At last--ta da!--here's a finished project. I've shown a couple hints of this one on Facebook, but was keeping it under wraps until it arrived at its destination on Vancouver Island, at the home of a very new little person named Oden.
The pattern is Winding Ways or Wheel of Mystery, one of my faves. I bought a template set for this pattern a few years back--knew it would see some use, and it has. It's fairly simple sewing, despite the curves. Not a pattern to be afraid of! Then you get the incredible bonus of secondary and tertiary patterns twinkling across the surface. This is what I call bang for the buck....one of my favorite things about quiltmaking.
Er...actually, I guess I have a lot of favorite things about quiltmaking.
I started with a box full of pieces leftover from another baby quilt in this pattern made several years back. (I have to admit I seldom measure and figure when I start a quilt, I just start cutting.) Anyway, that recipient is in KINDERGARTEN now, visits the library frequently, and has the best nose for M&Ms of just about any child I've ever met. A man after my own heart!
I added the orange for this quilt, and for all intents and purposes, cut up most of the remaining batik I had on hand. I love the gentle jolt the orange adds.
The quilting is just loopy meandering, done in a rainbow of different pastel-ish rayon threads. The backing fabric is a pastel green print, which really doesn't show too well in the photos.
I'm thinking this is a perfect quilt for this baby and for this mom too--she's a young woman who has traveled widely and who looks beyond the surface for life's meaning. May this be a talisman for them both. Best wishes for a long and interesting life for Mr. Oden.
Project details:
Pattern: Winding Ways or Wheel of Mystery, made from Marty Michell templates.
Block size: 8.5 inches.
Finished size of quilt: 51 inches square
Top fabrics: 100% cotton batiks
Backing: 100% cotton
Batting: Warm and Natural
Quilting top thread: 30 wt. rayon, in multiple colors
Quilting bobbin thread: 60 wt. cotton
14 comments:
Wow, Kathie, that is a beautiful quilt! Oden is one lucky little baby. Love all of the stats you provide.
You are SO TALENTED!!! Want to come and help me set up my sewing room? I haven't touched my machine since I moved to my house in 2008. The Ph.D. is taking precedence...but I'm itchin' to stitch.
Thanks for sharing,
Dawn (Balistreri)
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Truly beautiful, Kathie. I love the swirls -- following one, getting caught in another. The orange is a perfect addition. What a wonderful gift.
Kathie, you simply amaze me with your productivity! This is a beautiful gift that could be cherished for years to come. So thoughtful of you!
It is beautiful. I love, love the quilting.
Love the color! Love the pattern! Love the orange! Another great one, Kathie!
I love it Kathie and I'm sure it'll be loved by Oden too. Winding waves is such a great graphic pattern and your quilting looks wonderfully textural. I love how you put the stats on the end, great idea.
beautiful 'Winding Ways' !! :))
Beautiful Kathie.
wonderful - that quilting is great. hope it gets loved and loved
Kathie,
I too, am always impressed with what you get done! This is a wonderful quilt, love the oranges and the swirls. That template set is on my list because of you!
Ann L-S
Lovely! He is one lucky little boy! I always look forward to seeing your knitting and quilting projects. This has such nice colors and I am a big fan of the shapes in the pattern.
such a sweet quilt! i love all those secondary circles and arcs in the design.
Aww! This is a lovely quilt. Oden is undeniably one lucky baby boy. I love your choice of fabrics and I just love the way you made this quilt. Keep up the good
Beautiful, it takes my breathe away. What a talent. I thank you for all the information you provided.
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