Friday 10 July 2009

Alicia Jane............

Wow.........one quilt done and dusted in under 24 hours and cost under $24 .................I am soooo happy..........we'll start with the back cause I love the quilting patterns on the chenille............

at 1am in the morning when I was panicking about what to put on the back I found this beautiful perfectly pink chenille offcuts Flower Garden had sent me ages ago...........Annie thanks for coming to the rescue while you were sleeping...............lol..........

the batting is a double sided adhesive..........great to work with

Here is the quilt "Alicia Jane" a delicate beautiful name deserves a delicate beautiful quilt..........

very simple quilting but I think it looks pretty good..........

when I went out in the paddocks to take some pics I got carried away so here are some extra shots..........

the charm pack is Lecian Durham Quilt Collection that I got at Stitches and Craft in Melbourne last year...........

border fabric is left over backing from another quilt...........I got it at The Home Patch (early this year) and it is a wide fabric and the selvedge says NH208 - Circles by Max New Australia..........it is so soft and delicate.............

the quilt measures 36x27inchs I used 24 charm squares and the border is about 5inchs wide.........

because I had the chenille on the back I was a bit stuck with the binding but I didn't want to machine it down so i attached it on the back and then hand stitched it down to the front and I think it looks good..........everything is good I am so pleased with this..........hopefully it will be delivered on the weekend

Take Care...........Chookyblue

34 comments:

Unknown said...

Oh My...Your Quilt is just Divine Chooky...well worth the late Nights....
cheers

simplestitches said...

Just so cute....love the idea of the chenille for backing....very soft and warm....lucky person to receive it.
take care
Julz

Wendy said...

Very nice...love the colors...a lovely late night creation....

Anne said...

Beautiful quilt. Love those late night work times - no distractions and lots achieved until the yawns begin. Well done!

Scottish Nanna said...

Love your quilt nice soft colours.
Hugs Mary.

Deb said...

Donna, absolutely gorgeous... the chenille will make it so snuggly.

Lurline said...

Beautiful - I bet Alicia Jane stays in your home forever!
Hugs - Lurline♥

Jo in TAS said...

Sounds so snuggly and looks very pretty!

Julia said...

Oh wow! ...so quick and so beautiful...
Is it for you!
Julia ♥

The Naturalist's Daughter said...

Its gorgeous! I love your fabrics, and the chenille will make it so cuddly. Very nice job!

Kris Meares - Tag Along Teddies said...

Hey Donna! Oooooooh! Your little late-night bloomer is looking GORGEOUS!! But now you're giving it away?!?! Oh no!! Still, I'm sure it will be very much appreciated by the recipient and once it's gone, you have an excuse to make something new - Tee! Hee! Hee! The chenille looks great on the back and would make it even cozier - well done! Great pics as always, too. Bear Hugs! KRIS

loulee said...

It's perfect Chooky, in that spur of the moment way.

jodie said...

it is lovely.

Chocolate Cat said...

This would be one of my favorite quilts , so pretty, delicate, simple and special. Love it being backed with the chenille.

Teodo said...

Very good.
This quilt is BELLISSIMO(wonderfull) and thank for the chenille- idea.
ciao ciao

Jenny said...

Lovely colours and design-you did a great job

A Spoonful Of Sugar said...

What a pretty quilt! Your quilts always look gorgeous when you photograph on your fencing - beautiful styling!

meggie said...

SO pretty! Love it!

Oddbjørg said...

You have made a beautiful quilt!
Have a nice weekend!

Andrea said...

Is this the fastest quilt ever or what ???? So,so pretty - big clap for you xx

Sue said...

Doesn't this pretty quilt look lovely against the farmland backdrop. Makes me want to go on a picnic. You're so clever

Kiwifruit-Shiree said...

oh that looks so lovely, the chenille will make it so soft and cuddly too

Jodie said...

Chooky, this is truly scrumptious !!! Absolutely wonderful you are !

Nancy Near Philadelphia said...

Lovely quilt, lovely name. Bravo!

Kris said...

Yep! Still love it! Your backing is divine. What a sweet, sweet thing Alicia Jane is!

Helz said...

Oh... Chookyblue that is just so pretty...

Anita said...

Just beautiful Chooky!

Willow Grove - Kez said...

Love the chenille for the backing. I can feel how warm it is now. The colours are great too. And didnt take to much time. Unreal!!!!

Ribbonwood Cottage said...

I am swooning! That quilt is just lovely. soft looking and all the right fabrics. Great job. Well worth the work and effort!
have a blessed day!
Debbie

Noémia said...

Lovely! Good work!

Unknown said...

Well done!!!

Margaret said...

Lovely, lovely, so delicate . After 31 posts that is all I can say, other than your work is truly lovely.

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

Oh..Chooky....that looks fantastic.....and the chenille on the back great idea...

Anonymous said...

I'm sure that the quilt will be treasured for MANY years to come!! it's beautiful and you should be so proud of a job well done! :)