My Front Porch top is complete!
Well, there may be a little more tweaking as I take a closer look at the whole quilt pinned up on the wall, but I'm pretty happy with how it looks now after making some changes.
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| I was never happy with the big spacer blocks or the four patch block that I had subbed. Then one night just as I was drifting off to sleep it came to me: Shoo Fly! What would be more appropriate for a Front Porch than a Shoo Fly block? |
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| I had to go back and fill the baskets with flowers--no empty baskets on my Front Porch! |
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| I felt the applique boat in the pattern looked a little lost in that big space, so I pieced a boat to about the same block size and added spacers on either side. |
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I stole borrowed Lori's idea to add my initials and a 16 for the year the quilt was made. |
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| This quilt is enormous. I've got it pinned up above my design wall and it still drags on the floor. I'm really looking forward to quilting it--I think it will be lots of fun to just doodle on. Thanks for the fun sew along, Lori! |
I'm linking up with Lori at Humble Quilts
HERE--go check out more versions of Front Porch!
I love everything about your quilt! Nice work! The accountability keeps me going too!! That floral border is perfect!
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is beautiful. The colors simply POP and I really like how you "made it your own" with minor and major tweaks -- encourages me to experiment a bit more on the next project.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your finish and the personal touches you added to the design. It is lovely! I especially like your wave sea and you addition of year and initials. Enjoy the next step of quilting.
ReplyDeleteWhen I look at this quilt the word "Friendly" pops right into my head :o) I love it! How fun it will be to get it quilted.
ReplyDeleteOh! Your quilt just sparkles. I love the sailboat block. What a satisfying finish!!!
ReplyDeleteYour version is gorgeous. I love your baskets with flowers and am jealous of your Shoofly block and especially of your exceptional version of the Ship block. Just perfect.
ReplyDeleteI've been looking forward to this finish! It looks great!!! Can't wait to see you quilting? Do you by chance have a long-arm?
ReplyDeletequilt looks great........
ReplyDeleteOh I just love what you've done with your version - the baskets, etc. Good call on the sailboat too. What a fun quiltalong.
ReplyDeleteLove the boat and whales section.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on a wonderful finish! I love your boat block and your personal touches.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love all of your personal touches to make your quilt all your own!! Such cute ideas all. Fantastic!
ReplyDeleteYou have done a beautiful job with your quilt Karen! Just love all the little tweaks you made! Christine x
ReplyDeleteCongratulations... I LOVE your quilt top and the terrific personal interpretations you added as well to make it your own!
ReplyDeleteI like all your personal creative interpretations. It's a sweet finish and a positive way to start the year. You're going to have fun quilting it
ReplyDeleteGreat work with the quilt top. Smart work with the changes and additions.
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