a boy I am sure! This quilt measures: 63" x 94".
Below is the Dinosaur quilt, here is the post about that quilt.
There are some fun wee prints in this quilt.
Instead of the curved egded cable, I chose the pointed edge for the border, echoed a couple of times and stippled on the outer edge of the quilt.
Okkie dokkie back lovers that's the backing, isn't it fun! Obviously this is a border fabric that Marcelle must have bought metres of and pieced together to make her backing!
A wet weekend here in Whangarei, a perfect time to finish my daughter's 21st quilt. A bright, rather loud quilt, but this is what she wants and loves, so I am happy to make the quit for her. After all a quilter loves to make quilts for their loved ones don't they!
Wishing you all a happy weekend what ever you are doing.
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Lovely quilts/quilting. Wet and cold down here in Auckland too, but good excuse to sit on the couch and stitch.
ReplyDeleteI can see so many hours of fun under this quilt, lovely stitching designs too, and the next brightest, super choice of fabrics in the pile. Cheers, Jean
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you are working on your own project. I look forward to seeing your daughter's quilt finished
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous Leeanne, Not raining here in the Waikato yet but it may come tomorrow. Your daughters quilt is looking lovely - I am guessing she doesnt read your blog & its a surprise ???
ReplyDeleteWhat fun quilts for little guys! Great quilting ideas, too. : )
ReplyDeleteLoved the little saying at the end. *LOL*
I look forward to seeing what you make for your daughter. In your family of four where does she fit in the line up? I simply cannot believe you are a grandmother (just read your About Me thing). I want proof!
ReplyDeleteLove it! What a totally fun quilt, her boys are very lucky. And so is your daughter - the quilting on her quilt will be outstanding I'm sure.
ReplyDeleteLovely choice of boys fabric, and great quilting, I can see matchbox cars roaring in between these rows. Love to see your daughters quilt finished.
ReplyDeleteMarcelle's latest quilt has turned out really well - and lovely effective quilting, I'm sure it will be well loved :-) Good to hear you gotsomesewing time for yourself!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet quilt and love the quilting you've done - especially around the borders :) Looking forward to seeing your daughter's quilt! Hope you've had a lovely weekend.
ReplyDeletethe quilting is perfect for that quilt... makes the blocks pop out and show themselves off.... some lovely fabrics for your daughters quilt...
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Gorgeous quilt, your quilting is amazing. I love all the detail you put in the borders. Look forward to seeing your daughter's quilt too.
ReplyDeleteGreat boys quilt, I find it hard to find suitable male quilts.
ReplyDeleteAs always, gorgeous quilting.
Julia ♥
The quilting on these two quilts just looks so good, really hits the spot.
ReplyDeleteI love the boys quilts, sometimes I think that what appears like simple piecing can be so very effective, especially when placed on the diagonal, they look great. Love the colours in your daughters quilt. Looking forward to seeing that.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic boys quilt and your quilting really makes the squares stand out! Love the colours for your daughters quilt, looking forward to progress on that one!!
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