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BOM Colorful

border,binding, backing

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This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Free Motion Quilting a Sampler »

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Category: Quilting

Type of item: Functional

For: Home

Style: Casual

Materials

cotton fabrics ( Terrain by Kate Spain), Isacord & Bottomline threads

What was your inspiration?

Craftsy 2012 BOM, Leah Day's class, Cindy Needham's class, Kimmy's filler & star, & the woven border from the Paper Piecing class

What are you most proud of?

The quilt is all nice & crinkly from being washed & dried
I love the woven border & will use it again
I tried all kinds of FMQ motifs - the Hex stripe block was an experiment in scale - I used Leah's feather filler (thanks to Cindy Needham), small at the top & getting bigger as I went

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Do take your time
I discovered that I am not very fond of high contrast quilting thread colors, but I do like slight contrast in the quilting thread color - but I did like the variegated thread in the border

85 comments

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leila.nor1186726

Apr 13, 2013

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Love this I just started the 2012 BOM at the beginning of this year when I "found" the Craftsy website. I have almost finished my 2012 Dr Seuss and have been agonising over how to piece the blocks together. Your slashing is a winner and Thankyou for sharing

Darns

Apr 13, 2013

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Thank you! For me, this sashing really sets off the blocks nicely.

ilovemy4kids

Mar 08, 2013

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WOW! May I ask what fabric line you used?

Darns

Mar 09, 2013

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These was done with Terrain by Kate Spain. fun colors, huh?

Kate Lemmers

Feb 25, 2013

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This is stunning!!

Darns

Feb 26, 2013

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Thanks so much, Kate! I had a lot of fun trying every quilting motif I saw - glad it was a sampler!

Julie Leonard

Jan 28, 2013

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You quilt stopped me in my tracks! Not only are you fabric selections harmonious, but the sashing is inspirational Thank you for sharing a close-up of the border work.

Darns

Jan 30, 2013

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The sashing came from Peggy Martin's Quick Strip Paper Piecing class - LOVE it! My feathers are getting better all the time - practice, practice -

SweetJasmine

Dec 30, 2012

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Gorgeous color combos and I agree that the sashing really makes this quilt stand out.

Darns

Dec 30, 2012

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Thanks! Sashing was a little fiddly with the partial seaming but worth it, I think.

Merrypal

Dec 25, 2012

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I just love your sashing idea. So nice! Beautiful work on the quilt too!

Darns

Dec 26, 2012

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Thank you! Had to use that sashing somewhere!

klh

Dec 23, 2012

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What a wonderful quilt, Darns. The woven borders are smashing and your quilting is just amazing!

Darns

Dec 24, 2012

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Thank you! A fun one to do - can't wait to see what 2013 BOM has in store

Barbara Hughes

Dec 23, 2012

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I also like how you put the woven boarders around each block. Beautiful.

Barbara Hughes

Dec 23, 2012

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WOW! great work and great color.

Darns

Dec 24, 2012

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Thanks so much, Barbara!

Saberz Mom

Dec 22, 2012

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What a beautiful quilt! I love all the colors! You inspire me to jump out of my comfort zone, dig into my stash, and see what I can do with all my colors! From Linda in Maine

Darns

Dec 22, 2012

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Thank you! This fabric line made me look at a brighter palette than my usual. Now I'm thinking hot pink, bright orange, apple green - way different for me. Go for the color!

Kzooquilter

Dec 21, 2012

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nice borders!

Darns

Dec 22, 2012

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Thanks so much! a fun border but it made the quilt bigger than I expected - more to deal with when quilting.

sandrajaffa

Dec 21, 2012

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Just love this quilt, the nicest BOM of all. I think your clever use of sashing makes it very special. Sandrajaffa UK

Darns

Dec 21, 2012

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Wow! Thanks so much!

Jennifer Thomas

Dec 19, 2012

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Amazing! I love the fabrics you used in this quilt.

Darns

Dec 19, 2012

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Thanks! Fun line of fabric -

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quilt-a-lot

Dec 19, 2012

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Beautiful quilting in the negative space - lovely to see you put all this fabulous knowledge to such good use. Just have to love the Craftsy courses :) Great work - keep posting!

Darns

Dec 19, 2012

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Thank you! It's been a lot of fun taking all these courses

DeniseRK

Dec 18, 2012

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I like the finishing touches..I am so busy with work do not know when I will finish mine and I still have to put together a quilt for an auction.....No time...but I'd rather be quilting... Sashing Sashing Sashing this makes the quilt....

Darns

Dec 19, 2012

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Isn't that sashing great! I'll use it again, Iknow

Beth245

Dec 18, 2012

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Darns it is stunning - you have done such a beautiful job - love the woven border. I cannot wait till after Christmas to put mine together.

Darns

Dec 22, 2012

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Thank you, Beth! I still have the green batik one to put together, but, as you say, after Christmas. Merry Christmas to you!

Beth245

Dec 22, 2012

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Merry Christmas to you Darns - hope you have a happy and safe holiday season.

Sew bless

Dec 18, 2012

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It's stunning! So cheerful. You are an inspiration!

Darns

Dec 19, 2012

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Thanks so much!

Sew bless

Dec 19, 2012

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Darns, do you own a Westie? I own a Scotty. ;)

Darns

Dec 19, 2012

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Yes, Wallace is a Westie. How nice that you have a Scottish cousin. Aren't terriers the best? Do Scotties have an attitude like Westies? (Known as Westitude) - loved what an announcer at a dog show said: They have no small amount of self-esteem.

Sew bless

Dec 20, 2012

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I love the westies and the Scottie's. My Scooby is sitting here with me as I have coffee! The Scotty attitude is the same! Lol Westityd

Sew bless

Dec 20, 2012

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I love the westies and the Scottie's. My Scooby is sitting here with me as I have coffee! The Scotty attitude is the same! Lol Westityd

double d

Dec 18, 2012

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This is very nice. I love the colorfulness of it and your quilting is great. I can't wait to get mine done!

Darns

Dec 19, 2012

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Thank you! This is the most colorful quilt I have done - usually do more subdued color schemes

DaleC

Dec 18, 2012

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I'm amazed at how quickly you get your quilts done! This one is so happy feeling! I love the colors. :)

Darns

Dec 19, 2012

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Thanks, DaleC! Ever since I retired, I think I have been working at sewing - -

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Carolyn Sew

Jan 01, 2013

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I'm so glad you said that. . . I'm trying to get the quilting done, but so little time--I retire in 2 years, maybe then I'll have time to quilt. . .

linynp

Dec 18, 2012

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Darns it's breath taking!! A work of art!

Darns

Dec 19, 2012

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Thanks so much, linynp! I don't know about art but at least it's fun!

desna

Dec 18, 2012

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Oh My.... this is something else!!!!!! Congrats on a truely wonderful qult Darns. I love the sashing, I love the quilting, I love the fabrics.... infact I LOVE it all. You are a wonderful inspiration for us all. Sit back now and enjoy your Christmas xxx

Darns

Dec 19, 2012

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Thanks a lot, Desna! Merry Christmas to you

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Pamillia

Dec 18, 2012

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OH WOW! Your creation is SPECTACULAR. Very well done. Thank you so very much for sharing.

Darns

Dec 18, 2012

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Thanks so much, Pamillia! It's great to have it done after almost a year of watching it take shape.

Katfey

Dec 18, 2012

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A delightful outcome! Looks like you had fun!

Darns

Dec 18, 2012

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Thanks, Katfey! I did have fun trying all kinds of quilting motifs. It might look more cohesive if I had just used the same 4 or 5 in all the blocks - oh, well, another time.

MsQuilty

Dec 18, 2012

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awesome job, Darns! love the sashing :)

Darns

Dec 18, 2012

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Thank you, MsQuilty! I think the sashing really works - so glad I saw in Peggy Martin's paper piecing class.

TanjaH

Dec 18, 2012

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Love the colors! It's so bright and cheery.

Darns

Dec 18, 2012

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Thanks! This was a fun line of fabrics.

WasaNewbieJean

Dec 18, 2012

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Gorgeous Darns! I'm getting inspired to do a 2nd BOM. I LOVE the basketweave sashing and that curved piece block is a real beauty. Did you do this one a block at a time? Your quilting is wonderful! Great work!!!

Darns

Dec 18, 2012

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Thank you, Jean! I wonder what they have in store for the 2013 BOM. Not one block at a time - I put the whole quilt top together then sandwiched & quilted - lots of quilt wrestling as my machine really doesn't like to go backwards especially with the thinner threads.

Grandmasal

Dec 18, 2012

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Great job! Beautiful quilt!!!!!

Darns

Dec 18, 2012

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Thanks! I am pleased with the way it turned out.

Cherine F

Dec 18, 2012

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Wow, well done!!

Darns

Dec 18, 2012

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Thank you!

Pattybearski

Dec 18, 2012

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Just beautiful! The color combo is so harmonious.

Darns

Dec 18, 2012

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Thanks, Patty! There is something to be said for buying a line of fabrics for one of these sampler quilts.

Carolyn Sew

Dec 18, 2012

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I've looked again and love the effect the double border makes, looks woven the way its over under--again, a great job!

Darns

Dec 18, 2012

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I'll being using this sashing again, I know.

Carolyn Sew

Jan 01, 2013

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You said you got the woven idea from the paper piecing class?? Which one is that??

Carolyn Sew

Dec 18, 2012

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That is one Beautiful quilt!!!!

Darns

Dec 18, 2012

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Thank you, Carolyn!

Barbism

Dec 17, 2012

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Love the sashing!

Darns

Dec 18, 2012

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Thanks so much!

DeGramma

Dec 17, 2012

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This is so wonderful, love your fabrics and the use of your double sashing, what an ingenious ideas! As always, great job.....such talent!

Darns

Dec 18, 2012

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Thank you, DeGramma! It's good to see it finished.

2strings

Dec 17, 2012

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Wow! The dashing is amazing! What a fabulous idea. It really pulls everything together.

Darns

Dec 18, 2012

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Thank you! I got lucky in looking the sashing fabrics - the quilt store didn't have the original fabric but I found the pink, purple & green fabrics that worked.

Di4N4

Dec 17, 2012

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Just gorgeous!! Your quilt is a work of art!! (I'm putting woven sashing on my "to do" list, also!)

Darns

Dec 18, 2012

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Thanks, Diana! The sashing is a bit fussy because the corners are made using partial seams but worth it I think.

patz in suffolk

Dec 17, 2012

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I absolutely love it all! But the feathery border and the woven sashing have just about blown me away! Wonderful - you should be very proud of this!

Darns

Dec 18, 2012

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Thank you, Pat! I'm feeling pretty good about doing feather borders now. I

Darns

Dec 18, 2012

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Oops, I was going to say, I think this quilt will be going to one of my nieces - depends on if I get another quilt done for the other niece. I've still got 6 days left to Xmas, right? No pressure

Pam NZ

Dec 17, 2012

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Oh Darns, this one is so pretty! You are an inspiration girl friend! Really love the woven sashing on this one... another thing in my over flowing bucket list to try... in the meantime I'll just sit back and enjoy all your hard work. You rock! P.S. love the high contrast variegated feathers!

Darns

Dec 18, 2012

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Thanks, Pam! I know the feeling - the list of things I want to do grows daily. I was silly enough to get a circular sewing attachment for my machines - just what I need, to be going in circles!

Polarjo

Dec 17, 2012

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Another awesome piece. Those spiral rays on the sun block are inspired. I love the woven sashing. I just started Peggy Martin's paper piecing class and saw that on one of her quilts. Nice to see how well it works out on other projects.

Darns

Dec 18, 2012

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Thanks, Polarjo! I LOVE that woven sashing! I can see using it a lot.

4Bird

Dec 17, 2012

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Hi Darns, I like the difference in scale on your hexi block, very eye catching and leads my eye all over this block. You are very skilled and creating many awesome pieces. I said before, you are my hero.

Darns

Dec 18, 2012

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Thanks so much, 4Bird! By the way, do you have 4 birds?

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