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Monday, April 16, 2012

Design Wall Monday - April 16th

It's Monday, so it's back to work for me.  At least we had this weekend at home, which was really nice.  It will be the last one for a few weeks since Drama Teen has a speech competition next weekend, followed by a volleyball tournament the following weekend and then we start the long course swim meet season.  Oh well, looking on the bright side, no housework. 

I did get the rare opportunity to sew both Saturday and Sunday this weekend. Boy did that feel strange.  I can't remember the last time that happened.  In spite of that, the design wall didn't change much.  I finally got around to making the binding for the Geisha quilt and hope to finish that quilt this week.  The purple and yellow scrap quilt top was also finished this weekend.  The final borders went on Saturday.  I like how it came out. 

Pattern by Judy Turner and Margaret Rolf
found in the book "Successful Scrap Quilts"

Now I have to piece the back.  The backing fabric is all pressed, it just needs to be cut and sewn together.  Then it will be sent out for quilting.  So it won't get done this month, but just getting the top done is an accomplishment.  This UFO has been around since 2005.  It's the second oldest on my list, so it really feels good to get it this far. 

I'm linking up over at Judy's Patchwork Times.  Check out all the other design walls.  There are some amazingly creative people out there. 
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20 comments:

  1. Julie in GAApril 16, 2012 at 7:20 AM

    I love the diagonal bands of light and dark blocks in your yellow and purple quilt!

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  2. Sue DaurioApril 16, 2012 at 7:23 AM

    That purple and yellow scrap quilt is amazing! Just love it.

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  3. ChrisApril 16, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    Now should that quilt ever need a new home......It is one of my favorites.

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  4. NannApril 16, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    Your quilt is a great way to use up scraps. Good job!

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  5. KateApril 16, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    The borders finish it off nicely! I love the color combo of that quilt. :)

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  6. BarbaraApril 16, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    This is absolutely beautiful, Kate. The borders are perfect.

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  7. LaceflowerApril 16, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    Lovely, simply lovely.

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  8. Keep Stitchin'April 16, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    I love, love, love it!! I do like the way you created rows with the darker purples separated from the lighter blocks, it looks really neat! So glad you had a couple of days to sew for a change! Trudy

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  9. MelindaApril 16, 2012 at 2:45 PM

    I agree that the layout of the quilt is wonderful. Love the colors.

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  10. RhondaApril 16, 2012 at 4:04 PM

    I absolutely love you purple and yellow quilt!!

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  11. ShayApril 16, 2012 at 5:40 PM

    The borders are perfect Kate. They frame the quilt so beautifully.

    This one is one of my favourites of all your quilts. Purple and yellow is a pretty risky combo but this is a work of art!

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  12. kwiltnkatsApril 16, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    Sounds almost like a retreat weekend for you! So great to have finishes...wonderful purple and yellow scrap quilt. Hope you get some time in for sewing between all the events planned for you over the next few weeks. Sandi

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  13. Vicki H.April 16, 2012 at 7:56 PM

    Very pretty and I had the same type of weekend sewing!

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  14. One Minnesota QuilterApril 16, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    Beautiful choice of two colors together in a scrap quilt. The book you mention is a favorite of mine. I made a quilt out of there several years ago. Full of lots of ideas.
    Judy

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  15. BeckyApril 16, 2012 at 9:37 PM

    Mmmmm. Love that purple and yellow. i love that book, too. So many great things to do there.

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  16. theaApril 16, 2012 at 9:53 PM

    Love it! I'm sure it feels great to get the top done. The borders look great.

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  17. MargApril 17, 2012 at 2:38 AM

    It's gorgeous, I can't believe you left this one in the UFO pile. I hope you love it as much now as we all do.

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  18. soscrappyApril 17, 2012 at 5:40 AM

    Great looking quilt. It is so nice to find sewing time. Hope you get it finished soon. The closer it gets to the end,, the harder it is to wait.

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  19. libbyquilterApril 17, 2012 at 11:27 AM

    gorgeous color combo and a beautiful top~!!~

    :-)
    libbyQ

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  20. AnnieOApril 22, 2012 at 11:45 PM

    The setting adds so much to the already great color combo, Kate! Congrats on your finished top and here's to being able to cross that off the list :)

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