Wagon Wheel
It's a finish!
63 x 72
Hand quilted
This is one of my older UFOs started back in July 2013. It used a pattern on a CD - McCall's Ten Vintage Scrappy Quilt Patterns. I really didn't know much about sewing curves when I started it so I picked it up and worked on it off and on over the years.
I used '30s reproduction fabrics and solids. I didn't have much of a selection of '30s or solids when I started it so that's another reason I worked on it off and on over the years - I purchased fabric as I went along.
I hand quilted it with perle cotton in a variety of colors that I tried to match to the solid in each Wagon Wheel.
I decided a few months ago that I wanted to really concentrate on using '30s scraps and finishing UFOs that have '30s fabrics because they are such happy fabrics. .
I had just enough of the multicolored honeycomb fabric- a deeply discounted purchase from long ago-- for the pieced backing. And the scrappy '30s binding came from a drawer of 2.5 inch width scraps.
Oh wow! I love the bright colors in Wagon Wheel. Congrat on this fabulous finish! Gasp - you BOUGHT fabric? Sandy at sewhigh.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteso pretty and a serious stash buster!
ReplyDeleteAnother fabulous finish! You are gettin’ it done, Cathy! You are right! It’s a happy quilt,
ReplyDeleteSuch a great finish!
ReplyDeleteThis one is WAY cool!!! Those curved pieces are amazing!
ReplyDeleteThe sunshine just enhances the bright and pretty colors of this quilt. We're having Indian Summer this week - 70 degree days and sunshine after snow last week. A better way to welcome November.
ReplyDeleteI am so impressed, this is so pretty and so skillfully done. Grading you will an A+ in my book. I love it!!!
ReplyDeleteanother great one Cathy! happy colors and great pattern.
ReplyDeleteA lovely finish, Cathy. I've enjoyed watching you create these blocks Combining prints and solids sets both off. You made a happy quilt, perfect for snuggling. I hope it stays in the family if not with you.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Is the pattern found anywhere else?
ReplyDeleteNow that's a remarkably cheerful quilt! Love those prints combined with solids!
ReplyDeleteWow!
ReplyDeleteI love that pattern, and you did a great job on piecing it! Love all the colorful fabrics too! ---"Love"
ReplyDeleteCongrats on another fabulous finish, Cathy!!
ReplyDeleteBright and cheerful...the perfect quilt to snuggle under! :)
ReplyDeleteThat is absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYou're so right, the fabrics are super happy in this one! And I finally had the "Aha!" moment where I could really see the wheels spinning. Beautiful finish :)
ReplyDeleteGee, I stay off Bloglovin' for a day and I miss a lot, including three of your posts. This one is awesome!!
ReplyDeleteWow! What a wonderful finish. I love the bright and happy feel those wagon wheel blocks provide! Well done!!!
ReplyDeleteJust perfect - terrific finish.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Love the hand quilting with perle cotton, one of my favourite ways to finish a quilt.
ReplyDeleteAnother beauty! I would have steered clear of this because of the curves. Did you piece it by hand or machine? Sharon at purrfection8@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilt, and such happy colors! Congratulations on the finish!
ReplyDeleteYou're so right about the 30s fabrics - that is a happy quilt! I really like the Wagon Wheel block, and love how I saw different shapes and designs as your photos got closer in. Great finish, Cathy!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful finish and lovely photos of this terrific quilt! A very challenging pattern indeed!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your hand stitching today!
Really nice, if never seen this pattern before. Love the circles which appear, well done indeed!
ReplyDelete30's fabrics are the happiest, aren't they. This is a stunning quilt. Love your quilting with the Perle cotton. A most beautiful finish!
ReplyDeleteYes, 30's style fabrics are a very happy kind of print and color. A beautiful finish! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous finish! Nice to finish a long-standing UFO!
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