Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Bars 4 Quilt Finished

Cathy's 20 minute method is working well for me. Forty minutes total is about all I can do in a day. I like moving two or three projects along, especially when I can only work for short times anyway.

Bars 4 quilt

The back used up larger remnants and some extra strips. Always a win in my book.

Back of Bars 4 quilt

With so many bright colors in the top the only binding that looked right was a dull tannish brown chambray. Ok, several of the darker brights looked good but there wasn't enough yardage. As usual with the size quilts I make it took over half a yard. Note to self: occasionally purchase more than half a yard in order to have binding choices.

Binding and quilting detail, Bars 4 quilt

Basic straight-line quilting with the walking foot is still my preferred design. These strong graphics don't need competition. This time, the stitching runs across the quilt. Perhaps that will keep certain gentlemen from breaking the threads as they pull the quilt up. {Naming no names.}


Quilt Details
Size: 78" x 65"
Design: Bars variation of Chinese Coins
Batting: Mountain Mist Blue Ribbon100% cotton
Thread: grey Gutermann cotton thread
Quilting: Straight lines with walking foot

Previous posts:
1. Piecing the top
2. Quilting Bars 4

Enjoy the day, Ann