Last night about 11:30 I finished hand binding my Picadilly quilt. I just LOVE it!
Fabric is Picadilly by Denyse Schmidt from JoAnn's with a few stash additions. The block measurements can be found here.
Pieced backing influenced by the quilts of Gee's Bend. (I have the book out of the library and have been pouring over it every few days. It's so good!)
I quilted it with a simple stipple in white Aurifil thread.
A shock of pink and red polka dot binding finishes things off nicely.
A few more polka dots on the back....of course!
I sure love the mix of prints and the white. A lovely balance, I think.
My daughter did some quilt testing this morning and she gave it her seal of approval. It's nice and cozy. I'm going to have to keep my eye on it or else it will end up in her room with her umpteen other quilts! It measures 65" x 80" or so.
Now it's YOUR turn. Please link up your finishes for the week. Thanks for joining me for finish it up Friday!
And yes, looking at the Gee's Bend quilts is such an inspiration. Have you seen any of them in person? A display came to Atlanta several years ago and it was amazing.
Your quilt is so beautiful and simple. Someone at our guild showed a quilt in these fabrics last night! I must have that buttery print with pink bouquets.
Fabulous finish! Those fabrics are perfect for that design. The polka dot binding is like the icing on the cake! Wishing you and yours a blessed Easter weekend.
Love, love, love this! I've been looking for a quilt to make as a wedding gift and I think this is the one! Thanks for all the measurements in your other post :-)
I love this quilt and have been waiting to see it quilted! Nice job. What do I like the most about it? The BIG blocks. I need some quilts to send with my son to college in the fall and this would be a fun one! Maybe in his school colors?
If I was anywhere near this quilt I'd be swiping it! It's beautiful. I love this line (though I've loved all of Denyse Schmidt's lines!) - I've not seen it until now.
Wonderful quilt, love the colors and fabrics! (And the photo of your dear daughter reading her book reminds me so much of my girls when they were that age... just precious!)
Shes definately looking pretty cozy with that quilt, its perfect for a young girl so just let her have it mom!
ReplyDeleteThat is simply Gorgeous! As is the picture with your daughter- what a cheeky expression :0)
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt! I just love this binding.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, looking at the Gee's Bend quilts is such an inspiration. Have you seen any of them in person? A display came to Atlanta several years ago and it was amazing.
Your quilt is so beautiful and simple. Someone at our guild showed a quilt in these fabrics last night! I must have that buttery print with pink bouquets.
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt. So simple, yet striking.
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun and fresh looking quilt! I especially love the hot pink dots :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilt, watch out I'm pretty sure your daughter will be keeping this one too! :D
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is beautiful. Thanks for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteLovely quilt for a girl!
ReplyDeleteA breath of fresh air quilt and that picture with your daughter, perfect. Love it.
ReplyDeleteThe spotted binding and backing is absolutely perfect! What a great finish!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteI can see why your daughter snatched this one up. I, too, like the mix of whites and prints. The pattern would be a very fun break from triangles!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful. I love the white background. It really makes the blocks pop. I have yet to use white in a quilt. I am not sure what I am afraid of.
ReplyDeleteLove the quilting. It shows really nice. Mmmm I bet it gives a great nap.
ReplyDeletewhere would we be without all those self-less quilt testers? ;p
ReplyDeleteit's beautiful!
It is beautiful as always and I love the stipple quilting.
ReplyDeleteCute! That's not still snow on the ground, is it?
ReplyDeleteLove this quilt! Picadilly is just incredible, I think.
ReplyDeleteThat's pretty much how it works in my house, too. Regardless of the color scheme, my daughter wants every new completion to be hers.
ReplyDeleteI agree, the balance of white and prints is great.
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is just darling. I have pulled out my Piccadilly stash, excited now by the possibilities.
ReplyDeleteCute!
ReplyDeleteFabulous finish! Those fabrics are perfect for that design. The polka dot binding is like the icing on the cake! Wishing you and yours a blessed Easter weekend.
ReplyDeleteI like your quilting and binding :-)
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love this! I've been looking for a quilt to make as a wedding gift and I think this is the one! Thanks for all the measurements in your other post :-)
ReplyDeleteSew sew sew pretty! Thanks for the continued inspiration you provide! Now, I just need to find the time...Happy Easter!
ReplyDeleteI love it and I looked at it and thought I have GOT to learn to do free motion meandering. It's so cute. By the way; snow on the ground? Still?!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt. Great fabrics.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilt Amanda! Thank you for hosting the linky party. Have a great weekend. Marie x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilt Amanda! Thank you for hosting the linky party. Have a great weekend. Marie x
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt so much! Gorgeous and yummy! :)
ReplyDeleteJudy Moody books are the best! My daughter loved them. Beautiful quilt too!
ReplyDeletePlease let Abby know I'm looking forward to staying in her room. So keep stockpiling those quilts!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous as always! Have a wonderful Easter, my friend. :)
ReplyDeleteYou look like you still have plenty of snow. Hope spring comes soon!
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt and have been waiting to see it quilted! Nice job. What do I like the most about it? The BIG blocks. I need some quilts to send with my son to college in the fall and this would be a fun one! Maybe in his school colors?
ReplyDeleteIf I was anywhere near this quilt I'd be swiping it! It's beautiful. I love this line (though I've loved all of Denyse Schmidt's lines!) - I've not seen it until now.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt! sweet pretty daughter!
ReplyDeleteI love the backing! And the front of course, but the pink dots and fun things on the back are fabulous! Great finish :)
ReplyDeleteI think that is squeal of approval - at least that is the way I read it. N
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely!
ReplyDeleteI just saw your quilt on Aurifil's Facebook page. I love it! I love the colors, the quilting, and the binding. It is a very appealing quilt!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great quilt!
ReplyDeleteLove your quilt and especially the binding.
ReplyDeleteWonderful quilt, love the colors and fabrics!
ReplyDelete(And the photo of your dear daughter reading her book reminds me so much of my girls when they were that age... just precious!)
Love love love love love it!!!!!!! Especially the back- sooooo beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove love love love love it!!!!!!! Especially the back- sooooo beautiful!
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