Monday, June 20, 2011

Polka Dot String Quilt Finish!


Hopefully our mommy isn't reading today's feature...because we owe her a quilt big time!  I love this String Quilt by Tong made for her mom!   I love how she used all polka dots!!    Tong (who is getting married in a few months!!) from Ting Tong and Things is a fun read, lots of modern quilting and she makes some AMAZING bee blocks.  This one and this one are a couple of my favorites!

Finally, the big finish! my polka dot string quilt for my mom! i absolutely loved how this quilt has turned out! i ended up doing straight line quilting down the long side of the quilt with the quilting lines close together. i chose a solid binding in kona buttercup. the finished quilt is 64 inches by 72 inches.
for the back of the quilt i used some left over scraps from the quilt top and did a few confetti style blocks framed in the same kona buttercup used for the binding. 
and for the first time ever, i tried embroidery and made a quilt label for the first time too.
my mom was so thrilled when i gave her the quilt, she had been waiting for it to be finished since i started it in the summer with the help from the lovely ladies in the great white north bee. this has definitely been my favourite quilt, i hope it can keep my mom warm and cozy for years and years to come!


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28 comments:

  1. That is one amazing looking quilt. What a lvely present for her mother.

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  2. This is actually beautiful! I tend not to like a lot of quilts I see posted because I find the colours garish and the pattern overwhelming but I am in love with this :)

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  3. What a wonderful quilt... I know Tong's mother was thrilled!

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  4. I just drool over spots on fabric and have my own extensive collection. What a great way to use up some of my stash with such a simple quilt pattern.

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  5. This has to be one of the most beautiful quilts I have ever seen. Love the colours and fabrics - so inspiring. Congratulations on a great finish - your mum must be thrilled :)
    Erin from the land Downunder

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  6. I think this quilt looks amazing with all those dots. You did a great job!!!

    Kind regards Janine
    The Netherlands

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  7. I think this quilt looks amazing with all those dots. You did a great job!!!

    Kind regards Janine
    The Netherlands

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  8. I love that you have used all dotty fabrics, looks very striking. Great job.

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  9. Fabulous string quilt in the dotty fabrics!!

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  10. Oh, it's so beautiful! I'm bookmarking this one, for sure. I have a lot of polka dot scraps, and this looks so lovely...

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  11. Gorgeous quilt! I love your use of polka dots. I'm sure it will be treasured forever!

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  12. Its freaking gorgeous! I have a polkadot fetish - and this is such eye candy! :-)

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  13. I've seen your quilt before, but I had to jump here and write one more time that it's awesome and I love it!!!

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  14. Wow, that's an incredible collection of polka dots. It came out great!

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  16. love love love it! i want to make a string quilt now. I'm now following your blog as I love what I've seen so far. here's mine: http://www.kristastitched.blogspot.com/

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  17. Thanks again for featuring my quilt Heather & Megan! And thank you everyone for your kind words! =)

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  18. I am i love with that quilt top. I love polka dots; but, never knew what I'd do with them if I got a bunch. "Scrappy" quilts seems to be the way to go. :-)

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  19. Hi, Polkas are so fun love your quilt. I have an ongoing string quilt from my scrap bag.Happy Stitching. Chris.

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  20. beautiful work, wonderful colors

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  21. Your Mom' quilt turned out beautiful.

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  22. Wow, I absolutely love this quilt!

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  23. Forgot to say how much I love the back of this quilt as well - you are obviously very creative, and have a great eye for design :)

    Erin in Australia

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  24. Very pretty! I love all the polka dots.

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