And the result was......
I FINISHED THE "INSIDE A RAINBOW" BARGELLO!I had some trouble with quilting the borders on this. Early this year I had done full feathers (meaning feathered on both sides of the vine) on the Alphabet Soup. I was very happy with the result and knew I wanted to do feathers in the border on this quilt too. But once I got started I couldn't find a rhythm and ended up getting lost... I also didn't leave enough room on the far side for a full feather... Okay... Just sew what you can... and I did. And I think it came out very well. For feathers I've decided that the more you add, the better it goes. A lot of the crookedness gets quilted out on the second sweep...
The "Inside a Rainbow" will be going to some church friends who run a foster home called Rainbow House."Tanya, we have that large wall in the entry and since we call ourselves Rainbow House, would you consider making a rainbow quilt for the space? If you ever have any free time or the inclination to do so, we sure would appreciate it."
I didn't know how to make a rainbow shaped quilt. My friends left the whole pattern open and have never mentioned the request again. That left me free to play with the batik fabric I have but I wasn't very successful in making a rainbow shape using the Bargello method. When I started quilting this (after a couple months pinned to my wall) I drew in arcs with a chalk pencil and quilted anyway my heart took me. I suppose I was still striving for a rainbow shape...
Actually with all the color movement, you can't really see the quilting details but maybe in the right light...? I'm considering keeping this quilt around the house until Christmas because I'd really like to show it to my patchwork friends at December's meeting. A bit of pride showing its head there...
18 comments:
Great job on the quilt Tanya. I love the way you used your quilting to create the "rainbow.
Your rainbow quilt turned out beautiful. And your feathers look very nice. I'm sure the recipients will be proud to hang it on their wall.
It is beautiful! I really love the quilting you did on it.
It is beautiful Tanya, your feathers are lovely! The quilting really is wonderful, it adds a whole new dimension. I know your friends are going to be THRILLED! Good job!
I am pleased for you that the rainbow quilt is finished. After seeing it up close I can see why you take such satisfaction on your hard work. The December ladies will love seeing the quilting and no doubt will be inspired to try a little more with their next project. You are right to be proud as it is a project well done.
Now if the cold would just be finished as well......
It looks wonderful to me!
I'm thinking of asking you to do somethng for my one wall here that I HATE!! Maybe you have to visit me first and get a feel for the colors and space!!
Seriously, well done! And I hope you feel better soon.
How perfectly you used your time. How perfectly wonderful is the quilt! Thank you for sharing it!
It's lovely Tanya, and I'm sure it will be inspiring on the wall of Rainbow House. But I'd be doing a little bragging too!
A magnificent quilt and it will go to a very derserving home. Your heart is HUGE in generosity, Tanya. Yes, I'd keep it to share with your Dec. ladies. I know I'd love to see it in person.
Beautiful, Tonya, as usual . Your work is always stunning.
For something you didn't like before it was quilted, it's turned out beautifully!
Great job with the quilting! I think your group will want to see it before it leaves the nest. The hope can use it to decorate for the new year.
Your artistic ability leaves me speechless! That is one of the most beautiful quilts I've ever seen. And, how wonderful of you to be giving it away; I can't imagine parting with it.
Sue
Woohoo! You got it done! Despite that cold - I think one of my co-workers, as well as my daughter also have that cold - it just keeps hanging on.
Beautiful job on the quilting - best part being that it is done of course :).
Hello Tanya, I came over from Annes and I love what I found here, particularly your beautiful quilts.
Nice to meet you
Blessings Kath
Tanya, you surely do have bragging rights over this beautiful, beautiful quilt...the feathers are soooo nice, and all the colors..it goes together sooo very well...I'll be showing your post to my sister, Mary, later this afternoon...hugs, Pat in IN...
That's a beautiful quilt. I don't blame you for wanting to hang on to it a little longer to show your friends. Job well done. Thanks for sharing.
cindy
you have a right to be a bit proud of this quilt!
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