I finished up my quilt that was started at our FAB retreat in August. This quilt was a finished flimsy on August 16 http://silverthimblequilting.blogspot.com/2009/08/rooster-strip-twist-flimsy.html. Now this quilt is quilted and bound. That must be a record for me–2 months to quilt and bind.
Cher kept me company while I put the binding on this one. There is nothing like a friend to keep you focused on the task at hand. Cher has finished her Strip Twist as well and I believe she has already gifted her quilt to the lucky recipient. http://cherzoe.blogspot.com/
The pattern is called, Strip Twist and is by G.E. Designs. http://www.connectingthreads.com/patterns/Strip_Twist_Pattern__D55391.html
I am calling my quilt Rooster Twist, named for the fabulous rooster fabric that I used on the borders that I just could not bear to cut up into smaller pieces. I love this fabric just as much now as I did the day I spied it in the fabric shop.
I used to use muslin to back my quilts. I have now decided that the backs need to be darker in colour than beige or white. Now I look for fabric for backing my quilts that will not show the tell tale signs of wear that quilts get with loving use over time.I love the colour of the fabric on the back of this quilt–I am calling it Carmel. The picture doesn’t do it justice as it has a wonderful swirl pattern to it.
YAY, you used a chicken fabric. I to have used a cat print in the borders – seems like the perfect place for a novellty in my opinion.
THis is a cute pattern. I also like to use darker fabrics on the back. Seems like even with light use, they show the littlest speck.
It looks almost as pretty on the back as it does the front with that pretty Baptist Fan quilting.
Woohoo for a finished quilt that will grace your bed this fall season. Good for Cher spurring you on too.
I really love all your quilts and blog. I love visiting as you always have interesting remarks and pictures.
Jeane, SK