The orchid threw me a bit. I'm not usually a purple lover, but I think this color gives it a bright, Springy, fresh look.
The quilting took a while. I wanted to emphasize the curved illusion created by a Kaleidoscope design. I quilted in the ditch from edge to edge along the triangles and again about an inch away tapering to the centers. A figure eight pattern filled in the empty space between the straight lines. This required many trips through the centers where the triangle points come together. I was a bit worried that there might be too much of a thread build-up there, but it turned out fine. Yay for Aurifil 50!
I decided to go with the orchid chevron for the binding.
Pretty happy with this one!!!
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Oh my! This is beautiful! The colors are the definition of spring! Thanks for that!!
ReplyDeleteGreat design and color combination.
ReplyDeletecould you tell where you bought your pattern or what method you used? Love this quilt , the pattern. and the Fabric:) lauraddirks@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous quilt!
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful quilt.
ReplyDeleteYou should be pretty happy -its gorgeous! I love the unusual colour combination and the movement in the block!
ReplyDeletereally striking, adore the fabric too.
ReplyDeletelove your quilt and heathers bailey fabrics are just too georgous
ReplyDeleteVery pretty colors. It definitely IS Spring now!!
ReplyDeleteFabulously gorgeous. Such a beautiful springtime quilt.
ReplyDeleteCindy, Your quilt is amazing!
ReplyDeleteI always love, love, love your quilts, but this one is a show stopper! I love the way you used white in every other block to create the secondary pattern, I love the colors and your placement of them, and your piecing is inhumanly accurate! I've made several kaleidoscope quilts and getting those center points to match that perfectly is no easy feat. And all this gushing is before we even get to the beautiful quilting! That is one amazing quilt.
ReplyDeleteThe quilting, the fabric choices, the pattern - all combine to play beautifully with one another. Masterful.
ReplyDeletethis is so gorgeous. i love the springy colors.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't have though of that color combination but it looks fantastic! And with the orchid included, you have the Pantone color of the year in your first quilt of the year. Lovely quilting too.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous; love the color combination!
ReplyDeleteI'd love a link to the pattern/template or a tutorial on how to make this beautiful block.
ReplyDeleteThis is really pretty. I seem to have lost my momentum for finishes. Maybe yours will give me a good jump start. :D
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! Did you paper-piece the blocks or use templates? Your points are perfectly matched!
ReplyDeletewow! this is beautiful. I am not usually a purple girl, but have really liked the shades I am seeing popping up lately. great finish!
ReplyDeleteThis is just so beautiful! The colors work so well together and your quilting is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteNot surprised you are pleased
ReplyDeleteSaw this on Pinterest! GORGEOUS, GORGEOUS, GORGEOUS!!!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt! I would love to make this for my daughter in Sara Jane's Wee Wander fabric line. What pattern did you use? breelan.ward@gmail.com
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