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Saturday, 16 February 2013

Well Love It or Hate It..

...it's finished.


So I left you a couple of days ago with the completed quilt top. On Thursday, I knocked up a pieced back using bright and colourful pieces of fabric which continued the nature theme.  Cabbages and roses on the front and  flowers, squirrels, bees, swallows and butterflies on the back.


This quilt definitely has a split personality. Looks like this baby will be getting a little bit of her mad English aunt (the one with threads permanently hanging off her clothes) in the quilt after all.


After Frankenstitching some Quilters Dream cotton batting (thanks Hadley and Trudi for introducing me to this concept of joining leftover batting together with a wide zigzag stitch), I started quilting. I followed the diagonal lines first, crisscrossing the quilt an inch either side of the seams.  Then I did the same thing either side of the horizontal and vertical seams.


I love the pattern it creates when the lines meet.


When it came to the binding, I encountered a few problems finding a fabric that worked on the front and the back and that I had enough of.  In the end I went with this Riley Blake fabric and I'm super pleased with it.


So it all turned out fine in the end. This quilt was made without buying anything new for it.  It measures 40" x 44". Perfect for some kicking...


So that's it.  All we need now is a baby to lie in the centre and look cute. For now, you'll just have to make do with this oversized cutie who is still thankfully a baby at heart.


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46 comments:

  1. Elizabeth16 February 2013 at 12:22

    Both quilt and child are rather lovely!

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  2. Judith, Belfast16 February 2013 at 12:34

    Turned out brilliantly A! I'd say it will be greatly loved! Jxo

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  3. Sarah16 February 2013 at 12:35

    I think it's lovely - both sides. The softer Cabbages and Roses colours are more "baby" tones and the vibrant back will suit an older girl, even teenager. My 4yo is still my baby too!

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  4. Katy Cameron16 February 2013 at 13:34

    Loving the back of this!

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  5. Sarah16 February 2013 at 13:58

    Looks really lovely, especially with the cutie on it :-)

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  6. Carla16 February 2013 at 14:23

    It's lovely! Nothing wrong with it at all : )

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  7. Cindy Sharp16 February 2013 at 15:12

    Zakki is getting so big!

    Your quilt is beautiful...on both sides.

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  8. heart of charnwood16 February 2013 at 15:22

    Well I love it, another gorgeous finish, is this about your 5th quilt finish of the year, i haven't even managed one yet!!! : )

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  9. heart of charnwood16 February 2013 at 15:22

    Well I love it, another gorgeous finish, is this about your 5th quilt finish of the year, i haven't even managed one yet!!! : )

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  10. Archie The Wonder Dog16 February 2013 at 16:20

    I think it's turned out wonderfully well!

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  11. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.com16 February 2013 at 16:27

    it turned out perfect and Z will always be your baby!Little boys are like that with their mamas

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  12. Janine @ Rainbow Hare16 February 2013 at 16:40

    The front is looking great now and I LOVE the back. Such a lucky baby!

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  13. Heather D.16 February 2013 at 16:49

    The over-sized babies are still cute, no? I have a couple of those myself....

    The quilt turned out very cute.

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  14. MyCretanlife16 February 2013 at 17:17

    What a sweet quilt, love how you quilted it. Quilt and child just beautiful x

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  15. Pomona16 February 2013 at 18:12

    It's a lovely quilt - I have just made one with Cabbages and Roses fabric. And I do relate to the threads hanging off your clothes bit - as I sit here picking the bits off myself!

    Pomona x

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  16. Toni16 February 2013 at 18:20

    I love the very different sides, much like babies, eh? One minute happy and cooing, the next screaming till they're red in the face. And Zaki still makes an excellent baby!

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  17. Anna16 February 2013 at 18:24

    It is gorgeous! I love the backing - so many wonderful fabrics!

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  18. Charlotte16 February 2013 at 19:03

    it's really lovely! I'm sure it will be well received

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  19. ScissorsandThread16 February 2013 at 19:16

    It turned out lovely - great backing too.

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  20. Canadian Abroad16 February 2013 at 19:26

    I am in the totally love it camp!

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  21. Kelly16 February 2013 at 19:27

    I love it and it's duel personality sides! Zaki is looking as cute as ever x

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  22. Susan16 February 2013 at 20:04

    What a great finish! The contrast of the front and back, the 'make do' batting and the pretty binding!

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  23. Jenelle16 February 2013 at 20:40

    It's a truly reversible quilt. :) A new mom will definitely love that! I like the contrast between the front and the back too. It's a fun detail!

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  24. Isisjem16 February 2013 at 20:45

    It looks marvellous - I love that it's reversible with the back giving a completely different mood to the front. Perfect!

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  25. Sunnybec16 February 2013 at 21:20

    Annabella it's lovely, I love it. Hugs x

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  26. Catherine16 February 2013 at 21:23

    Love it - and the back is stunning too

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  27. Nat at Made in Home16 February 2013 at 21:31

    I actually really like it - and therefore discard my previous comment! Your 'baby' is a cutie!

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  28. Mrs Flying Blind...16 February 2013 at 21:53

    Oh you did great - the mad aunt persona is a good one xxx

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  29. Camilla16 February 2013 at 22:41

    It looks great. The addition of the coloured squares really makes it modern. Love the back, that middle fabric looks a bit Jane Sassaman-esque. Well done!

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  30. Fiona @ Poppy Makes16 February 2013 at 23:54

    I love it! Both sides are beautiful! Well done!

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  31. Rebecca Lynne17 February 2013 at 03:36

    This is one of my favorite posts so far...I love the quilt too!

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  32. Lori17 February 2013 at 03:36

    this is lovely, but your child definitely steals the show.LOL

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  33. Kirsten17 February 2013 at 04:02

    Wonderful photo of Zach on your beautiful quilt!

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  34. Tamie17 February 2013 at 04:29

    Both the quilt and the model turned out great.

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  35. Rhonda the Rambler17 February 2013 at 12:54

    I think it's lovely...great job!

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  36. Run Quilt Knit Write17 February 2013 at 15:17

    I'm definitely in the love camp!

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  37. Leanne17 February 2013 at 15:38

    I think this quilt is lovely, lots to look at for baby and mom. I love the way the quilting made stars.

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  38. Flo @ Butterfly Quilting17 February 2013 at 17:16

    I turned out great!! good job!
    And your little boy is so cute too :)

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  39. Catherine17 February 2013 at 18:30

    Your instinct is always so spot on. It looks lovely. I like the fact that it's a bit of a two-fer, as well!

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  40. QuiltCandy17 February 2013 at 20:35

    It's lovely! And the quilting works really well with it too. Your son is very cute he's obviously very proud of his mum for making such a beautiful quilt :-)

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  41. Lisa C17 February 2013 at 20:38

    I'm in the love it category!

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  42. Kris17 February 2013 at 20:42

    The quilting is lovely! I love a stash quilt. Well done!

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  43. Collette18 February 2013 at 10:02

    it is beautiful and both sides are fantastic! love your binding choice too! x

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  44. Collette18 February 2013 at 10:03

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  45. Cindy18 February 2013 at 17:55

    I think it's just lovely. Esp like a few of the gorgeous prints on the back and the quilting. Great make!

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  46. Lisa18 February 2013 at 21:52

    Not that my opinion counts for a thing, I think it is GREAT!

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