Happy Monday, my Friends. I hope you have had a good weekend. I squeezed in some extra rest over the weekend because I wasn’t quite feeling 100%. But other than that, I had an enjoyable time catching up with some stitching. I will show you pictures later, but for now…. I am happy my Poinsettia Parade quilt is DONE!
This has been a really really fun project. I have loved the colors:
I seldom quilt with straight lines besides the regular stitching-in-the-ditches to secure the quilt sandwich, but I decided to do so for the blocks because I wanted the quilting to be a contrast against the swirly busy background:
I came across Patsy Thompson‘s website. Her innovative feather quilting really inspired me. So, I decided to try some of her hyperquilting, after reading one of her latest book (Feather Adventures) I have borrowed from my quilting teacher. You can see that my feathers are quilted with two colors: green and cream. I thought the effect was just what this quilt needed:
Here is a peek at the back:
These are all the sneak peeks I can show you for now until the quilt is officially featured in the Holiday Issue of The Quilter magazine. Thanks for stopping by. I hope you have a lovely week ahead of you.
Ivory Spring 
That is so neat, Wendy. I love the colors too… the deep color of the pinks, the leafy greens, and the black. It’s got a great look! But then again, I love all of your quilts.
XO,
Sheila :-)
That is sooo pretty.
Your quilting is so lovely!
The free motion stitches creates “life” in this quilt! I love it!
I love your hyperquilting; the back is gorgeous (the front too!).
It is beautiful. The quilting is wonderful
Your quilting is, as usual, quite fabulous.
Absolutely lovely! The hyperquilting is great. Love the white thread on the hot pink.
When you are machine quilting, what is your rule of thumb with stitching in the ditch. Do you secure more of the seams or just the bare minimum of seams? Do you secure the edges of your quilt to keep the edges from bubbling?
Wendy,
It is a gorgeous poinsettia quilt- they are my wedding flowers as we were married the day after Christmas. Your machine quilting is outstanding- I will look forward to seeing it in the Christmas magazine.
Regards,
Anna
Wendy,
You’ve done a wonderful job as usual. I wish I had a tenth of your talent! Love this quilt ,the colors are perfect!
What machine and frame do you have? You are truly one with it. Someday I want to learn to do feathers too.
wow..lovely black fabric and beautiful quilting
Happy week you too! Poinsettia quilt..? Fabolous!
Ciao Monica
You have mastered the machine applique so well. You can actually applique Civil War Bride quilt by machine. This quilt is looking lovely. Love the color – hugs Natima
WOW!!! I love peeking at your blog to see what you are up to — your projects are so “happy” and make me feel inspired. I hope you’re feeling better, too.
Another beauty Wendy!! I’m glad you fit some rest in, too. :0)
Oh I love this one. It is absolutely amazing. I think I’m going to have to buy the magazine it’s in. So, so beautiful!
Wendy I love this quilt! Your quilting is just amazing. I hope you’re feeling much better sweetie!
I do love this quilt – the black makes it so striking. The quilting is stunning! Can wait to see the whole thing o:)
Wendy, it’s fabulous! I like the use of the two colours of thread. Hope you’re feeling better.
Love the quilt, beautiful quilting as always!
Very pretty. Love the fabrics and the quilting is beautiful.
Gorgeous quilting! Imagine the time spent on the free motion quilting. Fantastic! Came from Sew n Tell :)
I especially love the yellow polka dot fabric. It adds a lot of visual interest. It’s a beautiful quilt. Thanks for sharing. Happy Sewing! :)
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this one needs to come live at my house! the quilting is phenominal!
the colors are absolutey stunning!
fabulous Friday Finish!
That is fabulous! I just love your feather quilting in the border, as well as the swirly loops on the sashing. Beautiful!
gorgeous. i love the yellow and green
AMAZING quilting! I love the colors too!!
That is just gorgeous. Your quilting is really amazing! Thanks for sharing!
xo -Elizabeth
(visiting from Sew & Tell Friday)
Wonderful quilting! Can’t wait to see the complete quilt!
Yet another wonderful project! I’m really looking forward to seeing it in the magazine and on the store shelf. It’s very exciting.
Yummy quilt! Just gorgeous colours.
what a beautiful quilt!! You’ve given me enough sneek peeks to know it gorgeous!
awesome quilting! love your fabric choices too.
Gorgeous – I love the colors! The quilting is absolutely stunning.