I've never tried fabric writing before, so I don't know that I was overly successful, but I'm pretty happy with it now the quilt is together.
A little harder to see is the 2012 which initially I sewed in upside down and made it read 2102!! Glad I spotted that before I went too much further, so only a little bit of unpicking!
I had some leftover 'bricks', so they went into the back of the quilt.
I will probably quilt this fairly simply, perhaps straightlines across the bricks and maybe some zigzagging across the name and date. It's a fairly large quilt (roughly 87" x 77") so it may take a little while to quilt!
I don't usually go for these colours, but it has been a lot of fun to create something a little out of my comfort zone and to try something new. I hope she likes it. xo
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What an amazing quilt. I love the simplicity of the brick wall with the complexity of the letters. I'm sure the young lady will be chuffed!
I'm sure the recipient will love it! It's fabulous- so bold and graphic! It certainly makes a statement! (I hope you survived the heat!)
Looks fabulous Cathy, I love all the fabrics.
How creative of you - you've gone to a lot of trouble there :) and it wil be much loved. The British theme fabrics are wonderful!
Every Stitch
well, she is going to love that! Looks so modern and young. WTG what a great design......lovin it!
Oh my... this is a great quilt!! I actually have a few bolts of british fabric that I purchased specifically for my daughter. She would love this quilt that you made... although it is the wrong name... LOL! Great job, she will love it!
I'm sure she will love it! And the colors would match very well with our 4th of July celebrations here in the U.S. too.
She is going to love it! and isn't the gift of creation what quilting is all about!
This is so different than your other quilts--but still so "Cathy" in it's beauty and style. I'm sure she will LOVE it!
I'm sure she will love it. I'm glad you noticed the date was upside down. That sounds like the type of mistake I make!
Fabulous Job Cathy and I Love the Back.
Cheers
Great quilt!
what's not to love about the quilt, gorgeous and graphic and should appeal to the recipient. It's always good to move out of the comfort zone occasionally and try something new.
Beautiful gift, Cathy! Love the fun letters.
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Fit for a self-confessed Tomboy! I know she'll be thrilled. It's fantastic.
What fun!! It looks great and I'm sure the recipient will think so too - if not, you can always send it this way!
Wow!! nice!
cute as these INFANT CAR SEATS..
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