With the appointments behind me, I had a sew day yesterday! Time to put one into the finish column....completely. Garden in a Box was trimmed, bound and washed for a true finish. I really like the simplicity of this quilt. With all the busy prints, it is a restful design.
I did a larger meander quilting on it, which gave me plenty of time to study the fabric combinations as I sewed. I was amazed at the number of florals I included, with only a few repeats. I enjoyed comparing the value and contrasts as I completed the quilting.
For the binding I used a flange binding once again. I really like this look, don't I? The accent strip is a blue-green tonal and a combination of several floral prints make up the outer binding.
Overall size is 54'' by 62''. Block was made using all 2'' strips of floral print fabrics.
I named this one Garden in a Box for fairly obvious reasons. The juxtaposition of the busy prints contrast sharply with the straight lines of the block pattern. Nature does not grow in straight lines. Yet in this quilt you discover a Garden in a Box. Now, if we could just teach those weeds to find someplace else to visit.
Happy stitching.
Very pretty!
ReplyDeleteThat quilt turned out very, very pretty. It's so pleasing to the eye & the perfect size for a nice snuggle quilt.
ReplyDeleteIt is a beautiful finish, Debbie--and the perfect name! The flange binding is a great finishing touch. No reason not to like it. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a gorgeous finish, and a perfect name for your quilt. I do like the flanged binding, it adds a special touch to any quilt. If you find the magic weed cure, please let us all know! Though maybe it's continuous snow and sub-freezing temperatures possibly?
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous! And I do like that flange and the scrappy binding. Garden in a Box is a perfect snuggle quilt. ~Jeanne
ReplyDeleteI love it Deb
ReplyDeleteThe nice after wash crinkly quilt is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful use of your floral fabrics.
ReplyDeleteThe flange binding is a beautiful accent. Great quilt!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful finish, complete with label. I'm anxious to pull out my 2" floral strips to start one of my own, but there are other things ahead of that, like the floral log cabin blocks. Too many projects, too little time. At least the yucky weather is keeping me inside and sewing.
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I love this quilt, especially because it has been cold and snowy here and I love flowers. You did a terrific work.
ReplyDeleteA lovely finish! (of course, you had me at "garden"!) The flowers are looking especially cheery on this cold day.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful finish Debbie and I like the size!
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