This was easy enough to do. Lucky for me I already had some leaves all paper pieced. By placing four with the stems pointing to the middle and adding a 1.5" sashing in between the blocks all I needed to add was a 1.75" border around the square. Ta Da a 17" square topper was ready to quilt.
In each leaf I quilt a freehand design that brings out the shape of the leaf even more. Then a little ruler work in the sashing and border was all this little piece needed to be complete. Even pieces this size get quilted on my Nolting 17" FunQuilter long arm machine.
A rust colored backing and black binding pulls it all together. My customer loves it and I do too. I was thinking perhaps I should make another for the shop. In the meantime another customer saw it and wants one in a 23" size. I think I know just what it needs to achieve that size. Hope you all have a safe and healthy holiday weekend. I hope to be quilting.
Linking with Long Arm Learning, Finished or Not Friday, and Can I Get a Whoop Whoop
Its a beautiful piece and repeat customers are so inspiring. Looks great and I know you will work out the size!
ReplyDeleteYou're getting a quilty math workout! That is really pretty - I like the brighter leaves against the darker background!
ReplyDeleteThat is really pretty and I'm sure your customer is very, very happy!
ReplyDeleteI was going to comment on your math skills too! It’s not always as easy as it looks! It turned out great! Kudos!
ReplyDeleteLove the quilting you did to enhance the leaf shape!
ReplyDeleteLove the curved lines you quilted inside the leaves. I can see why this is a popular design for you! Thanks for linking up with Long Arm Learning!
ReplyDeleteI think you definitely need to make more of these for your shop. What a cute little topper!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteohhhhhh....really nice. I love leaves.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely to have a customer return for more! You rose to the occasion. That's a lovely piece.
ReplyDeleteFun fast finish!!! Awesome that your customer wants more!!!
ReplyDeleteNot only is this a super table topper, it's a fine testament to how much your customers love your work! I'm so glad that your business is doing so well :)
ReplyDeleteHi Vicki! I can see why your customer loved it and why you've been asked for another. Woohoo! I really like that background fabric - it's a pretty color. I can see why your shop is so popular since you're always coming up with new ideas and items. {Hugs} ~smile~ Roseanne
ReplyDeleteLove the colors. What a pretty design.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!
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