Still, I have a finish to share!
Almost 2 years ago, my sweet blogging friend Di invited me and a few other friends to form a new round robin bee. We picked a theme and over the course of the next year, we secretly made for each other.
I asked for scrappy curves, and my bee mates didn't disappoint.
Di assembled my blocks perfectly and in spring this year I received my gorgeous flimsy - an eclectic, one of a kind quilt top!
I quilted it with alternate 1 1/2" and 2 1/2" diagonal crosshatch straight lines and bound it using a couple (on the basis I never have enough of anything) of different Anna Maria Horner Drawing Room prints.
I wanted a darker binding to frame the blocks, and I think the colours work perfectly. I used a bamboo and cotton batting from my mum's local quilt shop and the backing is Pagoda Hill by Tina Givens. The quilt measures 72" square.
It's such a pretty quilt, and I can't thank my bee mates enough. It really is one of a kind!
Top Row (left to right): Di's wonderful Drunkard's path block, Katy's beautiful abstract appliqued blocks and my clamshells.
Middle Row: Susan's gorgeous portholes in her signature bright colours, Helen's amazing Dresden block that reminds me of millefiori every time I look at it, and Di's beautiful lemon and limes block.
Bottom Row: My lozenges using my quick curve ruler, Danny's beautiful appliqued pebbles and Hadley's exquisite New York Beauty!
Thank you my friends - if I'm not checking your blogs....know that I'm thinking of you every time I look at this quilt.
Linking up with Lynne's Fresh Sewing Day.
35 comments:
An absolutely beautiful quilt! I love the binding and each block is marvelous! Nice to see you back :-)
Its absolutely gorgeous. What a wonderful quilt - you can really see each contributor's personality in there! Beautiful.
Gorgeous quilt.
That has got to be one of the cutest quilts I've ever seen!
This is beautiful, what a wonderful quilt!
This is one very special quilt!! Fabulous!
Oh this is so gorgeous, love it!
Oooooh I love it! What an absolute treasure : )
It's amazing! So beautiful, everything about it.
Wow, this has certainly made a stunning quilt. The quilting is perfect. I am pleased to have been able to contribute to it
Bee quilts are always special and this one is no exception. Di x
This is gorgeous- and worth the wait :)
This is a really super quilt and I think your quilting really did it justice. Enjoy just looking at all those fab curves!!
It's a lovely quilt made by a great group of friends.
Your 'bee' quilt turned out great. Love the different designs and colors.
Beautiful! Love the quilting and hope you can find a happy balance across all aspects of your life. x
Yay, it looks great, live the quilting :o)
Such a stunning quilt, it really is. I especially like the blocks with the little circles - so cleverly done. Such skill by everyone to make such perfect curves. It really is remarkable.
Such a brilliant quilt - so much to look at! And lovely memories of your bee mates. Jxo
Amazing! Love how unique this is! :)
It's beautiful and personal, but I somehow think I went a little too bright when I thought jewel tones.
What a beautiful quilt!!! And I love your drunhard paths - I love curves :)
Wow, you quilt is gorgeous. I'm in a round robin bee where we make a patchwork strip for each other, it's been fun and I'm looking forward to the big reveal.
I hope you find more sewing time soon.
it's fab!!!!!
Coming to you from Lily's Quilts....what a beautiful quilt! Great job.
What a fun quilt! Sorry life's so busy these days! Hope there is a breather soon!
it's beautiful. I think the quilting is perfect for showing the blocks at their best
It's a beauty and this bee is what cemented us all as friends. I love it and I love our bee and friendship
Fabulous! You were obviously a great inspiration!
This is one of the prettiest quilts I've ever seen. Love it!
Loving all of those curvy blocks!
Oh this is stunning Annabella! What a lovely thing to have to remind you of your friends!
It is a wonderful curvy quilt. So many beautiful colors! Brilliant
It is a beautiful quilt. Each block has it own personality but they complement each other so well. It is absolutely gorgeous!!! Sometimes it is hard to find a balance and juggle all the things in our lives. I hope you find your happy balance soon. Sending you happy thoughts your way XX
Oh it looks fabulous Annabella! You've done us all proud - and I'm feeling very guilty about not having finished mine!!
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