Salsa Dancing
72 x 90
I made it for my husband because he loves growing most of the ingredients for salsa (peppers, tomatoes, garlic, onions, cilantro), canning it and eating it fresh or from the jar.
I think I made it a little too big for his recliner, darn it. He's a tall guy - over six feet - but I'll bet I could have stopped at 3 x 4 blocks which would have been a quilt 54 x 72. I'll put it on the quilt rack in the living room and it's there if he wants to use it. With these record setting low temps our house has been drafty and cold and I've had a quilt wrapped around my shoulders and on my lap.
It's too long for the clothesline so here's a view of the bottom row.
I used salsa ingredient fabrics in the block centers and warm solids or tone on tones for the "stars".
I hand quilted it with a variety of colors (green, yellow, terracotta) of perle #12.
I used an eggplant colored sheet on the back. I had to take out the top and bottom and side hems to make it big enough. All the hand quilting shows up nicely on the back.
I can't believe I did that hand quilting! It looks pretty darned good if I do say so myself.
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17 comments:
It's really pretty, and your quilting looks great! I love the alternate star pattern that developed. ---"Love"
Congratulations on your Salsa finish.
I'm sure your husband will appreciate how warm it is.
And your hand quilting is great!
Salsa Dancing turned out faaaaabulous! I’ve loved the idea, colors and fabrics from the beginning. And now the quilting is just the cherry on top (to mix metaphors...) Congrats!
Your hand quilting looks fantastic! I can't believe how quickly you got the quilting done. It is an adorable quilt!
It looks fantastic... the quilting is awesome!
Absolutely great! Love the colours and the hand quilting. I'm sure your husband will love using it especially as you are having such a bitterly cold spell.
Great job on the quilting! I thought it was done by machine until I read the whole post.
Great quilt with all that salsa material! I love the sheet you used on the back too. Your hand quilting is gorgeous. I love hand quilted quilts. We sure needed a quilt to wrap up in at my house last week. -40 wind chill and I could NOT keep the house warm. Even the dogs didn't want to lay on the floor.
xx, Carol
You have made such a fun quilt - I am sure your husband will want to use all of the time.
Your hand quilting looks beautiful!!
I really like how you made this one. I don't think your hubby will even notice if it is too big. I think your coordinating fabrics were just perfect for this quilt. Congratulations.
This quilt is really hot, hot, hot! The quilting is goregous. I'll bet it drapes over your husband beautifully, and is so snuggly. I hope you catch him napping under it one day, and share the photo with us. ;-)
Lovely! Your hand quilting is amazing! I’ve been watching this one since you fist posted a few blocks and I think it turned out absolutely great! I love all the salsa ingredients. I hope it sees lots of use.
That is a LOT of hand quilting - and yes, it looks VERY good. You should be delighted!
Nice use of your produce prints! One of these days, I'll have to find a pattern to make with the ones in my stash. You made them into a lovely quilt, which your DH is sure to enjoy!
This quilt is so much fun! I am always amazed at the ideas you have for your quilts. This one is so clever :)
Such a fun quilt! Thanks for linking up with Elm Street Quilts One Monthly Goal and congrats on your finish!
What a fun quilt! And yes - seeing it immediately makes my mouth want fresh salsa and chips!!
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