This has been in the planning stage for several years, as quilters are likely to do. Finally finished, this will be presented to a Marine Corps friend of ours. He knows nothing about it and I think his wife may only suspect. I named this quilt Broad Stripes and Bright Stars. The Top before quilting:
After quilting and binding:
After the additional line. I do think it's better. Next time, I will quilt those inner and outer lines before doing the curvy vines between them--it will define the space to quilt the curvy lines in and I won't have to go back and add more quilting after I thought I was done:
The pattern appeared in Easy Quilts magazine, Spring 2019, and was called Sail On, designed by Eileen Fowler. I added the pieced Flying Geese borders. The original quilt design had no border.
Before I present this, I will wash it, using at least one Shout Color Catcher--most of the fabrics were not pre-washed. Wouldn't want a Red, Blue and Pink quilt.
Now to baste and quilt one more Quilt of Valor--also a surprise. This one for my husband. They will be presented together at an appropriate time when we can have a little ceremony. The back is pieced, the batting is selected, now to baste and quilt it.
Patriotic Pineapple:
It's been a while since I have made quilts specifically to give away. I am enjoying this process.
Let's quilt.
Barbara
I love both of these quilts! I'm assuming Broad Stripes is your own creation - will you have a pattern for it? I'd love to make one!
ReplyDeleteThe pattern is described in the blog. I added the border.
DeleteLovely quilts and lucky recipients!
ReplyDeleteTwo wonderful patriotic quilts with a great purpose.
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