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Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Not So Bad After All

I didn't like Pup Top 1 because I thought it was boring and the light strips should have been narrower to mix up the proportion of light to dark a bit.

I showed it to friends when we were discussing a similar color scheme, and they thought it wasn't so bad. I have to agree, it's grown on me. Still a boring layout, but if the piecing is boring, maybe the quilting can improve it, right?

Can spiral quilting redeem a ho-hum top?

 Definitely! And of course I had to start the spiral off-center, so I chose a tiny heart motif to center it on.

Successful quilting, a quick binding, and this quilt is finished.

This quilt will go to CSQ's Operation Shower baby quilt drive. The finished size is about 36 x 45", perfect for a baby quilt.

I'll count this among my Rocking Chair Quilts (tab above).


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9 comments:

  1. QuiltdivajulieMarch 27, 2019 at 10:24 AM

    Excellent finish - and honestly, there is nothing wrong with "boring piecing" on some quilts. They can't ALL be rock stars and I'm not sure why we think they need to be.

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  2. Libby in TNMarch 27, 2019 at 11:51 AM

    Someone is going to love and appreciate it. The quilting definitely makes it more interesting.

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  3. AnonymousMarch 27, 2019 at 11:54 AM

    Very nice...love the quilting too

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  4. Cherie in St LouisMarch 27, 2019 at 3:14 PM

    It looks terrific with your quilting!

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  5. Yvonne from Quilting JetgirlMarch 27, 2019 at 9:22 PM

    The spiral quilting adds fantastic motion, especially with it being a bit offset. It's a great finish and has probably grown on us all! :)

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  6. KateMarch 28, 2019 at 3:35 AM

    Congrats on a fun finish. The off center circular quilting really makes the quilt.

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  7. LouiseMarch 28, 2019 at 4:41 PM

    Oh, spiral quilting is always a step up! It really looks great on this sweet, gender neutral quilt. Congrats on the finish!

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  8. Alycia~QuiltygirlMarch 29, 2019 at 6:49 AM

    Very nice!! love the quilting!

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  9. Andree G. FaubertMarch 31, 2019 at 10:39 AM

    Hi Jan, that quilting really did help the quilt! If you ever feel like it, please consider linking up to Free Motion Mavericks. We'd love to have you join the fun!

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