This week I finished my Madrona Road challenge quilt. I mentioned earlier that this quilt doesn't really match the style of quilts that I usually make - very much planned and in jewel tones. I knew early on that the colors of the fabrics would be perfect for my basement, which I redid last year in a grey and yellow color scheme.
I had originally planned to make a paper pieced pattern featuring flying geese around the big yellow flowers, like I have as the center of these blocks. But, I recently got a new computer and the old program I use to design my patterns wasn't compatible with my new one. Onto plan B.
I used almost every last inch of five of the fabrics provided. I decided not to use one print because it just didn't quite fit with the vision I had in my head.
Each quilt block finishes at 9" square. I added five additional solids - four grays, a white and a baby blue to the Madrona Road fabrics.
I quilted this quilt with a bunch of straight lines 1/4" apart. While most people would use their walking foot for this, I tend to just use my normal 1/4" foot when I'm quilting straight lines. I find I have more control with my smaller 1/4" foot than a big walking foot.
For the back, I used an old Patrick Loose print that I've had in my stash for what seems like forever. I bound the quilt in what is becoming my go-to for binding - Kona Charcoal.
You can check out more challenge quilts and projects in the MQG Madrona Road Challenge Flickr group.
Quilt Stats:
Size: 27" x 27"
Fabrics: Madrona Road and Kona Cotton
Thread: Pieced with Aurifil 50wt, Quilted with So Fine! #50 #508
Batting: Warm and Natural
I had originally planned to make a paper pieced pattern featuring flying geese around the big yellow flowers, like I have as the center of these blocks. But, I recently got a new computer and the old program I use to design my patterns wasn't compatible with my new one. Onto plan B.
I used almost every last inch of five of the fabrics provided. I decided not to use one print because it just didn't quite fit with the vision I had in my head.
I quilted this quilt with a bunch of straight lines 1/4" apart. While most people would use their walking foot for this, I tend to just use my normal 1/4" foot when I'm quilting straight lines. I find I have more control with my smaller 1/4" foot than a big walking foot.
You can check out more challenge quilts and projects in the MQG Madrona Road Challenge Flickr group.
Quilt Stats:
Size: 27" x 27"
Fabrics: Madrona Road and Kona Cotton
Thread: Pieced with Aurifil 50wt, Quilted with So Fine! #50 #508
Batting: Warm and Natural
Oooo, Jen that came out super nice. Love how simple with the fussy cut yellow flower centers. So classic and slick. I was considering doing something similar as on idea, but now I can change it up a little.
ReplyDeleteJen, that is gorgeous. Love the quilting and the fussy cut blocks.
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool... I love the funky framed flowers. Way to think out of the box;-)
ReplyDeleteI love the color combo. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIt looks wonderful. I was just thinking about my challenge fabric today. I am still not sure where I am going with it yet.
ReplyDeleteWow! your quilt looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteGreat pattern!
Looks great. I am so impressed with all the designs that have been coming out, including yours!!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful! The quilting looks great!
ReplyDeleteGreat finish Jen! You used the fabrics supplied to their advantage for sure.
ReplyDeleteYour Madrona Road challenge finish is spectacular. I must try quilting with my 1/4" foot....love your quilting lines spaced this closely.
ReplyDeleteLoving this Jen! That fabric is so beautiful
ReplyDeleteWow, Wow, Wow. So inspiring. So Modern.
ReplyDeleteNice work! This is such fun fabric!
ReplyDeleteHow thrilling to have your quilt at QuiltCon and that you get to go and see it. Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love this! It is my favorite challenge quilt by far. You make me want to make one of my own :)
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