I was really keen to get on and quilt my diamonds quilt, but as luck would have it the batting in my stash wasn't quite big enough! I put in an online order for some of my favourite 100% cotton stuff which turned up today, but in the meantime I found some Hobbs "Premium" 80/20 cotton/poly at my local Hobbycraft store. Not being a fan of anything polyester I was a bit dubious but thought it worth a try as it seems to be popular. I tried it out on the 30's top I made last year and it worked fine. It's rather "puffier" than plain cotton and feels like it will be warmer, so I think this one will make a lovely sofa throw for snuggling under in the winter :)
Being a bit thicker and a fairly big quilt it was quite a job to do on my machine, but I managed in the end and feel pretty pleased with myself!
The thread was a variegated pink and green quilting one which adds a bit of interest.
Now I need to choose some fabric for the binding, or maybe I'll get on and quilt my other one first?
Who knows, the other unfinished ones might get done while I'm in the mood!
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What a lovely quilt and I like the two toned thread as well!
ReplyDeleteJune
beautiful colours, I'm sure you will get lots of use out of this one. Amanda x
ReplyDeleteGosh, I wish I'd got your skill, it's beautiful! Ada :)
ReplyDeleteI am so in love with this quilt. It's just a beauty!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful quilt! I'm loving the gorgeous pink/green thread!
ReplyDeleteVictoria xx
Such an effective quilt, a simple design but your colour placement is fantastic. It is hard work quilting one that size!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful quilt with gorgeous colours. I love your two toned thread.
ReplyDeleteirene
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What a gorgeous quilt! I love these 30's style fabrics so much! Thanks for sharing such a beauty and well done for making it.
ReplyDeleteGill xx
It is absolutely stunning, i love it.
ReplyDeleteI have three quilts waiting for batting & quilting.....feel
inspired to get on with it now
Have a great weekend
Karen x
Such a beautiful quilt! Lovely fabrics!
ReplyDeletemadelief x
Another gorgeous quilt! Well done, it's really beautiful. Loving the pinky/green thread too, I must add that to my wanties list :-)
ReplyDeletexx
Qué bonita! es ideal, me encántan sus trabajos de patchwork. Saludos
ReplyDeleteooooh, that looks lovely.
ReplyDeleteThe quilt is gorgeous! Great job! :o)
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty, Debbie and almost ready for snuggling with! Lovely multi-coloured cotton to quilt with and beautiful '30s fabrics.
ReplyDeleteIt's completely lovely! I have never tried quilting but I can feel one growing on me the more I see the beautiful things other people make!
ReplyDeleteIt is so lovely, the colors are perfect. I want to wrap it around myself right now.
ReplyDeleteHappy Weekend,
Meredith
Wow! It's gorgeous!! I am so in awe of you quilters. I've only ever managed a couple of cot affairs, something this size is a fabulous achievement!
ReplyDeleteI'm in love with your beautiful quilt Debbie! I just love 30's fabrics, so sweet and playful. Yes the poly mix wadding is puffier, I've just finished off a mini quilt with the same stuff because I also ran out of the 100% cotton. Looks great!
ReplyDeleteJessie, xo
Really lovely quilt, this has inspired me to have a go at a more complicated quilt - rather than the simple squares I have done in the past. The pink and green thread looks fun.
ReplyDeleteObrigada pelas dicas! Seus trabalhos são lindos, adorei! Parabéns!
ReplyDeleteLove this quilt!
ReplyDeletePenny
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