Monday, January 25, 2016

Kate's Big Day

Happy Monday!  I have another finished quilt from 2015 to share today.  This was made using the Kate's Big Day quilt pattern by Bonnie Olaveson (Cotton Way patterns).  I first blogged about this quilt here - a year and a half ago- yikes!

Kate's Big Day quilt made by Andy at A Bright Corner blog

I have to say that before this quilt I was pretty intimidated by sewing curves.  And I'm not really sure why.  Now that I think about it, back in high school I sewed plenty of curves.  I made some of my own clothes and dresses and every time I sewed a sleeve I was sewing a curve.  Why didn't that occur to me when I sat down to start this big project?  Anyway, I quickly learned that curves are nothing to be afraid of.  

Kate's Big Day quilt made by Andy at A Bright Corner blog



Now I'm not saying that all of my piecing was perfect.  Not by a long shot.  But I got better as I went, and learned some tricks along the way.  And I did it!

Kate's Big Day quilt made by Andy at A Bright Corner blog

The quilting was done by Kaylene Parry (@quilterlove66 on instagram) - and I absolutely love it!  Towards the end of last year I was overwhelmed by the amount of work I had so I decided to have Kaylene quilt two quilts for me and I'm so glad I did.  I think this one would still be waiting in the "to-be-quilted" pile otherwise!  




9 comments:

  1. Beautiful Quilt. Don't finished projects just feel great. I actually pet mine because they are so nice.

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  2. Oh my, I love this quilt. Good job on that, just think, if you were my neighbor I'd have you come over and help me make one of these cute quilts! :)

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  3. Oh my goodness Andy that is absolutely beautiful. I love it and those curves look amazingly perfect from here.

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  4. It's a truely beautiful quilt! Love the splashes of navy and the minty binding is perfect!

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  5. I agree,it`s absolutely beautiful and your fabric combo caught my eye!

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  6. So happy for you and the quilt! I, too, have this pattern and fabrics for it but I am biting the inside of my cheek with trepidation. Perhaps I will give it a go. Thank you for sharing your beautiful success.

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  7. Your quilt is just gorgeous! I've been afraid of curves and have avoided them, but this looks so pretty it makes me want to try! Well done :D

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  8. Andy it's lovely! And using the green for the binding was genius-really adds a nice pop.

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  9. Love your quilt! I also started this quilt over a year ago & since getting back into it over Christmas, I've nearly finished all the blocks.
    Just wanted to ask you - I'm finding that my finished blocks aren't square - the white background areas, when pressed, don't seem to extend far enough into the corners opposite the centre ring, even though I was careful with cutting, piercing & pressing. Did you find this?? Was it a problem when sewing the blocks together? I can't really square them without damaging the ring? Thanks for your help, Kym

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