Okay, I've finished the majority of sewing for the quilt top. (Forgive the poor lighting, but I was pretty happy with how it turned out and wanted to show it off.) I only have to add a border, quilt it and then bind it. But I'll leave that little bit for when my swap partner receives the quilt. Something should be surprise, shouldn't it?
It's amazing what squaring up a quilt block, or in this case braid, can do. The striped fabric is a Liberty lawn from a couple of years ago. I'm finally breaking into it from my fabric stash. Oh and there's been talk of Kaffe Fassett's shot cotton over at Be*mused and other sites lately. The little "solid" green is one that I had in a fat quarter bundle. It's very nice although it's weight is more akin to that of the Liberty lawn. They sewed up well together. I may have to keep an eye out for other colors of it. But it's definitely something that's best left for quilting or other projects where it'll have more support.
I just found you through Raesha. You have some very pretty photos and this is a very lovely quilt!
Posted by: Jess | July 14, 2007 at 07:31 PM
Oh, it's lovely! The placement of the values makes so much more sense now that I can see the whole thing!
Posted by: Judi W | July 14, 2007 at 09:01 PM
Really beautiful. I have so much to learn about design and color. You are making something very special.
Posted by: Natalie | July 14, 2007 at 10:28 PM
Liberty and batiks? Genius! I love the way your top turned out. Such a cool design.
Posted by: Lisa K. | July 15, 2007 at 01:06 AM
Oh wow it turned out beautifully.
Posted by: shashi | July 15, 2007 at 02:37 AM
Nice. I could eat that quilt up! :-D
Posted by: Katie Greenwood | July 15, 2007 at 12:11 PM
I'm still madly in love with this!
Posted by: Samantha Horoschak | July 15, 2007 at 03:06 PM
That's so pretty! Love the colors you have put together.
Posted by: Linda Fleming | July 17, 2007 at 07:44 AM
I love it! I am sure your swap partner will think it's worth the wait!
Posted by: Kim Sherrod | July 22, 2007 at 08:16 PM
Your swap partner LOVES Purple Rain. I arrived home tonight (in the rain, I might add) and there was a package for me at the top of the stairs. I carefully opened the package, read the card and unwrapped the quilt. The quilt is absolutely stunning! Adding the stitching at the bottom is a great addition to the quilt. The quilt is hanging on my design wall until I can find a home for it. Thanks for participating in the swap.
Posted by: Paula in NH | July 23, 2007 at 05:22 PM
Hey Tami- did you have the tutorial for this quilt? I need something for the doll Group on Flickr for March/April Challenge. I think this would be great!
Posted by: calamity kim | February 04, 2008 at 05:40 AM