Sunday, April 3, 2016

A Taffy Twist finish

This is one of those projects that just had to age I guess. The aqua fabrics were purchased over 5 yrs ago I am sure. I saw them on sale and knew I wanted a quilt with those colors to match our walls in the master bedroom. I had no idea at the time of what pattern I would use(nothing new for me there). Then I found a Modern Quilt Relish (Taffy Twist) pattern I really liked and found the brown on sale too! I pieced it over a year ago, probably closer to two.  Then I stalled because I just couldn't decide how I wanted to quilt it, modern of course, but how.   It's been one of those projects that are like a monkey on your back. You want it done, you feel guilty it's just sitting in the closet waiting etc.  


My friend, Robin, commented a couple months ago about how we leave projects sit cuz we just aren't sure of what to do and why it should get done and used.  That prompted me to just make up my mind for something more simple to quilt.  I also didn't want it to get too stiff or we wouldn't use it daily on the bed.  So Quilters Dream wool-first time I used it and loved it. Seems to have a bit more fluff and substance than Hobbs Wool(which I have used before). Glide thread . 

Ok now the design, hook swirl all over on the big brown sections, easy peasy. I knew I wanted to do wishbones in the aqua braids. Then as I went, I decided to do the pebbles of all sizes in the brown behind the braids. I love those circles with the pebbles inside(DH did too).  I wanted to ghost in a braid and DH says make 2 then the top of the bed has all braids on it. Sure why not, how hard can that be, I have ghosted stuff before.  Apparently I haven't ghosted a lot with angles that have to match up!! Ghosting was the hardest part of this whole quilt!  Those darn angles through me off and I didn't notice till is was too far gone in the quilting. Yes, I could have ripped for a few hours, but I thought no, I want this done and used, it's not for show and who is gonna see it but us. There is one pretty bad, it's on my side of the bed and it's my humility block, LOL No I didn't include it in the pic's!!  The back is aqua with brown polka dots. I have enough left to make pillowcases and trim some valances.

The gist of it is, it's done and getting used and we love it!! I told DH last night, it wasn't a monkey on my back, but more like an ape or gorilla!!  So onto the pic's...




This is the true color of the brown. The light coming in the window didn't want to play nice with the camera and it was raining and muddy outside.


Not a good picture but I wanted you to see more of the ghosted braids :-)


21 comments:

  1. Oh, my goodness, it came out beautifully! That quilting really makes the quilt! How can you not just love it! Have a wonderful, funderful day!

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  2. Very nice! I've quilted a few of these and the narrow section of the chain/braid always throws me off, getting the design to go so much smaller then larger again. It seems like it would be easy but it's a challenge! I really like yours.

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  3. It's fabulous! I love the ghost twists. That's the kind of thing I only think of after the quilt is on the frame and it makes it twice as hard to do!

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  4. I love that you call this "something more simple to quilt"! It looks pretty complex to me! It's gorgeous, and the ghosting was a fabulous addition. I'm so glad you can now enjoy using this quilt.

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  5. Ummm...That's the colors of my bedroom. It's only 8 months till Christmas,
    just sayin. 8-)

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  6. Vicki, this quilt is just beautiful! Your quilting is what makes this so gorgeous. The colors and design are nice, but your quilting makes it special

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  7. Wow, that is really nice. You did a great job.

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  8. OMG I absolutely love it. The quilting designs you have used go really well together. The ghost quilting really looks awesome. I haven't tried ghosting but will give it a go on the right quilt.

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  9. Vicki! That quilting is GORGEOUS!! I love the way you did the ghost braids and the other quilting designs work beautifully. Fabulous job! I'm saving this to my gallery of inspiration quilting designs. Thanks so much for linking up and sharing this on MCM!

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  10. Your quilting on this quilt is stunning.I love it and if you ever get fed up with its, just send it to me - I'll even pay the postage 😃

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  11. Oh my gosh Vicki, that is so beautiful!!! Your quilting adds so much to it and the ghosting looks perfect to me! How long did the quilting take?

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  12. Vicki, this is BEAUTIFUL! I love that you added the ghost braids. I'm sure they were quite tricky to mark, but oh so worth it. And I know what you mean about quilts becoming monkeys or gorillas on your back. All you can do is name them and love them anyway.

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  13. However long that quilt top needed to simmer, it sure was perfectly ready to be quilted now. Wow! What a fantastic quilting design!

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  14. It’s gorgeous! I love those ghosted braids and the texture they give to the brown fabric.

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  15. Wow! It is so lovely, your quilting is beautiful, such attention to detail and your ghosting is inspired.
    With smiles
    Kate

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  16. If this what your ghosts look like, what would the fairy godmother be like? I love love love the ghostlies. keelping the colors super simple - teal and aqua on brown keeps the entire focus on your exquisite quilting. I have to ask - how long did it take you to actually quilt this stunner with all of her ghost braids?
    Preeti.
    http://sewpreetiquilts.blogspot.com

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  17. fabulous job quilting. Awesome quilt. micki@2dogsstudio.us

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  18. Wow - love this and the quilting is amazing. Glad you went for it!

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  19. Vicki!!! You knocked this CLEAN outta the park. LOVE the ghost braids. Glad you shook off the gorilla. The background swirls and pebbles are fabulous too, and great corner turns on the wishbones. You should send this to Angela as a "finished is better than perfect" example. :-)

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  20. This is beautiful! I'm so glad you finished it and can now use it. I love the extra braids you quilted. I always say perfect isn't flawless, perfect is finished. Congrats on another perfect quilt!

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  21. Wow the quilting is beautiful! Great idea of ghosting the braids

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