The world's most boring stippling is over. The binding is on. Princess is delighted. In terms of its target market (three year old pink cupcake obsessed little girls) I think it looks great.
The candlewick was surprisingly easy to quilt. I don't know what you were all making such a fuss about. However I wouldn't want to stipple all over. I think it would distort too much. Because I only stippled the borders, I had a lot of empty space to keep it square.
It's the perfect weight without batting, so I am glad I listened to my helpful advisors and left it out. Not that I had a choice really - Teeny Weeny wouldn't have had a bar of it. And my new quilting needles were great, although I managed to break one on the binding when it couldn't cope with the corner. I know now for next time.
Here's a photo overload. The cats say hello to everyone popping over from Crazy Mom's and Confessions of a Fabric Addict.
What a beautiful pink background. Your quilt is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jeneta! That background fabric is just from the local Spotlight. And a bargain in one of their 40% off sales. I am a bit budget when it comes to buying yardage!
DeleteWhat a sweet quilt!! I really like how this turned out, and I'm sure that backing is scrumptious. :) P.S. Your cats are absolutely gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThis is a gorgeous quilt, Liz ... I think I've fallen in love with your boys :)
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful! I esp. love the way the squares fall this way and that way, giving movement to the quilt top and drawing me in.
ReplyDeleteI saw your other comment about quilters and cats. Hmmm, I don't have one--too many allergies in this house -- but I do have a cement rabbit in the front room, doing duty as our only pet.
:) Elizabeth
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