Tuesday, June 12, 2012

KALEIDOSCOPE FINISHED!!

I finished quilting and binding Kaleidoscope over the weekend!  Yea!!!  The pattern is by Becky Goldsmith and was originally named "Everyday Best."


I quilt on my Janome 6600 sewing machine using the free motion quilting (FMQ) method.   I have learned just about everything I know about FMQ from other bloggers and from participating in some FMQ challenges like the one going on all year with Sew Cal Gal.  I am so thankful for all their help.  



All the fabric used was from my stash.  I used lots of scraps - but seem to still have tons of them!

I'm glad it's finished!  The paper pieced circles were just about all pieced in our camper while on trips.  I put the corners on the circles at my retreat in March.  I'm not sure when I started it - probably the summer of 2010 during our first camping trip.  Yes, it feels good to finish a large project!  Now I can move on to another one.
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22 comments:

  1. antique quilterJune 12, 2012 at 4:40 AM

    I LOVE this quilt you did a wonderful job
    I have this on my list of quilts to make some day
    soon, now that I see yours I am inspired again.
    would be a good summer project with the paper piecing
    thanks for sharing
    Kathie

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  2. HeatherJune 12, 2012 at 4:58 AM

    This is a beauty!

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  3. LiriopiaJune 12, 2012 at 5:07 AM

    Oh, that is just so awesome! You did a wonderful job!

    Liri

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  4. KarenJune 12, 2012 at 5:26 AM

    Absolutely wonderful!! Congrats on your finish. What's next???

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  5. Lee Prairie DesignsJune 12, 2012 at 5:30 AM

    Congratulations "Ruth", what a treasure!!!!

    X, Carolyn

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  6. GritJune 12, 2012 at 6:25 AM

    Wow, der Quillt ist wunderschön. eine ganz tolle Arbeit.
    Liebe Grüße Grit

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  7. Marsha BJune 12, 2012 at 6:56 AM

    Your quilt is so pretty, my favorite part is that gorgeous border! You did a great job and now enjoy it!

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  8. Purple Quilter QueenJune 12, 2012 at 6:57 AM

    WOW Ruth - what a great job!! Jenn

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  9. ---"Love"June 12, 2012 at 7:00 AM

    What more can I say? I LOVE IT! So what's next? ---"Love"

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  10. Debbie LouJune 12, 2012 at 7:14 AM

    Your quilt is awesome! Great job!

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  11. Nifty QuiltsJune 12, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    I LOVE your quilt!!!! Congratulations on a beautiful finish!

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  12. JoanneJune 12, 2012 at 10:19 AM

    Congratulations!! It is so beautiful!

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  13. BarbJune 12, 2012 at 1:52 PM

    Stunning Ruth!!
    You must be over the moon!

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  14. LesleyJune 12, 2012 at 3:17 PM

    Fantastic quilt! I have never seen one like it...your fabrics are wonderful and the applique has such impact! Wonderful job of machine quilting...thanks for the show!

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  15. KarenJune 12, 2012 at 4:25 PM

    A good design to use scraps. The applique border pulls it all together.

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  16. ~JoanJune 12, 2012 at 6:16 PM

    How big did it end up being? So beautiful. Where can I get the pattern for the circle blocks? Such a great scrap user.

    Did you turn the edges under to applique the circles? Looks like it.

    Your quilting is stellar. You are so adventurous. I KNOW you love the extra room on your machine.

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  17. BarbJune 12, 2012 at 7:13 PM

    Just wonderful!

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  18. UnknownJune 12, 2012 at 11:09 PM

    Awesome finish;) Looks great;)
    Happy Quilting!!

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  19. AnonymousJune 13, 2012 at 3:45 AM

    Wonderful job.
    Lillian
    lillianscupboard.wordpress.com

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  20. KatieJune 13, 2012 at 3:54 AM

    Beautiful! Do you plan to hang it somewhere in your home? Or use it? I sure hope one or the other because it's too pretty to hide it away.

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  21. BethJune 13, 2012 at 6:28 AM

    This quilt is totally amazing. I love the colors, the circles, the borders, and now the quilting. Fantastic!!!

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  22. LoriJune 13, 2012 at 3:05 PM

    That is the best quilt!! Way to go Ruth!!

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