Sunday, January 3, 2016

Shimmer

I guess you could consider this one my first finish for 2016...

I needed to finish hand stitching one side of the binding as the yearly calendar rolled over.

So here is Shimmer, a pattern from Cluck Cluck Sew...


I started with my stack of Hello Darling by Bonnie and Camille and added some fabrics from some earlier lines. The background is Cloud 9 Cirrus Solid in Shadow. It's similar to a shot cotton with a color variation in the crosswise and lengthwise threads.



I love the take on this traditional block. Although it has a lot of pieces it was very easy to construct.


For the quilting I went with a simple grid. It's another one with a busy patchwork pattern and I thought simple would be better. I used a light gray Aurifil thread.


The backing is the orange peel pattern from Hello Darling with the aqua stripe for a binding.


Although I love a white background, the gray was a nice change. May have to try it again!

14 comments:

  1. OMG! This quilt is amazing!!! I have all these fabrics in my stash and I have been waiting for the right pattern and I think you found it for me. Awesome and than you so much for sharing your fabulous finish!!!

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  2. What a great finish. I have seen this pattern and couple of times now and it seems to be calling my name. The grey was a great choice to balance out the sweetness of the other colors. So pretty.

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  3. Uh oh, I think this pattern just moved up a bit higher on my bucket list. Your quilt is totally sweet!

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  4. This is gorgeous. I have this pattern and some fabric set aside to make a quilt for my son.

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  5. What a stunning finish.. Love it...

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  7. What a way to start out 2016! Beautiful!

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  8. Love this quilt! I loved all of your quilts. I am now inspired to start quilting again!

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  9. So beautiful - really love how the B&C fabrics look with the grey background!

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  10. I just love this so much Cindy!!! You nailed it with the quilting too!!

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  11. Amazing! The colors and patterns combine in your quilts are exceptional. Inspiring.

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