It's a finish!
Four Patch Posies
50 x 60
I found this old UFO in a manila envelope in pieces and parts a few months ago. I had used three different fabrics and had some of the four patches made, some four patches cut and some sets of strips cut for more. I must have started it before I started blogging in 2009. One of the selvages had 2005 on it. At any rate it is (or was) one of my oldest UFOs. I finished up the top in August of this year. And now it is totally finished and well aged I guess.
Now that it is getting cooler and I purchased a roll of batting I'm hoping to work on some hand and machine quilting and move some quilt tops to the finish line. This one was quilted on my DSM. This is the first time I have tried quilting "lemon peels" in each square so they sort of form a flower in each four patch posy.
I think this will go into a "thinking of you" care package and sent off to someone I know who has been in the doldrums for awhile. Hopefully it will be a fun surprise and provide some comfort and a little smile.
The binding and backing is sort of an olive green rose themed fabric. I've had it for awhile so thought it was time to put it to use. There was just enough of it so I guess it was meant to be.
And on to the next!
19 comments:
Hooray! Most likely you'd have set the blocks differently back in 20-whenever. This result is nice and the lemon peel quilting is just right.
Love the Olive green backing fabric! Perfect use in this quilt. Your quilt might be a little bit aged, but it is absolutely lovely. I'm especially drawn to the border look you created by the block placement. Really fantastic.:)
This is a wonderful finish, and I especially love your ingenious border made up of the blocks. The fabrics are wonderful and your friend will love it.
A lovely finished UFO and I’m sure the recipient will love it and appreciate the kind thoughts you are sending with the quilt.
This is beautiful and I really like those fabrics together.
I love those pretty stack and whack floral blocks! You've created another very quilt, and I'm sure the one you gift it to will love it, and be encouraged by its beauty. ---"Love"
What a wonderful gift to someone a bit down! It's wonderful to see such a well aged UFO finished....you are so inspiring :)
How nice to send such a lovely gift to comfort a friend...
this is a beautiful quilt--I love those fabrics--so pretty.
Hugs, Julierose
I love a 4-patch posey!
That’s cool. I love it.
What a treat to get this finished and mailed to someone you love. Isn't it amazing what we find in the corners?
That turned out beautifully and your plan for it is SEW thoughtful. The recipient is sure to love it!
Ta da! It looks wonderful! I love the lemon peels for this quilt, they give an extra floral shape in the background of all the pretty posies. I'm sure your friend will love it :)
I have some leftover four patch posy blocks tucked away somewhere. Not enough for a quilt, but I could get a table topper or runner out of them. Nice to get another UFO cleared away.
Pat
This is gloriously wonderful -- and I am SURE the recipient will be comforted by its arrival. Aren't the peel quilting motifs fun? I enjoy them enormously.
I also love the border effect you've got going - nicely done! And those orange peels are just the thing to set off all the posies!
From an envelope of blocks to a lovely and interesting quilt. I think your orange peel quilting is perfect! Another home run that will be very appreciated by your friend.
This would definitely put a smile on my face. What a wonderful gift!
oh wow - this will definitly lift some spirits!!
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