It started in November 2011 with a bunch of old embroidery transfers I accumulated over the years.
And now it all has ended in a crazy quilt 55x62. I call it Crazy Basket Case. About 95% of it has been hand stitched. I added the red border (without the trim and rickrack which was stitched on by hand) by machine and I added the binding by machine but stitched it down by hand.
I stitched a block a month as part of the Crazy Quilt Journal Project 2012
Each block included a basket and seam embellishments - all washable since this will be put to use in the winters at our house which is only heated by wood.
Evidently a quilt by most definitions contains a top, batting and backing stitched together, not tied. By that definition this is a quilt. After my top was finished I sort of free motion quilted it to the backing using red perle #8. See that running stitch up on the white spot? That's what I did all through the quilt but most of the time it is not as visible because I ran it on top of or under some stitches on the blocks.
I splurged on the trim in the border and just love, love, love how it looks.
I crocheted a little basket for each of the four corners.
I haven't washed it yet. I'm anxious to see how it will hold up. I bought some color catchers to throw in the washer with it since most of the threads and fabrics are red and I don't want to take a chance on them running. I'm hoping after a wash it will have that crinkly effect I love on quilts.
The backing is red with baskets. The red perle #8 I used to do the hand stitched "free motion" quilting blends in perfectly. I bound it like a sane quilt - the binding is scrappy - different red fabrics.
Now I just need to add a label and get up the courage to wash it.
It feels so good to be finally finished.
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17 comments:
Congrats on your finish- it always feels good and its a really lovely project. It would have been a little sadness to have is languish . Hand stitching takes time but it is worth it
Well done!
It is a fantastic quilt! You have stuck to two colours and baskets all around. So it is very much a 'sane' crazy quilt. Thank you for sharing all the details. They are awesome.
What a journey! What a fantastic quilt. Hope all goes well with the washing. I too love the crinkles!
So glad to see your finish! A job well done! Your quilt has turned out beautiful! Not only will it keep you warm in the winter months but will be a treasure for future generations.
Congrats on finishing such a wonderful quilt. Fantastic!
And it's beautiful! Love that lacy edging you splurged on- well worth it I think. It'll be perfect for snuggling under next winter.
This is one of my favorites of your projects... The vintage basket concept was an inspiration... Well done and bravo!!! Gerry K.
I love the red and white and what a good idea for all the old transfers. A wonderful hierloom!
Thank you for sharing. Fay South Africa
Wow, that is a beautiful quilt!!! It definitely gets a WHOOP WHOOP!!
Congratulations, it is an absolute beauty!
Your quilt is gorgeous! I have nominated your blog for the Liebster Award. Have fun with it!
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Hugs,
Renee
What a fun quilt! I just shouts "made with love"!
Esther
AWESOME finish, Cathy! Great job! Cris in MT
That is such a lovely quilt, and a great finish. Well done.
WOW!!! You do beautiful handwork, I am so jealous!
What a fantastic quilt! You must still be doing the Happy Dance. And in one year--omigoodness.
I love the Aunt Martha transfers! I've made dishtowels with embroidery from the transfers.
You did such a spectacular job on your quilt. I'm speechless.
I LOVE the look of this quilt! Wonderful job. Absolutely gorgeous.
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