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dilyn 08-02-2013 09:25 AM

Tropical Charms
 
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I am calling this quilt ‘Tropical Charms’. It is a little larger than a typical ‘queen’ size. The piecing is loosely based on a tutorial my sister found on a Missourri Star Utube video called ‘Falling Charms’. My blocks are slightly different from the video and quite a bit larger (16”) but they went together in the same way as the video. The quilting, done on a DSM (JukiQ2000) is a free-hand flower and vine design just stitched randomly throughout the center blocks. The gray, white and black borders are a little more controlled and repetitive. Then the pink outside border is what I call ‘exploding feathers’. I have always been intimidated by feathers and I just decided to play with them until I felt comfortable with them…..well, semi-comfy. I know there are plenty of mistakes within this quilt but I hope you enjoy the pictures!;)

BrendaK 08-02-2013 09:28 AM

Very pretty. You have done a super job. BrendaK

kareno 08-02-2013 09:28 AM

lovely quilt and love the quilting

Mariposa 08-02-2013 09:30 AM

Sew pretty! Love the colors, the pattern, and your quilting is super! :)

Grandma Bonnie 08-02-2013 09:43 AM

Beautiful! Great job on both the piecing and quilting!

DebraK 08-02-2013 09:48 AM

great looking quilt!

Tartan 08-02-2013 09:58 AM

The Falling Charms is a versatile pattern but I love what you did with it! You sure kicked it up a notch with the 4 patch posy blocks and awesome quilting!

Quilter 65 08-02-2013 10:28 AM

Very pretty. Stacked fabric patterns are my favorites~

brod71 08-02-2013 10:38 AM

Wow! What a wonderful looking quilt. It is beautiful and I love the back it is very interesting. Great job!

Diane007 08-02-2013 10:45 AM

very nice quilt

CharlotteO 08-02-2013 11:16 AM

I love both sides of this quilt. The four patch posy charms make this a very creative "falling charms". You always do such creative treatments on the back. Great quilt and great quilting. Another one for my bucket list.

QUILTNMO 08-02-2013 12:43 PM

very pretty cokors and all!!!!

Tweety2911 08-02-2013 01:02 PM

You did a great job in selecting your fabrics for this pattern. The quilting is pretty terrific also!

Jingle 08-02-2013 02:02 PM

Absolutely beautiful. I love the floral charms and colors.

Baloonatic 08-02-2013 03:28 PM

That is fabulous! I'm loving the colors you chose!

redquilter 08-02-2013 04:14 PM

That is so neat and the back is wonderful.

serenitybygrace 08-02-2013 05:48 PM

Very pretty quilt and quilting. You did wonderful work.

mighty 08-02-2013 07:08 PM

Really pretty!!!!

Homemother 08-03-2013 03:13 AM

Wow! Your FMQ is astounding! Love those exploding feathers! You have nice control with your stitches and a fantastic eye for pulling it all together! Your top is very pretty and I like what you've done with the back of the quilt. You could flip your quilt over any time you wanted and still have a lovely quilt to look upon!

Moonglow 08-03-2013 03:22 AM

Pretty quilt. Great quilting.

jeank 08-03-2013 04:11 AM

How beautiful. You not only kicked it up with your additional strips, but I just noticed you pieced each square, that took a lot of time to do that for the effect.

How big is your finished square. I tried to figure it out and decided it must be about 7" finished.

Gannyrosie 08-03-2013 04:28 AM

Love it, it does looks tropical and fun. Your quilting is great.

gabeway 08-03-2013 05:12 AM

Great job!

cleodaisy 08-03-2013 09:28 AM

Only you would see mistakes. It such a lovely quilt. The design for the back is a wonderful use of leftovers. Nice quilting too.....I could go on and on...

Cleodaisy

craftynell 08-03-2013 10:19 AM

Beautiful quilt. Nice colors.

Jim's Gem 08-03-2013 10:22 AM

Beautiful quilt!

javin22 08-03-2013 01:14 PM

Beautiful. The quilting is fantastic.

maryellen2u 08-03-2013 11:58 PM

I think it is a lovely quilt. I did not spot any mistakes, only beauty!

QM 08-04-2013 12:21 AM

I love the way you set your 4 patch poseys.

dilyn 08-04-2013 02:49 AM


Originally Posted by jeank (Post 6212003)
How beautiful. You not only kicked it up with your additional strips, but I just noticed you pieced each square, that took a lot of time to do that for the effect.

How big is your finished square. I tried to figure it out and decided it must be about 7" finished.

The center 4 "tropical" patch is 10 inches, 14 inches with the borders.

jpmaroni 08-04-2013 03:11 AM

Great colors, nice pattern too!

solstice3 08-04-2013 03:25 AM

very pretty quilt

Retired Fire Chief 08-04-2013 04:17 AM

Very, very pretty. Love your quilting.

twinkie 08-04-2013 04:47 AM

Very nicely done.

#1piecemaker 08-04-2013 04:50 AM

Very pretty!!! You did an awesome job. I love it!

petpainter 08-04-2013 04:51 AM

Your fabrics and pattern are just wonderful, and the FMQing... I'm jealous...I have just done my first FMQ and admire your progress! Keep it up, you have a great eye!

klgls 08-04-2013 05:12 AM

Awesome to take a pattern and make it your own - and I love the back!!

msrosecooks 08-04-2013 05:26 AM

Love your fabric choices and colors. On my to do list !

alikat110 08-04-2013 06:12 AM

Very beautiful

cpcarolyn 08-04-2013 06:38 AM

Nice quilt. Great quilting.


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