Old MacDonald Mystery Sampler
54 x 66
Hand quilted
This sampler had a variety of different blocks - some paper pieced, some traditional, some improv. I tried them all and ended up with this sampler.
I knew I didn't want any edge to edge quilting pattern on it. That left me with hand quilting - kind of free motion hand quilting. I'm no expert at hand quilting but I'm really terrible at quilting on my DSM especially if it's not an edge to edge design.
In the sky I kind of free motion quilted some "clouds" that kind of mimicked those circular improv blocks in the sky.
The barn got some straight line quilting for some boards.
Flowers, improv grass, snail trails, hens, chicks...I let the needle lead the way. I used a lot of different colors of hand quilting thread. Although it may look like it this was not big stitch quilting.
The sunflowers didn't have stems so I made some with some green bias binding I had on hand from one of my thrift store visits.
I did some straight line quilting here and there in different directions on the purple mountain majesties. I wanted them to look "rocky" but not sure I succeeded. But I'm okay with how things ended up.
I added a light gray binding so it wouldn't stand out and detract from the rest of the quilt. If it was going to be a wall quilt I would have faced it. But it's not. It's a lap quilt. My lap quilt. I love barns.
And here's the back.
I have another quilt in the hoop now so later this evening I'll do some
And needless to say...I used lots of scrap chunks in the making of this quilt so
What a great sampler quilt! Love what you did with the quilting!
ReplyDeleteWoohoo!! Terrific finish! I'm glad you handquilted it - it adds so much more personality to it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful quilt, hand quilting it was perfect.
ReplyDeleteYou did a wonderful job! Nice finish
ReplyDeleteThis has to be one of my favourites from all the quilts I've seen on your blog. Utterly delightful! Great hand quilting and the backing is perfect - from your bottomless stash too????
ReplyDeleteHooray for finishes! This is such a charming and cheerful quilt. Well done.
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun, beautiful quilt!!
ReplyDeleteThat's a wonderful quilt! So much to look at and enjoy. It looks like you had fun with it every step of the way!
ReplyDeleteLove this sampler quilt! You did a wonderful job with the quilting, too!
ReplyDeleteThis is one amazing quilt! I love all your quilts, but this one is so special...the colors are amazing, its happy and fun! I'm so glad you are keeping this one for you!
ReplyDeletelove all the colors in this quilt - great quilt
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt. Sophie is a great designer. Has anyone heard from her and Block Lotto. I hope all is well. Thanks for sharing this bright and colorful quilt.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, so gorgeous and fun to look at! And what perfect backing!
ReplyDeleteI just love the variety of blocks on your piece--just beautiful work hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteLove love love it - so happy it is for YOU!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLooks beautiful! What a thrilling finish!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love it! I'd never be brave enough to try it, but you did a great job! ---"Love"
ReplyDeleteIt's just grand Kathy. I fell in love with it the moment I saw it just now and everything about it is just wonderful. A great, great sampler and had to be fun to do.
ReplyDeleteThis is my idea of a fun sampler quilt. So many colors, patterns and a great overall design. A delight for the eyes.
ReplyDeleteLove it - you did a wonderful job!
ReplyDeleteI have some of these blocks made, some I have patterns for and some I am missing the patterns. I know that when I do get to working on mine that I can just improvise what I need.
I love the quilt....so interesting. Guess I never though of free motion hand quilting. Great finish!
ReplyDeleteI love love love this quilt! I hope you are keeping this one for yourself. It is so bright and colorful.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with Oh Scrap!
This is one of my very favorite finishes I have seen this week! Such a visual feast! ood for you for hand quilting it. I would not have the patience!
ReplyDeleteWhere can I find this sampler pattern?
This turned out spectacularly. Her clever design was made even better by your bright fabric choices and clever quilting! Three thumbs up!
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is gorgeous! You did some amazing work on this quilt!!
ReplyDeleteMagnifique! Bravo
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful quilt Cathy! I love everything about it, especially the colors. But the quilting is very special too, and the backing and binding are perfect for it. Congrats on a great finish!
ReplyDeleteWow! That is such a wonderful and colorful quilt. Congratulations on the finish!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt! So homey and bucolic, but bright and vibrant! Hand quilting was the right choice and it truly is wonderful. This is my first visit to your blog, but I will certainly be spelunking and coming back to see more.
ReplyDeleteA lovely finish, Cathy. I like the grey binding; wouldn't have thought of that myself. Like you, I like faced finishes when it's a wall quilt.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, so gorgeous and fun to look at! And what perfect backing!
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Wonderful finish! I love how all the blocks are arranged - great take on the sampler quilt idea!
ReplyDeleteLove the quilt and your backing is terrific!!!
ReplyDeleteNifty finish -- so colorful with the blue-sky background throughout. (I miss the Block Lotto!)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteWell done on your Q4 finish! Jxo
ReplyDeleteI'm in love with this quilt, it's so fun and colourful!!
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