Monday, December 17, 2012

A "Swoon" of my own !

I am ending the year with a fairly big finish as my Swoon is done at last! This has been a year-long project which I began back in January so I am very pleased to have it all quilted and bound. 
As this quilt is so huge, I sent it to my LQS to be long arm quilted in a spirally design which I think is quite effective with these large blocks.
I used fabrics from the Denyse Schmidt Daisy Mae range with an ivory solid as the background.
And I chose a grey backing so when we use this quilt next winter, I can turn it over at night so when the cat sleeps on the bed his grey fur wont show up at all. I stitched the binding down by hand which is something I have only started doing recently but I find I really enjoy doing it now.
The only place high enough for a photo was to hang this quilt on the clothesline in the backyard:) 
Linking to the Monday link-up at Plum and June and to Fabric Tuesday at Quiltstory (button in sidebar)
Plum and June
Kirsten.

19 comments:

  1. Wonderful Kirsten! You should be very proud of this! The swirly quilting pattern is the perfect finish!

    ReplyDelete
  2. It's just wonderful Kirsten. Congrats on such a great finish! A perfect way to end off the year.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Beautiful! Perfect quilting for it. What a great end of year finish!

    ReplyDelete
  4. Well done Kirsten, it is a lovely quilt and what a great way to end 2012.
    Wishing you a happy Christmas and a healthy New Year.

    ReplyDelete
  5. Just beautiful! Congrats on a terrific end of the year finish - I bet it feels terrific!

    ReplyDelete
  6. It is so beautiful! I purchased the pattern this year but nevee started. This year I think I am only doing selfish sewing.

    ReplyDelete
  7. It's gorgeous Kirsten - perfect Christmas present to yourself!

    ReplyDelete
  8. Oh we'll done ....I've loved your journey and enjoyed every moment you've so generously shared with us! We're sleeping under ours now that its summer...and every night I wonder how I ever managed to quilt my swoon myself! Give yourself a big pat on the back.

    ReplyDelete
  9. A great finish for the year - and Swoon is so lovely :)

    ReplyDelete
  10. Woohoo, it looks great, congrats on getting it done within the year :o)

    ReplyDelete
  11. Bravo Kirsten! Lovely swoon, great fabric choices!

    ReplyDelete
  12. It's really stunning Kirsten!! One day I shall make a swoon - perhaps a Field Study Swoon!

    ReplyDelete
  13. It is so beautiful Kirsten. The perfect way to end the year. I love it.

    ReplyDelete
  14. A great way to end the year, I also did the same with my Vintage Holiday Quilt, it feels good! On my list for next year is the Swoon Quilt.

    ReplyDelete
  15. Beautiful quilt. I love your fabric choices.

    ReplyDelete