I was inspired by Sarah [Confessions of a Fabric Addict] and her post which I think was back in March or May where she used green scraps to make one a little larger than this. I'm clearly much slower when it comes to completing projects, but I had fun with the quilting too.
You can see I did a simple quilt around the bow ties themselves and a little chain loop in the background pieces. My free-motion quilting is getting a work out doing straight lines but I'm getting better at them and its far easier than changing to my walking foot and then turning the quilt frequently.
And as I mentioned, I only had to get a backing for this quilt. This navy with a small gold coloured shape seemed to fit the bill.
Not sure whether this might find a home at our local hospice. I don't currently have anyone else who needs a quilt that I can think of. I've also already begun cutting out more ties for the next quilt - more of a varied colouring for that one.
But meanwhile I must get on and finish my other goals. This is one from September which may get completed this month. I like the on point setting and since it's almost together, with the corners needed, I'll just need to sandwich it and get on with more quilting.
Until next time,
Lynn
Love the colors in your bow tie quilt. I just finished quilting a blue and yellow quilt also.
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