Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Color Study Chinese Coins Finished

Binding attached, signed, washed and dried. The Color Study quilt is ready to use. It's a lovely size for a throw and a friend of mine might enjoy it.

Color Study Chinese Coins quilt

Back of the quilt is a collage of corals.

Back of Color Study Chinese Coins quilt

Originally, I wanted to bind the quilt in dark blue but didn't have enough of any. There was some bright orange/coral in the discard pile that worked well.

Quilting and binding detail,
Color Study Chinese Coins quilt

I found a Hobbs 100% cotton batt which is another favorite of mine. Plus, it's made in Mexia, Texas located between Dallas and Houston.

Quilt Details
Size: 62" x 72"
Design: Bars variation of Chinese Coins
Batting: Hobbs 100% cotton
Thread: peach Gutermann cotton thread and YLI smoke monofilament nylon
Quilting: Straight lines with walking foot

Previous posts:
  1. Sewing the top
  2. Stitch in the ditch quilting
  3. Walking foot quilting
Maureen at MysticQuilter is working on these same blocks in batiks. We both enjoy mixing the many fabrics in within the constraints of a block. Each has its own individual style.

Enjoy the day, Ann

38 comments:

patty a. said...

The quilt turned out so pretty! I am sure your friend will love it.

Millie said...

This is absolutely flat out gorgeous.

Lisa J. said...

This is a really beautiful quilt.

Quilting Babcia said...

I've really enjoyed seeing your entire Chinese Coins series.

KaHolly said...

It came out beautifully! If you friend doesn’t like it, my address is.........;)

Julierose said...

Lovely color Study--and i like the softer hued backing in corals...beautiful work hugs, Julierose

Kate @ Smiles From Kate said...

Color Study is a wonderful version of a Chinese coins quilt. Love it.

Havplenty said...

Love all of this color. This quilt is colorlicious (sp?).

Janie said...

Striking use of color/contrast, Ann.
And the coral backing and orange binding are over the top.

Shelina (formerly known as Shasta) said...

Finished is right when it is signed, washed and dried. A beautiful finish. I am sure whoever gets it will love it.

Pamela said...

This is fabulous! Very well done!

O'Quilts said...

Great job...I love the colors...be proud

Pam said...

Wonderful quilt. I love how it glows!

Mel Beach said...

Another lovely finish...I love the gradation of colors & values!!

Linda @ kokaquilts said...

A great quilt, I really love how the colours dance across the quilt!

Kaja said...

I too like the coral. I also like the way one fabric sometimes runs across two bars and the way you have used really dark shades in your corners. In fact, in general these is something really pleasing about the distribution of colour and pattern in this.

Ann said...

Thanks, Patty. I hope so

Ann said...

It turned out better than I expected, Lynne. Thanks for writing.

Ann said...

Thank you, Lisa.

Ann said...

Thanks. My sister thinks I should have named them better but numbering is an easy way to keep them straight.

Ann said...

Hahaha, Karen. Thanks.

Ann said...

The monochromatic back worked well. I'll use again.

Ann said...

Thanks, Kate. It's a happy quilt.

Ann said...

Great word! Thanks for writing and inventing it

Cathy said...

I really like the layout on this one. I usually think colors need to be mixed up around the quilt and not bunched together if there are multiple colors. How wrong I am! Congrats on another beauty!

Ann said...

Thanks, Janie. It turned out exceptionally well. I like the soft back with the bright front, too.

Ann said...

Thanks, Shasta. It is felidf when every last finishing touch is do e.

Ann said...

Thanks, Pamela.

Ann said...

Thanks for writing. It's such a happy quilt.

Ann said...

Thanks for writing, Pam. I like that glow, too and had fun arranging it

Ann said...

You'd dye the gradation, Mel, but I enjoyed collecting the print is. Thanks for the compliment

Ann said...

Thanks, Linda. Me, too.

Ann said...

I enjoyed placing these blocks. It took several tried to get this arrangement. I'm so glad I took my time.


Ann said...


Thanks, Cathy. I worked on the layout for several days. The first arrangement was much more random and I thought that would work (like you) but moving them made a tremendous difference

Cynthia Brunz Designs said...

Yummy! Great job on your colors.

Ann said...

Thanks, Cynthia.

Mystic Quilter said...

Oh I do love the vibrant colour in your Colour Study quilt!!! The beautiful coral pieced back is also loved!!

Ann said...

I'm amazed how much it glows, too. And I'm glad the back is softer but coherent.