Sunday, May 03, 2009

Another Dissappering 9 Patch Finished.....

I have had mixed feelings about this quilt. It is the second quilt I have made from these blocks that I recieved in a charm square swap ages ago. Maybe I have just had enough of these blocks as I have had it sandwiched and pinned, ready to quilt for the last 2 weeks, just drapped over the ironing board, waiting patiently...

Then seeing as the baby it is meant for is nearly 6 months, thought it was time I actually finished the thing! I didn't want to have just a mass of colour in the center like I did for this Disappearing 9 Patch quilt, I thought if I framed each with white, sort of a window effect? Looking back now I think I should have done the white "cross" part thinner, its 2 inches, maybe half that would have been better?

I like the back. I used up the last of the squares so I won't be tempted to make another!

I stippled each of the pink and purple areas seperatly and then on the white, I stippled one long wavy line all the way around. In a nice pale pink cotton. Now it is all washed, label on, folded up on the ironing board ready to post to it's new home tomorrow.

11 comments:

Andi said...

Love it.
Love the colours and the design.
Lucky new owner!!!

Donna said...

You've done a lovely job!
I like how you chose to break
up the colors with the sashing.
I think I will try that with
my next D9P project. Inspired
once again!

Kelly said...

It's gorgeous. I just love the pink.

Cass said...

Helen looks great.

Ida13 said...

I'm glad to find you. I will come regulary,maybe every day:):)
I love your works!!

AJ said...

Looks fine for a baby quilt Helen...I think you are just over the block...Post it off and be done with it! :P

Kerri said...

such a pretty little quilt!! so girly!!

susan said...

oh its so lovely helen! i love purple and pink together but i totally understand being tired of a particular fabric. it turned out very pretty and surprisingly different from the other. i think the sashing was a nice width.

Bronwyn said...

Just lovely Helen! It does look like windows - maybe stained glass windows - the wider sashing is perfect for that idea.

bonnie said...

this is a beautiful quilt.

Samantha said...

It's stunning... back and front. the white framing makes it pop!