Friday, January 3, 2014

Midget Blocks are Quilted!!

 The quilting is done.  Its not perfect, but it is finished.  I'm thinking of a simple solid cornflower blue for the binding.
 132 individual 5 inch blocks.  Most of them from the Sentimental Stitches sight and many still available for free.  I threw in a few extras along the way and then set them in a wonky white diagonal offset squared up to 6.5 inches to make them all the same size and give them some space to rest.
I started them on August 3, 2010 without any intention of begining a huge multi-year project.  I blame it on Amy though, she made a block and they just looked so darn cute.  I tried to make a block a week though there were seasons of plenty and droughts along the way.  I posted the last finished block on December 31, 2012.  and had the top sewn together last New Years Day.
The border is a simple row of two inch squares saved from the fabrics for each block.  

15 comments:

Deb A said...

Wow...... just... WOW! Your quilt looks amazing. I love how the stipple makes the blocks pop from the background. This might be the motivation to get mine sashed.

Teresa in Music City said...

What a wonderful finish Angela!!! I know you are feeling a little lighter today :) Nothing beats getting one of these long-term projects DONE!!!

Quilter Kathy said...

Congratulations! What a terrific quilt! Now you have a binding to relax with on Sunday!

Ellen said...

Wonderful...you chose the perfect setting and did such a great job on the quilting!!

Sheila said...

Wow! So much to see. I love this beautiful quilt! Blue binding would be perfect.

Melinda said...

Bravo, bravo, bravo!!! It is gorgeous and quite a feat. Congratulations.

Andee said...

AMAZING...that is really one amazing quilt!

Angie said...

This is one of those quilts everyone will love to snuggle with and look at all the variety of quilt "pictures" and fabrics! Great finish!

Elly D said...

WOW! Such a wonderful quilt! Love it :)

Carla A Few Of My Favorite Things said...

I love the wonky setting and the stippling really enhances the blocks! Wonderful!

Jo said...

I think the wonky angle setting changes the block so much. It looks great.

Sarah said...

Fantastic! What an amazing finish for the start of 2014!

Kate said...

Wow! Beautifully done. That is definitely a heirloom quilt.

Amanda said...

How wonderful to get something finished that you put so much time and love into. It looks great.

Quiltdivajulie said...

Love how you use the tilted square setting and gave the blocks room to breathe. Lovely finish!!