Sunday 26 August 2007

QUILT BACKS

As promised, here is a picture of the 4 seasons quilt´s back. The green is much more olive green in reality and I think it depicts well autumn in the south of France. I still haven´t done the label, I am waiting for inspiration!







Some of you had asked previously if I machine quilted on a long-arm. Nope! I quilt on my dear Bernina and without a stitch regulator either.

Here is where I am so far with this blue sampler. I will put some borders and then it will be done. I hope I will finish it this week as I want to start some stitchery.





I feel like doing a hand project after all this machine sewing and quilting.


On the back one can see some of the quilting and the quilt-as-you-go sashing.



You see from the lush green in the garden that we don´t really lack water this year! I am still waiting for the summer!

I wish you a happy start in the new week.

17 comments:

Unknown said...

Thanks for checking our the Japanese magazines for me Gwen. I tried to reply to your comment but you have your email set at no reply. Gorgeous quilt, I envy your talent wiith the machine quilting.

Anne Ida said...

The 4SQS quilt looks great, and so does the back! Look forward to see the label :o) I've just managed to cut a few pieces for my 4SQS quilt - need to get a move on...

Your sampler is gorgeous, the machine quilting is superb! I really need to practice more!

Enjoy the stitchery! Hugs...

Fiona said...

I clicked for a close up look at your quilting - it's perfect!

Kate North said...

Thanks for your comment on my blog, Gwen - you are right, your four seasons piece definitly inspired me with my retro piece - i was going to mention it on my blog originally, butcouldn't remember where I'd seen it - but next time i blog about it, I will!

Chookyblue...... said...

very nice swap quilt and love the blue and browns........

Birdydownunder said...

love your 4Seasons swap. Front and Back. :) Your machine quilting completely blows me away. What talent.

Libby said...

Front or back - I just love it *s*

Mrs. Goodneedle said...

We don't have one square inch of grass that looks nearly as green as yours, we've been hot and dry here, all the plants and flowers are so stressed. Your machine skills are impeccable.

Bea said...

An other dream-quilt!!!
Wirklich ein Traum-Quilt und dein Quilting ist eine Wucht!
Bei uns ist der Garten ein Schnecken-Paradies geworden! grrrr
Ich mag Schnecken ja, aber nur appliziert oder die von Tilda! :-)))

Paula, the quilter said...

That loopy loop quilting you've done is my favorite to do on my Bernina too. It is so easy to get into a rhythm with it.

atet said...

Lovely, lovely quilt -- both of them actually!

Enjoy the stitchery! I've got to get another one of those prepared, I'm missing it!

Anne said...

Hello, I am back from my holidays, yes I know you must have missed me!! I like last week's page. As for me, I am not weird at all, just peeerfect! Well... I might have this thing about cushions!!
Love
Your DS Anne

Teodo said...

wonderful the front and the back.
ciao ciao

Rose Marie said...

I really like the idea of quilt as you go method. What a great way to do machine quilting without all the bulk!

Carole said...

The quilt is sweet! I like blue! The quilting is wonderful! Thanks for sharing!

black bear cabin said...

WOW....that blue sampler is gorgeous!!! I have been inspired by that color combination, and may have to try something myself! thanks for sharing!
cheers~
lisajo

Quilts And Pieces said...

WOW! Your quilting is gorgeous! And I love the fabric and quilting on the back of the 4 seasons quilt!