Ta-dah! 2 years in the making and we finally have a finished quilt top!
You might have seen this on Instagram. I am handing this over to my cousin today so its safe to show the completed quilt top here on the blog!
I started with these two blocks back in 2013 when everyone was making Swoon blocks. I must admit I skipped reading a few blog posts as it seemed to be Swoon after Swoon but then seeing as
Sarah (founding member of our
Modern Quilters Ireland group) was having a Swoon-A-Long I thought why not see what all the fuss was about. I really liked the blocks that resulted and do think this is a really pretty block.
One of the things that happened as a result of waiting too long to finish the top is the Kona Navy I had originally bought got used up on lots of things! I ended up buying 2 more batches in between starting and finishing and yes there is colour variation. I had known this in the back of my head but paid it no heed. Lorna @ Sew Fresh Quilts found with her
Kona Coal quilt too. I guess darker fabrics show it more. Luckily though I was able to keep the colours only in the sashing and it almost looks like a deliberate design choice - lucky escape!
As this is a wedding present I sent it for long arm quilting just to make it extra special. Once my cousin has seen the finished quilt I'll share some photos as I love the pattern used by Paula to quilt it and am trying to learn it as a free motion pattern for another project! For now so happy to share the finished quilt top. It's my longest quilt top to finish so far to date. I do get there eventually, in the end!
Linking up to the Friday finishes!
It looks lovely and it can be so disappointing to have color variation in Kina solids.mi even had very niticeable differences in Cream earlier this year when I was making the Cocoa Leaf medallion quilt. Luckily I was able to relegate he tone differences to the backing.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on an absolutely gorgeous finish, Ruth! I love that you used navy for the background! I have had the color variation issue with other brands, I guess dying is not an exact science and there will be variations between bolts.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see the quilting post!! :D
Yes I want to see the quilting!
ReplyDeleteOh that's so pretty!! I'm very late to the swoon bandwagon but the more I see the more I know it's on my list!
ReplyDeleteUsing the navy as the background gives your Swoon Quilt a difference to many of the Swoons out there. The navy really makes the blocks pop.
ReplyDeletewhat an absolutely gorgeous finish. Every time I see a swoon quilt I fall in love with it... maybe one day!
ReplyDeleteif you had to use two or more different navy's then you join the ranks of the Amish who do that regularly. It adds sparkle to a quilt. This looks very fresh and crisp with it's fun prints and points and contrast. LeeAnna
ReplyDeleteI love the navy background! I started buying The Kona colors I use often by the bolt. It is a big investment but I always have the same dye lot.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful! I still have plans to make a Swoon
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful! I still have plans to make a Swoon
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!. Can't wait to see the quilting. Enjoy your holiday!
ReplyDeleteIt's really beautiful Ruth! Swoon is still on my bucket list! At least you've got yours finished! Well done, Jxo
ReplyDeleteIt's spectacular Ruth! Your cousin is one lucky duck! I think the two navy colors make it look even better and the blocks are just fantastic! Navy is the perfect background for all those great fabrics.
ReplyDeleteThe blocks are so perfect, this is a wonderful wedding present! Well done for finishing it!
ReplyDeleteIt's awesome. You could have kept the colour variation to yourself -- design choice it is. I'm sure your cousin will love it.
ReplyDeleteIts gorgeous Ruth and a really lovely wedding present
ReplyDeleteIts gorgeous Ruth and a really lovely wedding present
ReplyDeleteIts gorgeous Ruth and a really lovely wedding present
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful. I really like all of the colors set against the Kona navy. I totally agree with the dye lots on Kona. I have had that issue with charcoal, white, and snow.
ReplyDeleteThe navy background looks amazing. The colors look so good together and it goes to show that you were right. Making the second yellow and red block balanced it out nicely.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Ruth! The navy background is perfect. Love it!
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I liked the blocks individually and they have made an awesome quilt. I like the mix of shades in the background - you have handled it so well it does look deliberate.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on a wonderful finish. You're right these are very pretty blocks and you colour choices make it even better. Lucky cousin!
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