Friday 29 April 2022

fifty and framed......

Don't be shocked now blog buddies............I have a finished quilt and I would have shared earlier but I have so much to share at present it had to join the que...........
This one started about 5 years ago....actually found the post at the Chookshed Birthday Party 2017.......Finished the quilt top in these posts in Dec 2017......here and here.....It was part of the crazy sewing frenzy I had between Christmas and New Year end of 2017 (remember that) thanks to Kris........
I was making it for a friends 50th (started after his 50th).........for him and his wife really.............but who's to say turning 55 isn't just as important..........
Binding all finished on a  zoom chat.........thanks for Rose Marie's encouragement I got it finished...........It's only April and I finally made the deadline in a month for a quilt.........to be fair I only joined late Jan...........but failed the first 3 months..........I am onto my second one now so may have another finish this month......I finished the second one and onto my third now........miracles do happen......join us if you like........
It is fun to take a quilt for a photo shoot but I should have thought about it before I washed it so limited photo shoot today...........
I am pretty sure this was quilted by Julie..........love the design........
The range is Mixed Bag 2017 by Studio M..........a fun happy range......
released Feb 2017 according the Moda collection list which I have referred back to numerous times...........thankyou for that Moda
This is the first quilt I have used grey in...........I've never had a piece of grey let alone use it..........I didn't mind it.......I think it works really well with this range............have used it again and I don't mind it but its not a colour I will be madly collecting..........
Loved this wideback that I got also.............not fabrics I see much........I got this one in Toowoomba..........wow that was a fun shopping day with the girls............
The pattern is in the book Simple Retro by Camille Roskelley....Deb put me onto it..........I like several of the quilts and will be making more........and could easily make this one again.......
Quilt measures 84x72in
Now my friend will get a surprise when this arrives in the mail..........
Keep the love of blogging alive.....
Catch you later.......
Chookyblue.......

16 comments:

Narelle said...

Amazing quilt Chooky and I love the design. Mr 55 will be happily surprised. My family just accept that quilts never arrive at the designated event :)

Jeanette said...

Gorgeous quilt. Hugs, xx

Lin said...

Great finish Chooky, I do love grey in a quilt as it seems to make the colours sing. Your friend is in for a wonderful surprise! xx

simplestitches said...

lovely finish!
great scrap buster pattern too.
I'm sure your friend will love his quilt, no matter how long it took! job well done

loulee said...

Way to go you!! It must feel good to get that one completed.
I'm like you, not a huge fan of grey, but it looks perfect in this quilt.

Fiona said...

Fabulous quilt.... love all of it...
Hugz

Rose Marie said...

Well done and I just love seeing this one again after you showing it on zoom. Mr. 55 will be pleased and surprised to get it. I'm just starting to sew with grey and have to say that I'm pleased with that colour.

marina said...

well done!! it's gorgeous and lucky friend that will receive it.

ARC said...

That's an awesome pattern and your fabric selection is great. I might have to check the book out...

pandchintz said...

It looks fabulous! Loving the grey.

Janice said...

I do love this quilt. Remember I planned to make it with a layer cake I have. Still hasn’t happened …….one day……

dq said...

I love it and am so glad you got a happy finish!

Maria said...

That’s a gorgeous quilt , love the colours and grey smashing s…

Raewyn said...

I love it Chooky! I think I saw that quilt in one of the Scrub Stitching photos and it really caught my eye. So pleased you got it finished!

Diane-crewe said...

what a wonderful birthday present .. whatever the number

Chopin - A Passionate Quilter said...

Great birthday present!