A Finish!

I'm still going with those granny squares but here is a recent finish. I'm immodestly pleased with this beauty.

I found the pattern for this quilt in Australian Quilting Magazine more than twelve months ago. Being new to quilting, I had no stash but knew I wanted something unfashionably floral.  I chose, purchased and cut the fabrics immediately but piecing took months. Once finished, the top sat to one side waiting for the perfect backing fabric. Waiting for the perfect backing fabric began to slide into feelings of fear that I wouldn't finish. Not ever.

I chose a backing fabric that would almost do just to get the show back on the road. This is my first attempt at free motion quilting (and my third ever quilt). I used a quite densely concentrated loop-de-loop motif. I wouldn't quilt it as heavily if I had it to do again. (Everything I know about free motion quilting I learned here from the wonderful Amanda Jean.)

I love it! I also love that one day I'll wash this and find out about the crinkly quilty goodness that other's rave about.

Sarahx