Quilt WIP, ninth part
I am a little scared of preparing the sandwich in order to quilt it. Because I am not... ready for quilting. The top is, the back, too, and I have made a large enough piece of batting. I's my first large quilt, so naturally I am not too certain it will go smoothly. Then I still haven't decided which pattern would suit. So, I rather sit here, showing you the latest developments of the quilt instead of bringing it forward.
From strips I had left over after making the leaves, a 16 cm wide, long row was pieced, bringing two parts of backing fabric together. The quilt measures about 135 cm x 227 cm, so I had to piece the back to make it wide enough. The backing fabric's colour is something like this, called indignant over there, which I cannot quite see though, calm is what comes to my mind when looking at it. As a reoccurring element the dots are making their appearance on the back, too, but that's all. Quite simple.
Hope you'll be having a lovely day!
And now...quilting..will be your activity for this summer!!!!
wonderfull!
Posted by: Facile Cécile | May 08, 2008 at 04:16 PM
And now...quilting..will be your activity for this summer!!!!
wonderfull!
Posted by: Facile Cécile | May 08, 2008 at 04:16 PM
oh, kreise würden doch ganz schön aussehen... vielleicht konzentrisch um deine applizierten kreise herum... aber nicht über die blätter drüber... *kopfkratz*
nimm doch ein foto (halt eins mit dem ganzen quilt) und zeichne dir mal verschiedene möglicheiten auf, du findest sicher was ganz perfektes!
hach, das wird ein traum, ich seh's schon!!!
Posted by: katrin | May 08, 2008 at 05:42 PM
It's positively beautiful! I admit I'd be a bit intimidated about doing the quilting part, too, on such a large quilt but just go for it, you can do it.
Posted by: June | May 08, 2008 at 11:45 PM
I understand your trepidation...but you will suddenly feel ready and you will start. Some people call it procrastination; I prefer to think of it as gathering energy. I look forward to seeing your progress!
Posted by: martha in mobile | May 09, 2008 at 12:18 AM
Ooh, this is going to be gorgeous!! Found you through Marisa at QuiltOtaku, love your quilts!
Posted by: Sarah | May 09, 2008 at 10:49 PM
I find all the decision making the most difficult part of quilting, it takes me ages to choose the fabric, I agonise over the pattern and go back and forth over the quilting. Your quilt is looking so beautiful and has been such a careful, thoughtful, gentle process, I am sure that the quilting you decide upon will be just perfect.
Posted by: Rebecca | May 10, 2008 at 08:51 PM
I have been following this quilt since you started it and can't wait to see it all together. It looks so fresh and almost representative of how your life in Japan is. The window photos are great as well. I know when I open your blog I will see lovely images. Thank you so much. Love Stacy
Posted by: Stacy A | May 11, 2008 at 03:25 AM
I have been following your progress with this project in awed fascination! Are you going to quilt by hand or machine? I have been reading about traditional Welsh quilts lately and the old patterns that they used are amazing. A lot of them were done on whole cloth rather than patchwork so the quilting design was THE feature. Just gorgeous. I'm really looking forward to seeing how you finish this beautiful project. Good luck. I know you'll do a terrific job!
Posted by: Rachael | May 11, 2008 at 04:01 PM
Your quilt looks really beautiful and from what I have seen I don't think you are going to have any problems with the quilting. I just discovered your site(thanks to Artful Blogging by Stampington)and I love it, I will return. Thanks, Cassie
Posted by: Cassie Shella | May 13, 2008 at 10:15 AM
I find large quilts daunting also; nevertheless this one is going to be just beautiful.
Posted by: Megan | May 13, 2008 at 12:36 PM
I really enjoyed your last post about the kites - so beautiful!
Posted by: Rachel | May 13, 2008 at 12:52 PM
need. to. see. the. leaf. quilt. so. bad.
Posted by: lucky | May 14, 2008 at 05:09 PM
Lovely lovely colours and the dot, I love the dot.
Posted by: gillie | May 16, 2008 at 01:18 AM
Hi Alex, Just a bit woried about you in light of quake in China this past week. Hope you are all out of harms way and doing well. Thinking of you. Danielle
Posted by: Danielle | May 16, 2008 at 05:30 AM
You have lovely taste in fabrics. You've used a lot of busy prints and whole remains so calm.
Good luck quilting.
Posted by: alexandra | May 17, 2008 at 02:37 AM
It is beautiful. I love all of your fabrics. I can't wait to see the full view!
Posted by: Lynn | May 18, 2008 at 04:18 AM
Very nice and poetic blog. Thanks for sharing
Posted by: Pat de Verre | May 20, 2008 at 05:07 PM
I just stumbled across your blog and I really enjoy it! I had the same fear of making the sandwich when I finished my first quilt. Your fabrics are beautiful...I, too, cannot wait to see your finished quilt!
Posted by: Jessica | May 21, 2008 at 10:51 AM
Hello! I stumbled upon your blog whilst surfing! Very beautiful photos! What camera are you using? And very pretty crafts too! Love it! I live in Japan as well *waves hello*
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Hi, I just wanted to let you know I replied your message via email. Had experiences with my emails being sent to spam so I didn't want you to think I didn't reply :D
Have a nice day!
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Very lovely blog site.
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Posted by: Complete Stranger | May 26, 2008 at 08:57 AM
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