Wednesday 27 January 2010

Heart Quilt top

Top done, me happy!
The columns spent a day on my design wall (flannel sheet which hangs on two nails on top of our dining room art). I tried out several variations, but did not want it too symmetric, so I ended up with this layout.

I spent Monday night power sewing the columns together and pressed the seams yesterday morning. I still have to snip all those little threads peeking up here and there. It’s amazing how much blocks will unravel being handled and moved around for months and months.
It is sooo pretty, I love it!

For the next progress report I will have to get a fleece blanket for backing (this will be a snuggle quilt, and the hearts are already so stiff from fusible), wash it, and baste the top. I hope! Wish me luck! So, how are you doing on your projects; any progress to report?

25 comments:

  1. Your heart quilt top is wonderful...very eye catching.

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  2. Absolutely beautiful. You are so talented. I do hope you enter this in a quilt show. I love it.

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  3. Great layout! The non-symmetry is perfect!

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  4. Fabulous quilt top! It would be so nice to cuddle under all that love. (I think you may be making this into a lap quilt rather than a wall hanging, but forgive me if I'm wrong.) Your whole blog is great - just found it through Loft Creations' No Strings Attached Challenge, and I'm glad!

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  5. Love the way you put it together! This one will surround you with love when you snuggle up underneath it - pretty blocks made by friends...

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  6. Red hearts really DO make a person happy! I like your backgrounds of variegated lines, it really is a neat idea!

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  7. I absolutely love this!!! I might have to borrow the idea. I love the black, white, and red combo! So classy.

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  8. Oh my gosh, I love this quilt, I want it, want it, want it!! Lovely!

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  9. It really is just gorgeous. I love the color waves.

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  10. This is beautiful and I love the idea of it being snuggly with a soft background!

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  11. I LOVE IT!!! I am so glad you did not make it too symmetrical. It is a wonderful piece!!! You have inspired me to get to work on my valentines.... Thanks because I needed some inspiration.

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  12. That is a beautiful heart quilt!! Love hearts in any fashion! Very nice!

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  13. Love how it turned out, great layout.

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  14. it looks wonderful! Love the idea of the fleece back, nice and snuggly. Well done!

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  15. What a beautiful quilt. You should be very proud of yourself. That fleece back will keep someone warm. Love it.

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  16. Mrs. M. your quilt top just gets better and better. Love it.

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  17. Nina....this is gorgeous.....absolutely LOVE it

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  18. Hi Nina Lise,
    The hearts look gorgeous...the layout is great :)
    Hugs, Sharon

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  19. Oh how beautiful.I love all the hearts.

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  20. Your right....it is sooo pretty and I love it too.

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  21. I love it. Great layout. I did complete my first Finish It project in time for tomorrow's Sew and Tell Friday. Thanks for the nudge.

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  22. OOOOOH! What a lovely quilt! I love the color combination and the "simple" way it is done! Great work!

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