Batik Finish
I have had this batik quilt top languishing in my stash for far too long. So long, in fact, that I cannot remember when I started working on it. We are having rain again today, but I was able to sneak out between showers and quickly get a few photos. Let me tell you a bit about it.
There is no pattern for this quilt. I just picked batiks that I liked and started sewing them together, using the stack and whack method, if I recall correctly. There was no plan, other than just playing with my batik fabrics. It started out with the idea that it would be at least a lap size quilt or larger, but then I got to a point where the rest of my batiks didn’t work as well with it. So I added the inner dark blue border and left it. I added the additional border a little later.
The quilt is 38″ x 50″, so a large baby quilt or crib quilt size. I had some left over yellow flannel, and I pieced that for the backing. That sat and languished almost as long as the top!
I brought it to Connie for quilting and then forgot I had brought it to her. This poor quilt! Anyway, here’s a close up of Connie’s lovely quilting with swirls and a leafy vine in the border.
The binding is in a deep rose batik from my stash. I’m not sure what I will do with this quilt now that it’s done, but it’s my batik finish for this Friday.
Linking up today with Sarah at Confessions of a Fabric Addict and Amanda Jean at Crazy Mom Quilts.
Wendy
15 Comments
lorieast2
Well I like it!! I imagine you will tuck it away for the next new baby that comes along…and you will be ahead of the game!
piecefulwendy
Thanks, Lori! Yes, finally, I’m ahead of the game!
Vicki in MN
You should name this one ‘The forgotten one’, poor thing indeed(like I don’t have those kind, LOL). I think it looks like the old fashioned crazy piecing.
piecefulwendy
Yes, I should! I can’t believe it took me that long to finish. I think I tucked it away thinking I would keep adding to it. Haha. Glad it’s done and ready to give to someone.
Nancy @ Grace and Peace Quilting
So pretty! Love those watery colors. And her quilting is bee-yutiful!
piecefulwendy
Thanks, Nancy!
Needle and Foot
Very pretty and I am sure it will be put to good use. A baby gift, Project Linus, there are lots of ways to utilize it. The colors are lovely. Nice finish! Have a great weekend.
piecefulwendy
Thanks, Bernie!
Louise Hornor
Oh, it’s really pretty! I love those bright batiks and the “crazy quilt” type of piecing from the stack and whack. Lots of movement and zest! Congrats on getting it finished (finally!!)
shelteringhaven
Oh. My. Goodness. Fantastic colors and workmanship!
Kathleen McCormick
A lovely finish, Wendy. It seems like it was a fun way to work through a stash! Not one that I keep in my “stash hat”, but now I am adding it!
Mary @ Fleur de Lis Quilts
It’s ready for a new baby, but don’t do as I would and tuck it away where you completely forget about it. 🙂 Those batiks are lovely and the blue border is perfect for bringing it all together. You have a fabulous winner here!
somethingrosemade14
The Finally, Finished, Forgotten, Flannel-Backed Quilt, say that five times fast. Ha ha, I couldn’t resist. It’s nice to finish a project that’s probably was quilt guilt and now is making you happy. Shop and Sew on Sister!
Sandra Healy
I’m sure you’re delighted it’s finished and very pretty it is too! It will not be hard to find it a home! I have loads of batiks that my daughter talked me into buying. I never quite know what to do with them even though they’re so pretty!
Geri Howie
Lovely colors, and I like the dark blue border.