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Friday, June 17, 2016

Going Backwards Quilt #11 is Done

I have finished Quilt #11, its been almost a month since I finished the top.  I don't like to have things unfinished, so this one bugged me.

I have to get better at the pictures, just laying them out flat isn't very interesting.  So I will try to work on that, but this is a done project.


I had issue with blue fabric, Joann's didn't quite cut straight, so I ended up with about and inch shortage on one part of one of the pieces.  Of course, I didn't realize this until I had completed the quilting.  Beginner focus, focus on the one thing, quilting and don't notice the bigger issue of fabric not completely covering the batting.

So the solution was to make a binding that was wider on the back than the front.  I didn't turn out to bad.  I learned 2 things with this finish.  ALWAYS check twice on the fabric backing to be sure it is correct size and I don't like a wide binding.  It doesn't look bad, but just not my first choice.



But here is #11 done and waiting for a home.  Not sure who, but I will be giving this one a new home, which was my plan all along.


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20 comments:

  1. RamonaJune 17, 2016 at 10:57 AM

    We do learn valuable lessons as we quilt, no matter how long we've been doing it. Your quilt is lovely.... so bright and cheery.

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    1. Jan @Cocoa QuiltsJune 20, 2016 at 9:40 AM

      I know that Ramona and I hope I don't have to learn them all the hard way. Although when I learn them the hard way, they only happen once, usually.

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  2. JenJune 17, 2016 at 5:49 PM

    Hi, I think photographing a quilt is not easy. Your close up is the best! I admire quilters that go to a special place to photograph, but never seem to get there myself. Great finish!

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    1. Jan @Cocoa QuiltsJune 20, 2016 at 9:39 AM

      Thanks for the feedback. I have great outdoor spaces, but have the fear of putting a fresh new quilt on the ground. I'll get there, maybe a chair in the grass.

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  3. travelinsewlJune 19, 2016 at 12:42 AM

    Delightful!

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  4. Yvonne from Quilting JetgirlJune 20, 2016 at 9:34 AM

    I think a wide binding is a great solution. It can be really hard to keep a quilt backing in place and I try to have my backings about 2" larger on all sides than the top, but that can be a challenge. Lovely finish!

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    1. Jan @Cocoa QuiltsJune 20, 2016 at 9:38 AM

      Thanks for the kind words. I am enjoying the 2016 Blog Hop.

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  5. PreetiJune 21, 2016 at 10:48 AM

    It is a bright, happy quilt that will bring lots of joy to the recipient. I have at times pinned my quilt to the design wall and taken it outdoors for pictures.
    Thank you for your kind comment on my mom's quilt.
    Hugs,
    Preeti.

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  6. Tu-Na QuiltsJune 21, 2016 at 1:42 PM

    This is a very pretty quilt! Lots of color but the white background keeps it from being too busy! Nicely done and good problem solving too. No one will know and it will become a designer choice. My mama always told me not to point out the bad parts and no one will notice.

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    1. Jan @Cocoa QuiltsJune 21, 2016 at 4:00 PM

      Thanks for the kind words and stopping by. I know I can be very picky on my quilts, where others may not even notice.

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  7. Beth @ Cooking Up QuiltsJune 21, 2016 at 2:29 PM

    Whoever receives this quilt will love it I'm sure - it's such a happy looking quilt! Your triangles are so nice and the quilting keeps it so soft looking. I'm also not a huge fan of wide bindings, but sometimes it happens. I think your quilt looks great! Thanks for sharing it on MCM. :)

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  8. em's scrapbagJune 21, 2016 at 9:49 PM

    This is such a cute, happy quilt. Congrats on a great finish.

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    1. Jan @Cocoa QuiltsJune 22, 2016 at 6:37 AM

      Thanks for stopping by Em. I started following your blog, I enjoyed it.

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  9. Christine SJune 22, 2016 at 10:23 PM

    This is a pretty quilt! Great solution with the binding :)

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  10. Judyk2310July 3, 2016 at 8:48 AM

    I love this quilt and it looks like you sewed fabric scraps together? Do you have a pattern or measurements that you can share with me? Thanks
    judyk2310@gmail.com

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    1. Jan @Cocoa QuiltsJuly 3, 2016 at 2:42 PM

      Judy it is 60 x 72 and I used Missouri Star quilt Cutting Corners https://www.missouriquiltco.com/land/tutorials/cutting-corners-quilt/index.html

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