The backing is some super-soft gingham with some Ying Ming flowers, just because I could! It was a little tricky trying the match the front and back precisely, spraying and basting in the breeze, picking off the greenfly as I went, but I hope it adds to the general 'scrappy' feel.
My binding turned out a treat, and didn't go too wobbly at the seams, which I had worried about.
Again, I have my trumpet all buffed and ready to blow! It is the prettiest thing I have made to date, and I am really astounded at how good it looks; honestly I did not expect it to turn out so nicely!
It's a neat 42" square and looks perfect covering the trunk that sits at the foot of our bed.
I did not built up the courage, nor the colour-catchers necessary to attempt a wash and tumble - so much white, so much colour and so many 'unknown' quantities, so it might not happen!
For now, I am just going to keep looking at it!
first to comment! and well you really have outdone yourself. Just stunning. It's truely truely scrumptious! absolutly brilliant work and wow. x
ReplyDelete...And so you SHOULD blow your horn!!! Your Happy Scrappy quilt is gorgeous!! The white sashing looks fab!! and the backing is just perfect!!
ReplyDeleteYeay! it looks lovely, and the back is fab too!
ReplyDeleteI love how this turned out! Beautiful! You SHOULD be proud!
ReplyDeleteGreat job, it's a beautiful quilt.
ReplyDeleteIt's fabulous. The backing is absolutely perfect. You did a wonderful job.
ReplyDeleteIts a stunner, no wonder you're pleased with it, you should be! (and good luck when you do wash it, colourcatchers have saved my ass a few times!)
ReplyDeleteThis is a really really stunning quilt - a perfect mix of scrappy and ordered (for me) - just stunning.
ReplyDeleteAmazing quilt, I just adore it! Feeling inspired to pull out my scraps and try to do a few more of my blocks seeing this. It has such a happy, summery feel, you must be thrilled with it :-)
ReplyDeletethis quilt looks absolutely amazing: i love lots of colours against a white background. It's fab - well done
ReplyDeleteyou know I've said it about the top and now I can repeat it about the whole quilt - it's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI love the scrappy binding, too.
You blow that trumpet LOUD, you deserve it, a lovely quilt :-)
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely. Very pretty!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning - melontastic knickers (ooops, wrong project!). You should be v.proud & blow that trumpet all you like. Jxo
ReplyDeleteFantastic work Mrs FB! Show it with pride!
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I LOVE it!! Can't say it more than that. It is perfect.
ReplyDeleteThis is just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI just love it! Blow that little trumpet of yours - this is something to be very proud of!
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic, great design, great fabric and well sewn...you should be very proud. Well done!
ReplyDeleteFantastic! I'd be scared to wash it too- and spoil all that happiness! Great job!
ReplyDeleteYou keep trumpeting - Happy Scrappy deserves it!! Well done, the quilt is stunning :)
ReplyDeleteOh, good grief that is pretty. I'd be shouting "look what I made!" from the rooftops, you keep trumpeting! (and not in the bottom burp sense! *g*)
ReplyDeleteOh Had, its amazeballs.
ReplyDeleteI am in swoon ... it is just perfect Hadley! I so want it on the end of my bed!
ReplyDeleteBlow that horn all you want! It's amazing and you are a genius! :o) I'm WELL JEL (as they say in essex!)
ReplyDeleteI just blew in from "Fairy Face Designs" to look at the quilt which inspired her.
ReplyDeleteIt is truly lovely.
Aneela just linked to your post from hers here:
ReplyDeletehttp://comfortstitching.typepad.co.uk/comfortstitching/2011/07/crazy-block-fest.html
How cool are you Missy?
Lxx
Came over from Aneela's blog - love your quilt! I live in West Sussex - anywhere near you??
ReplyDeleteHello - Ive also linked over from Aneela's blog! Your quilt is quite beautiful! I love your color choices - you are very artistic and talented!!
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