Friday, 28 February 2014

Green Giant Log Cabin

Now that it's finished I like this quilt again.  It was hard to do it justice in these photos taken on a dull day - the shot cottons, particularly the Oakshott Sargasso, look twice as good in real life.



I think I like the back almost as much as the front:


I prefer not to think how much these fabrics cost. I've had the liberty in stock for two or three years, so that does not count, does it?   But I know that if I wanted to sell this quilt it would be hard even to get the cost of the fabrics for it.




Stats
Finished size: 52 inches by 52 inches

Fabrics:
Liberty Lawns  Sydenham Palace, Manning, Forty, Caesar and Growing Fonder  as well as various shot cottons (both Oakshott and Kaffe Fassett).  The binding is Sydenham Palace.

Quilt Top: 3 inch strips in court house steps pattern

Quilt back: Remnants from the front.

Quilting:  Random wavy line in a green variegated sulky.



As it's a Friday Finish. I'm linking up with Crazy Mom.





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11 comments:

  1. Celtic Thistle28 February 2014 at 16:30

    Best not to think of the cost, just concentrate on how fabulous it is!

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  2. Glenda28 February 2014 at 16:58

    Oh goodness! I love the quilting, so like wood grain. It gives the quilt a great woodsy feel, especially when combined with greens. Such a perfect spring quilt!!! It's funny how we sensible souls think of the cost. People spend money everyday eating out, golfing, gong to the movies and a million other lovely pursuits, but you actually have something tangible and enduring to show for your time. You had the fun of making it and a wonderful quilt as well. Two for the price of one. Sounds like a bargain to me.

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  3. Catherine28 February 2014 at 20:50

    That is lovely and your wavy line quilting stands out beautifully! I know what you mean about photographing Oakshott - they are so hard to capture and even nicer in real life. I agree with Fiona - better not to think about it:-)

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  4. Richard Healey1 March 2014 at 06:06

    What a cool quilt. Love the quilting.

    Richard and Tanya Quilts
    Richard and Tanya Quilts Patterns on Craftsy

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  5. Gemini Jen NZ1 March 2014 at 07:45

    I love the quilting you have done on it - really enhances the quilt, great job!

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  6. Willow River Piecemakers1 March 2014 at 18:08

    Ok, I think I am on quilty inspiration overload from the Friday Finish It link up! I am noting the fabrics - sometimes it's hard to envision how fabrics will look when at the quilt shop - gonna pin this too!

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  7. monique's mess3 March 2014 at 11:57

    MMM think I am suffering from fabric envy...lovely.. you know where to send it when you are sick of it again..even if just for baby sitting!
    It is refreshing with stand out colours and a pattern that showcases the fabrics nicely. Quiltingis excellent too! Yep I am in love with it!

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  8. Dena @ Living Water Quilter3 March 2014 at 12:35

    I love the quilting design and resulting texture. Yes, it is rare to receive 100% return in $$ and time spent on quilts.

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  9. Leanne Parsons3 March 2014 at 16:59

    It's beautiful! The quilting is fabulous too.

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  10. LA Paylor3 March 2014 at 17:13

    The quilting really enhances the whole thing. I always love a project, and start to dislike it as it goes along then love it again in the end.
    LeeAnna Paylor Not Afraid of Color! lapaylor.blogspot.com

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  11. Cynthia@wabisabiquilts8 March 2014 at 12:52

    Very nice finish! And the wavy quilting is pretty. The back is fabulous and lets you appreciate large swaths of that expensive fabric!!

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