After moving all my stuff down to the basement I had a fresh look at all my unfinished projects. It was a bit frightening. For that reason, among others, I decided to put two WIPs in one. This is my pieced chopsticks quilt. On the backside is my 'on the edge' quilt. They fit together really well, color and design wise. I only needed to add one strip to the other side to make it work. Now I only need half the batting! Sweet!
I keep telling myself, 'this will be worth it' over and over...and I will continue to remind myself that...as long as it takes. :)
It might take a while - but it is beautiful! Good luck finishing!
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I love this quilt, it's good to see it again. Two siding it was a great idea.
ReplyDeleteso smart!!
ReplyDeleteIn my experience, everything is always harder and takes longer. Love the chopsticks quilt! Looking forward to seeing this finished.
ReplyDeleteGotta' love a twofer!!
ReplyDeleteI have never stippled, so can only imagine. Hang in there!
ReplyDeleteHi!!! I love both sides and the stippling looks great!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the pattern :)
ReplyDeleteI wish I were better at FMQ. I just can't seem to get the hang of it :(
What a perfect match! Those will look great together.
ReplyDeleteI still think it looks like birch tree trunks. Love it
ReplyDeletesince it is two quilts in one you are doing 1/2 the surface so that'll help even out the FMQ time. Love them both.
ReplyDeleteLove the chopsticks. I think "On the edge" is a perfect match for the back. Love the small stipple. I need to practice more mine always gets bigger as I get tired.
ReplyDeleteI like this!
ReplyDeletewow! I love what you have going on here! It looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteIt will be worth it! It's really awesome!
ReplyDeleteIt looks so great, hang in there!
ReplyDeleteOh, Amanda Jean, that's amazing! I love the way it looks like birch trees - i've got to make one of these!!! Good luck with all that stippling - it will be worth it in the end!!
ReplyDeleteso smart to combine these two!!! Dense quilting is tedious, but it is going to have such great texture when you're done.
ReplyDeleteI had not seen this before. It is terrific!
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is just stunning. You are so talented.
ReplyDeleteNeat pattern with those chop sticks and solids. I like it!
ReplyDeleteThe quilting will be worth it and you will have a double sided quilt. How cool!
ReplyDeleteDouble wammy there. The quilt already looks amazing! As for it taking a while, I just finished (hand)quilting a 2.50 by 2.50 mtr quilt. That only took a year, so don't worry. Good things come to those who wait.....pffft!
ReplyDeleteUsing two quilt top WIPs gives new meaning to a pieced back. :-) Thank goodness you realized they complemented each other so well.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! I love a reversible quilt. It will be worth it in the long run. Just relax and be sure to take breaks.
ReplyDeleteYou have more great ideas!
ReplyDeleteHow is the basement working out? do you have any natural light down there?
Happy Sewing
I really like the use of small pieces in this quilt. Fun stuff.
ReplyDeleteDon't you hate those moments when you feel a bit smug....it is usually when I assemble clothing backwards or inside out or something.
Eeerrr!
Oh, I love this top!
ReplyDeleteLove those chopsticks! Those colors are fantastic!
ReplyDeleteYour stippling is just perfect! Do you have a tutorial or video for it?
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE a pieced chopstick tutorial. like... a lot. ;)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the chopsticks front especially!!! I do double sided quilts more often than not ... feels like half the work in the end...Kinda... :)
ReplyDeleteThat is SUCH beautiful stippling. You are my stippling idol.
ReplyDeleteA fun idea putting them both together! Making one quilt takes long enough as it is already. Loving the FMQ =D
ReplyDeleteIT WILL BE WORTH IT!!! Those two quilts DO go very well together. Can't wait to see the finished product. :)
ReplyDeleteIt will for sure be worth it! The top and the quilting both look awesome!
ReplyDeleteI second the request for a Chopsticks Tutorial. Is it hard to make that quilt so beautifully? Two, two, two quilts in one !~! What a great way to finish two projects at once, Amanda, you're a genius.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant!
ReplyDeleteHope the transition is going smoothly and good luck with the tiny stipple quilting. It's looking gorgeous.
Great idea to use 2 tops and you'll have double the enjoyment when you snuggle under it.
ReplyDeleteHOLY COW! Your stippling is so perfect! I wish I could get mine to look so perfect. That's going to be an awesome quilt.
ReplyDeletelove, love, love...would love to make in mini form. do you mind?
ReplyDeleteYour quilting is fantastic, so evenly spaced. Beautiful, so jealous.
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