It feels good to have a finish to share and link with Amanda's finish it up Friday and Amy's Sew and Tell Friday.
This quilt is named Above and Beyond and is a gift for my husband's cousin, who along with his wife, went way above and beyond their roles of cousin, friend, doctor, and mentor this past year for my oldest son, and really our entire family.
I made this quilt using the 1600 jelly roll method with a fabric roll on hand. I have no idea the name of the fabric line, but I can tell you it's not my favorite.
I added a wide border of Amy Butler Lark on the top and bottom to liven it up some. The backing is the same fabric, and the binding is also from the new Amy Butler Lark line.
I entered the quilt top measurements in my handy dandy Robert Kaufman Quilting Calc app to determine the number of binding strips necessary. I added an extra strip to be on the safe side, but in case you are curious, the app's calculation was spot on with inches to spare.
I quilted organic lines parallel to the strips in a dark blue thread. I'm still finding excuses not to use my new Juki for quilting...the next quilt for sure!
It's appropriate that I have pictures of this quilt in Montana and Florida, as it went back and forth several times. The actual quilting was done in Montana last week, but I forgot to bring the binding fabric.
Here's a picture of it quilted before the binding....in Montana.
Here's one more picture of it bound....in Florida.
Have a wonderful weekend and happy stitching!
How great to have a FINISH to give to people you love! :D
ReplyDeleteNice quilt. Thank you for the border idea and quiling idea. I have a jelly roll quilt that in need to quilt.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! The jelly roll race quilts are so much fun to make and I really like the extra wide strip at the top and bottom of yours!
ReplyDeleteI love it! What a wonderful gift. YOu did good with that border. ;)
ReplyDeleteIt turned out great. I think your border fabric was just the ticket. It really makes the quilt. Does this mean you've got your mojo back?
ReplyDeleteI just can't imagine all the love that is between your family...what a loving, generous "thank you" to gift someone who has helped you so much!
ReplyDeleteLove the Montana and Florida pictures juxtaposed! Awesome quilt, Rene'.
What a terrific way to say thanks!
ReplyDeleteThat is lovely, and I'm sure they'll feel all the love that went into it! :o)
ReplyDeleteIt struck me funny when you mentioned that you weren't crazy about the fabric line, because of all the Jelly Roll Race quilts I've seen, yours is by far my favorite. Great job, beautiful quilt!
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ReplyDeleteRene' - looks great - and the fabrics were terrific in either of your varied geographical backdrops! congrats on the finish!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt Rene! The border really works well. Ahh Montana! :)
ReplyDeleteit turned out great! i like the wide borders that you added. it was fun to see both the florida and montana shots.
ReplyDeletethanks for linking up to finish it up Friday!