Originally Les Fleurs Bleu, I thought it appropriate to rename this quilt since I finished it in the middle of a blizzard.
I used Spa by Deb Strain and Kona White for the sashing. For the back of the quilt, I used the same fabric as the outer border then stitched in the ditch around the flowers. I’ve learned that the less you stitch, the softer the quilt and I like my quilts soft and snuggly! It measures 77.5″ long by 60.5″ wide, a great size for a twin bed or snuggling on the sofa. I finished the top in August and sandwiched it shortly thereafter but it’s been on the rack ever since. Yesterday I decided to get my ass in gear to finish some quilts!
It’s a great day for quilting!
Linking up to Thank Goodness it’s Finished Friday and this week’s host, Kit Lang.
Blue and white – how appropriate for this weather. It is a winter winner!
Thanks Mom, I also seeing it being a fresh summer quilt for those cooler evenings outside, maybe at the beach.
I love blue and white. Your quilt is beautiful.
Thanks so much Carmie!
Love the ass in gear remark. Made me laugh as I need to do this myself.
Yeah, my ass stalled again yesterday after I finished the quilt. I sat on the sofa and did a little cross stitch. Three more quilts to finish!
You’re right, it looks like a perfect day to quilt, and what a beautiful quilt, the colours are so crisp and perfect, I love it, is this one a keeper or are you gifting it? : )
Gifting it? No, I’m selling it, or going to try to!
Love this! I need to get my ass in gear also. Hope springs eternal!
Sadly my ass landed on the sofa after I finished, no more WIPs completed or even started yesterday.
Mine lands there more often than not!
Whatever you call it, it’s beautiful! I love les fleurs, and they look hopeful on top of the snow.
Originally, it was intended to be a summer quilt for those cool evenings but… then it snowed!
So sweet! And it looks great against the snow.
I’ve learned my lesson more than once about whites! I really should have used Kona Snow with this fabric, not Kona White! The difference is more noticeable outside.
Ooh wow snow! 42c here – send some over please! Love the quilt too!
Wow, 42c is the extreme opposite, we’d love to send some to you but I think it would melt. ;D
Nice finish! I really, really love that border print.
Thanks Lynette, me too!
My sister saw this and loved it, and has asked me to make her a similar one in a different colourway. I hope you don’t mind me pinching the design – I’m quite new to quilting so not really sure of the ettiquete
PS – is there a pattern or tutorial available that I could use?