Yesterday I received a quilt back from my longarm quilter who does amazing custom work. This quilt did not disappoint. The pattern is Anniversary Stars from Evelyn Sloppy's book 40 Fabulous Quick-Cut Quilts. I made it using a Rhubarb and Ginger fat quarter bundle - a Moda fabric by Blackbird Designs from a few years back. I made the quilt slightly larger than the pattern in the book by adding an extra wide border. For my borders, I used fabric in my stash from another Moda Blackbird Designs group - Sweet Romance. My original intention for the Sweet Romance fabric was a quilt with a scalloped border, but this purple was so perfect with the Rhubarb & Ginger, and I had enough of it, so I used it for my border. When I was planning to make the scalloped border quilt, I bought some Moda premade bias binding that matched the purple floral.
Now my Anniversary Stars ended up much larger than my planned Sweet Romance quilt - my finished quilt is 80 x 98. I looked at my binding last night and crossed my fingers that it was going to be enough. As I applied my binding by machine, I looked at the shrinking pile of it on the floor and hoped I would have enough. What on earth was I going to do if I ran out? These fabrics are long gone from stores and I don't think I could find them anymore.
The last corner was mitered and turned. I held my breath as I laid the remaining binding down to see if the 2 ends would meet. Obviously I am living right - this is how much fabric was left after I seamed the 2 ends. Seriously - less than a quarter inch of fabric. How's that for just about perfect???
Whew, that was close! The quilt turned out incredibly lovely. Your choice of fabric was perfect and your execution meticulous as always. Now you need to find a great big bed and put that quilt on it!
ReplyDeleteI used Rhubarb and Ginger in a quilt that I put on my bed in fall. I just love that fabric. Great quult!
ReplyDeleteLovely quilt.
ReplyDeleteWhat a glorious quilt! You must definitely be living right -- you must have been holding your breath for sure!
ReplyDeleteAll of your quilts are just lovely and this one is no exception!
ReplyDeleteLisa it is just beautiful...great fabric choice...you sure are living right!
ReplyDeleteAs usual a beautiful custom quilt job! I cannot believe you had enough binding *and* that you sewed it on the SAME day you got the quilt back. Now that's impressive!
ReplyDeleteYou were a very good girl last year because the quilt-goddesses are definitely on your side! That was CLOSE! An awesome job on everything, your quilt is really beautiful. May it keep you warm and safe and happy... just as soon as that binding is finished. :)
ReplyDeleteThe Quilt Goddess definitely loves you! Beautiful quilt. I have a Rubarb and Ginger bundle waiting for the right pattern to come along.
ReplyDeleteLisa, you are charmed for sure! Beautiful quilt - my you've been busy! I have Evelyn's book - I think I'd like to make everything in it!
ReplyDeleteCheers!
Beautiful quilt. I love the pattern. I have that book around here somewhere. I need to revisit it.
ReplyDeleteWoah girl! You dang sure are blessed with some skill there. Whew! Down to the wire, I'm sayin' ;)
ReplyDeletehow fantastic about the binding!!! one time my binding ended up exactly the right measurement. i couldn't believe it. well, i still can't! i bet that it never happens to me again. :) your quilt is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, beautiful quilt! I think this one is my favorite. You were very lucky with that binding fabric. I have that border fabric in my stash just waiting for something special but I don't what yet. This would be it if I had Rhubarb and Ginger. I have that book and need to check it out again. Keep up the great work! Nancy in WI
ReplyDeleteMy luck would find it 1/4 inch short. You really must live right! Wonderful quilt!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! You just squeaked it in there, didn't you? Woo Hoo!! The quilt is beautiful, by the way!
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