I added a 5” white border and then bound it in the same green as the sashing. As for quilting, I quickly abandoned all plans of crazy FMQ (really, you saw that one coming didn’t you Megan? Juliet?) and went with the trusty straight lines.
At first I was going to stitch in the ditch on the sides of the sashing, but that’s a bit unforgiving if you go a bit wonky. Like I’d know anything about wonky quilting (ha!) but thought I better err on the side of caution. So I quilted over my sashing. AND happy to say, I must finally be getting better at basting or quilting or both, because I barely had a pucker at the intersections. Whew!
Quilts are not the easiest things to photograph but I gave it a shot! The outdoors ones looked like they were under the sea. I’m sure there’s some technical camera stuff to fix that, but really, I just like to click the button and hope for the best
The back is pieced which is always a bit of fun. A bit of Terrain up the top and some solid green at the bottom.
I quite like how the quilting shows up on the back of this one! Normally I’m dreading how it looks on the back, but this one works I think.
Doesn’t it look cosy? It’s the perfect size for snuggling on the couch – about 40” x 60”. Not sure yet where this one is destined for, I’m just happy to have it finished! You can find the pattern for the Diamond Star here.
Linking up with TGIFF which is being hosted over at Better Off Thread this week! Make sure to pop over - she has some info about OctoberQuest. Intrigued?! Click click.
And also with Finish It Up Friday at Crazy Mom Quilts.
Oh and today is my day on the Donktober blog hop where we are celebrating all things ridonkulous! What better project for me to offer than a paper pieced pattern?! You can go get your copy (and find a bit of a tutorial on paper piecing) right here!
Yay on the finish!!!! Now you can start something new :).
ReplyDeleteThe donkey reminds me of Shrek. I may need to watch that movie with my m=nieces this weekend.
ReplyDeleteThe Quilt is lovely
ReplyDeleteYou did it! Finally just did it like we've told you :) I love the quilting on the back! So perfect :)
ReplyDeleteWell done because I know this project bothered you in the end but I really like its simple lines and palette. And finally I understand now about the donkey pattern! Suitably suitable.
ReplyDeleteThe quilting is perfect!! Whoever invented FMQ anyway?? Straight lines are so aesthetically pleasing!Great job and the donkey is very cute too :-)
ReplyDeleteWell done for finishing, especially since you lost motivation for so long (by your standards that is!). Love the straight line quilting, it looks so great contrasting with the backing!
ReplyDeleteThere you go, one off your list and it looks great. I bet now you're wondering what took you so long!
ReplyDeleteWHOOP WHOOP to you! It looks very pretty! Your donkey is so cute :))) You should tweet your blogpost so people can see you posted. Just sayin' :)
ReplyDeleteWell done on the finish :)Luurve your donkey!
ReplyDeleteLove the donkey! And love the quilt as well. Good choice to keep the quilting minimally, it brings out the diamonds so well.
ReplyDeleteHooray, you did it! And very lovely your quilt looks too :)
ReplyDeleteAnother fabulous finish for you; your quilt is beautiful!!! Thanks for the donkey pattern too! I will have to give it a go. Have a happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteA great finished quilt!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! The colors really stand out on the white.
ReplyDeleteI say your comment on my blog and wanted to check on you!
ReplyDeleteSo much nice things you are doing!
I really like your starquilt.
Your quilt is lovely. Simple in a non busy way and still cozy.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is lovely. Simple in a non busy way and still cozy.
ReplyDeleteI love the paper pieced donkey! And your quilt is gorgeous, too. :o)
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful! I love the design the quilting makes on the back of your quilt. It looks really cool in the sashing.
ReplyDeleteReally lovely! congrats on a great finish. :)
ReplyDeleteNice job! Very striking design.
ReplyDeleteSo pleased for you that you have finally got this quilt finished. It looks great and you got the quilting just right, well done you!
ReplyDeleteJust caught up with all your posts whilst I have been away, love the donkey and the house but the Iris quilt is especially gorgeous :)
It looks great! I usually end up doing FMQing because straight line scares me. I can't hide any mistakes!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up with TGIFF!