Fall Butterflies Quilt
Yesterday I finished this UFO quilt and went out in the rain to get some pictures. It was cold, wet and just a plain old yucky day. The quilt measures 52″ x 70″.
This was a quilt that I started last December for my granddaughter’s birthday in……January. She was turning 4 and loved butterflies so I found this butterfly print and she helped me pick out some prints to border the quilt. I finished the top but it never got quilted.
Last week when I made the mini twister I had the taupe thread on my machine and pulled this quilt down to start quilting it. When my granddaughter came over last weekend and we were “playing” in my sewing room and I asked her if we should pick some colors out for a quilt and she said no and walked over to this one and said “this is my quilt”. I felt so bad…………so I figured it was time to get it finished. I can’t wait to give it to her!
I put a block of the fabric on the back and then added muslin around it, added Warm & Natural batting (my bolt is starting to get low) and did a fairly large stipple quilting.
After I took the pictures outside I couldn’t wait to throw it in the washer and dryer……I love the way quilts look afterward. You can see it in my UFO Challenge 2011 post back in December but there are no photos of the piecing….didn’t think about showing the process at that time. This was a pattern from McCall’s Quick Quilts Dec/Jan 2011 called Manor House by Kari Nichols.
Today Builder Bob is going to put me to work…..so instead of staying warm and quilting I will be outside pulling nails out of boards and helping to haul them…………he is thinking two days of work……I’m thinking one!
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Sunni @Love Affair with my Brother
It turned out perfect! At least you made it before her next birthday!!
Hope it was only 1 day of work!
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Kathy
Great butterflies quilt! Congrats on another finish.
Ellen
It turned out great – I can see why your grand daughter wanted it finished! She is going to love it.
Julie
Great quilt and I really like how you pieced the back!
Tracey Rampling (The Peony Teacup)
Connie, it's beautiful! I love the fall colours in it – girlie but not too "little" girl, you know?
Josie McRazie
Snow Connie, don't forget the snow!! You are lucky the wind didn't take those beautiful butterflys away with it!! Isn't it just a great sence of accomplishment when a WIP becomes a whatever it is supposed to be (in this case a quilt)! Your granddaughter will have a great birthday (or christmas) gift this year!! Well done!!
free indeed
Lovely quilt! I like the border treatment…it really sets it just right too.
Step-parent's Cove
Connie, I haven't been online as much but I have missed your quilts. Your blog is so refreshing! I just simply love this pattern. I think I will try making this one for an older lady I know. Take care!
Denise :)
That butterfly quilt was just the thing to brighten up a dreary day! Hmmmm…I'm with you on the one day work thing. 🙂
Cherry Red Quilter
Your grand daughter is going to be thrilled to see it after waiting so patiently. and good luck with Builder Bob's work schedule!
Mrs.Pickles
Great looking quilt. The colours just come out and slap you in face…in a good way that is..lol
Sheila
The quilt looks wonderful out in the rain and I can understand why your granddaughter wanted this one finished ,it is gorgeous!I like the way you pieced the back as well.
Marjorie's Busy Corner
very sweet quilt Connie…lovely
Татьяна
Ой какая красота !!! Какое летнее одеяло получилось ! И природа у вас очень красивая ! Мне нравиться жить около воды .
Lesley
Connie, your quilt makes any day much brighter! Who cares if it's raining…the sun is shining on this quilt! It's beautiful!