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| 4000+ pieces! |
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| It's hard to believe, from the background in this pic, that it is January in Nova Scotia! |
Here it is! My version of
Bonnie Hunter's Orca Bay. The first clue began November 18/2011 and the mystery was revealed last Sunday, Jan 1/2012. I love deadlines, they spur me on. I finished it Friday night but had to wait until this morning to get a decent pic. As you can see, my 6' 2" quilt holder is standing on a deck railing so I could get a full shot. It is windy so it was hard to get it to stay still and also the shadowing from the trees was a problem. I love it! Totally made from scraps except for the light inner border, which I cut from yardage. This quilt went together so perfectly that I still cant believe it. I figured that adding the pieced border would be difficult and I would have some stretching issues but no...absolutely perfect. I followed Bonnie's directions to the letter for adding the borders. I took my time, sewed slowly and starched the bejeepers out of it.
I am switching quilting gears now and going from crazed piecing ( except for two BOM's that I am working on) to FMQ. Oh yeah, and a few knitting projects that I have to get back to and an applique quilt that I need to finish. I am hoping to concentrate on getting a few tops quilted but you never know what will happen, all it takes is to spend time blog-hopping to get off the track!!
Thanks Bonnie, it was great fun and I am looking forward to next year.
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| This shot is more representative of the colours. The outdoor shots are a bit washed out. | | | | | | | | | | | |
Oh, Linda, you are right! It came out just beautiful! Is that a new picture in your header? I love it. Being a naturalist, I hate to see it so mild in NS at this time of year. It plays havoc with the natural cycle for wildlife. But is sure saves $ on heating costs, doesn't it?? Have a happy day, karen
ReplyDeleteLOVE the quilt! The pale yellow sets off the other colours so nicely - just enough of a contrast to make the design stand out. You have been so dedicated to keep up with this over the holidays. Can't wait to see it quilted!
ReplyDeleteWow that is gorgeous! I love how the yellow really lightens it up, like rays of sunshine.
ReplyDeleteIt was wonderful that you made the quilt from what you had on hand. It really is striking.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! The quilt looks really great.
ReplyDeleteHere in Chicago there's no snow either. Last week we had a day of 55F/13C. I'm almost afraid of what February will bring.
I am so I impressed that you are finished. The yellow looks so light and fresh. I love seeing the close up, to really see your beautiful scraps.
ReplyDeleteLooks great, can't wait to get mine done. It sucks we have to wait an entire year for another one. I think I am going to look for her books to help me stay busy till then. Last week we had ice all over everything in the morning in Florida and today it was 70° @ 10am. Made for a fantastic motorcycle riding day though.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWell done indeed, I have watched and admired your progress. As for your weather, here in NZ our supposed summer it was 14 yesterday - rained all day and I had the central heating on! I love the old fabrics in the quilt header....... Happy New Year
ReplyDeleteCongratulations - it is gorgeous! Mine will become a top soon....
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! How wonderful to start the new year off with such a beautiful quilt. Sure were a lot of pieces - but so worth it.
ReplyDeleteIt's fabulous! Way to go!
ReplyDeleteWhere's your snow?!?
The quilt looks gorgeous! I am so amazed by how many have managed to get their quilts together so quickly. I love that you made it out of your stash.
ReplyDeleteAre you sure that picture wasn't taken in my front yard in Vancouver? That is not an NS January that I remember!
WOW! Your top is awesome! I love your choice of colors!
ReplyDeleteThe yellow looks like a bit of sunshine peeking out. Beautiful quilt!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty. I like the yellow string-pieced blocks as well as, if not better, than the blue. It's so much fun seeing the different color schemes.
ReplyDeleteIt's a beauty and all from scraps, so even a more awesome accomplishment. Great job.
ReplyDeleteVery, very pretty, Linda. I, too, love the yellow in it. Wow-all from scraps! I know I couldn't do this from scraps--I don't have that many! : )
ReplyDeleteI love the yellow instead of blue and the blue instead of black... it looks so fresh and pretty! Nice work!
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