Pineapple Log Cabin Finished.

Seems awhile since last posting anything. It's been busy around here with spring in the air. Lots of gardening going on. But the Pineapple log cabin is finished. Just have to sew on the binding. The entire
quilt was all ruler work. I am pleased how it turned out. Also the drape and feel of the quilt is wonderful. I used a bottom layer of Hobbs 80/20 with a top layer of Hobbs Tuscany Wool.  If anything it will be cozy warm!

 I took a picture of the upper corner border so when it came to the bottom corners they would be the same.

 All the stitch in ditch work used a black sew fine thread on top. The borders used purple glide thread.
The backside was a cream Glide throughout. No tension problems at all. Yea.

 Love the back too!. So spring looking. It's a Hoffman fabric. Makes for a quick change on the bed just by turning the quilt to the back side. Looking at this picture you would never guess this was a printed panel!! Awesome.

What was i thinking? Not!

Day before yesterday the morning was spent putting together a quilt top that I purchased the fabric for close to twenty-five years ago. My how time flys.
So yesterday, a road trip to town was in order. It takes me 45 minutes to drive into town. Remember, I live in the forest!

Almost three hours in two stores, were spent trying to find backing fabric to co-ordinate with this top before giving up!

So this morning I made another trip. This time to the local quilt shop. Now It is a very beautiful store with quality fabrics. But the prices are up there. So I found a very pretty print that is in the same color ways as the front. Just a little different. But I figured it is going on my bed and it would be fun to have a different look by just flipping the quilt. So I purchased my fabric (ouch!) and drove home.

Just as I'm ready to turn onto my road it hits me, Oh no, my quilt is 98" wide and my fabric is only 44" wide, times 2 = 88" wide. Dang!! Talk about being disgusted with myself.

So it's been figured out I need another 1.33 yards at $19.00. Which means it will be pieced / patched on the back. Bummer. Otherwise it is another $42.00 and that is just way to much for backing.

Maybe the quilting will hide it. Let's hope.

I will show the quilt in a few days.

Remember When?

Do you remember in the 90"s when Burgundy was all the rage for bedroom decor?
Well my sister made the top over 20 years ago at a Mystery Retreat, then put it away! I used Hobbs 80/20 with a top layer of Hobbs 8.8 poly batt to give it a very puffy look she likes. Every piece was stitched in the ditch with sew fine thread. the decorative stitches were done with Glide in an aqua color. Now at least she will be able to enjoy her creation. Only 20 years later!
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Finished with a 1/2" binding

Center Medallion

It looks pretty layer out on my cutting table.

The back

It's off the frame!

I am doing the happy dance! Very big smile across my face! I am blown away how awesome this quilt turned out.. quilting this quilt was pure pleasure for me. I am  glad to have it off the frame but at the same time, will miss the quilting on it! ( guess that's why there is another one always in the works.
Sewing the prairie points on now. Then there are buttons to sew on also. Yea. a new wall hanging just in time for spring!

Finished!

Trying to get it all finished by the next quilt guild meeting to share. Should be interesting to see what the response is.

I kept track of my time quilting. It came to 25.5 hours! Soo worth it! Seven hours of it was stitching in the ditch and around every appliqué. 

More blocks today.

I am having so much fun with the designs in this quilt.

First panel quilted!

After stitching in the ditch work and stitching around every appliqué, six hours worth, It's time to begin!
The quilting on the  Ohio Stars looks like flowers. 

The beginning! Started at the bottom by pebbling and then random quilting.
So excited to be this far.

I've taken pictures so when I get to the opposite side I will have a reference
to match somewhat.

You can see I am staying away 3/4" from the edge. Need that much room
to attach the special edging.

Having a variety in the quilting makes it interesting.

Garden Quilt ready to load.

My Garden quilt top is ready to be quilted! I've worked on it every chance available last few days.

This is such a cute quilt. Next step is to audition a few quilting ideas and then load it onto my A-1 Elite Platinum long arm. Will be using two layers of batting. Top layer will be a white batting so the top stays "White". Anxious to get it done as the weather is warming up and outside is calling me!