Sunday, May 1, 2011

April UFO Challenge

I was hoping for a nicer day and greener grass to get a photo of my completed April challenge quilt. I had to be content that the snow has finally disappeared from under my clothes lines.

This quilt is the largest that I've machine quilted -- 84" x 84". I kept the quilting to a minimum -- straight lines 3" apart only one way. It feels great to have this one completed -- and again I'm thankful to Judy for this challenge!






I backed the quilt with several pieces of brushed homespun and bound it with a heavier red flannel -- all pieces found in my stash.



I was worried it would end up being heavier than I wanted, but I was pleased with the weight of it -- it's quite soft and snuggly!


The May challenge will be to work on this quilt which was made using The Yellow Brick Road pattern. It needs to be quilted and bound. I'll have to browse around on Flikr and see if I can get some inspiration for quilting it. I may have to finally force myself to try some free motion quilting -- I've been avoiding learning how to do that!

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  1. SharynMay 1, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Dibs!!

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  2. BetsyEMay 2, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    I just love your quilt! It's sooo cozy looking!

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  3. InStitchesMay 2, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    Nothing like a cozy, finished quilt to make the day seem brighter. Congrats! May's challenge has such beautiful springy colors ~ should be fun to work on.

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  4. GramMay 3, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    That "rolled up" version is just so inviting. Makes me want to grab it and jump into that snow picture below.

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  5. UnknownMay 4, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    YUM! Love it!

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  6. Donna~~May 4, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    Your quilt looks just perfect for cuddling up under--congrats on a lovely finish!

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  7. JudyCinNCMay 4, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    What a nice warm, cozy inviting quilt. Just makes you want to snuggle. Great job. Judy c

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  8. CrisMay 4, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    Great quilt. I too am going to learn free-motion machine quilting to finish my May UFO. I can do one stitch - the squiggle - but I want to do feathers, etc. on this next one. I bought a book and quilting gloves with rubber fingertips and am steeling myself to practice the patterns.

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  9. The Quilting ElfMay 4, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Say, that was a great finish for a winter quilt and now you're moving on to those spring colors in May - great timing! Congrat's on finishing your beautiful UFO for April.

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  10. saoMay 4, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    That quilt looks SO COZY....I have considered binding with flannel - and now I know someone who has successfully done that! CONGRATS ON YOUR APRIL FINISH!

    sao in Midlothian, VA

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  11. Beth@IHaveANotion.comMay 4, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    A great finish... you may want to reconsider learning Free Motion on such a large quilt.... pushing all that area around can be frustrating for the first quilt!!! ON the other hand... you may enjoy it...

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  12. LisaMay 5, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    Love your quilt!! Perfect to wrap up in on a blah, MI winter day!!

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  13. Alycia~QuiltygirlMay 5, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Looks great - the fabric choices are perfect!

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