Friday, March 22, 2013

TGIF!

With only a couple of days to spare, the "ArchiteXtures" quilt made for my husband for our 20th Wedding anniversary is finished! I started this back in January when I was pattern testing the "Lucky Squares" pattern for the lovely Jess @ Sew Crafty Jess, using the newly released "Architextures" fabrics by Carolyn Friedlander and a charcoal solid.
I made the lap size version  (58 x 68") of the Lucky Square pattern, and added borders so it has finished at about 70 x 80" before washing.
The binding is done in a maroon/burgundy solid which matches one of the crosshatch prints in the Architextures fabrics quite well, as this is also the colour of hubbys favourite football team here in Australia.
This was quilted by Karen at my LQS Rainbow patchwork in an Anne Bright Square Dance pattern which fitted the Lucky Squares design well.
Linking to TGIFF with Marit at Sy,elsk,lev (Sew, Love, Quilt).
And also to Fabric Tuesday at Quiltstory.

Fresh Poppy Design
Kirsten.
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33 comments:

  1. CamillaMarch 22, 2013 at 8:33 AM

    It turned out so beautifully. I think the charcoal really sets off the architextures so well and the maroon binding is just right.

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  2. Jess @ Elven Garden QuiltsMarch 22, 2013 at 8:44 AM

    I love this quilt so much Kirsten. Architextures was the perfect choice - and that quilting looks fantastic! Awesome finish - and congrats on 20 years :o)

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  3. MaritMarch 22, 2013 at 8:45 AM

    I love this quilt! The pattern is great and the combo of Architectures and charcoal plays together so nicely. Hope your husband loves it too! Thanks for linking up:)

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  4. Adrianne @ On the Windy SideMarch 22, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    Such a gorgeous quilt - it's been so cool seeing it progress from start to finish! 20 years - wow! Congratulations - that's a real milestone.

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  5. AnnabellaMarch 22, 2013 at 9:09 AM

    It's a gorgeous quilt and a perfect size. I'm sure your husband will love it! Congrats for 20 years :)

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  6. Celtic ThistleMarch 22, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    Congrats on your 20th Anniversary and your wonderful quilt!

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  7. Taryn V.March 22, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    Gorgeous finish! Architextures and Charcoal look so beautiful together! The quilting works perfectly with both the pattern and the line of fabric you used. Congratulations on your 20th anniversary!

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  8. JulianneMarch 22, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    Turned out beautiful, I love that fabric line.

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  9. Finding FifthMarch 22, 2013 at 11:55 AM

    He is going to love such a stunning quilt Kirsten and it will be such an amazing heirloom.

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  10. Heather D.March 22, 2013 at 12:34 PM

    It's wonderful. Here's to 20 more years. :)

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  11. Alyce @ Blossom Heart QuiltsMarch 22, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    I love the little pops of colour here and there! And the Charcoal really sets it off. Congratulations!

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  12. Canadian AbroadMarch 22, 2013 at 4:56 PM

    This is an amazing quilt! I love it, Kirsten.

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  13. ShannaMarch 22, 2013 at 5:05 PM

    Fantastic!!! I am so excited that you were able to get this completed as I remember seeing it on her site when she showed us the pattern. Great job,and fun fabric choices...YAY!! *\0/*

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  14. SusanMarch 22, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    This is a great finish Kirsten! Congratulations on your 20th wedding anniversary too!

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  15. MsMidgeMarch 22, 2013 at 6:34 PM

    Beautiful quilt! I love love love greys in quilts.....I've now backed two of mine in grey, and the bee block i have chosen is grey too!

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  16. Diane-creweMarch 22, 2013 at 6:53 PM

    it looks great... and looks like a MANS quilt xx

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  17. KellyMarch 22, 2013 at 7:10 PM

    Gorgeous quilt Kirsten and may you both have many more happy years together :)

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  18. KirstyMarch 22, 2013 at 8:18 PM

    I love the quilt!! I'm sure your hubby loves it! 20 years is fantastic, congratulations!!

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  19. audreyMarch 22, 2013 at 9:19 PM

    Ooh, this is lovely! Congratulations on an amazing anniversary! I'm sure your husband will love and cherish this!

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  20. Britt G.March 22, 2013 at 10:50 PM

    This is my first visit (through TGIFF), and I have to say what a great pattern to use for a guy. Since starting to quilt I have wanted to make a large lap quilt for my husband as well but have searched in vain for a masculine pattern - now I found it! I also spent a little time this morning browsing your blog and really love your "Land of Oz" quilt as well! Will be following from now on!

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  21. EllenMarch 23, 2013 at 8:14 AM

    Love, love, love this!

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  22. Kristy fordhook1March 23, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    Love the colors, and it looks real comfy too!

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  23. Kristy fordhook1March 23, 2013 at 8:50 AM

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  24. Katy CameronMarch 23, 2013 at 10:31 AM

    Totally TGIF! Loving the finished article :o)

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  25. Cynthia Brunz DesignsMarch 23, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    Wonderful quilt. What a great gift!

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  26. Molli SparklesMarch 23, 2013 at 4:23 PM

    Such great balance in this quilt, Kirsten! You definitely picked a good fabric range, and those little pops of green are just so energizing. Congrats on meeting your deadline and happy anniversary!

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  27. AnonymousMarch 24, 2013 at 1:50 AM

    Love it! And love the quilting you chose. Nice work!

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  28. DebbieMarch 24, 2013 at 2:58 PM

    This looks terrific! And Happy 20th! ;-)

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  29. CindyMarch 24, 2013 at 11:43 PM

    Congratulations! What a great way to celebrate - it's gorgeous.

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  30. TatkisMarch 25, 2013 at 1:57 PM

    Beautiful quilt and such a wonderful date - congratulations!

    Hugs,
    Tatyana

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  31. Little Bluebell (Adrianne)March 26, 2013 at 4:57 AM

    This is gorgeous! The Architextures and the dark gray solid looks so good together.

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  32. Krista SchneiderMarch 27, 2013 at 12:22 PM

    oh man, so so good! this is really a cool pattern, and the dark gray works so well with architectures! good work, what a lucky man! happy anniversary :D

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  33. M-R CharbonneauJune 10, 2013 at 9:40 PM

    Not sure how I missed this one, but I love it! The grey works so beautifully with the line. Wow, just fabulous!

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