Smitten
63 x 81
It's a finish!
And it's hand quilted!
And this one is for me!
Back in February of this year I was pondering what to do with a Castle Wall ufo. I had three super-sized blocks made for a quilt I was calling Valentines at the Castle Wall. The oldest block, above, was made in 2014. I really wasn't sure I liked how all three blocks looked together and I really didn't want to make any more blocks but I really wanted to use those blocks so in February I turned the one ufo, Valentines at the Castle Wall, into three different quilt tops I named "Throwing Snowballs at the Castle Wall", "Hugs and Kisses at the Castle Wall" and "Smitten".
Smitten was inspired by a c. 1890-1900 quilt. You can read more about that and the making of Smitten on my February blog post.
I big stitch hand quilted it very simply with red perle cotton #12. I stitched in the ditch around the Castle Wall block and around the heart in the middle.
In most of the six inch patches I stitched around any whole hearts that were showing.
In the three inch and one inch patches I stitched about 1/4 inch along the seam lines. I didn't mark anything...just eyeballed it.
The binding was aqua solid to match some of the aqua patches on front as well as the roses on aqua backing.
This quilt is full of a few of my favorite things - scraps, hearts and roses.
And sew on...
21 comments:
Fabulous!
I LOVE this quilt!! I don't know why your other two did not make an equal impression on me (I went to the links so that I could enjoy them again), but this quilt is just wonderful. I'm glad you are keeping it for yourself to enjoy!
What a fantastic quilt to keep! It is such a perky and happy quilt! Love it!!!!
Congratulations! I haven't tried big stitches quilting yet but I love how it looks in this quilt. Awesome job, Cathy. ;^)
OMG this is stunning! I am so glad you are treating yourself to this beauty.
Happy Sunday :-) and Happy Quilting!
What a gorgeous quilt, so much work, but so worth it in the end.
It'a absolutely beautiful! I love the colours.
You definitely need to keep that one and I love all of the pink!
Those colors look so yummy together!
I'm so glad you're keeping this one for yourself - it's beautiful! And all your favorite things, too. Looks like the perfect "cover up and read a book" quilt!
such a treasure = well done
Congratulations on a beautiful finish!
Wonderful finish and great idea to use the big block. Love your hand stitching.
Your creativity knows no bounds. Love the idea of taking just one block and building the quilt around it, not repeating it. You have inspired me to do the same with a favorite paper pieced block I made years ago. Although I love how the block turned out (i take it out and admire it from time to time), I can’t bring myself to make more. Thank you for sharing this! I am glad you will keep it to enjoy!
You have made such a oretty quilt. No wonder you are keeping it for yourself. Enjoy!
Such a beautiful quilt, so vibrant - Smitten is a great name!
Such beautiful glowing colours in your quilt, and lovingly hand quilted, just for you.
Yep, that's a keeper all right! (And I'm so glad you're keeping it!)
It's so vibrant! Great finish, and you deserve a new quilt for yourself!
Another gorgeous finish!
Sending prayers and healing thoughts for your hubby today.
It's always a treat when several UFOs/leftovers/leader-enders go together. This is a beauty. I'm glad you're keeping it. Happy feelings just from the photo.
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