This little quilt is my version of Lori DeJarnatt's (Humble Quilts) quilt-along from last fall. We were traveling at the time, so my chosen fabrics are a mix of some purchases while in Oregon and scraps from previous quilts.
I hand quilted this little quilt using a portion of a large stencil in the cheddar squares and corners, with a simple ditch and cross-hatch in the blocks, and diagonal lines in the outer border.
This is one of my favorite little quilts, finishing at 25 inches square. I used Hobbs Polydown batting, and Aurifil 28 wt. thread for most of the quilting.
I found this lovely old toile in one of the stash bins, and there was just enough for the back.
A lot of quilters participated in Lori's fun quilt-along last year. I wonder if we'll see more Country Roads quilts appearing in this years Bloggers Festival.
15 comments:
This is beautiful. I love how the quilting was done on the gold areas, it makes it look so comfy.
Beautiful, Pat. Lovely quilting too.
Very nicely done!
Such a sweet quilt--made sweeter by the fact that it will forever tie you to that trip in Oregon. Beautiful hand quilting, too!
Wonderful and I do love that backing!
Great job! I love your beautiful hand quilting!
This was a fun SAL.
I've always loved this quilt and can see why it is one of your favorites! It's sentimental too, which makes it even better. :)
Fantastic hand quilting! So glad you entered your quilt for all of us to enjoy
Beautiful quilt and love the backing!
Beautiful work and great color mix!!
I love the cheddar in this and gorgeous quilting! :)
I remember when Lori did this quilt-along last year. I loved the pattern then but couldn't managed to follow along. Maybe the next time.
Your quilt is beautiful. I love the blues and red/rose tones together, and then the color of the alternating blocks just sets off those pieced blocks beautifully. The detail in your quilting is spectacular.
--Nancy. (ndmessier @ aol.com, joyforgrace.blogspot.com)
So pretty. I also participated in the Country Roads QAL. It was so much fun.
Lovely quilting, it makes the smaller gold squares pop, and always a memory of your trip. The entries, maybe several coffees later, I haven't managed to see too many yet, but one in the art category has been in my mind so much, a beautiful piece, called Anonymous by Shannon. I find the story behind each one is as important as the quilt itself.
Thanks for telling me about your entries, they are delightful, this is my favourite though.
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